When:
Wednesday, September 16th at 7PM.

Where:
In office - 5155 W 111th St., Alsip, IL 60803

Seating is limited so please call to reserve your space. Call (708) 636-5555.

I am planning on being away from the practice for a minimal amount of time (approximately 4 weeks) and have arranged coverage with two very awesome and trustworthy doctors who I know you will love as much as I do!

Dr. Lisa D’Eramo is a fellow graduate in Advanced Clinical Training and will handle all our nutrition cases, and Dr. William Tortoriello, a former classmate of mine from National, will be taking care of the Chiropractic side of things. They will take the best care of you so I expect all of you to keep all your appointments and stay on your schedule of care towards that optimal goal of HEALTH!

Pico De Gallo Salsa

Ingredients:
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove minced garlic
salt and pepper, to taste

Truthfully, it is not that simple. In our practice we have found that there is no cookie cutter diet that magically sheds weight. Each person—each body has it’s own challenges, different cravings and metabolic insufficiencies. We have found that when we handle the above issues you can eliminate cravings, improve digestion and increase energy—all of which help your body normalize weight. Could any of the following be the reasons you are holding on to excess weight?

• Poor digestion—The standard American diet constantly challenges our digestive abilities— highly processed foods, white flours and sugars deplete our naturally occurring enzymes that are designed to efficiently break down foods so that our bodies can use them as fuel. Constipation is also a result of sluggish digestive system
  and can lead to abdominal bloating, discomfort and weight gain.
• Sluggish metabolism—the thyroid is the master control gland of fat burning and there are many factors that affect the ability of the thyroid to control your metabolism efficiently. A lack of B vitamins, amino acids and certain toxicities can stress your thyroid and affect your metabolism as well as energy levels. We often see patients with “normal” thyroid blood tests that benefit from nutritional supplements and a few dietary changes.
• Food cravings—we’ve all given in to these, only to realize it can set up a chain reaction of junk food cravings! Any eating plan that fails to address these cravings is bound to fail. Cravings can be the result of high stress hormones, low blood sugars, lack of protein and good fats in the diet and too much time in between meals. Unfortunately most people crave the very foods they are trying to avoid in order to lose weight. (sugar and carbohydrates).

Using Nutrition Response Testing we are able to address the above factors AND support your body nutritionally to achieve optimal metabolism. Call the office today to set up your appointment for a Custom Designed Clinical Nutrition program today! 708-636-5555.

1 bunch broccoli rinsed and cut into bite size florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can of quartered artichokes
1 can of garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1/2 c. pine nuts

Super Dressing

2/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic minced
2 tsp sea salt
6-8 basil leaves torn

Whisk together ingredients until blended well.
Mix all ingredients in large glass bowl, pour dressing
over and refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Great Grilled Chicken

Make this marinade the day before and let the
chicken sit overnight for super flavor!

4 boneless chicken breasts
2/3 c. olive oil
1/3 c. Balsamic vinegar
2 cloves of garlic sliced
4-6 basil leaves torn
sea salt and fresh black pepper

Whisk all ingredients together, pour over chicken
and marinate 2 hours-overnight
Grill chicken on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes
per side or until no longer pink in the center. We like
to add a slice of tomato and fresh mozzarella cheese
on top during the last minute of cooking.

While there might not be much you can do to prevent the occasional sleepless night, a good mattress and pillow, as well as a few simple lifestyle and nutritional changes, can work wonders when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep.

Key to handling the inability to sleep is to get your nutrition checked so your supplements are exactly right for you, because you are an individual. What might make one person fall asleep may wake you up.

If you experience pain and discomfort at night or have difficulty falling asleep, come in for a spinal adjustment. Chiropractors can treat the aches and pains that can interfere with a restful night’s sleep. We can also offer specific advice that will help you get a good night’s sleep.

When choosing a mattress, look for one that is comfortably supportive. Although the very firm mattress used to be in fashion, the new industry trend is toward “selective support” that allows you to press down one area of a mattress, leaving other areas unaffected.

Be selective when choosing a pillow. When lying on your side, your head and neck should remain level with your mid and lower spine. When lying on your back, your head and neck should remain level with your upper back and spine.

Try to limit your intake of caffeinated beverages such as coffee, colas and tea. If you do drink caffeinated beverages, try not to drink them late in the day or close to bedtime.

A regular exercise program can help you sleep more soundly at night. Exercising in the mornings is best, but if you must exercise in the evenings, do so at least two hours before bedtime. Otherwise your increased heart rate can interfere with your sleep.

Try to eat an early dinner. Eating after 6 p.m. may interfere with sleep as your body works to digest the food you’ve eaten.

Always drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day. If you have trouble sleeping, drink tap water at room temperature.

In addition, for each cup of caffeinated beverages you drink each day, drink an equal amount of water - above and beyond the eight 8-ounce glasses of water you should drink each day anyway.

An imbalance in the nervous system is often the cause of poor or interrupted sleep. If your body is not able to “wind down” after a busy day, it is likely you are not getting the restorative sleep your body needs to repair your cells and rejuvenate for the following day. We can check to see if some nervous system support in the form of minerals (Min Chex) or omega 3 fatty acids (Tuna Oil) can help you get into a more restful state of sleep without feeling drowsy the next day!

And most importantly, don’t forget to come in for regular adjustments!

“Before I had high blood pressure(with 3 prescriptions), lethargy, insomnia, overweight, unmotivated to do things, no energy and no exercise, increasing cholesterol creeping toward the “danger” level. Now pressure is lower with 1 less pill, lost 18 pounds! Sleep well (uninterrupted) more energetic and no longer require an afternoon nap. Am eating much healthier and have tailored my diet to my needs. I feel so much better! Cholesterol is back down in the normal range.”

“I had neck and shoulder pain with shooting pains in each side of the back of my head. Also I had hip pain on the left side and discomfort down the leg. After only 2 treatments I feel so much better, my neck is not tense, the shooting pain from my head is gone. My whole left side is looser and feeling more normal.”

“When I first came in my neck and shoulders were like rocks—had headaches and soreness. After a relatively short time of treatment my feelings of wellness have multiplied tremendously! I feel like a new person!”

“I had the feeling of pins and needles in the tips of my fingers, mostly in the left hand. In addition, it wasn’t until the sensation eased up that I realized how much discomfort I had been in. With the feelings of pins and needles I felt that I had lost sensation in my fingertips too. This had been going on for many months but I kept thinking it would get better on its own. After my first treatment I felt so much relief. With a few more treatments, I feel more than 100% better. I just didn’t realize how strong the pain in my fingers and hands was until it was gone. Dr. Phelps also gave me some stretching exercises for my neck that have helped relieve the tightness that I feel while sitting at a desk all day.”

“Before I had tightness in neck, shoulders and back. Now much looser, right now no pain.”

“I had nerve damage in index finger that was numb. Pain in both shoulders, tightness in back of neck and shoulders. Now it is 95% improved, pain is gone, stiffness and tenseness gone.”

“I had tightness and stiff muscles more in neck and shoulder area. Now it is very good, little or occasional tightness, but I am very active, coming in is like a tune up. I feel much better—thank you all in the office!”

“Before I had severe pain in the left calf caused by a pinched nerve in my spine. For a week prior to seeing Dr. Phelps I had been receiving traction treatments at the VA facility in Omaha. There was no improvement. I was using crutches but still couldn’t walk more than 20-30 feet without resting. After my first treatment, the severe pain was gone. I had much greater mobility although I wasn’t completely pain free. I noticed improvement after each treatment. I also was taking meds prescribed by my VA doctor but I credit Dr. Phelps with giving me the most relief. The VA was considering giving me a steroid shot in my spine but my improvement was so great, I didn’t need the procedure. Today I am 100% pain free and have been for months.”

“For weeks my lower back was extremely tight from weight lifting. I started treatments and within 2 weeks I felt like my normal self again. I couldn’t sit, stand, walk or lay down without pain. After treatment, I can do all the things I used to do. I can lift just as heavy as ever with better form and flexibility. I should have gone through treatment months ago.”

“I had pain down the leg on the left side and lower back. Now it is wonderful and perfect. Back to normal.”

“I had pain in the lower back most of the time. I used caution at all times so as not to “throw my back out.” Regular monthly maintenance is the key to my pain free lifestyle. I walk better and feel great.”

“I had digestion problems especially with certain foods. Allergic reactions to certain foods especially tomato based and acidic. Also cheese caused a lump in my left gland. Now, digestion is much better and I can eat smaller quantities of the foods that caused problems. Less gas and I feel better in general. Cheese is not as problematic.”

“My digestive system was very irregular. One day I would be constipated, the next diarrhea. Nothing was helping me to control my digestive system. I also had an uncontrollable pain in my stomach which couldn’t be explained. I had every test possible done by doctors. Now I go to the bathroom everyday and my stomach is feeling so much better, which I haven’t felt since I was born. I feel like a new person who doesn’t have pain to stop me from doing my regular activities. Thanks Dr. Phelps!”
*This patient also lost 12 pounds with a few simple dietary changes.

“I had major constipation issues, stomach always hurt. I have had issues for 5 years. Now I feel 100% better.”

“Before coming I had suffered with chronic constipation and fatigue for over 40 years. I also had trouble sleeping most nights. Now I am able to use the bathroom daily and I have more energy at 45 than I did all through my 30s.”

“I had numbness in left arm and fingers, pain in both shoulders and constipation. Now everything is working well.”

“I was tired, had severe heartburn and digestive problems, and trouble sleeping. Now I have no trouble sleeping and my digestive problems are gone—in general feeling a lot better! Yeah! There is light at the end of the tunnel!”

“I was tired—no energy and needed more sleep. Now I have more energy and feel stronger.”

“I had fatigue, depression, lack of sleep. Fatigue has improved, more energy during the day, state of mind has improved, no more crying, tuna oil has helped my depression.”

“I was very nervous, difficulty with digestion and going to the bathroom. Now I am much less nervous, no indigestion and much more regular.”

“I had stress and lack of energy. Now it is very much improved.”
“I was weak/shaky and feverish with a high pulse rate. Tired, couldn’t sleep and wasn’t able to move my bowels. Hardly ate and ate poorly, took in too much sugar and the wrong foods. Now my pulse rate is normal, moving bowels, starting to sleep more, no fever, more relaxed. The amazing thing is progress started immediately and has continued to progress more each day! Now eating 3 meals per day, lost 2 pounds already eating more but the right foods!!”

“I had high anxiety, high stress, abnormal sleep patterns, abnormal periods. Stress and anxiety levels have improved tremendously, I feel so much calmer and my sleep patterns are normal. I have a more steady energy level throughout the day. My diet has also improved and I am also starting to notice my periods to be more on track.”

“My symptoms were depression, constipation, tiredness and digestive problems. I feel so much better. I have hope and know that I will continue to feel great. I eat better and all my symptoms are no longer bad. I really know that with the right supplements and knowledge about eating well I am going to live a happier, healthier, lifestyle. Thank you so much!”

“I was tired, overweight, some digestion problems. Now I feel great—so much better. I have more energy, my digestion is consistent. My weight is starting to come off!”