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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Presents: The Healthcare Secret They Tried to Hide

2012-02-06T18:05:00.000-05:00

Did you know there is a healthcare modality that is an important part of almost everyone's life that almost didn't make it?

It is a powerful and very effective low-cost treatment that has proven results so amazing that the medical industry tried to rub it out.

That's right. Way back in 1906 The Council on Medial Information was formed to make sure the American people had no access to a treatment that was so good that MD's were afraid of it. You see, this treatment was non-invasive and extremely safe, while the medical modality relied on invasive surgeries and drugs that were often quite dangerous to the health of the patient.

The medical industry was concerned that this treatment was so effective that it would put them out of business--so they tried to put it out of business. Instead, what happened is that something so safe and effective could not be stopped no matter what the medical industry tried to do.

This is not to say it wasn't touch and go for a long time--for many decades, in fact. Any individual who tried to bring this amazing healthcare treatment to the American people was often thrown in jail. These brave healthcare pioneers helped cure many long-suffering Americans of sometimes crippling illness--and yet they were treated as criminals!

Today, thanks to the American people demanding a treatment that they knew really worked to stop their pain and suffering, this powerful healthcare "secret" is available.

What is the healthcare secret they tried to hide?

Please watch this entertaining and informative video to find out.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Presents: Mike Connors Likes Chiropractic

2012-01-29T11:40:00.003-05:00

Mike Connors has always been one of Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's favorite TV stars. Mannix was a great show from the days when TV shows were really exciting events in our lives.

What is really exciting is that Mike is almost 90 years old, and he is still healthy and working as an actor. He has maintained a long life of good health. That is an amazing accomplishment that rivals all the great artistic accomplishments of Mike Connors' life.

How did Mike Connors achieve such robust health?

In this video, you will see that Mike Connors, like me, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, puts great store in the healing power of Chiropractic. Watch as Mike explains what Chiropractic has done for him over the years, and as he explains how and why Chiropractic is so effective.

As Mike Connors explains in today's video, Chiropractic is an extremely effective tool for healing a wide range of illness. Mike tells us that the history of Chiropractic is long and impressive.

Daniel David Palmer gave the first Chiropractic Adjustment to a man named Harvey Lillard on September 18, 1895. Seventeen years earlier, Harvey Lillard had hurt his back, experiencing a 'pop' in his spine--and as a result had been deaf ever since. Upon examination of Lillard, Palmer found a sore lump--a Spinal Misalignment--on Lillard's back which he believed was the cause of Lillard's poor hearing. When Palmer corrected the misalignment using Spinal Manipulation, Lillard's hearing improved. About the first Chiropractic Adjustment, D.D. Palmer stated "there was nothing accidental about this, as it was accomplished with an object in view, and the expected result was obtained."

According to D.D. Palmer, Spinal Manipulation can be useful in helping to cure much of the world's illness, and on this, Mike Connors and Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan would have to agree.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Top Ten Anti-Aging Secrets

2012-01-12T17:49:00.007-05:00

Most of my patients come into my office in Staten Island, New York because they have a problem. Most are in pain. Some severe pain. But that does not have to be the case for you.

If you follow Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Top Ten Anti-aging Secrets, chances are you will stay young and healthy--and pain-free.

In fact, I want you to never come to my office. Don't get me wrong. You're welcome if you want to come or need to come. But my entire healthcare practice as a Chiropractor and Certified Nutritionist--in fact, my entire life--has been about keeping you out of my office.

So I hope to never see you again--at least not professionally. It's all about a few anti-aging lifestyle techniques.

ANTI-AGING SECRET ONE. It's all about what you eat.

Get rid of the processed foods--that's anything containing hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup. Eat a big salad every day. Cut down on your meat and dairy and increase your fresh vegetables and fruit. A Green Smoothie is a great way to start each day.

ANTI-AGING SECRET TWO. Supplement your diet for added insurance.

I have written often about the need for Supplementation. Please check my Vitamin Store for some great deals for your supplement needs. The big three supplements that I would recommend for most people are: a high quality Multi-Vitamin, a Vitamin D and an Omega-3.

ANTI-AGING SECRET THREE. Move your body.

You need to move--as in not sitting at your desk or your sofa. Get out and walk. And you need to be consistent--do it every day. Just 30 minutes a day of exercise can greatly improve your health. Be sure add some stretching and some resistance to your routine--maybe a few pushups and squats.

ANTI-AGING SECRET FOUR. Ahhh! The Miracle of Good Posture.

I have written previously about how to achieve Good Posture. Attaining Good Posture can be like downing the magic potion of pain cure. Become aware of how you stand, sit, walk, work and sleep.

ANTI-AGING SECRET FIVE. Lose the extra weight.

Excess weight puts you at much greater risk of pain because of the strain it places on your joints and your body’s organs. Overweight is associated with cancer, diabetes and heart disease. We spoke with Dr. Donald Hayes recently, author of ALKALIZE NOW, about his Fast Weight Loss Solution using Greens First.

ANTI-AGING SECRET SIX. Kick the bad habits.

Quitting smoking, alchohol and drugs is a no brainer. Find something else to do for "fun." Hiding from life challenges by self-medicating is not the answer. Get rid of the bad stuff and say goodbye to your pain.

ANTI-AGING SECRET SEVEN. Stop the toxins.

Protect yourself from harmful chemicals. Your home and workplace is probably full of toxic fumes and liquids. We recently discussed with Dr. Earl Mindell on how to remove the toxins from your life.

ANTI-AGING SECRET EIGHT. Sleep well, my friend.

I think you need at least eight hours of sleep every single night. If you don't get it, you are asking for trouble somewhere down your lifetime health highway.

ANTI-AGING SECRET NINE. Respect the mighty sun.

You need Vitamin D to be healthy. Enjoy the sun but also respect it. Don't burn yourself if you need to be out in the sun for lengthy periods. Wear protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats. Note that most sunscreen lotions on the market may contain toxic substances, so use them sparingly or not at all.

ANTI-AGING SECRET TEN. How important are your genes?

It is believed that you may inherit certain propensities for some diseases. So it makes sense to be aware of your family's medical history. For every new patient in my office on Staten Island, it is standard policy to get a detailed family and personal health history. However, the good news is it is now believed the environment in which you place your body--note all of the suggestions above--has tremendous power in overriding most health challenges. In short, there is no way around the fact that a healthy lifestyle rules.

So follow these ten simple anti-aging lifestyle secrets—and stay out of my office!

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Answers: What Is Pain?

2011-11-22T15:55:00.001-05:00

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Explains Pain Management

"Pain is the main reason people come to see me," says Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan. Dr. Dolan says that Pain Management is his reason for being.

Chronic Pain and Acute Pain are the most common reasons for people go to a doctor in the United States.

Pain is the major symptom in most medical conditions.

Pain significantly interferes with quality of life, work and play.

"For over thirty years," continues Dr. Dolan, "I have helped people get rid of their pain--mostly back pain and neck pain, but also," adds Dr. Dolan, ticking off on his fingers, "upper back pain, lower back pain, knee pain, foot pain, heel pain, shoulder pain, hip pain and joint pain."

What is Pain?

Dr. Dolan tells us that he has complied a list of the terms his patients have used to describe their back pain and neck pain when coming to his office on Parkinson Ave. in Staten Island over the years:

Flickering, Pulsing, Quivering, Throbbing, Beating, Pounding, Jumping, Flashing, Shooting, Pricking, Stabbing, Sharp, Gritting, Lacerating, Pinching, Pressing, Gnawing, Cramping, Crushing, Tugging, Pulling, Wrenching, Hot, Burning, Scalding, Searing, Tingling, Itching, Smarting, Stinging, Sore, Hurting, Aching, Heavy, Splitting, Tiring, Exhausting, Sickening, Punishing, Grueling, Cruel, Vicious, Killing, Miserable, Intense, Unbearable, Spreading, Radiating, Penetrating, Piercing, Tight, Numb, Squeezing, Nauseating and Agonizing.

Chronic Pain Vs. Acute Pain

Many people do not understand Chronic Pain, and give little sympathy for those who suffer from it. If you have a broken leg, people can visualize your pain, but pain from a bad back is invisible and is often questioned by others. In fact, Chronic Pain can carry a stigma with family, friends and co-workers misperceiving the Chronic Pain Sufferer as lazy or addicted to pain-killers.

While Acute Pain is the short-term response to an injury, ending when the injury is healed, Chronic Pain can persist long after an injury has healed. In some cases the injury never heals resulting in a constant state of pain.

What Is Pain Management?

Dr. Dolan states, "The suffering patient can rest assured that in my modern and up-to-date office, I have at my disposal many modern techniques for pain elimination that are both safe and effective."

The important first step in pain management is identification followed by analysis. Therefore it is important that you can isolate and pinpoint what is going on in your own body regarding pain and other possible symptoms.

Only the person who is experiencing the pain can describe it properly. Pain is a very individual experience. It is virtually impossible to measure a person's pain objectively.

Dr. Dolan says that healthcare professionals feel the best way to find out how much pain a person is enduring is by compiling a Subjective Pain Report, which would include:

o identification of all pains

o site, quality, and radiation of pain

o factors that aggravate and relieve the pain

o times when the pain occurs during the day

o impact the pain has on function

o impact the pain has on mood

o pain sufferer's description of their pain

How to Get Rid of Your Pain

In today's video, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan talks about how you can learn to understand your pain, identify its sources, and what you can do to make your pain go away.

Often pain goes away on its own once the cause is identified and removed and your body heals--but just as often pain can persist despite every effort of the traditional medical and pharmaceutical industry.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan outlines for you both traditional and alternative approaches that really work to help you get rid of your pain, get back to work and improve your quality of life. Learn all about Pain Management on today's GOOD HEALTH NATURALLY with Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Heads to the XVI Pan American Games

2011-10-20T12:39:00.027-04:00

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan
goes to Guadalajara, Mexico for the Pan Am Games

Adapted from an article by Ernie Palladino in the Staten Island Advance

When his plane lands in Guadalajara, Mexico, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan will take his high school Spanish, even more limited knowledge of French, his hands, and enough clothes for ten days through the doors of the Pan American Games' PolyClinic.

The 2011 Pan American Games, officially the XVI Pan American Games, is an international multi-sport event that is being held from October 14–30, 2011 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, with some events held in nearby cities of Ciudad Guzmán, Puerto Vallarta, Lagos de Moreno and Tapalpa. It will be the largest multi-sport event of the year, with approximately 6,000 athletes from 42 nations expected to participate in 36 sports.

As Dr. Victor Dolan enters the Pan Am Games' Central Clinic, populated with MDs, Osteopaths, PTs, Dentists and LMTs, the 55-year-old Staten Island native will create a little piece of history for Chiropractic.

Dr. Dolan will become part of the first team of Chiropractors to ever serve in the main health, restorative, and rehabilitation facility of the quadrennial games that encompass the Americas and the Caribbean.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan will thereby become a symbol for Chiropractic--a practice that traditional medicine has tried to ignore in the past. But it has been well-documentated that a Chiropractor's hands can alleviate allergy symptoms or cure more ills than simple joint pain through spinal and joint manipulation. So the inclusion of a chiropractic team at these games represents a huge step for Dr. Dolan's Chiropractic brethren worldwide.

Pan Am Games
Guadalajara, Mexico 2011

But the Pan Am Games are just another step on the prestige ladder for Dr. Dolan. He has served as the Supervising Physician for the Curtis HS football team for the past 25 years. In addition, he has worked at the U.S. Olympic Training Complex in Colorado Springs. However, the Pan Am Games is the largest event for which Dr. Dolan has provided healthcare to date with athletes from over 40 nations in attendance.

Dr. Dolan points out that the United States has had Chiropractors on staff since 1980. And many countries take Chiropractors with them to the Olympics and other such international events as individual members of their medical teams. For this event the Chiropractic physicians are in the main facility where any one of the 6,000 athletes from 42 countries can use his services at any time, day or night. "I'm not there with the USA," Dr. Dolan said. "I'm there with the Pan Am Games, so I probably won't see American athletes. We have Chiropractors coming in from Singapore, from England, hopefully the best and brightest literally coming from around the world."

The Pan Am Games begin October 14th, and Dr. Victor Dolan will report for duty a full week before the opening ceremonies. The Games will assign him to one of two facilities, where he will be on-call for basically 24 hours. The organizers pay his airline expenses and will house him in the Athlete's Village.

Dr. Dolan says, "You're at the beck and call of the Officials of the Pan Am Games. You've got to be flexible. I won't know where I'm staying until I get there. You have to be ready for anything."

Dr. Dolan says he has been told to "bring nothing but his hands." And those hands have already helped countless athletes to pain relief and increased performance.

Dr. Dolan counts as one of his great successes a young gymnast he helped at the USOC developmental center. Suffering greatly from lower back issues, the athlete had already undergone months of traditional treatment, but still relied on painkillers to get through his workouts and routines. Then Dr. Victor Dolan got his hands on him.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan at the
Pan Am Games Central Clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico

"I started working with him on the Cox Distraction Table (a hinged stretching table that concentrates on the lower back) and within a week we'd found a chiropractic solution to his problem," said Dr. Dolan. "I got the kid out of pain. Got the kid performing better. Within a week, he was off the painkillers and muscle relaxants."

As he did for the Olympic athletes in Colorado Springs, Dr. Dolan will work in conjunction with the other medical disciplines in the Pan Am central PolyClinic. "We're told to check our egos at the door," Dr. Dolan said. "I'll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with different disciplines. You learn from them. The doctors I've met at professional venues and competitions are concerned with the patient/athlete--they're not trying to keep secrets from each other. They're not the old-fashioned doctors who had outmoded ideas about Chiropractic. These are cutting-edge healthcare professionals."

"For example," says Dr. Dolan, "A patient may come in, and an orthopedist may evaluate him first. If he doesn't find a lesion or something he can work on, the orthopedist may then send the patient to a Chiropractor, or a massage therapist--whatever serves the needs of the patient best."

Patients may have a complaint that will respond best to a certain healthcare discipline. I've learned much from other professionals. I have learned new techniques that I've taken back to my Staten Island office. Everybody works together."

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan
and Pan Am Games Friend

The success that the Pan Am Games represent for Chiropractic is another step for Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's profession in a long march that began in 1980 when the International Olympic Committee placed its first Chiropractor on its official medical team.

"The athletes demanded Chiropractic and threatened to boycott the Olympics," Dr. Dolan tells us. "Since that time, Chiropractors have been on the U.S. Olympic team--officially."

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan notes that there have been Chiropractors at the Pan Am games in the past, but this current event is the first time that Chiropractors are in the Central Clinic.

"It is satisfying to know," beams Dr. Victor Dolan, "that Chiropractic is now held in high regard on an international level by both world-class athletes--and healthcare practicioners."

To read more from the Staten Island Advance about Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan at the Pan Am Games, please CLICK HERE.

Filed by Tom Brandon
Staten Island, NY

Dr. Earl Mindell's Allergy Bible: Get Rid of Your Allergies Naturally

2011-09-26T18:55:00.047-04:00

Do you suffer from tiredness and fatigue? Always get headaches? Don't sleep well at night?

Dr. Earl Mindell

Dr. Earl Mindell is the New York Times best-selling author of THE VITAMIN BIBLE, which has sold 11 million copies and been translated into 34 languages. Today we will be looking at the new edition of his book, Dr. Earl Mindell's ALLERGY BIBLE. Dr. Mindell's book explains how you can get rid of your allergies and reclaim your health--and do it naturally without pharmaceuticals that plague you with side effects.

One hundred years ago, Dr. Earl Mindell tells us, we wouldn't need a book such as Dr. Earl Mindell's ALLERGY BIBLE, because allergies were virtually unknown. In fact, at the beginning of the 20th century, it was still considered a rare condition. But today, it's an exploding health challenge. For example, 30% of adults and 40% of children in the United States have hay fever or seasonal allergies--an allergic reaction to plant pollen--which they suffer every year from March to November. And more seriously, the incidence of asthma--a potentially dangerous lung condition triggered by allergies--has more than doubled since the 1980s.

What are Allergies?

This epidemic of the common allergy is not just about a runny nose. It indicates a health phenomena far more serious for the average American. We have all thrown the word "allergy" around, says Dr. Mindell, and we think we know what it means, but it's really about the immune system malfunctioning on a basic level. Challenges to the immune system can be connected to serious illnesses which can even lead to death.

Dr. Earl Mindell's
Allergy Bible

When our immune system--the first line of defense our body has--becomes overloaded in our polluted modern environment, it can start to cause problems such as allergic reactions to foods and environmental chemicals. Our immune systems can be taxed by many negative factors in our modern environment, overloaded by pharmaceutical drugs and numerous other environmental influences.

Toxins that trigger allergies are everywhere. Our conventionally grown food is treated with chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Our processed foods are treated with chemical additives to extend shelf life. Our cattle, pigs and chickens are commonly fed hormones and antibiotics, and the toxins contained in your grocery store meats end up in your fatty tissues, potentially causing numerous health issues. Toxins also enter our bodies through our lungs and skin. We regularly breathe in chemical toxins from our cleaning products and air fresheners. Conventional cosmetics and lotions have dangerous chemicals that are highly toxic that are absorbed through our skin.

Selling You Allergy Drugs is Big Business

Dr. Mindell notes, "The modern medical profession just tells us that if you have an allergy, take a drug. It's big business." Fifty million Americans are allergic to something. Typically what happens if you have an allergy--let's say it could be a common food allergy to peanuts or shellfish or milk or soy products--the first step for most Americans is to go to a physician. The doctor will give them a drug--either an antihistamine or a drug for inflammation--and that can cause all kinds of side effects. In fact, increasing human exposure to yet more pharmaceuticals is not the solution but the problem--it only increases our toxic overload. In addition, the drug might mask some of the symptoms of an allergy temporarily--but when you stop taking the pharmaceutical, the symptoms come back because the underlying cause of the allergic reaction has not been addressed.

A Natural Health Solution

Thankfully, Dr. Mindell has a natural solution to this epidemic of unnatural toxic overload. In Dr. Earl Mindell's THE ALLERGY BIBLE, he teaches the importance of the natural approach to good health. "I really feel very strongly," says Dr. Mindell, "that education about natural approaches to health challenges is the key for most people to turn their health around. Once people learn how to take care of themselves, their health typically improves." Dr. Mindell, as an author and educator, has been doing his best to teach us about the importance of natural approaches to good health for over thirty years--to date he has written over 55 books on health.

There is Danger to Your Immune System in That New Car Smell

Dr. Mindell tells us we really need to become more aware of the un-natural quality of the world we have created in the last couple of generations. There are ten thousand chemicals added to our environment on a yearly basis. If you look at many of our foods, paints and the chemicals we use for our fabrics--they were unknown even ten years ago. We don't know all the ramifications of these environmental changes yet, but it appears to be causing more allergies.

The indoors is the major source of our allergic reactions--the home and workplace. That is because that is where we spend most of our time. Today, the typical American spends five per cent of their day outside. Our lives are inside where we are subjected to paint, carpeting, draperies and cleaning fluids--all of which can cause problems with allergies.

The Chemical Cornucopia Attacks Your Immune System

Open up underneath the sink--it is a chemical cornucopia. Look at the products that you use to clean your floors, clothes, drains, sinks and bathrooms--the toxic chemical overload is unbelievable. Drapes and carpets are made of plastics and sprayed with special chemicals to retard staining and fire. And paints ... have you ever been in a building that's just been painted? In some buildings, employees are given a few days vacation if a building is being painted because of the health problems that the chemicals in the new paint generate. We're getting all our toys and home supplies from countries where we don't know all the chemicals, such as lead, that are put in the products. Foreign countries do not always follow American health code standards. So the environment we live and work in is conducive to overloading our immune systems and creating our allergic reactions. That new car smell we all love is actually bad for you.

Dr. Mindell recommends that we try to use natural cleaning supplies and buy products made out of natural ingredients and natural fibers when possible.

Listen to Dr. Earl Mindell on Good Health Naturally Radio:

The Rich Have More Allergies

It is interesting to note that the wealthy suffer from allergies more than anyone else because they grow up in these idealized, antiseptic environments, plus their lawns have not one living thing on them because they are sprayed with pesticides constantly. There is an interesting theory that is coming to light that being too "clean" is not conducive to being healthy. If a child is overly protected and is not given an opportunity to develop a resistance to bacteria, molds and viruses, they may develop serious health issues in the future. "So I think you have to allow our children to be exposed to nature and the outdoors," says Dr. Mindell.

The Importance of Reducing Stress

In addition, says Dr. Mindell, "I believe stress is a major factor that exacerbates allergic symptoms." What does Dr. Mindell do to reduce stress? He takes two baths a day. A bath is luxurious. It relaxes you. He reads in the bath. "I don't take it just for cleanliness," he says. "I just take it to relax. In general, it's just a very relaxing thing." In fact, the Mindell family was always into baths.

Dr. Mindell's father built a six and a half foot bathtub for the family in the 1950s. Some of Dr. Mindell's fondest memories were going to saunas and steam baths. He says, "It's really nothing new. The ancient Greeks and Roman reduced their stress levels using saunas, and we have somehow lost that practice. We modern Americans need to reclaim the ability to relax. I have a Jacuzzi at home which helps me to relax."

Dr. Mindell also meditates to reduce stress levels. Meditation helps him put life's challenges into meaningful perspective.

Dr. Earl Mindell's
Nutrition & Health for Dogs

Fido and His Fleas and Your Allergies

Our pets are prone to allergies as well, and Dr. Mindell details your pet's potential allergy issues in a chapter of THE ALLERGY BIBLE. Also, his book, Dr. Earl Mindell's NUTRITION AND HEALTH FOR DOGS, goes into all aspects of pet health, such as the food that you give to your pets. "Canned dog food contains many chemicals that can cause problems," notes Dr. Mindell.

Humans commonly have allergic reactions to pet dander and hair. Dr. Mindell recommends that if you are allergic to dogs, find a non-allergic dog. "Believe it or not," he says, "they are available." If you love your dog but are allergic to him, Dr. Mindell says you should have an air purifier in your home that removes the dander and pet hair. Another problem is that our pets carry insects like fleas and ticks which can also trigger allergic reactions in humans.

Your Vacation Will Give You a Headache

The ALLERGY BIBLE also has a chapter about travel and allergies. Dr. Mindell says that if you are going on long trips--10 plus hours to Asia or Europe--the air quality and chemicals in the environment of the airplane are contribute to many allergy-related problems.

Dr. Earl Mindell's
New Vitamin Bible

The Importance of Vitamin D and Vitamin B and Vitamin A and Vitamin E

In general a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals and micro-nutrients helps improve the function of our immune systems and can help to eliminate allergic reactions.

Such vitamins as A, E and the B complex are important for resolving a number of allergic reactions and other health issues. See Dr. Mindell's THE ALLERGY BIBLE for more information on these important supplements, in addition to reading Dr. Earl Mindell's THE NEW VITAMIN BIBLE. Dr. Mindell's books are available at Dr. Victor Dolan's online book store at www.drvictordolan.net.

An excellent example of a good multi-vitamin is MINDELL COMPLETE, a supplement that has 176 different nutrients. Dr. Mindell formulated MINDELL COMPLETE himself, and he takes it every day. "There's nothing like it on the market," says Dr. Mindell. You can find more information about MINDELL COMPLETE at www.drearlmindell.com.

Mindell Complete

The Need for a Natural Solution to Allergies

We are not told about the natural alternatives to the pharmaceutical companies' drugs--and that is why Dr. Mindell wrote the ALLERGY BIBLE. One special feature you will find in Dr. Earl Mindell's ALLERGY BIBLE is what he calls the "Hot 55" Natural Allergy Remedies. Dr. Mindell points out that all the Hot 55 are available wherever you buy supplements, even though most people have never heard of many of the herbs, vitamins and minerals identified in his book.

It can be confusing to walk into the health food store and be confronted by walls of unusual names on little bottles--but the ALLERGY BIBLE will help you understand the best supplements to use. In addition to using his book, Dr. Mindell says there are many good healthcare practitioners and nutritionists available who can work with you as a coach and guide you to the best supplements and teach you how to use them. An added benefit of using the supplements that Dr. Mindell recommends is that you may be able to stop using expensive pharmaceutical drugs.

A Sampling of the Dr. Earl Mindell's "Hot 55" Anti-Allergy Supplements

Bromelain. The pineapple enzyme can be effective for joint pain.

Butterbur. No one's ever heard of this one, yet Butterbur is a very interesting herb. It works well against many allergies. It is a European herbal treatment for hay fever. It was a long-time pharmaceutical remedy, and in Switzerland they used it quite extensively. It seems to work as well as many of the modern drugs. It reduces hay fever symptoms. It is anti-inflammatory, and many of the problems with allergies are inflammation. It also helps to prevent migraine headaches. It is taken in capsule form.

Cayenne Pepper. This is a hot pepper. Boy, does it clean out your sinuses. If you've ever bitten into one of those hot peppers you will know what it can do. Cayenne pepper is available as a supplement. If you're taking asthma medication you should not use Cayenne very often. Dr. Mindell has cautions in his book about special medical conditions and how they relate to a particular supplement.

Dr. Earl Mindell's
New Herb Bible

Coenzyme Q10. Coenzyme Q10 strengthens antioxidant defense and can also help increase your energy production. Coenzyme Q10 is called Ubiquinone which means it is ubiquitous in every cell of the body. The body produces Coenzyme Q10, so it's something that is natural. However, our bodies do not make enough of it to be optimally therapeutic, and we produce less of it as we age. In Japan and Italy it is used as a treatment for congestive heart failure. Now in the U.S., more cardiologists are starting to prescribe Coenzyme Q10.

Horseradish. Dr. Mindell says that when he was in Australia at a laboratory that produced Horseradish tablets, they had to have a special area that was sealed off because of how powerful Horseradish is. You could not produce anything else in that room except this Horseradish tablet. And it will clear out your sinuses like you won't believe.

Elderberry. An herb and a time-honored treatment to treat colds that fends off mucus.
It contains essential fatty acids which are important to relieve inflammation. Remember, many allergies are due to inflammation.

Eucalyptus. Dr. Mindell says he remembers when he used to go with his father to a steam bath, and they would use Eucalyptus leaves. The scent is just unbelievable, and it opens and clears out the chest and sinuses. At home you can put eucalyptus drops in a vaporizer, and it is very effective for your sinuses.

Eyebright, Eye Bright. A natural anti-inflammatory, eyebright is rich in flavonoids, chemicals that can help block the release of histamine by mast cells, which is what causes annoying symptoms associated with an allergic reaction.

Fenugreek. Fenugreek is good for scratchy throats.

Feverfew. Dr. Mindell says,"I will bet if you talk to one thousand Americans, not one will know of Feverfew." Yet it was first written about in 1649 in an herb book for pains in the head. It helps relieve migraine headaches. It is a natural anti-inflammatory. Amazing--it's been around for almost 400 years.

Prescription Alternatives

Garlic. That old standby--Garlic. People say, "It may get rid of my allergies, but I won't have any friends either." Well, you can get it as an odorless garlic supplement that pretty well eliminates the odor. Garlic is an anti-inflammatory. It reduces mucus buildup.

Parsley. Parsley is a wonderful anti-odor supplement.

Ginger Root. Ginger Root is another anti-inflammatory.

Ginko Biloba. Ginko Biloba is well-known all over Asia and also Switzerland, Germany and France. Dr. Mindell says he had the opportunity of being on a board of a Swiss company for 5 years, and had the opportunity to go to Europe numerous times. He says it's amazing the supplements are known there are unknown here. Ginko Biloba helps to block allergic reactions. It prevents inflammation and also improves the circulation. By improving the circulation of the brain, it can definitely help with your memory.

Grapeseed Extract. Grapeseed extract is a powerful antioxidant which helps relieve allergic symptoms.

Green Tea. Green Tea is another very powerful antioxidant that also relieves allergic symptoms.

MSM. What is MSM? MSM is a supplement that Dr. Mindell brought to the American public. It is an organic sulfur called Methylsulfonylmethane. People have always gone to spas where there was a high sulfur content in the water. Sulfur is an anti-inflammatory and helps against many of the allergic symptoms that occur due to inflammation.

Milk Thistle. Milk Thistle is an herb which helps to detoxify the liver. Your liver is the major organ in the body that detoxifies all incoming chemicals. We don't hear enough about how we need to keep our liver nice and clean and healthy.

Dr. Earl Mindell's
Nutrition Bible

Closing Half of the Hospitals

Dr. Earl Mindell's ALLERGY BIBLE teaches that there are many ways to treat your allergies instead of using typical antihistamines, which cause drowsiness and have other side effects. There are treatments available that you may not have ever heard of before--such as Feverfew or Butterbur--words that are not even in our language.

Dr. Mindell's life-long mission has been to alert people to the natural alternatives to traditional medicines that can be used to produce optimal health.

"My dream," says Dr. Mindell, "is to close half the hospitals in America" when we will no longer need them due to education about natural preventative approaches to healthcare.

The Fast Weight Loss Solution: Alkalize Now with Dr. Donald Hayes and Greens First

2011-08-23T20:29:00.014-04:00

Do you have aches and pains? Do you suffer from fatigue? Are you overweight?

Dr. Donald Hayes

Dr. Donald Hayes is an author and nutritional expert, and the man behind the Greens First nutritional supplements. He is the author of such books as SEVEN HABITS OF HEALTHY LIVING and REJUVENATION. Today we will be looking at his new book, ALKALIZE NOW, and exploring how you can use Superfoods to balance your body's pH naturally so that you can increase your stamina and lose weight quickly and safely.

The Standard American Diet is Killing Us

A central message of Dr. Donald Hayes' new book, ALKALIZE NOW--and it is an important message for all Americans--is that our basic food supply is not what you may think it is. In fact, the Standard American Diet is literally making us sick and tired. It is giving us cancer, diabetes and heart disease. It seems that the Standard American Diet is killing us before our time.

Our Doctors Know Better

Dr. Donald Hayes tells us that the nutritional dissolution of the Standard American Diet has happened slowly over time. Over the last 100 years no one is going to deny the fact that our diets have changed significantly from those of our grandparents. It is the food system. In a sense, we are tricked into eating poorly because in our society convenience is held above nutritional excellence.

But our doctors and healthcare providers know better. Dr. Hayes tells us that all doctors have studied Dr. Arthur Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology. "And right there in black and white," says Dr. Hayes, "Dr.Guyton tells us about the importance of acid/alkaline balance in the body, and the very narrow range in which the fluids of our body must stay--blood particularly--on the pH scale."

The pH by definition is how much hydrogen is actually measured in a fluid. It is a relative measurement on a scale that goes from zero to fourteen. Seven, in the middle, is considered neutral. Zero would be the most acidic, fourteen is the most alkaline. According to Dr. Guyton, our bodies need to be very close to just a little above pH 7, just a little above neutral.

If Your pH is Off You're Dead

The blood needs to be 7.365. Dr. Guyton has demonstrated that our blood must hold to a very narrow range from 7.35 to 7.45. Slightly out of that range and it is very damaging to the body and can even be lethal.

So a little bit below or above and you're dead. It is just that simple. And the body's job constantly, throughout the lifetime that we have, is to maintain that pH balance--and it is not easy to do--given our modern American diet.

You can test your body's pH using either saliva or urine. It is very easy to do with a piece of litmus paper first thing in the morning. A color chart wheel is available where you can check your reading. You can get an inexpensive kit to test your pH in any health food store and at Dr. Dolan's online store at www.drvictordolan.net.

Dr. Hayes says that a person is in good health if they can maintain a 7.2 saliva pH. If you get down into the lower end of the range to 6 and 5 for very long, it creates a very serious condition we call latent tissue acidosis. Every drop of one number on the scale is a ten-fold increase or decrease of acidity or alkalinity.

Free Radicals Damage Our Tissues

Alkalize Now

We take antioxidants to neutralize free radicals. We know that free radicals are bad and they cause damage to the tissues, and in simple form, that's what acid is. If you have too much acid in the tissues of your body, they stimulate and trigger free radicals. It is basic chemistry--negatives and positives, electrons and protons--if you have an acidic environment with free radicals attacking the cells, they damage the cell. When it is very acidic, there's also pain. If you have pain you've got acid--if you have acid you'll have pain. They go hand in hand.

What happens is these excess acids go into "collector sites," storage areas in the tissues of the body. The blood must be maintained at more or less a pH of 7.365--but if the number goes higher than that then the challenge for the body is to get rid of that acid, to get it out of the blood. Since you're continuously eating and drinking acidic-type things--in addition to the fact that other lifestyle factors such as stress and lack of sleep also exacerbate your body's acidic environment--the body says, "What do I do with this excess acid?"

And remember, Dr. Hayes tells us, the body doesn't consider long-term health when there is an immediate life or death threat to the body. The body has one focus: Just stay alive. Survival.

Standard American Diet Ruins Your Bones

So the body says, with the goal of surviving one more day, "I'm going to get this acid out of the blood and put it somewhere else." It will store it in ligaments, muscles and joints. Then it also takes the alkaline nutrients it needs to neutralize excess acid from the available stores in the body. It'll take calcium from bones. It'll take magnesium from muscles. Your body steals valuable nutrients because it has no choice.

Given this scenario over the long-term, you can see how the Standard American Diet leads to to such conditions as osteoporosis, sarcopenia and osteopenia--the loss of calcium and magnesium in the bones and muscles.

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Standard American Diet Makes You Fat

One of the main places the body stores acid--and a lot of people don't realize this--is fat cells.

A fat cell in the body is full of acid waste, and it is very difficult for anyone to lose weight if they don't understand the acid/alkaline imbalance from which they may be suffering.

Get rid of your acid and you lose weight. It can't be explained more simply than that--but it is not an easy process. The blood itself needs to be at 7.365 for survival. If your blood is too acidic, it does not care if you're overweight--it's got to stay alive, so it uses your fat cells for storage.

How to Stop Inflammation

If you are continuously consuming acidic foods--maybe even what you think of as healthy foods--in comes the onslaught of more and more acid. The body can only dissolve the acid that's in a fat cell by putting it back into the blood and processing it--and it is not about to let some acid in a fat cell go back into the blood when at the same time what you are eating is continuously bringing more acid into your system.

Dr. Donald Hayes says, fortunately, there is an answer to the challenge of how to get rid of your body's excess acid stores.

Greens First

If you start to neutralize the acid in the body, that is if you start to alkalize the body--on a daily basis with a constant and consistent intake of alkaline antioxidants in the form of fruits and vegetables--then the process of re-balancing will start. Dr. Hayes points out that fruits and vegetables are the only food in nature that are designed to alkalize the body.

How to Achieve Fast Weight Loss

If you start to intake fruits and vegetables on a consistent basis, the body begins the process of detoxifying, of re-balancing itself to a balanced pH and achieving homeostasis--a biochemical electrical balance in the body that, when present, promotes healing. The body can start to dissolve the acid back into the blood, and then you begin to lose weight. Dramatic weight loss can occur when you alkalize your body.

In Dr. Hayes' book, ALKALIZE NOW, starting on page nine, there is a 3-Step Process called the Alkalize Now pH Balance Program:

Drink Alkaline | Eat Alkaline | Move Alkaline

ALKALIZE NOW goes into detail on the proper way to eat and exercise to help you balance your body's pH.

Regarding Step One and fluid intake, Dr. Hayes notes that our bodies are mostly water. "The body needs a lot of water," he says.

Water is pH 7--so it is neutral. It is the other things that we're drinking on a daily basis that contribute to our body's acidic imbalance. It is estimated that Americans are drinking five and a half billion caffeinated drinks, colas, coffees and teas every week--plus don't forget the fifty million pounds of sugar consumed every week--much of it in caffeinated drinks.

Cola comes in at a pH of 2.5. From water's neutral 7.0 down to cola's acidic 2.5--just a few numbers on a scale don't sound like much of a difference, right? But what you are going to find is that if you choose a glass of cola over a glass of water on a regular basis, you will have an exponential increase in the amount of acid in your body.

Green Drinks Are Energy Drinks

Dr. Hayes says, if instead of cola you were to drink a green drink made of fruits and vegetables, you would begin to alkalize your body's environment. Drinking a green drink on a consistent basis, that is at least once daily, would significantly improve your overall long-term health.

How Many Fruits and Vegetable Do Americans Eat?

The federal government has been telling us that we need to eat seven to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The research substantially supports that the only food group that carries alkalinity into our cellular structure in a meaningful way is fruits and vegetables. How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you think the average American consumes knowing they should eat seven to nine servings?

"They consume less than one," Dr. Hayes notes with concern. This is the reason why he spent many years formulating an answer to the question of how to get enough quality nutritents back into the American diet so that our bodies can enjoy the good health that homeostasis brings.

Greens First Boost

Dr. Hayes has developed a solution in the form of an alkaline-rich green drink that can be consumed on a daily basis. He calls it Greens First--and it is a life-saver for most Americans on the Standard American Diet. A scoop in eight ounces of cold water will provide the antioxidant equivalent of 15 servings of fruits and vegetables. Pause to think about that for moment and what it can mean for your family's health.

When you take it first thing in the morning, the alkaline content is so high that the body gets an alkaline jump on the day--and it needs it because all night long it's been trying to process the excess acid in your system from the day before.

Superfoods Are Energizing

The 49 different natural ingredients in Greens First are called Superfoods--unbelievably high alkaline electron-rich foods that the body so desperately needs. It would be difficult to get this much nutrition in a normal meal at home. "No one goes to the grocery store and buys 49 different fruits and vegetables every day," notes Dr. Hayes.

One major Superfood in Greens First is Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is what gives plants the green color. Chlorophyll has magnesium, a very alkaline mineral. So you want a lot of chlorophyll. Plus there are many other dark leafy greens and brightly colored fruits and vegetables and numerous micro-nutrients in Greens First--and that is how one scoop is able to provide the antioxidant protection of 15 servings of fruits and vegetables in each drink. You can find out more about what is in Greens First at www.greensfirst.com.

You Don't Have to be a Vegetarian

Dr. Hayes states, "It's not necessary to become a vegetarian to re-balance the health of your system." All you need to do is increase your intake of alkaline foods by eating the right fruits and vegetables and drink an alkalizing green drink every morning. You will be well on your way to balancing your pH if you start off your morning with a healthy green drink and follow the easy 3-Step Program detailed in ALKALIZE NOW.

Take on the Good Health Challenge

Dr. Donald Hayes says, "Anyone willing to take on the challenge of correcting the pH balance of their body and getting their health back on track is to be admired." It involves an overall lifestyle change--a change that is important not only for their own health--but vital for the health of their entire family.

Dr. Hayes tells us the objective is a simple one, "Look to alkalize the body. It's a matter of scientific fact." Look to alkalize the body and you'll see substantial health improvements. It is all about reclaiming your natural balance so that you can reclaim your health.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Guide to Good Posture

2011-07-04T15:31:00.004-04:00

Why is Good Posture So Important?

"Because you want to avoid a lifetime of neck pain and back pain," says Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan. Dr. Dolan stresses, "There are amazing life-changing benefits associated with the consistent application of good posture."

Only if your spine is properly aligned with its natural curvature from the ears to the shoulders to the hips, knees and down to the ankles and feet, is your entire body in balance.

We suffer from stress-related pain and dysfunction related to bad posture. With poor posture--standing or sitting or walking--our body fails to optimize circulation of blood, breathing, functioning of our musculature, functioning of all your major organs. Even the brain begins to malfunction, degrading your mental clarity.

Simply put, poor posture stresses the spine and pinches the nerves which run through your spine. These pinched nerves result in ever decreasing and ultimately failing functionality of your muscles and organs, your circulatory system and your nervous system.

Achieving Good Posture yields amazing benefits.

Improved Breathing. Improved breathing and flow of oxygen to the brain increases your ability to think. With good posture your brain literally gets more oxygen so you will think more clearly and feel less tension and stress. Good posture helps you breathe easier and feel lighter and more alive.

Improved Appearance. Folks with good posture are always regarded as more attractive and appealing, radiating self-confidence and the flow of good physical health. You will feel good about yourself as you stand tall. The way your hold your body has a direct relationship to how you feel.

Eliminate Health Challenges. Improper posture can over time result in numerous health problems, including but not limited to increased risks of slipped disc, back aches, back pain, neck pain, knee and joint pain, headache, poor circulation, poor placement and formation of internal organs. Good Posture gives your diaphragm and rib cage more room to expand as you breathe.

How did you wind up with Bad Posture?

Well don't blame yourself. Modern life and gravity as we age tend to slowly shift us out of the natural alignment with which we were born. With all of our modern electronic conveniences and our indoor desk-bound jobs, most of us spend way too much time sitting down. As spend hour after hour pretzel-shaped in our desk chairs slouched in front of a monitor, we accumulate great tension and stress in our spines, and they don't always snap back into proper position when we stand up. How you carry yourself now has now become a matter of ingrained habit. After years of poor posture you will need to make a conscious effort to readjust how your spine as it runs along your neck and back. Attaining Good Posture can prove a challenge.

You may ask yourself how did my back get in such bad shape?

As you can see, you put a lot of effort into achieveing a bad back, and you didn't even know it. But don't worry too much. The very fact that you are reading this information right now shows you are on the right path to Good Posture and Pain Relief. With a deeper understanding of how your spine works with the rest of your body functions, you will be able to correct your health challeges and finally find relief from your neck and back pain.

So let's read on and see how you can get Good Posture.

What exactly is Good Posture?

Posture is how you hold your body when sitting, lying down, walking or standing. Good Posture does not mean keeping your spine totally straight as many folks seem to believe. Good Posture is actually about maintaing the natural concave curves of your spine, of which there are two:

o from base of your head to your shoulders

o from your upper back to the base of your spine

You will know when in the right posture as it will feel almost effortless to maintain the position. When you stand, the weight of your body is evenly distributed across the balls of feet and not the heels or toes. If a straight line can pass through your ear to your shoulder to your hip to your knee and finally to your ankle, then you've got it right.

Easy Relaxation Tips While at Your Desk:

Let go of your mouse and remove your hands from your keyboard every half hour. This releases the tension in your wrists, arms, shoulders and neck.

Look away from the computer screen every 15 minutes. Focusing your eyes on a monitor for hours at a time tenses up your entire body (not to mention blurring your vision).

Breathe deeply. Open your up lower rib cage and lift up your torso from your hips.

If are getting your sitting posture correct, your weight will be evenly distributed in the chair between your hips, thighs and low back. Remember as you try to re-train your body into a new sitting posture habit that is more dynamic than just slouching into a chair, it may feel more tiring initially. This is because you are using your back muscles in a new way. At the same time, however, you will be rewarded with a lighter feeling and easier breathing. The whole interior of your body will feel like it has opened up because previously you were literally smashing your internal organs together while slouching and sitting at a low angle.

Exercise for Good Posture

You need to engage in exercises which strengthen the muscles along your neck and back which control how you carry your spine. Some good practices which will help guarantee long-term back health include pilates and yoga. I also find the introduction of the exercise ball into your exercise routine to be very beneficial.

Getting a professional massage can be very helpful also.

However, perhaps most effective and the exercise which yields the quickest result is Simple Stretching.

Four Simple Stretching Exercises Which Will Help You Achieve Good Posture

I have designed these easy stretching exercises to help you improve the alignment of your spine. These exercises work by making you more aware of your posture.

If you do them every day, these Stretching Exercises will help you achieve good posture and eliminate neck and back pain.

Exercise One: The Neck Stretch

Slowly glide your head backwards without tilting it about an inch until you feel mild tension.

Exercise Two: The Chest Stretch

Extend your arms out to your sides at shoulder height, then bend your arms at your elbows with palms pointing upward. Squeeze your shoulder blades together.

Exercise Three: Back Stretch

Place your hands behind your head and gently pull your elbows backward. Then gently press your head against your hands.

Exercise Four: The Shoulder Stretch

Put your arms out to the sides with your hands up and pull your shoulders together in the back. Now make small circles with your arms.

When do you need a Health-care Professional?

If you are suffering from any of the many ills that Poor Posture yields, the most effective action you can take may be going to a health-care professional who can evaluate your condition, identify your symptoms and design a program to safely and quickly get rid of your neck and back pain.

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Health Book Club

2011-05-14T00:55:00.028-04:00

Here's Today's Health Book Club Selections from Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan!

PLUS a Visit to Dr. Victor Dolan's Lending Library. Read on ...

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan has started a Health Book Club to help you find the very best in health information. A few new books really impressed me as essential healthy reading, particularly with summer coming up. I selected these books because they have really useable information that can help you get fit and trim quick and easy and then catch a few rays and show off your accomplishments to your friends and family. Plus most importantly, these books will give you the knowledge to stay healthy for the long term.

Learn how to lose weight, get fit and get healthy:

EAT TO LIVE by Dr. Joel Furhman—learn Joel's common sense approach to quick and sustained weight loss

DIGESTIVE TUNE-UP by Dr. John McDougall—learn John's techniques for healing illness through simple diet and lifestyle changes

YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM by Mark Lauren—throw away exercise machines and gym memberships and learn how to get fit anywhere at anytime using Mark's bodyweight exercise routine

I'll give you more details on each book below, but first...

Did you know that Dr. Victor Dolan has a Lending Library of Health Books in his office on Staten Island?

I have always been a book-lover, and for many years my patients have been checking out books on how they can improve their health right from my office. When you come by for a visit, start a good and informative book while in the waiting room, then take it home to finish it and bring it back on your next visit.

In today's video, I take the opportunity to point out some essential healthy reading, books that can help you prevent disease and pain before it even starts. And all the books mentioned in this video are available for you to check out from my office!

Having been a Staten Island Chiropractor for almost thirty years, I have always considered it my job to help educate my patients so that they can lead healthier and pain-free lives.

That's why I developed Dr. Victor Dolan's Book Store with a wide variety of excellent, personally-selected health books.

Summer's almost here--so the time is now to take action towards good health because when we are out on the beach or playing backyard sports we are all much more motivated to get fit. Information and education acquired through reading is a great way to start improving your health and reading this blog demonstrates you are interested in fitness and health--so you are on your way with that important first step.

I am always reading and educating myself. I really enjoyed and learned from each of the three books I have selected for my Health Book Club below. I feel each represents time and money well spent--and for your convenience, all three books are now available in Dr. Victor Dolan's Book Store--so you can get started on your journey to good health immediately!

Selection number one for today is a great weight-loss book, and a superior source of general nutritional information:

EAT TO LIVE: The Amazing Nutrient-Rich Program for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss By Joel Fuhrman

If you are serious about losing that extra weight, this is a great book with easy-to-follow, nutritionally sound nutritional information that can help you get rid of pounds quickly--and keep them off.

The basis of Dr. Fuhrman's system for optimum health and permanent weight control is very simple and that is why it is so effective: give the body only what it needs--nutritionally speaking. The more nutrient-heavy your food intake is, the more healthy and less caloric it is.

What's also great is that EAT TO LIVE is loaded with encouraging, engaging personal stories from some of Dr. Fuhrman’s more than 10,000 patients who have used his program to lose shockingly large amounts of weight and even recover from life-threatening illnesses.

Take charge of your health with Dr. Furhman's EAT TO LIVE.

Next up, today's second Health Book Club choice delivers functional information that can literally turn your health around. Health books don't get any more useful than this:

Dr. McDougall's DIGESTIVE TUNE-UP By John A. McDougall

The exciting news in Dr. McDougall's DIGESTIVE TUNE-UP is that painful conditions like constipation, hemorrhoids, ulcers, IBS, colitis and other chronic digestive disorders can be prevented and cured by eating a simple, wholesome, delicious diet of low-fat plant-based foods.

You don't have to suffer any longer because Dr. McDougall's book shows you how to heal intestinal illnesses through diet and lifestyle changes. In this book you will learn: how your digestive system works, how to to identify the root causes of your intestinal discomfort, how to enlist "friendly" bacteria for superior overall health, how you can take control of your healing processes, and most importantly, how you can avoid surgical procedures and medications.

In addition to Dr. McDougall's DIGESTIVE TUNE-UP, I also encourage you to get your hands on other books by Dr. McDougall, such as The McDougall Quick and Easy Cookbook, and The McDougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss. They're great healthy reading.

My third Health Book Club choice for today takes a unique approach to make exercise as easy as it gets:

YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises By Mark Lauren

Forget about gym memberships, free weights, and exercise machines. They are no substitutes for the world’s most advanced fitness machine--your own body.

Mark Lauren is an elite Special Operations physical trainer--and in YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM he presents an ingeniously simple, do-anywhere program for getting into amazing shape very quickly--great for both men and women at any level of athletic ability.

G. Peterman, Green Beret Sergeant says, "Mark Lauren puts the strength-training techniques of SpecOps into a comprehensive and easy to understand program that can be done by anyone, anywhere, anytime, paving the way for anyone looking to get into the best shape of his or her life.”

His unique approach which he shares in YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM and has re-designed for us ordinary folks yields an amazingly effective regimen of very simple exercises that require nothing more than the resistance of your own bodyweight to help you reach your top level of fitness and look better than ever before.

YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM offers you a way to take charge of your exercise program doing what you want on your own terms when you have the time to fit it into your day--a very empowering concept.

As the first step toward taking charge of your health, reading is a great way to get the knowledge necessary to acquire good health.

And you're in luck because Dr. Victor Dolan's Book Store is full of carefully selected health-oriented reading offered at bargain-prices--just waiting for you to pull up a comfortable chair.

Browse Dr. Victor Dolan's Book Store for a wide selection of entertaining, informative and life-changing health books. With all this great health information, there is no reason to delay when it comes to improving your how you look and feel.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan says, "I truly believe Good Health starts with Good Knowledge."

Why wait on gaining the knowledge that is essential for good health? Visit Dr. Victor Dolan's Book Store right now!

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Three Most Important Supplements

2011-04-17T01:15:00.057-04:00

Today I am going to tell you the three most important supplements you need every single day. Take it from Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, based on my experience as a chiropractor and nutritionist for almost thirty years, these three supplements will jump start you on your way to superior long-term health.

Also, in my audio podcast today, I will detail the supplements you can take to reduce and even eliminate pain and inflammation.

Proper diet and nutrient intake can be a powerful tool in reducing problems you may be having with back pain, neck pain and joint pain. So listen to my podcast for information about how an understanding of supplementation can put you in charge of your pain.

As a chiropractor and nutritionist, I see many people in my Staten Island office suffering with a lot of pain due to inflammation. With proper nutritional guidance, many of my patients can turn around their condition in a matter of days--some of whom have been pain-sufferers for years.

Proteolytic Enzymes

One powerful inflammation-reducing supplement you can use is proteolytic enzymes. I have found DOCTOR'S BEST Proteolytic Enzymes to be an excellent supplement that I recommend to my patients, and that I use myself when I have pain from inflammation.

By the way, for your shopping convenience, the supplements I talk about today are all currently in stock at Dr. Victor Dolan's Vitamin Store.

Now about those three important daily supplements ...

The Standard American Diet

In general, studies indicate that Americans on the whole are just not getting optimal levels of nutrient intake. Studies by the US Department of Health and Human Services demonstrate that the Standard American Diet is not providing a sufficient level of vitamins and minerals for the average American citizen. The SAD tends to consist of high-calorie, low-nutrient ingredients which are often highly processed, genetically modified and hybridized, not to mention that these "foods" are grown in nutrient-depleted soils and then shipped sometimes thousands of miles to your local grocery.

Can there be little wonder that many Americans are nutritionally deficient?

The Lewin Group

Other studies such as those done by the Lewin Group tell us that we might all be a lot healthier in the long run if we add just a few basic nutrients to our diet through supplementation. A lifetime of poor nutrition has resulted in an epidemic of disease for many Americans in later life because vitamin deficiency tends to lead to what we call long-latency deficiency diseases such as cancer, diabetes, blindness, osteoporosis, heart disease and dementia which most Americans have come to accept as a normal part of aging.

But this does not have to be.

There are a number of age-related illnesses that can be delayed or even prevented with the application of vitamin and mineral supplements as a regular part of your lifestyle. Just a few key nutritional supplements can dramatically reduce chronic disease. It has been proven that taking supplements improve your brain function and psychological orientation and boost your overall immune system.

Indeed, the use of supplements can improve your overall health and long-term well-being!

Here are the three supplements I believe every single person should make a part of their diet every day:

A High-Quality Multivitamin with Minerals

Make sure your multivitamin contains mixed Carotenoids, which include Lutein and Zeaxanthin. In addition it should contain Calcium and Magnesium as well as Folate and a mixed B-complex vitamin. Calcium can result in reduced bone loss and fewer hip fractures as you age, while Lutein and Zeaxanthin have been shown to help reduce or eliminate Macular Degeneration--and loss of vision is a major reason people need nursing home care.

A good multi is hard to find, however, but one that covers all the bases is MACULA COMPLETE Multiple Nutrients. This is a really high-quality multi from a company that I trust. I use it every day. It is a premium broad-spectrum dietary supplement of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant phytochemicals designed to support optimal body and retinal function. When you take Macula Complete you do not need additional multiple vitamin supplements.

Vitamin D3

Studies indicate you need about 1,000 to 2,000 IU a day. Vitamin D deficiencies have been related to numerous age-related illnesses including cancer and heart disease. Studies indicate that most Americans are extremely Vitamin D deficient as most of us spend our days inside offices, then use sunscreen blocks which prevents our bodies from obtaining Vitamin D from sun exposure, while those of us in the northern latitudes get no benefit from the sun during the winter months from November to April.

I have found CARLSON'S Vitamin D3 (2000 IU) Softgel to be an excellent product and taking one gel a day meets your Vitamin D needs. I take them every day. From a quality-conscious manufacturer.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Your Omega-3 supplement should contain the fats EPA and DHA, in the amount of 1,000 to 2,000 mg a day.

Omega-3 fatty acids help with numerous bodily functions including the lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, prevention of cardiac arrhythmias, improvement of cell membrane function and reduction of inflammation.

I recommend ZoOMEGA-3 Concentrated Pharmaceutical-Grade Fish Oil. I wouldn't feel right without taking my Omega-3s every day. And this is a premium product made by a company that cares about quality.

A Stronger Immune System

Take if from Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan and numerous other nutritional experts, taking these three supplements every day is a no-brainer. You can't lose because the potential benefits are so high while the cost is very low and all studies indicate that the risk for taking these nutritional supplements is virtually non-existent.

So if it is your desire to live a long and healthy life, take your supplements every single day--you should see improvement in your energy, mental function and mood, plus your immune system will be the stronger for it--and as you age, you may not be visited by that array of diseases that Americans have grown to take for granted as a typical part of growing older.

You can find the supplements I talk about in today's podcast--and much more--at Dr. Victor Dolan's Vitamin Store.

Don't hesitate to take this positive step toward better health today!

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Hall of Fame Honors Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan

2011-04-02T10:33:00.007-04:00

Staten Island Chiropractor
Dr. Victor Dolan is an Unsung Hero

I just wanted everyone to know that I have been notified that I am being inducted into the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame as one of their official "Unsung Heroes." I am deeply honored and humbled by this recognition because it underscores one of the most important aspects of my life, both personal and professional. Helping athletes--both those just starting out on their high school football field and also the hundreds of professionals I have serviced--is a service that Dr. Victor Dolan provides with great pride.

Staten Island Hall of Fame

The Staten Island Hall of Fame recognizes "those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Staten Island sports history, and by virtue of their accomplishments, service or force of character, have enriched that history for all time. The Staten Island Hall of Fame is the caretaker of the Island's sports past."

As many of my patients, friends and readers may already know, I take the physical condition of those who participate in sports very seriously. I have been a chiropractor and nutritionist on Staten Island for almost thirty years. I am on the American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians. I have served the health needs of athletes at countless basketball, fencing, tae kwon do, wrestling, football, professional bowling and professional rodeo events on Staten Island and in the New York City area (at Madison Square Garden, for example), in Las Vegas and in numerous other cities around the United States.

Curtis High School Football

I have served at the Colorado Springs USA Olympic Training Center. I have served our Championship NYPD Football Team. But perhaps closest to my heart, Dr. Victor Dolan has been providing care for our Curtis High School Football Champions for over twenty years. In fact, I have five NYC PSAL Football Championship rings related to Curtis High School Football. I am both amazed and honored at the deeply meaningful experiences the world of sports has offered me.

This wonderful Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame Event takes place on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, from 12 Noon to 2 PM at Mt. Loretto on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. A buffet lunch will be served and plaques and memorabilia from prior inductees will be on view. Call my office for more details if you are interested in attending. It's going to be a lot of fun.

Regarding my involvement in local Staten Island sports, I thought you might be interested in this recent article from the Staten Island Advance which highlights my days with Curtis High School Football:

Staten Island Chiropractor and Nutritionist

Dr. Victor Dolan is the team chiropractor for the Curtis High School football team. Dr. Dolan, who has been a chiropractor and nutritionist on Staten Island for almost thirty years, admits he's proud to be considered part of the Curtis football family after over 20 years of volunteer service. He recently received his fifth championship ring as the Warriors celebrated their latest Public School Athletic League (PSAL) city title. "Sometimes I have to keep myself in check because I'm a fan ... a big fan," said Dr. Dolan.

Dolan, who was schooled at Immaculate Conception, Monsignor Farrell and Wagner College, has been a prominent local chiropractor for nearly three decades. He recently was selected to provide medical care at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. He worked primarily with athletes preparing for the 2012 Summer Games.

An ardent advocate of preventive medicine, the doctor views his job as complimenting the work of the athletic trainers. "There's a very big place for sports chiropractics. The vast majority of injuries don't require surgery. Most are sprains, strains, contusions, muscle spasms, cramps, tendinitis ... and those things respond very well to chiropractic care."

Head Coach Peter Gambardella

Dolan is quick to praise former Curtis head coach Fred Olivieri and current head coach Peter Gambardella, "They are two of the best at their jobs," said Dolan, "because they work so hard to get their players into colleges." Indeed, it's the relationships that keep Dr. Dolan returning to the Curtis sideline season after season. "It's the feeling of family, of comradeship ... of being a part of something that's bigger than yourself. I remember Pete Gambardella when he came in as a freshman ... he was a little kid. Then he became a big kid and a college football player. And now he's our head coach. "It's the relationships you build for a lifetime."

Hope to see you all at this wonderful Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame Event. Remember it takes place on Saturday, April 16th, 2011, from 12 Noon to 2 PM at Mt. Loretto on Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island. Call my office for more details if you are interested in attending. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Techniques for Safe Driving

2011-03-26T22:17:00.007-04:00

Even for a very careful driver like Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, driving safely in Staten Island is a challenge. Over the last thirty years, I have seen a lot of folks in my chiropractic office in Staten Island who have gotten their necks and backs damaged due to whiplash from an auto accident. The resultant pain can be a terrible burden both on the job and in your everyday enjoyment of life.

Whiplash

Whiplash is caused when your head moves abruptly backward or forward often as a result of a car accident. Even slowly moving vehicles can produce enough impact energy to cause whiplash. The impact of the accident results in injury to the muscles, tendons and ligaments of your neck.

Note that you may not experience symptoms of whiplash for a day or more after an accident. But if you have been in an accident be on the lookout for some of the following symptoms of whiplash:

pain, swelling, stiffness and tenderness in the neck area
muscles spasms in your neck and back
shooting pains in your neck, arms and shoulders, and
headache.

Physical Therapy

See your healthcare professional as soon as possible if you are suffering pain from whiplash as a result of an auto accident. The sooner you seek treatment, the less chance for permanent damage to your neck and back. There are a number of very effective treatments available to your doctor that have been found to help reduce the pain caused by whiplash, such as traction, physical therapy, heat and ice therapy and ultrasound.

The good news is a lot of the risk of getting hurt while behind the wheel can be avoided if you have a knowledge of Defensive Driving Skills. Taking preventative measures is the best way to avoid the pain of whiplash:

You should always wear your seat belt.
Adjust your headrest to the proper height. The middle of the headrest should be even with the top of your ears.
Your car should be equiped with seat belts with shoulder harnesses as well as headrests. Shoulder harnesses have been proven to reduce the likelihood of serious injury and death in the event of an auto accident.

Defensive Driving Skills Class

To improve your chances when dashing around our busy Staten Island byways, please watch Dr. Victor Dolan on today's video on Dr. Victor Dolan's Good Health Naturally TV Show for ways in which you can minimize your risk of getting hurt while in your car.

More good news! For the convenience of my patients, I have decided to host a Defensive Driving Skills Class right in my office in Staten Island at 121 Parkinson Ave.

Classes will be held on:

Saturday, April 9, 2011 (Better hurry! Only a couple of seats left for this date!)
Saturday, May 21, 2011

The course will be 6 hours and is approved by New York State. The training is classroom-based with instruction provided by textbook and video and supplimented with group discussion. Best of all, after you complete the course, you will get 10% off your car insurance and up to 4 points off your license. The course only costs $50.00, so it will easily pay for itself. Quite a good deal. Classes are small and tend to fill up fast so please sign up asap!

You can call my office in Staten Island at 718-981-9755 for further information or to sign up. For more information about the class, please Click Right Here!

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Olympic Memories

2011-03-03T19:16:00.003-05:00

Dr. Victor Dolan recently worked with
2012 Summer Olympic Games hopefuls.

Jim Waggoner of the Staten Island Advance wrote the following article about me. It was an exciting time for me and a great honor, and some of my friends asked me to share it with all of you.

NEW BRIGHTON -- A USA Olympic flag flutters proudly these days from outside the office building of Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, also a healthcare provider for the Curtis High School football team on game days.

The 53-year-old sports medicine maven recently returned from a two-week assignment providing medical care at the United States Olympic Training Center (OTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.

“To go there and be able to experience and contribute, it was wonderfully exciting,” said Dr. Dolan. “It was great to work on athletes who want to get better, and to pick up new techniques from medical people.

“And it was good to see that a little practictioner from Staten Island wasn’t far behind the times.”

Dr. Dolan’s journey began with a scenic ride up Pikes Peak — courtesy of locals John and Gail Warner, both former classmates at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa — and continued with marathon days with athletes mostly training for the 2012 Summer Games, with a few recent Winter Games stragglers passing through for treatment.

Dr. Dolan, who has volunteered as a Curtis HS football team chiropractor for 22 years, was picked for the volunteer position by an OTC committee and worked primarily with wrestlers, gymnasts and weightlifters.

“A lot of bloody noses and taped shoulders, elbows and knees,” he said. “There was a lot of preventive and health maintenence issues, as well as performance-improvement chiropractics to perform.”

The days were long, yet rewarding. Chiropractors have experienced a growing profile in recent years: The United States sent five specialists to Vancouver for the Winter Games, a significant increase from the usual one or two.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan now waits to hear if he will be called for future international competitions, such as the Pan American Games or even a future Olympics.

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Uses Cold Laser Therapy for Back Pain

2011-02-24T13:21:00.004-05:00

Join Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan as I apply one of the most effective pain relief therapies that I use in my office to help with back and neck pain. I have talked about Cold Laser Therapy before, and some of the readers have asked me to demonstrate just how Cold Laser Therapy works and to show an actual Cold Laser Therapy session with a real patient.

Safe, Easy, Quick

As you you will observe in this video, it is a safe, easy and relatively quick procedure. I use Cold Laser Therapy procedures every day right in my office.

Cold Laser Therapy can be very effective for those suffering from pain caused by auto accidents. Cold Laser Therapy is equally effective for those suffering from pain caused by work-related accidents. Athletes get great relief from sports-related injuries using Cold Laser Therapy. Cold Laser Therapy is a powerful therapy in the battle to relieve back pain, neck pain and joint pain.

No Recovery Time

Importantly, studies to date indicate that Cold Laser Therapy has no serious side effects when used by a trained healthcare professional. It is a non-invasive procedure requiring no surgical incision. There is no recovery time after a treatment. You do not have to take any medications relating to Cold Laser Therapy.

Cold Laser Therapy is one of Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's more powerful tools among a variety of treatment modalities that I use in my office to provide pain relief and pain reduction for my patients, particularly those seeking a treatment that does not involve surgery or drugs. And it works nicely when used alone or in combination with other therapies.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you ever requested Cold Laser Therapy at your doctor's office? Please post your comments and observations at http://www.facebook.com/Dr.VictorDolan.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Quick and Easy Pain-Relief Detox Green Smoothie

2011-02-12T19:26:00.003-05:00

Today Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan is posting a really easy-but-effective recipe which is designed to help you detoxify your body and reduce inflammation in your joints and muscles. One of my favorite ways to pack a giant wallop of nutrition into your day, the Green Smoothie is nutrient-rich yet as delicious as an old-fashioned milk shake. You need to have one every day.

Detox Your Body

The Green Smoothie works to detox your body and help relieve joint pain, back pain and neck pain by introducing into your bloodstream the vast array of vitamins, minerals and vital trace nutrients found in highly alkalizing fruits and vegetables, especially dark green leafy vegetables. Many of us suffer from eating a highly acidifying diet loaded with processed foods, high fructose corn syrup, meat and dairy products. An alkalizing drink like the Green Smoothie will help to flush out the inflammation caused by an acidic diet and give you relief from pain in your joints, back and neck.

Another great way to get more greens in your diet is to have the Big Salad every day. I will post a video giving you some healthy detox salad ideas soon. You will find making a Green Smoothie and a Big Salad a regular part of your lifestyle will also aid with your Weight Loss goals by improving your overall nutritional intake.

Improve Your Lifestyle

And while you're improving your lifestyle, don't forget to Sleep Eight Hours, get Moderate Exercise on a regular basis and Drink Plenty of Spring Water.

Remember if you have any questions for Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, don't hesitate to drop me a line or stop by my office in Staten Island. Contact info is available on this page. You can also friend "VictorDolan" on Facebook and follow "DrVictorDolan" on Twitter.

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Gets Pain Relief With Cold Laser Therapy

2011-01-25T22:48:00.003-05:00

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan says, "I use Cold Laser Therapy in my office in Staten Island every day. I believe in it that much."

Pain Caused By Auto Accidents

It is a great new procedure with several advantages over typical physical therapies used in the past to treat back pain, neck pain and joint pain. I find it can be quite effective for those suffering from pain caused by auto accidents or on-the-job accidents. My patients who are athletes get great relief from sports-related injuries using Cold Laser Therapy.

The great news is that studies to date indicate that Cold Laser Therapy has no serious side effects when used properly by a Doctor. It is a non-invasive procedure requiring no surgical incision. There is no recovery time after a treatment and you do not have to take any medications relating to Cold Laser Therapy, a fact my patients love.

No Surgery or Drugs

Cold Laser Therapy is one of my more powerful tools among a variety of treatment modalities that I use in my office to provide pain relief and pain reduction for my patients, particularly those seeking a treatment that does not involve surgery or drugs. And it works nicely when used alone or in combination with other therapies.

Cold Laser Therapy--another powerful tool in the battle to relieve pain that Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan thinks you should know about because it just might help solve your pain problems.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What have you found to be the most effective pain relief therapies used in your doctor's office? Please post your comments and observations at http://www.facebook.com/Dr.VictorDolan.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Tells You What To Do When You Have a Pinched Nerve

2011-01-17T01:19:00.004-05:00

A patient came into the office of Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan today with a severe limp and told me he had pain starting at his hip running all the way down to his foot. He said it was his big toe that really hurt. So I told him I would take a look at his back. He looked at me and said, “But the pain is in my foot!”

I explained what was probably causing his pain is what is commonly called a pinched nerve. If you are feeling pain that starts in your upper, mid or lower back and travels down your legs or arms or elsewhere, a disc in your spine has probably become inflamed and swollen and is narrowing the area near the vertebrae that make up your spine through which your nerves pass. The disc is most likely inflamed because it has slipped out of alignment or has become herniated. The so-called "pinched nerve" is really one or more nerves under relatively slight pressure.

But the resultant pain often does not feel slight at all.

How To Take The Pinch Out of Your Pain

The good news is if you get treatment soon after the problem reveals itself, you can often achieve a full recovery. There are a number of procedures that can help the disc in question regain its former position in your spinal alignment. And as inflammation and swelling are decreased, taking pressure off the nerve and other surrounding tissues, relief is on it way to your back and neck—and even your toes.

The first step to relief is one you can take at home with the use of the simple ice pack. Protect your skin with a towel and place the pack on the painful area of your back for a maximum of 20 minutes.

If your pain persists drop in to see your friendly neighborhood chiropractor for an adjustment to correct any misalignment in your spine.

Cold Laser Therapy

In my office, I usually follow your adjustment with any of a variety of in-office therapies I have available for my patients such as the new Cold Laser Therapy which is popular with athletes who often overtax their backs. The goal is to relax muscles surrounding the troubled spinal area because stress in one area of your spine can lead to tension and pain in other areas of your back and the rest of your body.

As you will see in today's video, trauma and misalignment of the spine can cause severe pain in parts of your body far from the original source of the pain--such as your fingers, your head or your legs—even your toes.

How You Work and Play

Once we get you on your way to recovery, I also like to demonstrate a few easy, simple exercises you can use to stretch and strengthen the muscles in your back which will help prevent future back-related injuries.

Finally, as a certified nutritionist, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan always likes to look at your overall lifestyle: what you eat, how you work and play and how you sleep. Paying close attention to your lifestyle parameters and general health history are powerful tools that can be used to keep you healthy and pain-free in the future.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What pains have you experienced that were found ultimately to have originated with your back? Please post your comments and observations at http://www.facebook.com/Dr.VictorDolan.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan Tells You How to End Your Arthritis Pain

2011-01-09T15:09:00.001-05:00

Back Pain and Neck Pain

In today's audio podcast of Good Health Naturally, Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, the Natural Health Doctor, discusses natural and nutritional approaches to relieving arthritis pain, and even potentially stopping the progression of the disease. Natural therapies are a good way for people to gain control of their health and healing when suffering from back pain and neck pain and joint pain. Those suffering with arthritis pain may achieve greater control of your pain and activities using some or all of the techniques Dr. Dolan discusses.

Some of the natural treatments Dr. Dolan discusses are moist heat, magnets, massage, herbs, natural supplements, relaxation remedies, physical therapy, weight loss, exercise and nutrition.

Relaxing Stiff Joints and Muscles

Hot and cold compresses can help reduce arthritis symptoms. Hot compresses help relax muscles and stimulate blood flow to the part of your body that is in pain. To apply heat, a warm, moist towel works well, and some like microwavable hot packs. Remember to never make it too hot as you do not want to burn your skin. standing in the shower is a great way to get heat to a troubled area with warm water bathing the painful area soothing your stiff joints. Almost everyone enjoys hot tubs for relaxing stiff joints and muscles.

Alternatively, cold compresses reduce joint swelling and inflammation with the application of a cool compress or ice pack to the affected area of your back, neck or joint. Apply cold compress for no longer than 15 minutes at a time with 30-minute breaks between applications.

Remember to avoid hot tubs or spas if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or are pregnant, and always check with your health-care provider before embarking on any radical changes to your lifestyle.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which have you found most helpful? Cold or hot compresses? Please post your comments and observations at http://www.facebook.com/Dr.VictorDolan.

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Detox Green Smoothies

2011-01-03T23:41:00.005-05:00

Today Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan is going to focus on how to add the maximum amount of nutrients into your body naturally with one simple action: drink a Green Smoothie every morning.

Even though the Green Smoothie has become something of a cultural phenomenon in our country, many of my patients still have no idea what a Green Smoothie is when they first walk into my office! So I want to present a basic introduction on how to implement the Green Smoothie into your lifestyle. By the way, if you are an old hand at making smoothies, it would be great to hear about your recipes. Please post them in the comments section below.

Plant-Based and Raw

Green Smoothies are healthy. They are quick and easy. And they are absolutely delicious.

The recipes I have posted below are designed to be full of naturally-occurring food-based vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes. All of the ingredients are plant-based and raw, so that you are getting the maximum amount of nutrients possible from whole food sources.

The Standard American Diet consists of a lot of meat and diary products and tends to be highly acid-forming, while the Green Smoothies detailed below are alkalizing and will help counter-balance the acidity in your body.

The essential tool you need to make a smoothie is a blender. Any blender will do, but eventually you will want to graduate to using one of the more powerful blenders on the market such as those made by Vitamix. Because the Vitamix is so powerful, it does its job very quickly and makes a smoothie that is highly digestible. With motors that are approximately 2 horsepower at peak operation, they are a lot of fun to use.

As you will see below, the combination of ingredients for smoothies is almost endless.

Kale, Watercress, Dandelion

Basically you are combining sweet fruits and vegetables in an approximate 50/50 combination. The most nutrient-dense vegetables such as kale, watercress, dandelion, etc. yield smoothies with the greatest nutrient value. The amount of fruit can be varied to make your smoothie more or less sweet. Fruits that work well in smoothies are anything from apples and pears to pineapples and mangos. Note that although you may add several cups of raw dark greens such as kale to a smoothie, you will taste mostly the sweet fruit and the result will always be delicious.

Here is a breakdown of basic ingredients that you can use to make any Green Smoothie:

Greens: 1 bunch leafy greens
Juicy Fruit: equal to the amount of greens
Creamy Fruit: 1 or 2 bananas or 1 avocado
Water: enough to cover blender blades and allow all the ingredients to liquefy

You may want to add ingredients such as ginger or lemon for added flavor, and ingredients such as flax seeds or hemp seeds to increase nutritional content. As you become more experienced in smoothie-making, you will be adding all sorts of ingredients for both flavor and nutrient content. For now, practice on getting the texture and basic flavor of the drink to your liking.

Finally, just blend all ingredients until they reach a marvelous creamy consistency.

Nutrient-Dense Health Drinks

Here are a couple of great Green Smoothie Recipes that are easy to make and contain powerful antioxidant ingredients. These recipes will give you some idea of how to combine your ingredients. Don't worry ... after a little practice, your smoothies will taste like the creamy shakes from your childhood instead of the nutrient-dense health drinks they really are. And remember your children will love these drinks.

Just put all the ingredients into the blender and add enough water until creamy like a shake. Each recipe serves about two people. Enjoy! MMMMMMmmmmmm!

Pineapple-Cress Smoothie

1/2 fresh pineapple in large chunks
1 big bunch watercress
2 frozen bananas
1-2 cups Spring water

Green-Pear Smoothie
1 bunch of parsley or 3 large kale leaves
2 ripe pears, core removed
2 bananas
2 tablespoons flax seeds
1-2 cups Spring water

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How much greens do you put in your morning smoothie? Please post your comments and observations at http://www.facebook.com/Dr.VictorDolan.

Staten Island's Community Television

2010-12-30T00:14:00.003-05:00

What's great about this Staten Island community service is that it is a means of communication for all of our varied citizens that live and work on our little island in the sun--plus you don't have to spend any money to gain access to state of the art television production equipment.

That's right! Cameras, editing bays, three camera studios just like those used for the shows you watch on TV every day are available to you right now only for the asking. Like I said, this is a great community service, and it gets even better when YOU use it.

I myself have taken advantage of the facilities at SICTV many times to get out the word about good health and have done many shows on nutrition, exercise and what to do about back pain and neck pain and joint pain, or what to do if you are in an auto accident or get hurt on your job and need to deal with worker's comp and your insurance company.

I am proud of the work I have done at SICTV and feel that I have helped and informed thousands in the Staten Island community over the years.

So take it from Dr. Victor Dolan, the natural health doctor, check it out and make your own TV shows--the open expression of a diversity of opinions is what makes the United States great!

Information about Staten Island Community Television, better know as SICTV, is available at their website sictv.org.

Staten Island's Diane Savino and Michael Cusick

2010-12-19T18:42:00.003-05:00

It's Christmas time in dear old Staten Island--and that means Grace Ferranti's annual tribute to our service personnel who keep us safe all over the world and at home. I was honored to be a guest and co-host on the live television program which took place at the SICTV facilities located here in Staten Island.

I was fortunate to be able to speak with Diane J. Savino, New York State Senator, and Michael Cusick, New York State Assemblyman, for a few moments about issues concerning Staten Island and our troups and the importance of having the SICTV facilities located in our community.

And Dr. Victor Dolan would not be the natural health doctor if I did not take a moment to remind everyone in Staten Island to take care of your health through proper nutrition and exercise, rest and relaxation--and if you are suffering from acute or chronic pain in your back or your neck or your joints, check out some of the helpful hints I have on the GOOD HEALTH NATURALLY website or check in with your favorite health-care professional--especially in emergency situations. Merry Christmas!

Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's Pain Relief Techniques

2010-12-17T14:00:00.004-05:00

At Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan's office a lot of folks come in with serious back pain and neck pain and joint pain. If you have an accident at home or you are an athlete who's gone too far and gotten injured or you are in an auto accident or you have an accident at work--there are steps you can take for yourself before you can get to a health-care professional which can minimize your suffering and even shorten recovery time.

One great protocol for treating an acute injury can be easily remembered by the mnemonic P.R.I.C.E. which stands for:

Protection
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

PRICE can be useful for a number of types of acute injuries, such as:

Sprains (injury to ligaments)
Strains (injury to muscles)
Contusions (bruises)
Subluxation
Dislocation
Fractures

If symptoms of a serious injury are manifest such as severe swelling and pain, emergency first aid should be provided while keeping calm and still until emergency service personnel arrive. Before help arrives or if the injury is not serious enough to require professional aid, many acute injuries can be treated safely at home using the P.R.I.C.E. principle during the 48 to 72 hours immediately after injury. You want to control the swelling to the injured area, prevent further injury, and reduce pain.

By following the PRICE protocol, you can reduce the amount of swelling in an injured area and reduce the amount of time required for rehabilitation:

Protection--The purpose of protection is to avoid further injury to the area by protecting the injured structures and may involve using an ace bandage, sling or protective tape.
Rest--The purpose of resting is to allow the body’s healing processes without movement of the injured area. Movement of injured tissue increases circulation may result in further damage to the injured tissue and increased swelling.
Ice--Crushed ice can be placed into a Ziploc bag. A light barrier such as clothing should be placed between the skin and the ice bag to prevent injury to the skin during the application of the ice.
Compression--The compression wrap such as an ace bandage minimizes swelling in the injured area.
Elevation--Elevation is important immediately after the injury to reduce the amount of blood flow to the injured area.

Always remember it is critical to seek the consultation of a health-care professional for appropriate care.

I am Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan, the natural health doctor--may you always have Good Health ... Naturally.

Staten Island's St. Roch School

2010-11-21T16:21:00.003-05:00

Dr. Victor Dolan was honored for his lifetime of community service to Staten Island by St. Roch School at their 50th Anniversary celebration. Dr. Dolan meets with other honorees at this premier event in Staten Island, New York and discusses the value of quality education.

And as always, Dr. Dolan, the natural health doctor, doesn't forget to stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle which includes regular exercise, eight hours of sleep, proper hydration, stress reduction and wholesome foods. Remember, for those of you in Staten Island who may be suffering from back pain or neck pain or joint pain, there are safe and effective treatments that can change your life from one of daily pain to a brighter and happier tomorrow. Be sure to see your appropriate health-care professional as soon as you can.