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 Talks About How Your Multi and/or Calcium Supplement May Be Causing Problems

One of the protocols I perform when I have a new patient is I look at the labels of the multiple vitamin and calcium supplements they are taking as their daily routine.

In this blog, I’ll be talking about two minerals that may be critical to your health.

One of the most common problems is the use of Calcium Carbonate in the supplement they are taking. Calcium Carbonate is an antacid which a lot of vitamin companies use because it is cheap.

The problem is that you need acid in your stomach in order to digest your food and absorb vitamins and mineral from both your diet and your supplements. Taking Calcium Carbonate stops that digestive process.

Decreasing (or completely getting rid of) the acid in your stomach means that you can’t digest and absorb not only Calcium but protein, iron, Vitamin B12 and zinc.

So basically you are setting yourself up for osteoporosis, fatigue, muscle wasting, iron anemia, memory problems and poor wound healing to mention a few.

And because of the lack of acid, you may feel like you have heartburn and think that you have too acid and take more antacids; further compounding the problem.

The other major mineral in patient’s supplements that I’ll be taking about is iron.

Unless you are a menstruating women w a heavy flow or an extreme athlete or on an extreme starvation diet, iron supplementation may not be necessary.

Iron is present in animal protein and beans, legumes and some leafy green vegetables. And a lot of packaged foods like cereal and dairy and nut milk products have added iron.

Too much iron can accumulate in organs like the brain, the pancreas, gonads, pituitary, liver, the joints and heart and cause problems like toxic liver, arthritis, dementia, etc

Lab tests for excess iron include serum ferritin level and transferrin saturation; regular anemia testing will not show the problem.

A great way to keep your iron levels from getting too high from added iron in your food is to donate blood (and great karma).

There are vitamin companies that make multi-vitamin minerals that do not have added iron; one company that I recommend and use is Metagenics. (www.metagenics.com)

I also recommend taking a supplement w either MCHC and Calcium Citrate for your calcium. 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/)

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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

CONTACT:
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

My Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Terrace-Chiropractic-Applied-Kinesiology/109622855768202

A NYC Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologist Talks About Bad Posture & Body Pains

We’re all guilty of it. Bad posture comes with our everyday tasks, when we are not paying attention to how we are sitting, standing, lying down or driving. And our spine and the muscles associated w/ our spine take more of a beating than we realize.

Posture is not just about standing up straight, it’s 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 torsis due to bad posture and habits.

Chiropractor and especially Applied Kinesiologists are trained to spot and test for these muscle imbalances and correct these imbalances so please do seek one out if you are having body pains and in the meantime, make an effort to be conscious of your posture.

© 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

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

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

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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

My Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Terrace-Chiropractic-Applied-Kinesiology/109622855768202

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

  My Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-Terrace-Chiropractic-Applied-Kinesiology/109622855768202

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.

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

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

What Do The Codes on The Stickers on Fruits & Some Veggies Mean?

You know those annoying stickers on fruits and some vegetables?

Well those stickers have more of a function than for the cashier to scan for the price of the item. The price lookup number of PLU code will also tell you whatever the fruit was genetically modified, organically grown or conventionally grown with use of pesticides and other chemicals.

Here what you should know:

Conventionally grown w/ use of pesticides & other chemicals will be four numbers that start with the number 4

Organically grown fruit will  be five numbers that start  w/ the  number 9

Genetically modified fruit will be five numbers that start w/ the number 8

And by the way, here’s a link to the Environmental Working Group  with a list of the fruits and veggies w/ the least pesticides to the ones w/ the most pesticides that you may want to definitely buy organic http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/

© 2012-Dr. Vittoria Repetto

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What is Applied Kinesiology?

Applied Kinesiology (AK) can be defined as the clinical application of the study of movement and function; it is functional neurology.

AK is a system of testing and treatment that is used to assess the body’s functional aberrations.

These functional aberrations may be but not limited to:

•   Muscular

• Neurological

• Vascular

• Osseous

• Lymphatic

• Respiratory

• Digestive

• Endocrine

• Imbalance in the Chinese Meridian systems

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  Therapies to induce or restore individual normal function include but not limited to:

• Chiropractic adjustive therapy

• Cranial techniques

• Therapeutic massage modalities

• Reflex therapies

• Acupuncture therapies

• Exercise & stretches

• Nutritional supplementation

• Emotional support or modalities

• Lifestyle changes

With the aim of decreasing cumulative noxious stimuli below threshold and allowing the body to heal itself. 

AK does not replace standard examination procedures such as neurological and orthopedic testing, blood laboratory work or X-rays but rather it is another examination tool at the doctor’s disposal. 

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a continually evolving system that provides the doctor with the skills and knowledge to purposefully, systematically and logically ascertain the optimal treatment of the patient. AK embraces the work of all individuals and disciplines who endeavor to diminish the suffering of humanity.

AK attempts to unify such diverse knowledge and techniques into a usable scientific system for one purpose: To bring patients to a higher level of health and help them to actualize their potential.(Thanks to Dr. Charles for the use of his definition.)

Applied Kinesiology Is Not:

Testing nutritional needs by holding bottles in your hand or placing pills on the skin.

Touch for health or any other forms of evaluation using muscle testing as a simple yes-no answer system.

Testing using mental telepathy.

A simplistic cookie cutter approach to treatment.

 For more information on  AK, please go to http://www.icak.com/ 

For more information on Dr Vttoria Repetto and her practice, please go to http://www.drvittoriarepetto.com