If you have been curious or are new to essential oils, The doTerra Introductory Kit is a great starting point. The Kit includes 5 ml bottle of dōTERRA’s CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® Lavender, Lemon, and Peppermint essential oils.
Lavender helps to calm and relax.
Lemon is for cleansing and also helps to uplift.
Peppermint can be used for a variety of aches and pains from stomach upset to muscle tensions.
Trios are available for purchase in the office or online here.
Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt – these are just a few names of professional athletes who have used chiropractic to enhance their athletic performance.
Dr. Sciullo has treated many different types of athletes, such as swimmers, football players, competitive weight lifters, wrestlers and gymnasts.
Here are some ways that an athlete can benefit from chiropractic.
Whether you’re competing at a professional level or a weekend warrior, chiropractic may be a positive addition to your sports performance strategy.
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Our family learned about doTERRA products about five years ago. If you’re not familiar with them, they are CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils and essential oil products.
When we first started using them, we thought we would experiment with some cheaper brands as well. How much difference could there be? After much trial and error, we found the doTERRA line to be superior in many ways and we are back to using them on a regular basis.
Because we love them so much, we decided to make them available through the office. You will soon notice some new displays the next time you are in the office and some blog posts here about how we use them. We will be rotating different samples for you to try as well. If you don’t see something, but would like information or try a sample, just ask!
If you have are hurt on the job, seek care as soon as possible. Ignoring pain can lengthen your recovery time and possibly lead to permanent damage. There are some rules that you must follow if making a work injury claim with your employer.
The paperwork for a work injury can be very daunting. We will handle all of the paperwork and authorizations for your treatment in our office so that you can concentrate on recovery.
I hope that you all had a happy and healthy holiday. The office is now back to regular hours and I am looking forward to serving you in 2019.
The holiday season is often packed with the hustle and bustle of planning events, shopping for gifts and travel. During this time, you can find yourself stressed out and lacking energy. Be proactive in taking care of yourself during this busy time. One great way to do this is through exercise.
An easy way to reduce stress and improve health is to get moving. You can do this maintaining your active exercise routine or incorporating spurts of activity into your day. This could include taking a walk or cleaning the house. Make a point to do something every day.
I know it seems like a busy time, and exercise might not be a top priority but try to work it into your daily activity for a healthier holiday season this year.
We will be out of the office starting Thursday, December 20th to spend time with family. Please call now to schedule an appointment if you would like to get in before that time. We will return to the office on Friday, December 28th.
When you get injured, do you use ice or heat?
I find that people want to go for heat before they go for ice because it feels better warm than cold. But there are definitive rules on the use of both.
Always use ice for the first 24 hours after an injury. Cold makes blood vessels constrict, which reduces pain caused by inflammation. Also, use for inflammation reduction after activity – think of a baseball player icing a shoulder after a game. Ice packs or frozen vegetables such as peas can be used.
Heat is a good pain reducer for chronic pain, but only after an area has healed. Heat relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow, which helps to aid healing. This of back soreness after a long drive or finger pain from arthritis. Use a hot water bottle or towel soaked in warm water for your hot compress.
Never apply heat or ice over skin that is damaged by rash, cuts or abrasions. Place a damp cloth on the skin under the heat/ice pack and don’t use the pack more than 20 minutes every hour.
If you ever have a question on which home treatment you should be using, please call the office and I will be happy to guide you.
I always appreciate getting feedback from patients! Thank you for taking time to reach out to me via card or phone. Also, thank you for everyone who leaves positive reviews on Google, Facebook and other review sites! I’ve published a new page here on the website to share these reviews with prospective patients. You can check it out here.
With the increased use of tablets, phones, and laptops, poor posture has become a common cause of back and neck discomfort for many people.
Making simple adjustments to your posture can help keep yourself aligned and pain-free. Having good posture helps you to avoid weakening or overusing muscles when you are sitting, walking and standing. There are changes that you can make to how you stand, sit and carry yourself, that if done regularly over time, can make a difference in your level of back pain.
Dr. Sciullo can offer advice on how to make some simple changes in these areas to help to keep you out of pain.
Dr. Tim Sciullo 