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The Mediterranean Diet

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Vegetarian? High carb? Low carb? Gluten-free? High protein? Seems wherever you turn, the latest diet is in the headlines. What’s the right choice for a would-be dieter or health-conscious eater?

One style of eating that is popular in the southern Mediterranean area, in countries such as Greece, Portugal, southern Italy, southern France and Spain, is appropriately named the “Mediterranean Diet.”

What’s so special about the Mediterranean Diet? Studies suggest that those who follow this diet receive the following health benefits:

  • Decreased risk for cardiovascular disease
  • Lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease
  • Higher life expectancy rate
  • Decreased risk for certain types of cancer

And even though as much as 40% of the daily caloric intake of this diet comes from eating fats, the type of fat that is consumed reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease. The reason? Olive oil. Olive oil is a major source of antioxidants and a monosaturated fat that does not raise cholesterol levels.

This diet is considered healthier than northern European and American diets because it relies heavily on the daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, cheese and yogurt. Fish, a major source of omega-3 fatty acids, is consumed several times a week and red meat is limited to once or twice a month.

Another factor is thought to be that those who reside in the Mediterranean region as well as other parts of Europe do not rely on cars as their basic means to travel. Thus they are more apt to walk and get sufficient exercise.

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Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between sick care and health care?
Sick care is largely about relieving or suppressing symptoms. Health care is about improving performance. While sick care is about how you feel, health care is about how you function. Sick care is what you do to treat an obvious problem, and health care is what you do to avoid the problem and advance your well-being.