DR. MARK’S NEWSLETTER APRIL 07

So what kind of conditions do Chiropractors treat anyway? And is it the muscle, or the bone, or the nerve? To learn more read on!!!

Chiropractic is anatomy and physiology. It is structure and function. If you are experiencing pain, spasm, stiffness, decreased range of motion, headache, numbness, tingling or any combination of these symptoms then you most likely have a chiropractic problem and you need to call the office for an appointment. If you are alive you are going to experience pain. If you practice good habits on a regular basis you will minimize the pain. But those good habits can’t completely eliminate the need for chiropractic treatment. You can live with the pain, try to cover up the pain with medication, exercise or any number of different things, or realize the need and benefit of chiropractic and get adjusted. The benefits are so powerful you don’t even realize. Not only does it help you feel better now without the harmful effects of drugs, but it helps your whole body regain balance and also helps fight the effects of long term degeneration. Just know that when you receive chiropractic care you are doing so much good for yourself that it can’t even be measured.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, DR. MARK

This month’s newsletter deals with a good foundation and the importance of ORTHOTICS!

IF YOU, A LOVED ONE OR A FRIEND HAS TROUBLE WITH THEIR FEET, PAINFUL HEAL SPURS, PLANTAR FASCITIS, MORTON’S NEUROMA OR HAS FLAT FEET READ THIS….OR EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T.. VERY IMPORTANT!!

Many of you have heard me tout the benefits of a good pair of orthotics. This month I thought I would go over the benefits of orthotics and review the benefits of a solid foundation from your feet up in relation to your spinal health. As you may or may not know most shoes are not good for your feet. They rarely come with proper inserts and as a result you have flat feet.

Take your shoes off right now and stand up, look at your arches and see if they are still there. They are most likely not. This can lead to a multitude of problems with not only your feet, but also your spine. In fact it can cause your spine to subluxate or go out of alignment due to rotation of the leg bones and then the pelvis. This can lead to you needing to get adjusted more often.

I personally have been wearing orthotics for the past 21 years and I have recently added a great new semi-custom line to the office that is excellent and very affordable. We offer both custom and semi-custom inserts for your shoes and I have enclosed on the back of this letter some great information that will help you understand more about this very important aspect of your long term spinal health.

Many problems that people suffer from with their feet are due to fallen arches and can lead to a lot of pain if not corrected. If you or someone you know is suffering from this type of problem please tell them about our office and pass this info on to them.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, DR. MARK

IF YOU, A LOVED ONE OR A FRIEND HAS TROUBLE WITH SLEEP OR HAS INSOMNIA READ THIS….OR EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T.. VERY IMPORTANT!!

This month’s newsletter deals with a good night’s sleep.

Many of you have heard me tout the benefits of MELATONIN. This month I thought I would go over the benefits of melatonin in detail, as well as review the proper sleeping positions.
As you may or may not know a good nights sleep is becoming rare. Millions of people suffer from insomnia and it is becoming an epidemic. If you watch T.V. even a little you have no doubt seen the numerous commercials advocating the latest drugs that are suppose to help you sleep. The problem is that they are still “DRUGS” and ultimately they are NOT safe and prolonged use can be harmful. MELATONIN on the other hand is perfectly safe as it is the body hormone produced by the Pineal Gland that regulates the body’s sleep cycle. As it gets dark outside Melatonin production goes up with peak production around 2 A.M.
Melatonin has also been shown to have antioxidant properties therefore it helps with the harmful effects of free radicals. Melatonin is present in many of the foods we eat, including meats, fruits, vegetables, rice and grains. As we age unfortunately we produce less and less and by 80 years of age Melatonin is barely detectable in the blood. Melatonin supplementation at bedtime can be enormously beneficial. Melatonin can reset your body’s sleeping clock naturally without the negative side effects of a drug and you wake up feeling great. Please take a natural source. I have a great product in 3 mg. size that is only $6.00 for 60 caplets that usually last Pam and I a few months. We take it on trips and use it for the occasional “can’t get to sleep” night. If I am really struggling to fall asleep I take 6mg. It is safe and effective. If you suffer from this type of sleep pattern please give me a call and I would be happy to give you more information and relate the many benefits of Melatonin. Now for the review of proper sleep positions.

NEVER EVER SLEEP ON YOUR STOMACH!!!
This is the #1 rule if you are over 13-15 years of age. If you do sleep on your stomach it will guarantee that you have chronic back and or neck pain. Sleeping on your side or back is equally fine. If you are on your side make sure that your head is NOT tilted up or down, but properly supported. Put a pillow between your knees and make sure both of your knees are bent and on top of each other. If you are on your back again make sure that your head is not tilted up or down and put a pillow under your knees for proper elevation. Your feet should be on the mattress. The best type of pillow is either down filled or memory foam so that the proper amount of support is achieved. The best type of mattress is again either memory or the new select type that allows you to dial in the proper amount of firmness just for you. If you are waking up in pain and you went to bed feeling good, then you either slept on the wrong mattress, on the wrong pillow, or in the wrong position. You should wake up feeling better then when you went to bed. If you think your mattress is causing you problems, and you are not in the position to buy a new one, here are a few tips to help. First flip your mattress, you probably haven’t in awhile. Second go to Costco and buy a memory foam mattress topper. These can really help a lot and they are much cheaper than a new mattress. Next place a plywood board under your mattress, this will help get rid of some of the sag in your old mattress. If you have more questions give me a call.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, DR. MARK

IF YOU, A LOVED ONE OR A FRIEND HAS DISC RELATED NECK OR BACK PAIN WITH OR WITHOUT PAIN INTO THE ARM OR LEG, NUMBNESS, TINGLING, OR BURNING, SCIATICA, FAILED BACK SURGERY, CHRONIC NECK OR BACK PAIN THAT NOTHING HAS HELPED, YOU ABSOLUTLY NEED TO READ THIS…..OR EVEN IF YOU HAVEN’T…VERY IMPORTANT!

I have so much to tell you, I don’t know where to start! First I have just acquired a STATE OF THE ART RAJALA SPINAL DECOMPRESSION TABLE. This table is a non-force, non- adjustive computerized spinal disc decompression table that was designed for people with disc related conditions, sciatica, failed back surgery, chronic pain or people that have not responded to traditional chiropractic.
This procedure is also perfect for the person that has neck or low back pain, but does not want or is not comfortable with traditional chiropractic adjustive procedures. The table works by providing a gentle spinal decompression/traction by way of a computerized pulley system and a sliding table mechanism. It is easy, painless and research has shown it to be 70-80% effective with the most severe of cases!!! This table combined with our already awesome physical therapies is going to change peoples lives and either keep them from surgery or help them after it has failed. To help you learn more about this awesome procedure I have enclosed a beautifully done CD-ROM for you that completely explains exactly what the procedure provides as well as many facts and testimonies. If you would like additional copies for your family or friends or would like a DVD version please call the office or e-mail me I would be glad to send you additional copies of your choice.
In fact, I would love for you to try the table. This is an appointment only procedure so if you will please call the office and make an appointment. I will also provide you with additional copies of the CD/DVD to give to family members or friends. This is truly a breakthrough table and you or someone you know could be so benefited by it. So again, please give me a call.

MORE GOOD NEWS!! ACCUPUNTURE/ HOMEOPATHY/ MASSAGE

I am honored to announce the addition of Sybil Ihrig, L.Ac., D.O.M.. Sybil is now on staff to provide acupuncture, oriental medicine, homeopathy, and massage on a full time basis. She has years of experience in dealing with a multitude of different problems. So if you, a loved one, or a friend is suffering from a problem and you want a natural approach or if traditional medicine has not helped then, give Sybil a call at the office or directly @ (760) 504-8851. She can also be reached @ LifeForceQi@aol.com.

Remember it is the “little” things and I am committed to help you find the best way for you to get well and stay that way. Also I will never recommend someone or something unless I have personal experience with it. So you can trust that it is the real deal!!

AS ALWAYS I AM HERE FOR YOU AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR REFERRALS AS MANY OF YOU HAVE SENT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN WITH THE COUPONS!!! KEEP IT UP!!! THANK YOU AGAIN!!

UNTIL NEXT TIME, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS,

DR. MARK

Dr. Mark’s Newsletter Extra #4

IF YOU, A LOVED ONE OR A FRIEND HAS HAD A SPORTS INJURY INCLUDING NECK STRAIN,LOW BACK INJURY, PINCHED NERVE, HEADACHES, SHOULDER, ELBOW, HAND, HIP, KNEE, OR FOOT/ANKLE INJURY? READ THIS!!!

Hi, this is Dr.Mark again and it’s hard to believe, but school is starting next week! WOW! Time flies! I hope you’ve had a great summer.

With the end of summer and the start of the school year comes my favorite sport, FOOTBALL. I love football. I am a huge CHARGER fan. I played football for ten years. I played at Poway High School, and although I wanted to go further, I was just not big enough. I did not want to risk a serious injury and what is funny is that I was never really hurt playing football, but the first year out of high school, on my first show skiing trip, I tore my medial meniscus and had to have knee surgery. Oh, well!

Although I was never really hurt seriously playing football, everyone gets hurt. That is the game. I remember once when I was in 10th grade and I got a strain in my upper back that only hurt when I played. I had this severe pain with deep breathing and activity. I was able to get through it but, had I known about chiropractic, which would have been the treatment of choice. There is only so much ice can do. Adjustments are a mechanical treatment to the joint that returns motion to a motion unit. So with that in mind and all the school sports coming up, I thought I would remind you of the importance of chiropractic in your children’s lives. What is really unfortunate is that my father was going to a chiropractor and I never knew it. All through high school I could have benefited from chiropractic care and I never even heard of chiropractic. So was it my father’s fault? Or his chiropractor’s? I believe it was both! My dad never told me and his chiropractor probably never told him. I don’t want this to be the case with you and your family. I want to see your spouse and your children. They need chiropractic care. As a matter of fact, I was never adjusted until I entered Palmer College of Chiropractic. That was 24 years ago and I have never gone more than one month without an adjustment. If your child or some one you knows plays the game and has been hurt, please tell them of the many benefits of chiropractic and refer them in. They can get the proper care they need and get back in the game!!

Have you seen the movie “Super Size Me”? It is a must see and you’ll be amazed! We’re killing ourselves because we have not taken control over our own health over the course of a lifetime doing the “little” things that are really huge when done consistently. Ultimately, it is each one of us. We make the decisions. So, the question is, What is your lifestyle costing you?
Take a look at these latest facts on the number one cause of death in the United States. Do you know what it is?

Medicine is the number one killer in the U.S.

Hospital Adverse Drug Reactions-106,000 Deaths-Cost 12 billion.

Medical errors-98,000 deaths-cost 2 billion

Bedsores-115,000 deaths-cost 55 billion

Infection-88,000 deaths-cost 5 billion

Unnecessary Procedures-37,136 deaths-cost 122 billion

Outpatient Adverse Drug reactions-199,000 deaths-cost 77 billion

Surgery Related-32,000 deaths-cost 9 billion

You do the math, it is staggering! This is per year! Are you sure you want to put your trust in medicine? Medicine does some great things, but when it comes to health care, they don’t have a clue. Start doing the “little” things today and for the best adjustment in town at the best fee, give me a call or just come in.

As always, I’m here for you and I appreciate your support.
Until next time, God bless you and yours.

-Dr.Mark

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Dear Patient,

I hope you have been enjoying our Monthly Newsletters. As you know, they are very informative. At the same time, there is much more information I want to get to you. So I will be adding an “extra” Newsletter from time to time, which will bring you much more information on pertinent health topics, as well as monthly offers and general office updates.

SUPER IMPORTANT FACT

Do you realize that it is not any one thing that you do from day to day, that determines your overall health? Many little things done routinely that synergistically make a huge difference. Without seeming pompous, I want to define “synergistically”, because this is the key. This very big, fancy word just means all the little things adding to one another to make a huge difference. The sum is greater than the parts. They, the little things, done routinely-add up. Over time, with consistency, take us to a new level of health. “What ARE the little things?” You ask? Well I’m glad you asked! Some of them are really not so little. In fact, they take time, effort, and some-even money! But again, if done consistently, they take a lot less time, effort, and money than the sickness. And, You get to feel better more of the time.

SO HERE ARE 6 OF THEM:

1) Sleep. A good night’s sleep- on good mattress, with a good pillow and the proper position. NEVER SLEEP ON YOUR STOMACH! NO MATTER WHAT! Sleeping on your stomach is one of the worst postural things you can do. If you sleep on your stomach, I can guarantee you chronic back pain. Always sleep on your side or your back. Always keep your head and neck in a neutral position. When on your side, have your nose and belly button on the same line. When on your back, have your ear, shoulder and hip in the same line. Check your mattress and make sure that it is not lumpy and worn out. If it is, and you are not in a position to buy a new one just yet, put a piece of ply wood underneath it and add a 2-3 inch memory foam pad to the top. This will help substantially. Make sure that you turn it regularly. Make sure you sleep on a pillow that is proper for your size and the best is usually on that can be molded. Down filled or the new memory foam is very good. The bottom line is, you should wake up rested and feeling good. If you wake up sorer than when you went to bed, then you either slept in the wrong position or you slept on a bad mattress or pillow!
2) Nutrition. You need to take a good food supplement that helps reduce the effects of a toxic and stress filled world. Take at least a good multi-vitamin/multi-mineral everyday! The new phyto packs are excellent. ONE-A-DAY OR CENTRUM ARE NOT FOOD SUPPLEMENTS! They are artificial, non-food source vitamins made in a lab. That’s why they are so cheap. You want a natural cold processed, no artificial anything, real food source product that is really condensed food in a pill/capsule form. You will pay more, but it’s worth it. A specialty that I take, and anyone that is dealing with any type of acute or chronic pain is glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. This product provides the nutrients to help reduce inflammation and provide healing for soft tissue injury. It works and it is one of the small things that you can do on a regular basis. I can get you any supplement you want-So just ASK!
3) Exercise. The best one for you? The one that you will do 3X’s per week for 30 minutes. Meaning, the one you enjoy the most and will continue to do. FACT:30 MINUTES OF WALKING,3X’S PER WEEK IS ALL YOU NEED! Does mean that walking is all we should do? No, but it’s a whole lot better than nothing. Everybody should also do some light weight training. Recent research has shown that light weight training helps people maintain tissue integrity. That translates to younger, youthful looking skin and bodies. UP TO 20% YOUNGER THAN PEOPLE THAT DON’T LIFT WEIGHTS!!
4) Breathe. Three cleansing breaths 3x’s a day. It may seem simple, but people don’t breathe. We are so tight and stressed that we don’t use our lungs properly. Breathe in through your nose until full capacity is reached. Then hold for a count of 5, and then exhale through your mouth-repeat 3 times. The energy and immune increased in your body will be huge.
5) Water. You need more of it. Research has shown that 80% of all Americans are dehydrated. We need to drink half our own body weight in ounces of water per day. So, if you weigh 150lbs. you need 75 ounces of fresh water per day! Allergies, constipation, energy, digestion and many other bodily functions are greatly improved when the body is properly hydrated.
6) Chiropractic. You absolutely need to be adjusted on a regular basis to maintain maximum health. There is nothing that can replace the need for an adjustment. It will help with every aspect of your being. Sleep, digestion, immune support and relaxation are just a few. Not to mention the added benefit of proper spinal movement and function. If you do all of the above items, but do not get adjusted, you will not be as healthy. Your chances of getting arthritis and osteoporosis of the spine are greater. The beauty of getting adjusted is that it helps with all the other items I have mentioned because it keeps the nervous system free from interference and when your nervous system is free from interference, the rest of your being functions at a higher level.

So here’s the question: “Why don’t we do these little things on a consistent basis?” It can only be for a few reasons. One, you don’t know about these things and therefore, you don’t know about the benefits. Two, you don’t want to spend the money. Or three, you don’t know who to trust and don’t know if the information you’re getting is accurate. Well, I can help! In the first, it is my goal to continually bring you the best information so that you will be informed in the latest in health, fitness, nutrition, and chiropractic arenas. Second, I have come up with a new existing patient monthly health plan. (Contact the office for this GREAT OFFER!) Lastly, because you know me and have experience with my office and my commitment to you and your family. I hope that you do trust that what I share with you is EXACTLY what I do for myself and my own family. I have been doing what I just shared with you for the past 24 years! If it works for me, it will work for you. But, you have to do the little things consistently.

START TODAY AND DO THE LITTLE THINGS CONSISTENTLY AND YOU WILL ENJOY GREAT HEALTH FOR AN ENTIRE LIFETIME.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,

DR. MARK

HI, I’M DR. MARK AND I WANT TO KNOW, ARE YOU IN PAIN?

Do you need relief? Are you tired of the same old story “there is nothing we can do”, would you like natural health care without taking medication, then you need to experience the natural healing benefits of Chiropractic at CAFAGNA CHIROPRACTIC. In my state of the art office I can help you with a multitude of different aliments. For 20 years I have helped people just like yourself with everything from headaches, neck pain, both mid and lower back pain, joint problems, sports injuries of every type, auto accidents, work injuries, chronic pain, and more, to all types of people, including sports and entertainment personalities. I provide gentle treatment that includes the best of chiropractic, therapy, massage, nutrition and exercise/stretching. I also have a rehabilitation gym for proper restoration of cardiovascular function, muscular strengthening, and flexibility training. It is my goal to not only help rid you of your condition, but also teach you how to stay that way! Whether you have TMJ, Carpal Tunnel or Fibromyalgia Cafagna Chiropractic is the place for your total recovery.

FOR A FREE CONSULTATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE CALL MY OFFICE @ (760) 410-2373

FOR A FREE REPORT ON WHY I BELIEVE YOU WOULD WANT ME TO BE YOUR CHIROPRACTOR, JUST E-MAIL ME @ markwc82@aol.com AND I WILL E-MAIL IT RIGHT OUT TO YOU.

I SPECIALIZE IN THESE CONDITIONS:

SPINAL DISC BULGE/HERNIATION
AUTO ACCIDENT
WORK INJURY
SPORTS INJURY
NECK, MID, LOW BACK PAIN
HEADACHES
CARPAL TUNNEL
FIBROMYALGIA
DISC NERVE CONDITIONS
TMJ PAIN & DYSFUNCTION

MY TECHNIQUES INCLUDE:

GENTLE FULL SPINE PALMER METHOD ADJUSTMENTS
AXIAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION
MUSCULAR STIMULATION
ULTRASOUND
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
ACCUPRESSURE/DEEP TISSUE
TRIGGER POINT/MASSAGE
HYDROCOLLATOR HOT/COLD PACK
INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION
DISC DISTRACTION TECHNIQUE

NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

*SPECIAL NOTE: An avid golfer, I also offer stretches, strengthen, and swing advice to my golf clientele.

I provide health information and treatment that transforms people’s lives by increasing their energy, excitement and youthfulness for life. I personally invite you to come in and see what my treatment can do for you!!!

People go to chiropractors for a lot of different reasons. Some for wellness and others for pain relief. As the public shys away from drugs and surgery and demands a more holistic approach to health care the awareness of chiropractic has grown. Chiropractic is now the third largest form of health care in America behind only medicine and dentistry. Still only 20% of the public is either seeing or has seen a chiropractor. Most people still really do not know the benefits of chiropractic and are unfamiliar with this form of care or are just misinformed of the many benefits.

The science of chiropractic is based on anatomy, physiology, and pathology. The basic principle is that normal body function is essential to good health. Normal body function is directly dependent on a properly functioning nervous system. The nervous system is the primary controlling system of the body. It controls everything in the body. Your nervous system consists of your brain and spinal cord. The spine is a structural/ protective 24 bone functional organ with joints. Due to trauma or stress the nerves that eliminate from your spine and the joint area of the spine can get pinched or irritated. This leads to pain, spasm, and joint stiffness. Some times it can to lead to more severe conditions as well. This can include numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, even organ dysfunction. Dr. Mark is trained to detect and determine the condition of your spine and locate areas of improper function. We call these lesions of the spinal joints “SUBLUXATIONS”. Areas of the spine where there is biomechanical abnormality and improper function. We then provide gentle adjustments in the region of the spine where the subjugation is found and over time the body will improve in it’s function and the symptoms subside due to the changes being made. Dr. Mark had this to say when asked about the “belief” of chiropractic. “When a person tells me that they do not believe in chiropractic I realize that they do not know what chiropractic is because chiropractic works whether you believe in it or not. It is based on anatomy, the structure of the body, physiology, the function of the body, and the nervous system, the controlling system of the body, along with the bodies own innate ability to heal itself. Chiropractor’s simply work with the bodies own ability to heal itself and assist it in ridding it of the nerve interference and joint dysfunction so that it can function properly. Chiropractor’s treat the cause and not the symptoms.” As a result of learning the life long benefits of chiropractic a lot of our patients come in for wellness care so that they can avoid the problems that build up over time and can lead to more serious pain, spasm, or even disease. Chiropractic is the safest most effective way to stay healthy for a lifetime. It is also the cheapest!!!

SO GET ADJUSTED FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!!!

FOR A FREE CONSULTATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT W/
DR. MARK CALL (760) 410-2373

P.S. For a FREE REPORT on why you want Dr. Mark to be your Chiropractor you can e-mail Dr. Mark @ markwc82@aol.com and he will e-mail it right to you!!!