A full 43 percent of U.S. adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, according to an American Psychological Association (APA) study. Dr. Bastomski’s comments: A good tool to have when you are feeling stressed out and or anxious is to engage in some deep breathing exercises. You can be sitting, standing, lying down,…
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Have you ever had a day when your stomach felt like the bottomless pit and that no matter how much you ate, you just didn’t feel full of satisfied? What if there were ways to fill your stomach so that you would feel full faster, yet end up consuming fewer calories overall? Would you try…
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Studies have shown that a full one-third of American children are overweight or obese. But a study by researchers at The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland found that just one-third of children who are overweight or obese are actually diagnosed. Click here to read full article Sincerely,…
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Have you heard people say I they just can’t lose weight even when they nearly starve themselves? Ever felt that way yourself? Click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served the Santa Barbara area since 1981. As a Santa Barbara chiropractor, Dr. Bastomski seeks…
DetailsGreetings all, There is a new study out of Finland that found that one can potentially lower their risk of stroke by 61% if they regularly take saunas. See the article here: https://www.afp.com/en/news/205/frequent-sauna-use-may-cut-stroke-risk-study-doc-14i12v1#.Wuq-WfOSrrE.mailto Coming at the cardiovascular problem from two additional relatively far simpler angles, is another study out of Finland done between…
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The next time you visit your favorite European restaurant and your waitress asks you, “chicken dumpling or Borscht soup,” think twice before answering as you may be missing out on some tasty health benefits in a bowl– beets. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic…
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Do you know anyone with a newborn baby? Or a loved one who has said they just cant get to sleep at night? This article could be very much appreciated by someone with challenges sleeping. About 11 percent of Americans are sleep deprived, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Survey. click here…
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Junk food, fast food, we know it’s all unhealthy, yet we still order takeout and frequent drive-throughs, sometimes several times a week. The top five reasons Americans eat junk food are convenience, availability, no time to cook, it’s quick and affordable — but what cost to their health? Doctor Bastomski’s comments: OK article but…
DetailsThis week we depart from our usual format and encourage everyone to view the below Ted Talk by Dr. Terry Wahls MD who literally was wheelchair bound because of MS and via significant dietary changes was able to totally reverse the disease. The video is just under 18 minutes long. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjgBLwH3Wc Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr.…
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Your appendix is a 3-1/2 inch long finger shaped pouch that extends from your large intestine, on the lower right side of your abdomen. For ages it has been thought that the appendix has no real purpose. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served…
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Proanthocyanidins, a polyphenols extracted from grape seeds, has scientists and nutrition buffs excited. Why? They are antioxidant powerhouse that also appears to provide major heart-health benefits. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served the Santa Barbara area since 1981. As a Santa Barbara chiropractor, Dr.…
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About 4-5 percent of U.S. adults suffer from chronic headaches, which may occur nearly every day, according to the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Bastomski’s comments: Missing from the list of frequent causes of tension headaches are are misaligned / fixated upper neck (cervical) vertebrae, the upper most of which is at the level of the brainstem.…
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As we approach bathing suit weather, it’s also worth noting that some of the most common New Year’s resolutions centered around leading a healthier lifestyle and with that often comes the challenge of breaking addictive behaviors throughout the year. The addictions that top most New Year’s resolution lists are smoking and overeating, two habits that…
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Obesity has been called the “Great American Disease” because it now impacts 30 percent of U.S. adults (which amounts to over 60 million people). It is, however, a global disease that affects more than 300 million worldwide. click here to read full article If you would like to discuss this further please email…
DetailsGreetings All, To start the new year I thought would encourage everyone to hear numerous world experts on the topic of functional medicine. Below is a link to a you tube video which is hosted by Dr. Hyman MD. Dr. Hyman, M.D. recently completed and posted onto YouTube an 8 part series that looks to…
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Around the first of the year, you begin to hear a lot about self-improvement, self-empowerment and how to actually achieve all of those New Year’s resolutions you’ve made. Most of it probably goes in on one ear and right out the other, and your New Year begins to look a whole lot like years gone…
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While the idea of dying from a broken heart may strike some as nothing more than folklore — Shakesperian even research has proven the reality of such an occurrence. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served the Santa Barbara area since 1981. As a Santa…
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Television commercials, movies and greeting cards paint the cozy Norman Rockwell image of the holidays — happy families sitting at a long, elaborately decorated table passing around platters of food while laughing and smiling as the fireplace crackles in the background. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic…
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Adults have 32 permaneny teeth (including wisdom teeth), which are designed to help you bite and chew food, and even help form words when you speak, for your entire adult life. click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, has served the Santa Barbara area since 1981. As…
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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in U.S. men (lung cancer is the first), and about one in six men will be diagnosed with this disease during his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). click here to read full article Sincerely, Dr. Bastomski Dr. Jacob Bastomski, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist,…
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