Jan/Feb/Mar 2008

We hope that your 2008 is off to a great start!!!

As 2008 progresses we hope to keep you informed with our quarterly newsletter. Look for updates to whats happening at CORE and in the communities that we serve. In April, join us at the Flower Mound Health & Fitness Expo for food, fun, raffle drawings, entertainment, bounce house, free health screenings and a live DJ. Bring the whole family! Across the street from our Flower Mound location in the Lifetime Fitness parking lot. Saturday, April 12th from 10am - 2pm 3041 Churchill Dr Flower Mound, Tx 75022

Patient Spotlight Alan Shebaro CORE patient ... and ... proudly serving our Country in the US Army!!! We would like to send our sincere thanks to Alan and his family.

Local Trainer Spotlight

CORE is extremely proud of the relationships that we have with many local trainers. This quarter we would like to ackowledge the staff of Fit by Design - keep up the good work!

Meet Dr. Nimphius

Dr. Brian Nimphius has more than ten years of extensive research and study in the field of wellness science and preventative treatment solutions. A graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, Dr. Nimphius is a Certified Wellness Chiropractor, a member of the ICA Council of Wellness and is a Maximized Living Mentor, a national designation that is exclusive only to a  select number of doctors. In 2006 Dr. Nimphius was named the Readers Choice Tarrant County Chiropractor of the year by the Southlake Times. Dr Nimphius received his B.S. in Exercise Science and a minor in chemistry from Northern Arizona University. While attending Northern Arizona on a track scholarship he was 3 times named to the All-Conference team as a pole-vaulter and decathlete.   Dr. Nimphius and his beautiful wife Tiffany have 3 children. There oldest son Bailey is 6, Trinity is 1yr old and the newest addition Taryn was just born on January 11, 2008.

Protect Your Joints
by Dr. James E. Brown

When is the last time you ate a large portion of animal cartilage? Really? Has it been that long? If you are like most Americans then your diet doesn’t contain the basic building blocks that healthy joints need. To maximize the health of your joints, especially if you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or other degenerative joint disorders, you should begin enhancing your diet with supplements that support healthy joints.

Making a well informed decision is essential when purchasing supplements. Your local grocery store may stock supplements but cheaper almost always means lower quality. Here are a few things you should look for when purchasing supplements. Consumers should ensure that their supplements are pharmaceutical grade and include the highest quality ingredients. A good supplement should be free of fillers such as gluten, wheat, or corn products. Supplements should also be hypoallergenic and not include fragrance, coatings, artificial coatings, or preservatives. Asking your heath care professional where to purchase quality supplements may save valuable time and keep you from wasting money on cheap ineffective products.

The well researched and popular joint supports glucosamine and chondroitin should be included in every joint supplement program. Glucosamine provides the basic building blocks of connective tissue (cartilage, ligaments, and tendons). Glucosamine also promotes regeneration of damaged connective tissue and helps slow down joint degeneration. Chondroitin acts as an anti-inflammatory and gives cartilage resistance to outside forces helping cartilage maintain its structural integrity. Vitamin C and MSM are commonly added to premium joint supplements to maximize the effects of glucosamine and chondroitin ensuring maximum potency.

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides are another valuable supplement that helps maintain healthy joints. Collagen peptides are naturally occurring substances that are found in connective tissue, and when hydrolyzed they are easy to digest and readily absorbed by the body. This supplement helps to stimulate new cartilage growth and maintain the structure of healthy cartilage. Collagen also promotes healthy skin, nails, and hair.

Unlike pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs that may be addictive and cause organ damage from prolonged use, the supplements mentioned above have no side effects. Under the guidance of your doctor, these supplements may be consumed daily without the fear of negative consequences. Pharmaceutical grade dietary supplements have been prescribed by European doctors for decades because of their great benefit with no know side effects.

Don’t postpone supplementing your diet. Don’t wait for pain to force you to take action. Take charge of your health! If you have already been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease it is essential that you begin joint care supplementation to slow the effect of the disease process. Educate yourself and consult your doctor before you buy or begin taking joint supplements.