February 19, 2011

A quick yet very important note regarding cleansing and detoxification. Be careful!

Detoxification programs are a growing part of the wellness industry. On one hand this is exciting because it means that as a whole we are becoming aware of  the negative health effects that accumulated toxins have on the body and that we need to take a very active role in our own wellness. On the other hand, it means that there are a million products and programs out there claiming to "detoxify and cleanse", creating a lot of confusion and in some cases, danger.

The premise of a cleanse is that the product you consume will bind to the toxins in your body to form intermediary molecules and then transport them out of the body. The intermediary molecules, however may be MORE TOXIC than the toxin in its original state. For this reason, it is important that the products you use are researched and proven to effectively transport the intermediary molecules out of the body.

There are many safe, healthy programs on the market. Currently we endorse Metagenics and Standard Process products because of their years of quality research and innovation. As more information becomes available regarding this topic and other methods and products for detoxification, we'll pass it on ! 

Health and Happiness,

Dr. Tammy Bohne'

Happy New Year !

Every January I create a personal theme to set my intentions for things that I'd like to manifest in the coming year. At the end of December I reflect upon events of the year, how much I have lived up to the theme, how I have evolved and what the theme for the next year should be. I am always amazed at how much this process has helped me to grow.

In 2010 I relocated my primary office to 36 East 23rd Street and like life itself, it remains a wonderful work in progress. It occurred to me that in addition to creating my own personal theme, I should begin the tradition of creating an annual professional theme for Active Chiropractic Healthcare in 2011. One of the first things that came to my mind is COMMUNICATION.

The basis of a great doctor to patient relationship is effective and open communication. My mission this year is to enhance communication with patients about chiropractic and spinal healthcare in the office, as well as with informational blogs, links to articles and with website content.  Most importantly, I want to encourage conversation with my current and future practice members. With a clear concept of what chiropractic is and how vital it is to health, you as a patient will have the opportunity to receive its full benefit physically, emotionally and spiritually.  This is the balance that creates and sustains health.

I encourage you to also create a theme that will give you a sense of direction and fulfillment in this new and beautiful year.  

Health and Happiness! 

Dr. Tammy Bohne'