7730 HERSCHEL AVE,
SUITE K
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
(We have moved to
Suite K from suite AA)
TEL:858.349.9019
FAX:858.454.2075
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Linea Chiropractic Center June 2010
Dedicated to our Fathers, Brothers, and Husbands... |
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Hello from the Doctor!
We are happy to say that our merge with Harmony Health has been extremely postive! The new services that we are providing have been meeting our expectations and most importantly your expectations! Thanks for all of the feedback!
Starting June 15th we will be initiating our weekly 
health class. Check out details below! One more new addition to the practice is the new Insight Subluxation Station. This new tool will help us monitor your progress throughout your treatment here at Linea. More information featured below.
With May massage special ending, we still would like to extend the offer ($55 per hour) to the fathers in celebration of Father's Day! So dads, come and get some R&R this month with our amazing massage therapists! You can choose from a deep tissue massage to a cranial sacral therapy.
Sincerely,
Patricia Lotufo
Linea Chiropractic Center
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Andropause
What is Andropause?
By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience a phenomenon similar to the female menopause, called andropause. Andropause, like menopause, is signaled by a drop in hormone levels. The bodily changes occur very gradually in men and may be accompanied by changes in attitudes and moods, fatigue, a loss of energy, sex drive and physical agility.
Causes
Starting at about age 30, testosterone levels drop by about 10 percent each decade. At the same time, another factor in the body, called Sex Binding Hormone Globulin, or SHBG, is increasing. SHBG traps much of the testosterone that is still ciruculating and makes it unavailable to exert its effects in the body's tissues. What's left over does the beneficial work and is known as "bioavailable" testosterone.
These symptoms can impact q
uality of life and may expose them to other, longer-term risks of low-testosterone. It is estimated that 30 percent of men in their 50s will have testosterone levels low enough to be causing symptoms or putting them at risk.
Impact of Low Testosterone
When there is less testosterone available to do its work, the testosterone target organ response decreases, bringing about many changes. There is great variability in testosterone levels among healthy men so not all will experience the same changes to the same extent. Unfortunately, with advancing age and declining testosterone levels, men, like women, seem to demonstrate a similar pattern of risk for osteoporosis. What's more, approximately one in eight men over age 50 actually have osteoporosis. Low bone density puts one at risk of frequent fractures, associated pain, and in many cases, loss of independence. Wrists, hips, spine and ribs are most commonly affected.
Natural Therapies for Andropause
There are several steps men can take in order to prevent or minimize these symptoms:
Reduce caffeine and sugar, carbonated drinks, high acid ash foods, and high protien diets because they leech calcium from the bones.
Reduce fried foods and refined carbohydrates which deplete the adrenals, add to andropausal weight gain, and drain male energy.
Don't eliminate fats completely, eat healthy fats such as seafood, cold-water fish and lean meets like turkey and chicken. Also, consider flaxseed oil as a healthy oil to use in salad dressings or supplement with Krill Oil.
Increase intake of zinc with foods like liver, oysters, brewer's yeast, nuts and seeds regularly.
Exercise regularly, exercise makes the body function more efficiently and raises strength and endurance.
Add a broad spectrum of amino acid supplements to boost the benefits of your exercise program, help increase muscle mass, and improve mental function because they are precurser to important neurotransmitters to the brain.
If you would like to know more about this topic Dr. Lotufo would be happy to assist you! |
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New!! Subluxation Station
Linea Chiropractic is excited to announce that we have added one more tool that will improve our quality of care and services. We have brought into the practice the Insight Subluxation Station. This is a spinal care technology developed for astronauts and is now available for better chiropractic care here on Earth. The Insight Subluxation Station is a neurospinal screening and evaluation system that uses surface electromyography (SEMG) technology originally designed to measure changes in the spinal muscles of astronauts.
Chiropractors use the Insight to help identify  subluxations, or misalignments of the spine by measuring muscle activity. Subluxations disturb the muscles' regular nerve function, causing an abnormal amount of electrical flow to the muscle as well as other health challenges. The Insight Subluxation Station measures the electrical flow and charts it using graphics that show the spine and specify precisely how chiropractors should adjust their patients. Insight allows for increased accuracy in diagnosis and improved treatment.
We are committed to give you the best possible care with the best possible results. If you'd like to have an evaluation of your spine through this great system, we are now offering a complimentary first time scan. A $65 value, so please call now to schedule your evaluation! |
Linea Chiropractic would like to extend our promotion to all dads, dads to be, and men in our life in general. Come enjoy a one hour massage for our discounted rate of $55 for the whole month of June!
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Summer Recipes (BBQ)
Summer is a time for outdoor barbeques and ball games, so here are some of our tips for you!
Veggie Kabobs
Marinade
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cloves mashed garlic
Veggies
4 medium red onions, quartered
2 medium green zucchini
2 medium yellow summer squash
12 cremini mushrooms, stemmed
1 red bell pepper
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Mix marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Cut all vegetables into 1 inch pieces, place them in a 2 gallon zipper plastic bag. Pour in marinade, seal, and turn over to coat everything. Marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
When ready to cook, remove vegetables from marinade and thread onto kabob rods. Leave a little space between vegetables for air to circulate. Grill until all veggies are tender and golden, about 20-25 minutes.
After the kabobs are off the grill, garnish with feta cheese, if desired.
Chicken or Tofu can also be a great addition to this vegetarian
If using wooden kabob sticks soak them in water so they don't burn, and use two sticks per kabob so that they turn easily on the grill.
Grilled Sweet Potatoes
1 lb sweet potatoes
1/4 c organic butter
Preheat grill. Clean sweet potatoes, cutting of any bad spots. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. Place on medium hot grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes on one side. Soften butter and spread it over slices and turn. Continue grilling about 6-8 minutes. Turn and spread on more butter. Continue grilling until butter begins to bubble. Keep a close eye while cooking so they don't burn!
Marinades
Some other marinades to try on your favorite vegetables, chicken or tofu:
Spicy Orange & Cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Asian
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Lemon & Garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste |
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Father's Day Quotes
Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance. ~Ruth E. Renkel
He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland
Dad, you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown. ~Author Unknown
Featuring Dad Lotufo! |
Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ~Elizabeth Stone
My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, "You're tearing up the grass." "We're not raising grass," Dad would reply. "We're raising boys." ~Harmon Killebrew
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Sincerely,
Patricia Lotufo D.C.
7730 Hershcel Ave Suite K
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 349-9019
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