Holiday Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 red apple , quartered, seeds remove, finely sliced
• Squeeze of lemon juice (to stop apple browning)
• 4 oz mixed salad leaves (4 to 5 big handfuls)
• 1/2 red onion , finely sliced (wedge way, not half moon)
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp feta or goats cheese , crumbled (optional)

Praline Pecans:

• 1 cup praline pecans

Dressing:

• Works well with a honey mustard or poppyseed dressing

Instructions

• Soak the cranberries in boiled water for 10 minutes to plump them back up
• Drizzle lemon juice over apple slices to keep them from browning
• Place the greens in a large mixing bowl and add half the apples, onions and dressing
• Toss the ingredients well then add the other half of the ingredients
• sprinkle in cranberries and pecans
• ENJOY!

Thanksgiving Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

Filling:

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish

3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cubed

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

2 large eggs

Topping:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 cup chopped pecans

 

Directions

Special equipment:

a 2-quart baking dish

1. For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
2. For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
3. Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4. For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Spread the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Make Natural Cleaning Products

Learn how to make non-toxic cleaning products, including all purpose surface and glass cleaner.

Make Natural Cleaning Products

Learn how to make non-toxic cleaning products, including all purpose surface and glass cleaner.

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Looking for a new bed?

Legacy Clinic is now a special wholesale location for Tempur-Pedic

If you're in need of a new mattress or you've been wanting to try a Tempur-Pedic but worried about the price, Legacy Clinic can now help!
On average, we spend about a third of our lives trying to recharge our batteries. Having a good mattress can make all the difference in the world. Tempur-Pedic offers several varieties of mattresses to suit every need. They comform to your body to keep your spine in proper alignment and can reduce back pain drastically. While many foam mattresses tend to get hot during the night, Tempur-Pedic has designed theirs to stay cool which helps to reduce the need to toss and turn trying to find a cool spot again and again.
Aside from the health benefits, Tempur-Pedic has been awarded top marks in both customer satisfaction and mattress satisfaction by JD Power for several years. There are many things in this life that are not worth spending extra on for a certain brand, but something you'll be spending a third of your life on certainly is. Now... Legacy Clinic can help reduce your costs on that as well!
If you would like to find out more about special pricing, or ordering, contact us at:
info@legacyclinic.org

Acupuncture Benefits

Acupuncture has been proven to have numerous benefits, but one of them is the reduction of stress. 

Stress is the number one reason that patients seek acupuncture treatment. It affects almost every system in our bodies and can affect the health of major organs as well as our circulatory systems. Stress can cause weight gain which could lead to limited activity and then to depression. Stress could very well be considered an epidemic as almost 77% of people said they could feel the physical effects of stress on their bodies.
But what can be done about it? We all have stress in or lives right? Even retirement can be stressful! Stress can be treated and managed. One way to help alleviate the tension from life is through acupuncture. By reducing the hormones which cause stress, acupuncture can moderate mood, reduce anxiety and promote overall feelings of happiness.
Stress reduction is just one of the many benfeits of acupuncture. If you would like to find out more about this method or have any questions, contact us today!
Phone: 352-259-0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

B12 Injections

Vitamin B12 is a surprisingly necessary vitamin.

Vitamin B12 has so many positive effects on the body that we would never even think of. For instance, it is crucial in developing new red blood cells and preventing anemia. It also supports the normal function of your nerve cells and is needed for DNA synthesis. That's a lot to ask of a vitamin, but it does much more!
B12 also...

• Helps prevent major birth defects
• Supports bone health and may prevent osteoporosis
• Reduces risk of macular degeneration
• May improve mood and symptoms of depression
• Prevents the loss of neurons, benefitting your brain
• May give you an energy boost
• Could improve heart health
• Supports healthy hair, skin and nails

Is there anything else you could ask for? We didn't think so either. Unfortunately, studies have shown that about 6% of the people in the US are deficient in this vitamin and around 20% are borderline low. Think about all this vitamin does and then think of what happens when you don't have enough.
So what can you do if you think you might be low or defeicient? Well, luckily, we have options. B12 is now offered in injectable form so that your body can get the most use out of it. While B12 has shown no signs of danger from overuse, you should consult with your physician if you have any concerns.
B12 can not be made naturally by our bodies. It is only found in animal products, therefore those on a strict vegan diet nay be low even with certain foods being fortified with the vitamin. Other reasons include: bariatric surgery or bowel resection, age, those with GI diseases such as Crohn's and Celiac, people taking Metformin to control their blood sugar and thos taking proton pump inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec, etc) for chronic heartburn.
If you would like more infformation, contact us today at:
Phone (352) 259-0024
Email Info@legacyclinic.org

Natural Allergy Relief

Allergies can be annoying and for some they can be downright awful. But what can you do? Mold won't stop growing and pollen will always be around. We have been relying on allergy medicines for some time now. Products such as Flonase, Zyrtec and Claritin go flying off the shelves during allergy season. The question is: are they helping you or hurting you?
As some of you are already aware, Zyrtec was recently pulled from the shelves for containing products which may cause cancer. This begs the question of what the other popular brands may be doing to our bodies. So must we simply suffer the runny noses, itchy skin and watery eyes that come with the warm weather? Not anymore.
Engystol is a completely natural treatment for allergies that has no side effects. In addition, it also boosts your immune system helping reduce the length of colds and flu viruses. Patients have already said that their noses stopped running after only ten minutes and some have called it a miracle. There is never a bad time to get your shot of Engystol. Call or email today to find out more information!
Phone: (352) 259-0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Weight Loss In The Villages

Losing weight is challenging for most people. This is why it is so important to start off on the right foot.
Dr. Chris Kessler has been helping his patients lose significant amounts of weight for a long time and the results are nothing short of amazing! What could be better than that? The patients KEEP the weight off! We've all heard of yo-yo dieting and we've all heard the stories about losing weight on a fad diet only to regain it as soon as you resumed your normal diet. The truth is that these large weight fluxuations can actually do a lot of harm to your body.
Aside form the results, the best part of this program is that its monitored by a doctor so you know that you are losing weight safely and not using harsh chemicals. Dr. Chris will tailor a plan specific to your goals and dietary needs which allows you to not only lose weight, but improve your overall health as well. Carrying extra weight around is known to cause a multitude of different health issues ranging from inflammation to heart conditions and everywhere in between. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to begin.
If you've tried other programs that haven't worked or maybe you're simply skeptical of weight loss programs in general, this is the best time to ask any questions you may have and find out for yourself if this program is a fit for you. Dr. Chris will be hosting a free seminar to explain his program as well as revealing some of the secrets he has learned to lose weight. Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 1:00pm. He will be hosting the seminar at Legacy Clinic and spaces are limited so please call or email today to reserve your spot!
Phone: (352) 259-0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Chiropractic's Birthday!

Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic

352-259-0024

September 18^th, 1895: The Greatest Day in American Heath Care, EVER!

September 18^th is Chiropractic’s birthday.  The only healthcare model exclusively developed in the United States of America, has always presented a change from the status quo.  In direct competition with drug companies and the Medical Model, it came into this world as an unwanted model of healthcare from the AMA, medical doctors and drug companies.

In fact, the AMA, in a Supreme Court decision in 1989, admitted to using negative propaganda, and slander about the effectiveness, safety and training of chiropractors.  The AMA also admitted to have a Committee within the organization whose sole purpose was to influence the decision of medical doctors to not to refer to chiropractors and to carry out this slander.   After reviewing all the facts, clinical trials, safety records, and training the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Chiropractic and mandated the Medical doctors and the AMA start referring to Chiropractors, and to have an open door policy.  After 10 years of practice, I’m still waiting for that door.

So, with all this negative publicity, and with the most powerful industry against chiropractic, how did it survive now to be the most frequented health care profession in our country? 

Chiropractic’s incredibly safe record (chiropractic malpractice is about the cost of car insurance compared to six figure malpractice for the same coverage for medical doctors) and undeniable results has contributed to the amazing growth people being adjusted since 1895.

Recently, the medical journal: JMPT published a study that analyzed data from health comparisons between those who utilize a wellness oriented chiropractor as their Primary Care Physician and those who’s PCP practice a conventional Medical Model.  Here are the findings:

Chiropractic/wellness patients had 60.2% fewer hospital admissions, 59% less days hospitalized, 62% less outpatient surgeries, and 85% less pharmaceutical costs (AMAZING!).

The same journal published the findings of 311 chiropractic patients, ages 65 and older, who had received “maintenance chiropractic care” for five or longer.  What they found when they compared with citizens their own age:

-       Chiropractic patients spent only 31% of the national average for health care

-       They had 50% less medical provider visits

-       Their health habits were radically better than overall population

-       They had far less cigarette consumption

-       98.5% believed that care to be considerably and extremely valuable

Another recent study in the medical journal: Spine, 2007:32 states: Spinal problems reduce quality of life, decrease mobility, lower longevity (lifespan) and increase the risk of coronary artery disease.

1224 years after its birth, the unwanted model of health care is radically improving lives, transforming the way people live, saving lives, and adding years to life.

Paleo Diet Recipe

This recipe is healthy and delicious. Its like finding ice on the equator!

INGREDIENTS

 

3 breakfast sausage patties

1 avocado, mashed

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 large eggs

chives, for garnish

Hot sauce, if desired

 

DIRECTIONS

 

1. Heat breakfast sausage according to instructions on box.
2. Mash avocado onto breakfast sausage and season with salt and pepper.
3. Spray a medium skillet over medium heat with cooking spray, then spray the inside of a mason jar lid. Place mason jar lid in center of skillet and crack an egg inside. Season with salt and pepper and let cook 3 minutes until whites are set, then remove lid and continue cooking.
4. Place egg on top of mashed avocado. Garnish with chives and drizzle with your favorite hot sauce.

Pelic Strengthening Exercises

Pelvis Strengthening Exercises

Beginner:

Squat:

1. Start with your feet approximately shoulder/hip width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards.
2. Keeping your abdominals and core tight, sit your butt backwards as though you are sitting in a small chair behind you.
3. Once your hips are just below your knees, use your glutes to push yourself up to the standing position. This is one rep.
4. Keep knees over your ankles, do not allow them to track over. Keep weight over your heels, no weight over the toes.

Repeat 10x, 2x/ day
Clam shells:

1. Start lying on the floor on one side with your legs bent at around 90 degrees at the knees. Angle your thighs from your body at around 135 degrees. Shoulders, hips, and feet stay in alignment.
2. Keeping your hips stacked vertically on top of each other, hinge at the hip to bring the knee of your top leg up, opening your legs like a clamshell.
3. Keep the heels touching each other, and squeeze the glutes to drive the movement. It’s very important not to let your pelvis roll backwards as you raise your upper leg.
4. Use your free arm and place your hand on your upper glutes, so you can feel the glute muscles working throughout the exercise. This kind of ‘palpating’ for muscles working can actually increase the amount of muscle recruitment and activation.

Repeat 10x, 2x/ day

Pelvis Strengthening Exercises

Intermediate:

Lunges:

1. Start standing upright with feet together, and core muscles engaged.
2. Keeping the left leg straight the whole time, take a large step out to the side with your right leg, bending at the knee.
3. Sit your hips back and push your butt out behind you as your right knee bends, as if you were sitting in a chair.
4. Pushing through your right heel, drive up as you engage your glutes to push up out of the lunge and return to the starting position. This is one rep.
5. Repeat on the same side, or alternate sides (your preference) for the desired number of sets and reps.

10x, 2x/day
Side Lunge:

1. Start standing upright with feet together, and core muscles engaged.
2. Keeping the left leg straight the whole time, take a large step out to the side with your right leg, bending at the knee.
3. Sit your hips back and push your butt out behind you as your right knee bends, as if you were sitting in a chair.
4. Pushing through your right heel, drive up as you engage your glutes to push up out of the lunge and return to the starting position. This is one rep.

10x, 2x/day







Pelvis Strengthening Exercises
Advanced

Bridge: 1.    Start lying on your back on the floor, with your knees bent and your feet flat at shoulder with apart about a foot or so away from your butt. 2.    With your knees apart and without actually moving them, imagine squeezing an imaginary ball between your knees. Hold this for the entire exercise, as this can help activate your glutes. 3.    Clench your butt cheeks tightly together, and squeeze hard for the whole exercise. 4.    Keeping your core tight, drive strongly through the heels of your feet to drive your hips up in the air. 5.    Lower back down to the starting position, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. 10x, 2x/day
Bird/ Dog 1.    Begin on all fours with your hands directly underneath your shoulders and knees directly below hips. 2.    Engaging your core, bring the spine into a neutral position (straight back – neither arched, nor hunched over). 3.    With control, raise your right arm straight out in front of you, and at the same time, extend you left leg out straight behind you. 4.    Hold at the top of the motion and give you glutes a little squeeze to get your leg as high as it will go. 5.    Lower back to the starting position, and repeat with the opposite leg and arm. 10x, 2x/ day
Fire Hydrant 1.       Engage your core muscles so that your spine is in a neutral position, neither arched or hunched excessively. 2.       Keeping the right leg bent 90 degrees at the knee, rotate at the hip in order to lift your outer right thigh up in an arcing motion out to the right side of your body. You want to aim to get your thigh parallel with the ground (out at 90 degrees to your supporting left leg), however, this can require some flexibility. 3.               Most people have a limited range of motion in their hip joints, so this is not only a great hip-opener and mobility exercise, it also works the butt and core stabilizing muscles. 4.               Squeeze the glutes to hold your leg in the cocked position for 1 second or more, and then lower back down. 5.               Repeat with the other leg. 10x, 2x/ day
Resisted Knee Raise 1.       Secure the ankle strap around your active ankle and stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your back to the door. 2.       Position your body with your active leg back and far enough away from the door so that the band(s) are starting to stretch. 3.       Keep your back straight, chest up, head straight and stomach tight. 4.       Bring your active leg up and forward until your knee is at hip height. 10x, 2x/ day

How Exercise Makes You Smarter and a Better...

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5 Morning Stretches

Here are 5 morning stretches you can do in bed to help you wake up and energize.

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Pool Workout

Get flat abs this Summer with this core-crushing pool workout!

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Get flat abs this Summer with this core-crushing pool workout!

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Kid Natural wants you to know that your body knows how to do its own thing.

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Weekend Massages Available

Finding time for yourself is often hard to do, but its also the best thing you can do. We know that that many people lead active and busy lives and sometimes 5 days just aren't enough. That's why we are happy to offer massage appointments on both weekdays and weekends.
Stress is known to be a cause of many physical and mental health issues. Spending some time with one of our highly trained massage therapists can relax the stress away, relieve tension on tight muscles and promote overall health. The benefits are amazing and now you can take advantage of these benefits on the weekends too!
For more information or to schedule your care-free day, contact us by phone at 352-259-0024
or email us at info@legacyclinic.org

Acupuncture In The Villages

Dr. Perry was recently nominated by the International Association of HealthCare Proffessionals to represent the Villages area as the Top Acupuncturist. Legacy Clinic is honored to have Dr. Perry as part of our team and we welcome one and all to see what everyone is raving about!


Dr. Perry offers: acupuncture, massage, natural pain shots, trigger point injections, laser therapy for pain and nail fungus removal and so much more. To learn more about his services or to book an appointment, call us at 352.259.0024 or email us at info@legacyclinic.org

Natural Pain Shots

Cortisone shots have been the "go-to" tool for quick relief from pain for a long time now. While cortisone is very effective for many people, more and more research is being done on the harmful effects that could come from repeated use. At Legacy Clinic we believe in providing the best AND safest care for our patients. Sacrificing health down the road for a quick fix today is not what we stand for.
After researching on our own end to find safe alternatives that actually work as well as cortisone does, we found Traumeel and Zeel. Both of these medications use ingedients that are naturally found in the body and concentrate them in one area to promote healing and pain relief without the side effects. We have had great success so far with our patients and several have tried both cortisone and the natural brands. Most have stated that that the natural shots worked just as well if not better than the cortisone.
To learn more about these, contact us by phone at (352) 259-0024 or email at info@legacyclinic.org

Homemade Sunscreen

The sun is shining and you want to go out. Don't forget your sunscreen! Here's a little recipe that you can make your own, that way you'll know exactly what's in it.

Thinking Of Spinal Surgery?

Before you commit to a major operation that is irreversible, why not let the doctors at Legacy take a look at your condition and see if they can't help you? Spinal surgery has it's place and time, but often there are alternative and more effective ways of treating back or neck pain. We have had many patients who have come to us after hearing from the surgeon that the ONLY way to fix their problem was to go under the knife. After a few weeks with us, they were pain free and able to enjoy their lives again. All that with no scarring and no huge screws in their spines. If you've been told that you need surgery or are just contemplating your options, include Legacy Clinic. Consultations are free and no obligation. Contact us today for more information at:
Email: info@legacyclinic.org
Phone: 352.259.0024
Of course, if this looks comfy to you...

IT Band Syndrome

The Iliotibial Band (IT Band for short) is a very long, thick band of fascia that runs from the hip down to the knee. This is the primary cause of knee pain for runners but can also affect just about anyone else who overuses it. Golfers may find pain during their swings and even going for a walk could cause pain.
IT Band Syndrome is caused by the ligament tightening so much that it rubs against the thighbone. The main symptoms are pain between the hip and knee and worsening with activity.
ITBS generally takes months to heal on its own and possibly longer depending on the strain and continued use. Steroid shots have been used in the past to reduce inflammation, but luckily places like Legacy Clinic have started using natural elements to achieve the same effect without the harm of overusing steroids.
Adjustments and massage therapy can also be very beneficial in speeding the recovery time and getting you back to the daily activities that this may have prevented you from doing.
For more information or if you think you might have ITBS, contact us today at:
Phone: 352.259.0224  or  Email: info@legacyclinic.org

She Lost What?

One of our patients just lost over 25 pounds and 22.6 of that was PURE FAT! she also lost 6 inches from her belly! If you're ready to get fit in time for Summer, take advantage of our May special. Call or email today for further information!

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Slow Cooker Vegan Dinners

Try cooking low and slow to bring out all the flavors in these slow cooker vegan dinners.

Slow Cooker Vegan Dinners

Try cooking low and slow to bring out all the flavors in these slow cooker vegan dinners.

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Probiotic Food

Probiotic foods contain live, good bacteria that are beneficial to one’s health.

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Easy Guacamole Recipe

Homemade guacamole is a classic. It's easy to make and loaded with fresh, high quality ingredients.

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Happy National Golf Day

We want all of you golfers out there playing your best! Let us help you improve your swing and be able to do more on the course with less pain. The Titleist Institute has certified Dr. Chris Kessler as a chiropractor that specializes in the body mechanics of golfers. He has been able to help golfers all over improve their swings and drives. He has also been able to decrease and even eliminate pain from poor swings, long walking, and improper arch support.
Let's face it, golf is a very important part of a lot of people's lives. Having to give it up because it causes too much pain is not ok. Even if you just want to improve your game, setting up a consultation with Dr. Chris can be the first step to a healthier, happier (longer driving) you. Consultations are free and Dr. Chris offers a variety of ways to support his patients from chiropractic care to weight loss to custom made orthotics.
In honor of National Golf Day, call to schedule an appointment today and get your swing back!
Phone: 352.259.0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Easy and delicious paleo recipe

Paleo Egg Muffins

Ingredients
*6 large eggs
*6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
*1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
*1/8 cup water
*Fresh chives, for garnishing
*Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper


Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease muffin tin (allow for 6 muffins) with melted cooking fat.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the bacon, bell peppers and water; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Scoop the mixture evenly into the muffin tins and place in the middle of the oven for about 18 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out almost clean.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a bit, then remove from the tins and enjoy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Dr. Aaron Perry DOM was nominated to represent The Villages community as Top Acupuncturist by The International Association of HealthCare Professionals.

Clearly, Dr. Perry's amazign results have not gone unnoticed as he has been nominated to represent The Villages as Top Acupuncturist. Since joining the Legacy team, he has helped many patients become pain free for the first time in ages. 

See Dr. Perry's bio here

Congratulations Dr. Perry!

Paleo Recipe

Ground Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 minutes    Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 6 large portobello mushroom caps, cleaned and gills removed (gently scrape it out with a spoon)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• Handful of baby spinach leaves
• 6-8 grape tomatoes, sliced (and roasted if you prefer)
• Salt and pepper, to taste (Italian seasoning would be great too!)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt about 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Place the mushrooms into the skillet and let cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Flip them halfway through. Set aside on a plate.
2. In the same skillet, add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Then add the ground turkey to the pan and break it up into small pieces with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until it's all cooked through. Sprinkle salt and pepper and other seasonings, if using.
3. Remove from heat and add the baby spinach leaves. The residual heat should wilt the spinach easily.
4. To assemble: use a small spoon and scoop the turkey spinach filling into the caps of the mushrooms. Top with grape tomatoes. Serve warm!

Nutrition Facts

Ground Turkey and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

 

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 233Calories from Fat 117

 

                                             % Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g                            20%

Total Carbohydrates 7g          2%

Dietary Fiber 2g                        8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 24g                              48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Lose Weight Safely

Seasonal Allergies

It's the most wonderful time of the year!
Allergy Season!!!
All the cars are sprinkled with a nice orange dusting, the trees and grass are just begging you to take deep breath. Allergy season is in full effect. But what can you do about it?
While there are some medications out there which help control your reaction to allergens, many of these medicines can have side-effects that are worse than what they are designed to relieve. So is there a way that you can control your body's reaction to allergens without harmful chemicals and side-effects? The simple answer is, yes.
Everyone has a different reaction to allergens and there are many different types of allergens out there.
Some people may have a sensitivity to pollen where others may not or may have much less of a reaction. Some people will begin to sneeze, some will get puffy eyes, some will get hives, and some will get a combination of these. Antronex is a safe and effective way to inhibit your body's natural reaction, allowing you to breath easy and stop suffering.
Allergens release histamines which cause your body to respond in different ways.There are two ways to reduce the symptoms from these. First, is to manage the response to histamines. Second, is to encourage the functioning of the liver. The liver is the key organ in ridding the body of histamines. Most medications block histamines but don't get rid of them so the drug wears off and you are back to square one. Antronex works on both accounts, helping to block the effects of the allergens and promote liver function to rid your body of the allergens.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies or just allergies in general, pick up a bottle of Antronex today to see the benfits for yourself!

Better Swing, Less Pain

I had the pleasure of working at The Villages Golf Festival this weekend representing Legacy Clinic and being the only Titleist Performance Institute Certified chiropractor at the event. 

Titleist Performance Institute is an educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. One thing that really surprised me was how many golfers were spending money on a “magical” golf aid seeking greater distance but were unwilling to invest time and money into their own body to get it. The most common thing we see happen to golfers who receive regular chiropractic care is the ability to hit it further and have more stamina throughout the round. 

Most professional golfers have a chiropractor they see to ensure that their whole body is performing optimally. If one area or muscle of someones body is not working properly, it can cause other parts of the body to overcompensate, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. If your lower back or pelvis is not moving properly, then you will be restricted on the amount of speed and distance you can generate. If these areas are not moving correctly you put extra stress on your spine, which can lead to a multitude of spinal related conditions. 

If you are looking to improve your health,  get more distance and a better swing, then it is time to get under regular chiropractic care - just like the professionals do.

Christopher Kessler, DC

Titleist Performance Institute Certified

All Natural Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections can be an amazing aid in relieving pain and symptoms of numerous problems. At Legacy, we have started offering an all natural injection therapy for our patients. We always prefer to treat our patients with natural remedies whenever possible. The list of benefits is extensive but we will name a few for the types that we offer. The following injections are all natural and offered at Legacy Clinic in The Villages.

Traumeel (by Heel): Muscular pain, joint pain, sports injuries and bruising.

Zeel (by Heel): Mild to moderate arthritic pain, osteoarthritis and joint stiffness.

Engystol (by Heel): Stimulates the nonspecific defense system in viral infections such as influenza, cold sores and feverish conditions.

Spascupreel: For general muscle spasms, to relief pain of the gastrointestinal (IBS, Colitis, etc) and urogenital tract (dysmenorrhea).

Vitamin B12: Benefits neurological disorders like progressive memory loss and lethargy. Used successfully in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and strokes. Benefits people with pernicious anemia. Also great for Shingles and Facial Paralysis.

Lymphomyosot X: For the treatment of Lymphatic Problems & fluid discharges; General low resistance to illness; Glandular swellings and illnesses; Enlarged tonsils, sore throats, fevers; Disturbances of the body and mental development in children suffering from glandular disorders; Cardiac (heart) (right and left insufficiency); Renal (kidney) diseases - Nephritis, Nephrosis and other diseases of the kidneys; Edema (Swelling), post-Operative and Post-Traumatic impediments to the lymphatic drainage; Lymphatic Edema; Skin - Neurodermatitis (skin disorders characterized by chronic itching and scratching); Eczema / dermatitis; Detoxifying and drainage remedy in all Degenerative Neoplasm Phases; Liver disease, Acne; Weight Loss/Obesity; General Detoxification; Drug damage; Asthma; Cancer & Neoplasia; Arthritis; Rheumatic Diseases; Allergic Diseases, Bronchitis; Cerebral lesions in fetal and early childhood.

Neuralgo-Rheum: For the treatment of nerve pain, soft tissue rheumatism and symptoms of disc protrusion.

If you suffer from any of these conditions and you would like to get more information on relief, please contact us at

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

5-minute Full Body Strength Workout

Try this do-anywhere arms and abs workout: a five-exercise circuit that will leave your core burning and your arms shaking.

5-minute Full Body Strength Workout

Try this do-anywhere arms and abs workout: a five-exercise circuit that will leave your core burning and your arms shaking.

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Trigger Ppint Acupuncture

What Are Trigger Points?
Trigger points are more commonly known as "knots" in our muscles. When there are too many of these "knots" it is called Myofascial Pain Syndrome. This can cause an alarming amount of pain and can often occur without warning. They tend to cluster around an injury and they can be a major factor in back and neck pain.
What Is Trigger Point Acupuncture?
Trigger Point Acupuncture (TPA) is a technique wehre a therapist will insert tiny needles into the affected muscles causing them to loosen and relax. Trigger points are believed to be micro-spasms in muscle tissue. By inserting the needle into the tissue, it temporarily blocks the signal controlling your muscle to spasm. Without this signal, your muscle is free to return to its natural state.
Why choose this method?
This method is great for relieving pain caused by trigger points. Those who have chronic severe pain may find that it doesn't completely relieve the pain but lessens it to a greater extent than other options. Those with minor aches and "knots" can usually find whole relief from pain and can prevent the reoccurance.

CBD Cream and Oil

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant. Many people have misconceptions because this plant also produces THC which gives you the "stoned" or intoxicated feeling. Rest assured that CBD works in a much different way and does leave you feeling high. This part of the plant is purely used for medicinal purposes and studies have shown great success in treatment of a variety of diagnoses.

We have held webinars int the past which delve much further into detail of how this works in the body. With that being said, we will touch on the main points here and we suggest speaking to your doctor or joining one of our webinars for further information. Please speak to a qualified person and DO NOT trust what you find on the web! There are great articles and misleading articles out there and it is hard to know the difference.
CBD mimicks and augments the effects of compounds which naturally occur throughout our bodies. These compounds play a crucial role in a variety of physiological effects in our bodies which affect our everday lives such as: mood, energy, immunity, blood pressure, bone density and glucose metabolism to name just a few. Clearly these are some highly important processes. So what happens when the system which controls these processes isn't functioning properly? To put it plainly, disease happens.
CBD helps to regulate this system and assist where it is needed. This could mean boosting your immune system, lowering blood pressure, or just calming anxiety. It will have different effects for different people because they themselves have different needs. The best part is that it has received high marks in several studies on a range of topics and it is safe to use without having to worry about it becoming habit forming. CBD has no addictive qualities.
There are two popular ways that CBD is sold. One is in a cream form and the other is in an oil form. They do have different purposes so it is important to know what you are looking to get relief from. The oil is administered under the tongue by a dropper. The oil works systemically meaning it is meant to help with pain over large areas of the body. It also has a calming effect which has helped many with a host of anxiety/panic disorders. The cream is more often used to treat acute pain and could be used for chronic pain in a smaller area of the body. For instance, if you have pain and inflammation in your knees, the cream can be directly applied to that area and will have better effects than the oil.
Lastly, CBD is 100% legal in all 50 states and many countries. That being said, please use caution when travelling as the cream and oil still fall under the maximum ounces allowed in carry-on luggage. Not all countries have the same laws concerning CBD so please check in advance to avoid any potential problems.
If you would like to learn more or if you have reservations about using this product, please contact us.
Legacy Clinic: info@legacyclinic.org

Therapeutic Ultrasound

What Does Ultrasound Do?

Therapeutic ultrasound is used primarily for two different effects: the deep heating treatment and non-thermal uses.

Deep Heating Effects: Ultrasound is often used to provide deep heating to soft tissue structures in the body. Deep heating tendons, muscles or ligaments increases circulation to those tissues, which is thought to help the healing process. Increasing tissue temperature with ultrasound is also used to help decrease pain.

Deep heating can be used to increase the "stretchiness" of muscles and tendons that may be tight. If you have shoulder pain and have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder, your therapist may use ultrasound to help improve the extensibility of the tissues around your shoulder prior to performing range of motion exercises. This may help improve the ability of your shoulder to stretch.

Non-Thermal Effects (Cavitation): Ultrasound introduces energy into the body. This energy causes microscopic gas bubbles around your tissues to expand and contract rapidly, a process called cavitation. It is theorized that the expansion and contraction of these bubbles help speed cellular processes and improves healing of injured tissue.

How Does Ultrasound Work?

Inside your therapist's ultrasound unit is a small crystal. When an electrical charge is applied to this crystal, it vibrates rapidly, creating piezoelectric waves. These waves are emitted from the ultrasound sound head as ultrasound waves. The ultrasound wave then enters into your injured tissues during application of the modality. This increases blood flow and cavitation, leading to the theorized benefits of the treatment.

How Is Ultrasound Applied?

Ultrasound is performed with a machine that has an ultrasound transducer (sound head). A small amount of gel is applied to the particular body part; then your therapist slowly moves the sound head in a small circular direction on your body. The therapist may change various settings of the ultrasound unit to control the depth of penetration of the ultrasound waves or change the intensity of the ultrasound. Different settings are used in various stages of healing.

Your therapist may use ultrasound gel combined with a topical medication to help treat inflammation around soft tissue in the body. This process is called phonophoresis.

What Ultrasound Feels Like

While you are receiving an ultrasound treatment, you will most likely not feel anything happening, except perhaps a slight warming sensation or tingling around the area being treated. If the ultrasound sound head is left in place on your skin and not moved in a circular direction, you may experience pain. If this occurs, tell your therapist right away.

Alternative To Cortisone?

Many of our patients have had a cortisone shot at one point or another. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory which helps to reduce pain in the area that its injected. Studies have shown however, that overuse of cortisone can lead to cartilage damage in joints and ultimately lead to more pain down the road. Doctors often limit how many injections a patient can have in a certain period of time due to the possible risks involved. For those who have chronic pain and get relief from these shots, this can be hard news to hear.

There is an alternative called prolotherapy. This therapy injects natural substances into the body which promote healing. These substances have been proven safe even in large amounts and because of this, multiple areas of the body can be treated at once. Studies have shown this therapy to be highly effective in relieving pain and without any side effects. One of two types of substances are used: those found in the body (bone marrow, adipose tissue, plasma) or dextrose which is very similar to d-glucose that is in your body.

Cortisone over-use has been studied for some time now. While the results do vary, we believe you should know what you're having put into your body. Hyaluronic acid is a great tool to repair cartilage in our joints like knees, elbows and shoulders but damage from cortisone can not be repaired by this method. The following chart shows other differences between prolotherapy and cortisone injections.

If you are considering getting cortisone injections or are looking for a safer alternative to those you are already getting, please look into prolotherapy. If you have further questions, ask the doctor on your next visit.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain

The SI or sacroiliac joints connect your hip bones to your lower spine. These joints are made to swivel back and forth to help us walk and twist at the hips. Sometimes, we can injur these joints and they will lock themselves into place. If this has ever happened to you, it was probably evident right away.
Because our muscles protect our bones, they will often guard the joints by shortening and tightening up. This can make things like walking very hard to do and can lead to severe pain.
We are putting some exercises here to help prevent any injuries and relieve the pain for those of you that have it.

Start by doing 10 repetitions of each once a day, and slowly build your way up to three times a day. This will help avoid further aggravating the area.

Low Carb (Keto) Pizza Recipe

This recipe works great for those who are trying ot cut carbs, work a ketogenic diet, or have gluten sensitivities. The best part is that unlike most low carb or diet foods, this is actually very tasty!
Pizza has always and will always be a favorite of mine. Unfortunately, the pizza you get from restaurants or the frozen section are often loaded with gluten, sugar, carbs, and unhealthy oils. The thought of having to give up a staple of my diet was daunting but with this recipe I can enjoy a version of pizza that I don't have to regret the moment I eat it.
With just a few ingredients, you can be on your way:

• 1 egg beaten
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened

1. Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
2. To make the dough: Combine mozzarella, cream cheese and almond flour into microwave safe bowl
3. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, remove and stir ingredients, then heat again for another 45 seconds
4. Use a spatula to stir in the beaten egg
5. Use your hands, preferrably oiled, to knead the dough into a ball for about 2 minutes
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a rolling pin to spread the dough. Using another parchment sheet on top of the dough may make rolling it easier.
7. Roll the dough until the dough is as thick or thin as you like it to be. Poke the dough with a fork in several places to prevent bubbling when baking.
8. Bake the dough until it is firm. Dark spots may appear. Times will vary slightly depending on thickness of dough.
9. Enjoy!

Laser Therapy for Tendonitis

What is Tendonitis?

Tendonitis occurs when the flexible bands of tissue that connect the bones to the muscles become inflamed and painful. This is sometimes referred to as "tennis elbow" or "golfer's elbow", but it can happen throughout the body. Current treatments for tendonitis often revolve around stretching and conditioning, heavy us of anti-inflammatories, massage, and heat or ice packs. While these treatments can be effective, they often take a long time to work and excessive use of NSAIDs can lead to much more severe problems. Luckily, there's good news!

Recently, high intensity laser therapy (HILT) has come to the foreground of techniques to treat tendonitis along with a host of other diagnoses. This technique has proven to be fast, reliable and safe. New research has added weight to the claims of laser therapy.

But how does it work?

We're glad you asked. Laser therapy works by emitting light (laser) deep into the tissue. Studies have shown that it is able to penetrate further than ultrasound waves. The result of this is an improvement of tissue repair. It also increases the speed at which your lymphatic system drains from the injured areas. Research is showing that it also increases recruitment of cells to an injured area which speeds up your body's natural healing process.

Yes, but DOES it work?

Another great question! Clinical studies have shown that patients treated with laser showed much greater decreases in pain. They also had better outcomes with joint mobility, functionality, and muscle strength.
If you think you might benefit from laser therapy or you would like to learn more about it, contact us at:

Phone: 352.259.0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Restless Leg Syndrome

There is a lot of evidence that a lack of magnesium in the body is related to RLS. Taking a daily dose of magnesium can help you acheive better quality and quantity of sleep as well as reducing the symtpoms. When our bodies are stressed, calcium enters the cells and makes the muscles tense up. Magnesium's job is to push that calcium back out of the cell so the muscles can relax. When we don't have enough magnesium to push all the calcium out of our cells, our muscles stay tense much longer and this can lead to pain and/or restlessness.

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system which causes a very strong urge to move your legs. It can also be accompanied by pain, throbbing and other rather unpleasant symptoms. The symptoms of RLS often become much more noticeable when you are inactive like sitting or lying down. For obvious reasons, this makes sleeping incredibly difficult for those affected by this disorder. Unfortunately, this lack of proper sleep can lead to increased agitation and need for caffeine making RLS worse.
Natural Vitality has produced a supplement named Natural Calm. This "anti-stress drink" works to balance the calcium and magnesium levels in our bodies reducing stress and letting us feel more relaxed. This drink doesn't just work for those with RLS symptoms. Too much stress in our lives can lead to more severe diseases. Calm reduces the amount of damage being done by replenishing us with the electrolytes we need to return to a relaxed state quickly after a stressful situation.
Previous treatments for RLS have included muscle relaxers, opiods and sleep medications. All of these can be harmful and, as we all know, opiods can be highly addictive. Try a bottle of Calm and see the results for yourself.

Embarrassing Nails?

Nail fungus can cause your nails to yellow, harden, crack and become painful. As if all that weren't bad enough, it can also be very embarrassing.

Treatment in the past has included everything from creams, to pills (with very harsh side effects), to surgery. After all of this, the fungi might come back within the year. This is why we're telling you about another option, laser therapy. Laser therapy is designed to kill the fungi and any damaged tissue in the area. This option has no side effects and its pain-free. A recent study also showed that 76% of those tested showed signs of improvement after only 4 treatments.

Those with diabetes or a weakened immune system are at even more risk when they leave this fungus untreated as it could lead to more severe diseases later on.

If you have any concerns or you would like some more information, please contact us at...

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Decompression Or Bust!

Decompression is a therapy used to open the spaces between the vertebrae and relief pressure on the discs. Our spines should be curved. They are curved to support our weight against that nasty thing called gravity. Through poor posture or constantly looking down at our phones or books, we start to lose that curvature. Losing that curvature can lead to several things including; arthritis, stenosis, hernias and pain among other things. Pain is often times the last symptom that something is wrong.

Decompression works to restore your spine to its natural position and take pressure off the discs allowing them to heal. Over time, your body can be trained to hold the spine with this correction. Most patients believe that this process will hurt, but in fact most agree it feels quite the opposite. The treatment generally involves a belt that pulls downward from your hips or a brace that pulls upward from your neck. This pulling is noticeable but should not cause any extra discomfort. For a lot of patients, the vertebrae can collapse down on the discs in between them. This cause those discs to bulge out and can pinch on the nerves. This can affect the entire body as the spinal nerve branches out to the whole body. Taking the pressure off the discs through decmpression can relieve the discomfort and pain caused by the pinched nerve.

Decompression, along with manual adjustments, can mean a lot less pain and lot more freedom to enjoy the things you like to do. If you think you might benefit from our help, call or email us today.

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

Improve Your Foundation

Dr. Chris is certified to provide Foot Levelers custom orthotics. Foot Levelers are not just any pair of inserts that you can get at the drug store. These inserts are custom made for you based on a 3D scan of your feet. This scan takes into account all of your arches (yes, there is more than one), it measures for how much pressure you place on your feet and in which areas. This means that your inserts are meant just for you.

Why should anyone get inserts for their shoes? Proper support for your feet is very important because the rest of you is supported from this point. If your feet are not supported, everything above your feet isn't properly supported either. Properly fitted inserts can help to prevent fallen arches, take stress off your other joints, and relieve pain. Often, people with these orthotic inserts find themselves able to go much further as well.
For more information, contact us at:
Phone - 352.259.0024
Email - info@legacyclinic.org

Detox Naturally With Intramax

We all tend to over-indulge during the holidays. With the start of the new year, why not cleanse yourself of all the harmful effects of all that turkey, stuffing, pies, cookies, and beer?

intraMAX®

intraMAX is produced using intraCELL Technology. This innovative process allows the 415+ ingredients in intraMAX to retain their maximum nutritional value while being enriched with fulvic acid.

In just a one-ounce daily serving, intraMAX provides an array of vitamins, trace and macro minerals, probiotics, antioxidants, digestive enzymes, fruits, vegetables, essential fatty acids, bioflavinoids, amino acids and much more! The unique ingredient blends in intraMAX not only support the body’s ability to eliminate harmful substances*, they also provide support for a wide range of systems and functions which include:

• Endocrine and hormone
• Immune, development, and response
• Blood, cellular, and circulatory
• Cognitive, brain development, and neurological
• Skin, bone, skeletal, muscle, and joint
• Energy, strength, stamina, and stress management

Recommended for ages 12 - adult 
Vegetarian
Peach Mango Flavor

Start today and get back to feeling great. Call or email for more information.

Phone: 352.259.0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org