The follow is from Mayo Clinic Staff and very informative as to why it is important to monitor blood pressure. There are many factors to consider in improving your health and many ways to determine what to do. Blood pressure is a single factor and you must consider the total body systems to determine what can be done. The follow link is an example of the type of test and care that we have available to help you reach your health goals. This is a case study of high blood pressure and changes in a short 3 month period of time. As you will notice mayo recommends a change in diet and lifestyle. This system lets us help you make those changes.
http://www.sciencebasednutrition.com/case_studies/High_Blood_Pressure_Diabetes-JR01-07.pdf
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
By Mayo Clinic staff
If you've just had your blood pressure taken at your doctor's office, you may wonder what your numbers mean. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level, or if you'll need to take some steps to improve your numbers.
Blood pressure readings fall into four general categories, ranging from normal to stage 2 hypertension (high blood pressure). The level of your blood pressure determines what kind of treatment you may need. The blood pressure chart lists the ranges that make up each category.
To get an accurate blood pressure reading, your doctor should evaluate your readings based on the average of two or more blood pressure readings taken while you are seated.
Here's a look at the four blood pressure categories and what they mean for you. If your readings fall into two different categories, your correct blood pressure category is the higher category. For example, if your blood pressure reading is 125/95 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), you have stage 1 hypertension.
Top number (systolic) in mm Hg
Bottom number (diastolic) in mm Hg
Your category* What to do**
Below 120 and Below 80 Normal blood pressure Maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle.
120-139 or 80-89 Prehypertension Maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle.
140-159 or 90-99 Stage 1 hypertension Maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle. If blood pressure goal isn't reached in about six months, talk to your doctor about taking one or more medications.
160 or more or 100 or more Stage 2 hypertension Maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle. Talk to your doctor about taking more than one medication.
*Ranges may be lower for children and teenagers. Talk to your child's doctor if you're concerned your child has high blood pressure.
**Note: These recommendations address high blood pressure as a single health condition. If you also have heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or certain other conditions, you'll need to treat your blood pressure more aggressively.
If your blood pressure is normal, maintaining or adopting a healthy lifestyle can prevent or delay the onset of high blood pressure or other health problems. If your blood pressure isn't normal, a healthy lifestyle — oftentimes along with medication — can help bring it under control and reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-pressure/hi00043
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Brain Training! Neurofeedback. New hope for improving anxiety, depression, ADD, ADHD, memory and other brain related symptoms.
What is Brain Mapping ?
Physical injury to the brain, such as concussion, disrupts normal flow of electrical impulses in the brain tissue. Similarly, toxic injury, seizure disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, anoxia and brain infection (e.g., chronic Lyme encephalitis) alter brainwave activity. ADD, OCD, anxiety, depression and Learning Disability have distinct brainwave “signatures.”
EEG (or electroencephalogram) is a recording of brainwave activity. QEEG (Quantitative EEG), popularly known as brain mapping, refers to a comprehensive analysis of brainwave frequency bandwidths that make up the raw EEG. QEEG is recorded the same way as EEG, but the data acquired in the recording are used to create topographic color-coded maps that show electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.
While other brain imaging techniques (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, SPECT) measure such properties as cerebral blood flow, metabolism or structural integrity, QEEG measures electrical activity of the brain. It provides complex analysis of such brainwave characteristics as symmetry, phase, coherence, amplitude, power and dominant frequency. In fact, subtle disruptions of electrical connectivity and flow in the brain sometimes may be the only or the early signs of a problem.
The QEEG findings are then compared to a normative database. This database consists of brain map recordings of several hundred healthy individuals. Comparisons are displayed as Z scores, which represent standard deviations from the norm.
The primary use of QEEG is to examine patterns of brainwaves and help determine whether a person is an appropriate candidate for Neurofeedback, a treatment that normalizes brainwaves. QEEG does not render a diagnosis, but is designed to help the clinician to make a diagnosis. QEEG is not a substitute for EEG; it is a different process than that carried out by the neurologist when he or she performs an EEG assessment. Medical illness of the brain, such as seizure disorder, dementia, encephalopathy, brain tumor, lesion, haematoma and aneurysm should be diagnosed by a physician.
http://www.northeastcenter.com/information_bulletin_what_is_brain_mapping.htm
Physical injury to the brain, such as concussion, disrupts normal flow of electrical impulses in the brain tissue. Similarly, toxic injury, seizure disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, anoxia and brain infection (e.g., chronic Lyme encephalitis) alter brainwave activity. ADD, OCD, anxiety, depression and Learning Disability have distinct brainwave “signatures.”
EEG (or electroencephalogram) is a recording of brainwave activity. QEEG (Quantitative EEG), popularly known as brain mapping, refers to a comprehensive analysis of brainwave frequency bandwidths that make up the raw EEG. QEEG is recorded the same way as EEG, but the data acquired in the recording are used to create topographic color-coded maps that show electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.
While other brain imaging techniques (e.g., CT, MRI, PET, SPECT) measure such properties as cerebral blood flow, metabolism or structural integrity, QEEG measures electrical activity of the brain. It provides complex analysis of such brainwave characteristics as symmetry, phase, coherence, amplitude, power and dominant frequency. In fact, subtle disruptions of electrical connectivity and flow in the brain sometimes may be the only or the early signs of a problem.
The QEEG findings are then compared to a normative database. This database consists of brain map recordings of several hundred healthy individuals. Comparisons are displayed as Z scores, which represent standard deviations from the norm.
The primary use of QEEG is to examine patterns of brainwaves and help determine whether a person is an appropriate candidate for Neurofeedback, a treatment that normalizes brainwaves. QEEG does not render a diagnosis, but is designed to help the clinician to make a diagnosis. QEEG is not a substitute for EEG; it is a different process than that carried out by the neurologist when he or she performs an EEG assessment. Medical illness of the brain, such as seizure disorder, dementia, encephalopathy, brain tumor, lesion, haematoma and aneurysm should be diagnosed by a physician.
http://www.northeastcenter.com/information_bulletin_what_is_brain_mapping.htm
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Grateful!
Many times life just gets to busy and I do not take the time to savor and grasp onto to moment.
Just this week a few different people that we have been working with commented to me how much better they were doing. One said this is the best I have been in years. I have made more progress in the last few months than I have in years.
At the time I was busy and said that is wonderful and then went on to the next person. As I had time later I reflected about what was said and kicked myself for not enjoying the moment more.
One of the saddest things I see and hear is how someone has suffered for years only because they did not know how to get well. They have been to doctor, therapist, psychologist and others with little to no help. Lost time.....lost money.....lost joy.
O how grateful I am for all of you that trust yourselves, your families, your friends, and your life with me. Thank you for that trust! I will do my best to be the best for you and yours always!!
Just this week a few different people that we have been working with commented to me how much better they were doing. One said this is the best I have been in years. I have made more progress in the last few months than I have in years.
At the time I was busy and said that is wonderful and then went on to the next person. As I had time later I reflected about what was said and kicked myself for not enjoying the moment more.
One of the saddest things I see and hear is how someone has suffered for years only because they did not know how to get well. They have been to doctor, therapist, psychologist and others with little to no help. Lost time.....lost money.....lost joy.
O how grateful I am for all of you that trust yourselves, your families, your friends, and your life with me. Thank you for that trust! I will do my best to be the best for you and yours always!!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
It's that time of year again…
and many of us want to shed excess weight.
At any one moment in the United States 50-60% of population is actively dieting. We all know the first law about losing weight: Burn more calories than you take in! True, however not the whole truth. Most of us will swear that the small amount of food we are eating should be causing some weight loss. And if that’s not the case, there are many possibilities to consider, some that may go unnoticed until we really pay attention. A slow metabolic rate and poor adrenal function are often overlooked.
The other law we all have to face and deal with is exercise. Unless we take steps to exercise on a regular basis we will lose lean muscle mass, which is the furnace where calories burn, causing our resting metabolic rate to gradually decline.
Another common sense point is eating too quickly. Inhaling our food doesn’t give our brain the time needed to produce the hormones that tell you when you're full, and that can lead to overeating. So, Mom was right - slow down and chew your food!
It’s a tough battle! After age 20, our metabolism decreases at a rate 0.5% per year, mostly due to the loss of 5-10 pounds of muscle tissue every decade. This means at age 30, we’re burning 5% fewer calories, 10% fewer by age 40. In other words, we burn 5% fewer calories per decade.
As a result of age, we have to cut calories, pick up the exercise or BOTH.
COMMON-SENSE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERYONE:
Burn more calories than you consume
Balance your endocrine system: Take the load off the pancreas/adrenal.
Eat plenty of low glycemic foods and if needed, protein type snacks to protect your blood sugar levels and cortisol throughout the day and night.
Regular cardiovascular and resistance training.
Words and suggestions taken from:
Ben C. Markham, DC, DIBAK, DACBN, CCN
At any one moment in the United States 50-60% of population is actively dieting. We all know the first law about losing weight: Burn more calories than you take in! True, however not the whole truth. Most of us will swear that the small amount of food we are eating should be causing some weight loss. And if that’s not the case, there are many possibilities to consider, some that may go unnoticed until we really pay attention. A slow metabolic rate and poor adrenal function are often overlooked.
The other law we all have to face and deal with is exercise. Unless we take steps to exercise on a regular basis we will lose lean muscle mass, which is the furnace where calories burn, causing our resting metabolic rate to gradually decline.
Another common sense point is eating too quickly. Inhaling our food doesn’t give our brain the time needed to produce the hormones that tell you when you're full, and that can lead to overeating. So, Mom was right - slow down and chew your food!
It’s a tough battle! After age 20, our metabolism decreases at a rate 0.5% per year, mostly due to the loss of 5-10 pounds of muscle tissue every decade. This means at age 30, we’re burning 5% fewer calories, 10% fewer by age 40. In other words, we burn 5% fewer calories per decade.
As a result of age, we have to cut calories, pick up the exercise or BOTH.
COMMON-SENSE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERYONE:
Burn more calories than you consume
Balance your endocrine system: Take the load off the pancreas/adrenal.
Eat plenty of low glycemic foods and if needed, protein type snacks to protect your blood sugar levels and cortisol throughout the day and night.
Regular cardiovascular and resistance training.
Words and suggestions taken from:
Ben C. Markham, DC, DIBAK, DACBN, CCN
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Open House 2009
The much anticipated open house for the Brimhall Wellness Center is 1 week away. On October 20 at 7:00 PM!
Of all the things that we do I am always asked to show the muscle testing. So as many people as possible will be check through the nutritional scan. Come early and bring your friends!
We will also be introducing a new member of the TEAM. Dr. Ann Lovick NMD. She is going to be discussing the latest in diet like HCG where people can lose up 20 or more pounds in a month. She will also be discussing female health and the wonderful options of using natural hormones. Come and meet her!
Also this is the best time to come and let your husband, wife, friends, and family discuss options in there health care for free!!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall and TEAM
Of all the things that we do I am always asked to show the muscle testing. So as many people as possible will be check through the nutritional scan. Come early and bring your friends!
We will also be introducing a new member of the TEAM. Dr. Ann Lovick NMD. She is going to be discussing the latest in diet like HCG where people can lose up 20 or more pounds in a month. She will also be discussing female health and the wonderful options of using natural hormones. Come and meet her!
Also this is the best time to come and let your husband, wife, friends, and family discuss options in there health care for free!!!!
We look forward to seeing everyone!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall and TEAM
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Be prepared!! Do you have what you need when you need it?
I have also been asked what you could have at home for an Emergency Kit: I keep the following on hand at home for my family. This is what I would have for a month supply and just double or triple depending on how many months and how many are in your family.
1. DSF for adrenals to help combat stress. Large bottle
2. Core Level Health Reserve as a multiple vitamin/mineral. Large bottle
3. Magnazyme to aid in digestion and elimination. One bottle
4. Probiotics Plus to keep the colon at optimal health and functioning. One bottle. Adults: Minimum 1 per day Child: 1 every 2 to 3 days. If not feeling well take up to 3 a day for adult and 1-2 a day for child.
5. Immune-Gut Balance. 1 bottle per 3-4 people. We have 2 at home.
6. Total Virx and/or Total Multimune. 1 large bottle of each.
7. Immungen and Virex liquid for the children.
8. Chewable C-500 for the children.
Depending also on the genetic predispostions of an individual or family the above with change or be modified. For instance is someone has problems blood sugar control or sleep the nutrients that they need are going to be slightly different.
1. DSF for adrenals to help combat stress. Large bottle
2. Core Level Health Reserve as a multiple vitamin/mineral. Large bottle
3. Magnazyme to aid in digestion and elimination. One bottle
4. Probiotics Plus to keep the colon at optimal health and functioning. One bottle. Adults: Minimum 1 per day Child: 1 every 2 to 3 days. If not feeling well take up to 3 a day for adult and 1-2 a day for child.
5. Immune-Gut Balance. 1 bottle per 3-4 people. We have 2 at home.
6. Total Virx and/or Total Multimune. 1 large bottle of each.
7. Immungen and Virex liquid for the children.
8. Chewable C-500 for the children.
Depending also on the genetic predispostions of an individual or family the above with change or be modified. For instance is someone has problems blood sugar control or sleep the nutrients that they need are going to be slightly different.
Will the Flu get you?........What are you going to do?
Whether you are going to vaccinate or not you must be prepared and prepare your loved ones. If you thought about what was going on in you life the last time you were sick or not feeling your best usually one of the following or multiple of the follow were present.
1. Increased stress
2. Not sleeping as well or as much as needed
3. Increased sugar, soda, alcohol, or other self inflicted toxins in your diet
4. Changes in temperature or climate, or environment
Some of these things you can control. Others you cannot. So the rule is "Do your best and try not to worry about the rest."
What you should do to decrease your susceptibility?
1. Breathing
2. Sleep
3. Eat good
4. Drink water
5. Take a bath with Epsom salts and baking soda or other bath salts
6. Relaxation therapy
7. Light exercise or stretching like yoga
8. Get adjusted
9. Get a massage
Your body needs certain nutrients to stay well and for your immune system to work properly. The following is a simple to do list before you are sick or if you do get sick what you can do to support and enhance your body's natural defenses.
Daily:
1. Probiotics and Immuno Globulin's help the gut stay healthy. A large part of the defense mechanisms our bodies have are in the mucus membranes of our digestive tract. The products we use are Probitic plus and Immune Gut Balance. Both are safe and effective with children.
2. Enzymes to digest and break down our foods and any junk foods we eat (Magnazyme or Total Enzymes)
3. Adrenal support (DSF or Adrenal Lyph Plus)
4. Multiple daily vitamin and mineral (Core Level Health Reserve)
5. Immune support (Total Virx or Total Multimune 1 a day)
If you start having symptoms:
1. Continue or start adrenal support DSF 1, 2 x day
2. Start taking Total Virx and/or Total Multimune: 1 every waking hour for 3-5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least a month, then 1 a day until the “flu season” is over.
3. Suck on vitamin C with bioflavonoid to coat your mucus membranes to reduce infection and ease the throat. (Chewable C 500)
4. Enzymes, Probiotics, Immune-Gut Balance daily.
5. Take a detox bath each night and get extra rest. Bath salts from Abra like Cold and Flu Bath are wonderful.
6. Get adjusted, get a massage, footbath, sauna, and drink lots of good water.
Children:
With children the follow are very helpful.
1. Have them taking Immune-Gut balance every day. This will help keep the immune system and gut functioning optimally.
2. Have them taking a Probiotic and enzymes each day and around holidays where they are getting more sugar 1 to 2 capsules a day.
3. Chewable C 500 1-2 tablets a day for children under 8 and up to 5-6 for children over 8. If a person gets to much vitamin C the stools will become loose. So this is your notice to reduce the dose.
4. For those younger children that will not take any vitamins use Virex homeopathic and or Immugen 5 drops 2-5 x day for a week then 5 drops 2 x day for a month.
This is what I do with my own family and have used for years to help others. In our experience by being prepared you and your family will be able handle the "flu season" instead of the "flu season" handling you!
1. Increased stress
2. Not sleeping as well or as much as needed
3. Increased sugar, soda, alcohol, or other self inflicted toxins in your diet
4. Changes in temperature or climate, or environment
Some of these things you can control. Others you cannot. So the rule is "Do your best and try not to worry about the rest."
What you should do to decrease your susceptibility?
1. Breathing
2. Sleep
3. Eat good
4. Drink water
5. Take a bath with Epsom salts and baking soda or other bath salts
6. Relaxation therapy
7. Light exercise or stretching like yoga
8. Get adjusted
9. Get a massage
Your body needs certain nutrients to stay well and for your immune system to work properly. The following is a simple to do list before you are sick or if you do get sick what you can do to support and enhance your body's natural defenses.
Daily:
1. Probiotics and Immuno Globulin's help the gut stay healthy. A large part of the defense mechanisms our bodies have are in the mucus membranes of our digestive tract. The products we use are Probitic plus and Immune Gut Balance. Both are safe and effective with children.
2. Enzymes to digest and break down our foods and any junk foods we eat (Magnazyme or Total Enzymes)
3. Adrenal support (DSF or Adrenal Lyph Plus)
4. Multiple daily vitamin and mineral (Core Level Health Reserve)
5. Immune support (Total Virx or Total Multimune 1 a day)
If you start having symptoms:
1. Continue or start adrenal support DSF 1, 2 x day
2. Start taking Total Virx and/or Total Multimune: 1 every waking hour for 3-5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for at least a month, then 1 a day until the “flu season” is over.
3. Suck on vitamin C with bioflavonoid to coat your mucus membranes to reduce infection and ease the throat. (Chewable C 500)
4. Enzymes, Probiotics, Immune-Gut Balance daily.
5. Take a detox bath each night and get extra rest. Bath salts from Abra like Cold and Flu Bath are wonderful.
6. Get adjusted, get a massage, footbath, sauna, and drink lots of good water.
Children:
With children the follow are very helpful.
1. Have them taking Immune-Gut balance every day. This will help keep the immune system and gut functioning optimally.
2. Have them taking a Probiotic and enzymes each day and around holidays where they are getting more sugar 1 to 2 capsules a day.
3. Chewable C 500 1-2 tablets a day for children under 8 and up to 5-6 for children over 8. If a person gets to much vitamin C the stools will become loose. So this is your notice to reduce the dose.
4. For those younger children that will not take any vitamins use Virex homeopathic and or Immugen 5 drops 2-5 x day for a week then 5 drops 2 x day for a month.
This is what I do with my own family and have used for years to help others. In our experience by being prepared you and your family will be able handle the "flu season" instead of the "flu season" handling you!
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