A NYC Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Talks About Getting 1/2 of your Calcium From Food

If you have been following my blogs, you know that as a Doctor of Chiropractic and an Applied Kinesiologist I am interested in nutrition. In this blog, I am recommeding that at least of your calcium intake (daily intake – 900mg- 1200 mg) come from the food that you eat. Please see below for a listing of calcium in common foods.

There are reasons for this: one is that fresh unprocessed foods contain other minerals besides calcium like magnesium, potassium and boron that help form the collagen matrix lattice in your bones that the calcium attachs itself to.

These freah foods like green leafy vegetables and yogurt contain Vitamin K; one of the funcions of this vitamin is to keep calcium out of your joints and arteries. Other food like dairy products, eggs, fish contain Vitamin D which helps the calcium attach to the bone.

Please check out another blog Getting Enough Calcium Into Your Bones? Ten Facts You Need to Know!

http://drvittoriarepetto.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/getting-enough-calcium-into-your-bones-ten-facts-you-need-to-know/

In another blog, I talked about being careful about what kind of calcium is in your supplements as some calcium supplements can prevent absorbtion of calcium, weaken your bones and create other health problems. Please check out A NYC Chiropractor/ Applied Kinesiologist Talks About How Your Multi and/or Calcium Supplement May Be Causing Problems http://drvittoriarepetto.wordpress.com/2013/04/06/a-nyc-chiropractor-applied-kinesiologist-talks-about-multi-andor-calcium-supplement-may-be-causing-problems/

TYPE OF FOOD – 1 CUP = Mgs of CALCIUM
Black beans 270
Chickpeas 300
Lentils 50
Lima beans 55
Pinto beans 257
Kidney beans 70
Split peas 22
Alfalfa sprouts 28
Artichoke 51
Asparagus 21
Broccoli 138
Cabbage 64
Cauliflower 26
Chard, Swiss 106
Collards 220
Dandelion greens 147
Eggplant 22
Greens, beet 14
Kale 174
Mustard greens 284
Okra 147
Potato, sweet -baked 46
Spinach – cooked 167
Spinach- raw 51
Watercress – raw 53
Hijiki 1400
Almonds – raw 332
Cashews 53
Hazelnuts 282
Sesame seeds 165
Tofu 128
Beef -ground -lean 54
Chicken – breast 39
Chicken – thigh 41
Duck 37
Lamb – shoulder 35
Turkey -light meat 36
Turkey – dark meat 36
Egg -1 large-hard 27
Mackerel-canned 388
Salmon-fresh 358
Salmon- canned 431
Tuna – canned-water 32
Cheese – gruyere/swiss 287
Milk – low fat 297
Milk – skim 302
Milk – whole 291
Ricotta 509
Yogurt-low fat 415

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A NYC Chiropractor/Applied KInesiologist Posts Site About Sitting Correctly

Are you sitting wrong or sitting for too long? Since a lot of us have office jobs, we spent almost half our day sitting usually in a bad posture. Sitting can have an important impact on your health.

Posture is about keeping your spine aligned with its natural shape and curves and the equal pull on our spines by the spinal and back muscles. Bad posture can throw off your spine’s balance, allowing your body to be more prone to injury. In an average day common incorrect posture positions can change the balance of our spine and the back muscles.

When we slouch, the natural spinal curves are either reversed or exaggerated and this puts more stress on our spine and muscles. For example, if we hang our head and neck down, we increase the strain of the muscles balancing the weight of our head and increase the strain of the muscles holding our rib cage up. Some mucles become too tight and others too loose. Such an imbalance can lead to tension headaches, mid-back pains, neck pains and shoulder pains.

Similarly, low back pain can be caused by misalignment of the spine and unbalanced muscle pull on both the front , back and sides of our torso due to bad posture and habits.

Here is a website with a complete workshop helping you Sit Right when working. Back and neck pain are never comfortable. These guidelines will make your life more comfortable.

http://whatsyourposture.com.au/sit-right/

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NYC Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist Dr V Repetto Receives 2012 Best of Manhattan Award

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Repetto Vittoria Dr Receives 2012 Best of Manhattan Award

Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement

MANHATTAN October 21, 2012 — Repetto Vittoria Dr has been selected for the 2012 Best of Manhattan Award in the Chiropractic Clinics category by the Manhattan Award Program.

Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Manhattan area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2012 Manhattan Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Manhattan Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Manhattan Award Program

The Manhattan Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Manhattan area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Manhattan Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

SOURCE: Manhattan Award Program

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Manhattan Award Program
Email: PublicRelations@awardprogram.org
URL: http://www.awardprogram.org

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Dr. Vittoria Repetto
Since 1987, helping people feel better – naturally
Doctor of Chiropractic
Applied Kinesiologist

Therapies Offered:
Spinal, Extremity & Jaw (TMJ) Adjustments
Cranial-Sacral Therapy
Chinese Five Element Energy /Acupressure Therapy
Organ Lymphatic & Vascular Reflexes
Muscle Balancing
Emotional Balancing
Nutritional Consultation

Please check out the Patient Testimonials at the “Our Practice” page at my web site. http://www.drvittoriarepetto.com .
Treatments are one hour. You’re not a number on an assembly line!

455 W. 23rd St (between 9 – 10 Ave)
212 – 431 – 3724

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No Insurance, No Problem. Reasonable Rates with Dr. Repetto – NYC Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiologist

Hi!, I’m Dr. Vittoria Repetto, a native downtown New Yorker and Doctor of Chiropractor and an Applied Kinesiologist who has been in practice since 1987. 

I treat the whole person, not just your symptoms. I know that balancing your structure, your biochemistry and your mental outlook all contribute to your well-being.

Each of my hour-long wellness sessions is unique and composed of interrelated holistic therapies that work together to achieve maximum benefits.

I am not affiliated with any insurance network.
 
If I belonged to a network I would have to see patients in an assembly line fashion (10-15 minutes). I would not be able to take time to, for example, balance the muscle pull on your spine or extremities or to do cranial sacral work or acupressure work or talk to you about your nutritional needs or suggest exercises or lifestyle changes related to your condition.
 
Therefore I ask that my patients pay me directly and I fill out their insurance claim form and they get reimbursed by their insurance company if they are allowed to go “out of network” by their policy.
 

 I charge $150 for the initial visit which includes consultation, examination and treatment and the $100 for the following visits.
 

The fees for my practice are moderate by New York City standards and can be paid in cash and check (no credit cards). Payment is expected at the time of service.. 

 Services include:

• Spinal Manipulation
• Extremity Manipulation
• Jaw (TMJ) Manipulation
• Cranial – Sacral Work
• Chinese Five Element Energy /Acupressure Therapy
• Organ Vascular & Lymphatic Therapy
• Muscle Balancing
• Emotional Balancing
• Stress Reduction
• Galvinic Therapy
• Nutritional Consultation
   

Because of my Whole Person approach to wellness, I have helped patients with both short-term problems and long-term unresolved problems become free of their complaints.

And because I spend a good deal of time with you and because of my use of interrelated therapies, unlike a lot of doctors, I don’t require you to come in three times a week.

Some of the complaints that I have helped in the last 25 years are:

• Musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff problems, knee pain, muscle pains
• Headaches, Migraines
• High blood pressure, fatique, low energy, problems losing weight, dizziness, vertigo, poor memory
• Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, belching, bloating, difficulty with certain foods, heartburn,
• Respiratory problems such as hyper-sensitivity to pollen, ragweed, etc, difficulty breathing, frequent colds, sinus problems
• Immune problems such as frequesnt colds, flu, infections
• Menstrual cramps, hot flashes, irregular cycles, etc

So if you  want to utilize non-pharmacological means of getting relief, please give me a call at 212-431-3724. I’m located at 455 W 23rd St #1E, NYC 10011 (between 9th &10th Ave)

I’m  also the writer of this  blog, in which I talk about chiropractic, applied kinesiology techniques, my thoughts on nutrition and healing and as befits a foodie and a daughter of an Italian chef, even some healthy and delicious recipes. 

 © 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto
Want more information on Dr. Vittoria Repetto and her NYC Applied Kinesiology/Chiropractic practice; please go to www.drvittoriarepetto.com. 
And please check out the Patient Testimonials at the “Our Practice” page at the web site

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Holiday Wishes From Dr. Vittoria Repetto – NYC Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologst

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas or Kwanzaa or just the New Year, I leave you with these wishes:

• May peace break into your home
• May thieves come to steal your debts!
• May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills!
• May love stick to your face like Vaseline
• May laughter assault your lips!
• May happiness slap you across the face
• And may your tears be that of joy!
• May the problems you had, forget your home address!

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Dr. Vittoria Repetto

Since 1987, helping people feel better – naturally

Doctor of Chiropractic,Applied Kinesiologist 

Http://www.drvittoriarepetto.com

Therapies Offered: 

Spinal, Extremity & Jaw (TMJ) Adjustments

Cranial-Sacral Therapy 

Chinese Five Element Energy /Acupressure Therapy 

Organ Lymphatic & Vascular Reflexes 

Muscle Balancing 

Emotional Balancing 

Nutritional Consultation

 Treatments are one hour. You’re not a number on an assembly line!

455 W. 23rd St (between 9 – 10 Ave) 212 – 431 – 3724 

And please check out the Patient Testimonials at the “Our Practice” page at the web site www.drvittoriarepetto.com

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Chiropractic/Applied Kinesiology As Part Of Functional Medicine

First what is functional medicine?

Functional medicine is an approach to the human body that allows you to treat the underlying cause of the problem such as for example heartburn—not just manage the symptoms of it.

Its primary distinction is a focus on overall health—physical, mental, and nutritional. It’s not a single treatment for a single problem (or its symptoms).

As a doctor of chiropractic certified in applied kinesiology, I look for the cause of the problem. For example, in a case of heartburn, I look to see if the spinal segments innervating the stomach, the esophagus and diaphragm are moving freely.

Do the neuro-lymphatic or the neuro-vascular points need stimulation to increase lymphatic or vascular flow?

Is there a cranial fault involved?

Is the patient using their diaphragm correctly to breathe?  Is an imbalance in their psoas muscle affecting their diaphragm?

Is a visceral manipulation needed?

Does the patient need enzymes to help them digest or zinc to heal inflammation in the digestive tract?  Does the patient need probiotics?

Are there acupressure points involved? Is the energy in their stomach meridian being affected by an overflow of liver meridian energy due to the patient’s anger issues?

These and other questions arise when looking for the cause of a problem.

The human body functions as a network of interconnected systems that affect each other. so a functional medicine approach such as a chiropractic/applied kinesiology/nutrition treats the whole body rather than a sub-section or single organ system.

The goal of functional medicine also is the prevention and addressing the underlying clinical imbalances that may lead to any number of chronic problems.

Keeping the spine and the cranium moving freely and the lymphatic, vascular and acu-points unblocked and making sure that the patient has the proper nutrition that they need is part of our prevention/maintenance care.

Part of my continuing education is keeping abreast of nutritional research and chiropractic techniques; please check out our Bibliography page on my web site http://www.drvittoriarepetto.com for a list of my continuing education studies.

If you have any questions or wish to talk to me about your concerns, please feel free to contact me either by e-mail drvittoriarepett@aol.com  or via phone 212-431-3724.

 © 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

 Want more information on Dr. Vittoria Repetto and her NYC Applied Kinesiology/Chiropractic practice; please go to www.drvittoriarepetto.com.

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A NYC Chiropractor / Applied Kinesiologist Talks About Chiropractic Basics

Effective. The nervous system controls every part of your body..your muscles, your organs, your hormonal secretions, etc. and because chiropractic helps restore nervous system integrity, chiropractic care can help with help a variety of health issues in addition to pain relief.

Natural. Chiropractic care doesn’t add chemicals to your body and it doesn’t remove parts. Instead, chiropractic care seeks to restore proper control and regulation of your body and allow health to return naturally.

Safe. Chiropractic care is so safe, even newborns can get adjusted for anything from birth trauma to colic.

No side effects: The only side effectstend to be positive ones such as better balance, more energy, increased vitality, improved coordination. and a stronger immune system

Smart choice. It makes sense to correct the underlying cause of a problem rather than fool the body with drugs.

If you know someone who you think we could help, please send them our way, or at least share these reasons why chiropractic care makes sense

**************************************************************************************************Dr. Vittoria Repetto 

Since 1987, helping people feel better – naturally

Doctor of Chiropractic,Applied Kinesiologist 

Http://www.drvittoriarepetto.com

Therapies Offered: 

Spinal, Extremity & Jaw (TMJ) Adjustments

Cranial-Sacral Therapy 

Chinese Five Element Energy /Acupressure Therapy 

Organ Lymphatic & Vascular Reflexes 

Muscle Balancing 

Emotional Balancing 

Nutritional Consultation

 Treatments are one hour. You’re not a number on an assembly line!

455 W. 23rd St (between 9 – 10 Ave)212 – 431 – 3724 

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A NYC Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologist Talks About Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a common finding in the spines of older patients. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal. This can develop as you age from drying out and shrinking of the disc spaces. (80% of the discs are made up of water)  Or it can be caused by scarring from chronic inflammation of the nerve roots as they exit from the spinal foramina next to the spinal canal You can feel pain anywhere along your back or leg that the nerve root supplies.

Walking more than a block can cause great leg and back pain in a stenosis patient

Spinal stenosis may be in the neck, mid-back or low back

Spinal stenosis can be treated conservatively; surgery is not always necessary or successful and over medication with pain killers can cause side effects from stomach pain, heart failure, stroke and more joint breakdown.

There is a technique founded and taught by chiropractors called Cox Technic which uses a table that provides Flexion distraction and spinal decompression and is considered spinal manipulation

Cox Technic biomechanically opens the spinal canal area by 28% and drops intradiscal pressures to as low as -192mmHg , both desired outcomes when dealing with spinal stenosis which narrows the spinal canal space.

In my office, the Cox technique combined w other non-force techniques such as pelvic blocking (SOT) and applied kinesiology techinques such as muscle balancing and muscle lymphatic and vascular work and use of nutrition to decrease spinal inflammation can offer patients relief of their spinal stenosis pain

While spinal stenosis may not be cured due to the degenerative nature of the problem, the painful effect on the patient’s life can be controlled

Spinal stenosis patients are often happy with realistic expected outcomes of 50% relief of the pain that allow them to take a walk or sit for a meal comfortably with their family. Being able to participate in the activities of daily living and family life without the use of prescription drugs with dangerous side effects is often the desired effect of any treatment for spinal stenosis.

Here at Dr. Vittoria Repetto’s practice, we have the table and skills to help you with your spinal stenosis; please give us a call at 212-431-3724 to set up an appointment or just to ask questions.

 Chou R et al: Interventional Therapies, Surgery, and Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Pain Society.  SPINE 2009; 34 (10)

 Gudavalli MR, Cox JM, Baker JA, Cramer GD, Patwardhan AG: Intervertebral Disc Pressure Changes During a Chiropractic Procedure. Abstract from the Proceedings of the Bioengineering Conference, Phoenix

 A Non-Surgical Approach to the Management of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study BMC Musculoskelet Disord © 2006 Donald R Murphy; Eric L Hurwitz; Amy A Gregory; Ronald Clary http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/528906

 http://www.coxtechnic.com/patients/spinal-stenosis-pain-relief-with-cox-technic

   © 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

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A NYC Chiropractor Talks About Nutrient Depletion Due To Pharmaceuticals

As a Doctor of Chiropractic and an Applied Kinesiologist, I’m interested in holistic health care and eating healthy in order to promote life-long wellness.

I do realize that occasionally we need to take pharmaceuticals like for example antibiotics.

But we need to be aware that medications can cause nutrient deletion especially if patients are on pharmaceuticals for a extended period of time.

Here’s a list of common pharmaceuticals and the nutrients that will deplete from your body.

W long term use of antacids, calcium, Vitamins B12, B1, D, folic acid, iron & zinc

W antibiotics, nutrient depletion of biotin, potassium, Vitamin B1-2-3-6-12, C, E, K, inositol, magnesium, zinc, lactobacillus & bifidobacteria

W antidepressants, nutrient depletion of EPA (increased need), Vitamin B2, 12, D, folic acid, sodium

W anti-diabetics, nutrient depletion of VitaminB12, folic acid & CoQ10

W use of anti-histamines, increased need for EPA-DHA

W use of anti-retrovirals, nutrient depletion of zinc, cooper, Vitamin B12 & carnitine

W use of anti-hypertensives, nutrient depletion of CoQ10, phosphorous, potassium, sodium, zinc, calcium, magnesium & Vitamin B1

W use of anti-inflammatories, nutrient depletion of folic acid, iron, potassium, sodium. Vitamin C & glutathione

W use of bronchodilators , nutrient depletion of potassium

W use of cholesterol –lowering drugs, you lose CoQ10, beta carotene, calcium, folic acid, iron, magnesium, Vitamins A B12 D E K & phosphorus

W use of corticosteroids, nutrient depletion of calcium, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, selenium, Vitamins A, B6, C, D, K & zinc

W use of diuretics, nutrient depletion of calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, Vitamin B1, B6 , C, zinc, CoQ10 & folic acid

W use of colchicines for gout, nutrient depletion of Vitamins A, D, B12, folic acid, iron & potassium

W use of hormone replacement, nutrient depletion of Vitamin B6 B1, B2 B12 C biotin pantothenic acid & magnesium

W use of laxatives, nutrient depletion of Vitamin A D E Calcium sodium potassium

W oral contraceptives, u lose beta carotene Vitamin B1 B2 B3 B6 B12 C folic acid biotin pantothenic acid Magnesium Zinc Tryptophan Tyrosine

W psychotherapeutics, nutrient depletion of Vitamin B2 & CoQ10

W Rheumatoid arthritis drugs, nutrient depletion of folic acid

W use of sleep aid drugs, nutrient depletion of biotin, calcium folic acid Vitamin B1, B12, D & K

W use of thyroid, nutrient depletion of iron

© 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

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A NYC Chiropractor Recommends How to Do A Healthy Liver Detox.

A NYC Chiropractor Recommends How to Do A Healthy Liver Detox.

I have this big old liver spot on my left hand, it’s on Large Intestine point 4 and I’ve had it since I was 28 yrs old (I’m 60 now) and it is the result of a badly constructed “liver detox”

The liver detox was one involving drinking only apple juice and doing enemas for 3 days and we are still seeing this type of cleanse or detox in various reincarnations and they all involve depriving oneself of nutrients which does a lot more hurt than good.

Let me explain: the liver is the major way that our bodies remove toxins like heavy metals, industrial compounds and pollutants that can be associated w/ fatigue, muscle pain and weakness, cancer, headaches, nerve degeneration, headaches, rashes, loss of memory, etc.

The liver does this in two Phases; Phase 1 involves oxidation and Phase 2 involves conjugation.

Oxidation involves using oxygen and enzymes to turn a toxin (most toxins are fat-soluble) into a water-soluble substance so they can be more easily executed by the liver or kidneys. Foods that can help Phase 1 do its job are cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale, oranges, caraway seeds; nutrients that help are Vitamin C  & E , zinc, selenium and cooper

However the product of this Phase 1 can be even more toxic so the liver needs to process the Phase 1 via a Phase 2 process called conjugation. Conjugation involves combining the oxidized compounds w/ sulfur, amino acids (building block of protein) and organic acids  and  methylation  via Vitamin B12, choline & folic acid and generation of glutathione via N-acetylcysteine so  toxic products can be executed in the bile which then leaves the body via the large intestine.

Phase 2 is helped by adequate protein  as found in nuts, seeds, beans, meat, fish , eggs and dairy, alliums  as found in garlic, onions, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, bioflavonoids as found in peppers, celery, carrots oregano, rosemary, olive oil, pomegranates, milk thistle and cruciferous vegetables.

Medium chain triglycerides, mono-unsaturated fats, Vitamin B1, B2, niacin, B5 and magnesium help with the energy production needed to perform these tasks

And of course, the body needs to have adequate fiber in order to move these toxins out of the body quickly before they are reabsorbed.

So you can see that water or juice fasts are harmful to the body as they deplete the body of the nutrients need for a healthy detoxification.

I now do  a “spring cleaning –liver detox” week in which only foods that are organic /glass fed, etc are eaten  and I add a liver support program that has all the Phase 1 and Phase nutrients (from Metagenics http://www.metagenics.com/products/a-z-products-list/UltraClear ) that my liver needs for detoxification.

For patients who have altered detoxification function may be due to genetic predisposition, a history of chronic nutrient insufficiency, and/or toxin overload, which can result in a build-up of stored toxins and a subsequent increase in symptoms and/or tissue damage, I recommend http://www.metagenics.com/products/a-z-products-list/UltraClear-PLUS .

And I know that I (or my patients) will not be getting any more big old liver spots from a badly constructed liver detox.

 © 2011-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

 

Want more information on Dr. Vittoria Repetto and her NYC Applied Kinesiology/Chiropractic practice at 455 W. 23rd St , NYC 10011; please go to www.drvittoriarepetto.com.

And please check out the Patient Testimonials at the “Our Practice” page at the web site.