Dear Friends, 

Old timers remember the TV show The Six Million Dollar Man starring Lee Majors. At the time, it was unheard of to think of spending that much on health care. Now, there are people who bill that on a yearly basis to their insurance.

When someone at our office says “I don’t hurt, so why should I come in?” I usually respond:
“So you don’t hurt!” The dentistry and the auto industries have done a good job of instilling a habit of maintenance for teeth and cars. I know I go in for regular dental checkups and get my oil changed like clockwork every 3000 miles.

Can you imagine letting your car engine seize up before you decide to change the oil? I’ve had patients tell me that they went to a healthcare provider for this concern or that, and the provider said they were not BAD ENOUGH to treat yet. That answer means that there are minimal tools in the flow chart for prevention, so long as you don’t fall outside of the range of NORMALS.
Well, normals are determined by taking the average of society. So as we get SICKER on average as a society, sickness becomes the new norm. Let that sink in.

How do you feel?  What direction are your lab values going?  What is the trend with your weight?
How is your energy? How often do you get sick? What is your digestion like? How well do you sleep?… See where this is headed? You have to know yourself and listen to your body’s communication. In other words, you should be in consistent dialogue with your body.

If your body actually starts talking to you, it may be time to visit another type of doctor.😊
In all seriousness, keeping inventory of your health is important. Numbers do lie, by the way.
What do I mean? Let’s take someone with high cholesterol. If they take a medicine that lowers their cholesterol levels but don’t do anything to change their lifestyle, they will be just as sick. They just have the illusion that they are healthier because their lab numbers look better. Same with diabetes. Force the sugar number into the “normal” range but don’t change habits, and you will die with a good number. I have a couple friends to prove it.

Prevention care is cheap, especially compared to the cost of getting sick not just financially, but on quality of life that you can’t get back. Speaking of backs – the spine houses almost every nerve that travels to the muscles, joints, and organs in your body. Essentially, your spine holds the main electrical system of your body. Sounds pretty important; you might want to keep that running smooth.

I have 6 million dollars betting that you will feel better – and it will cost less to do so – by following prevention methods. You know the old adage: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  (More like a ton with what emergency procedures cost!)

February is Heart Month, so we wanted to highlight some star supplements for supporting the heart and cardiovascular system!❤️

Cataplex B-Core: contains an array of B vitamins that promote heart and vascular function, energy production, and overall wellness.

Cod Liver Oil: our favorite form of omega 3 essential fatty acids (omega 3’s). This variety contains naturally occurring vitamins A, D and E, basically making it a fatty multivitamin. Supports overall health, particularly cardiovascular and neurological functions

Cyruta Plus: made from buckwheat, which is a fabulous source of the whole vitamin C complex. Vitamin C is critical for collagen formation, meaning this is very supportive for vascular fragility like weak vessels from stroke to varicose veins and is great for anyone who bleeds easily. Can be used alongside diet and exercise to support high blood pressure.

God Bless,

Dr. Dan