Seasonal Allergies! Here's how to combat them quickly! With spring just around the corner, seasonal allergies will be on the rise. Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide. Allergy symptoms range from making you miserable to putting you at risk for life-threatening reactions. According to the leading experts in allergy, an allergic reaction begins in the immune system. Our immune system protects us from invading organisms that can cause illness. If you have an allergy, your immune system mistakes an otherwise harmless substance as an invader. This substance is called an allergen. The immune system overreacts to the allergen by producing Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. These antibodies travel to cells that release histamine and other chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. Allergy Symptoms An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis (an-a-fi-LAK-sis) can occur. A number of different allergens are responsible for allergic reactions. The most common include: • Pollen • Dust • Food • Insect stings • Animal dander • Mold • Medications • Latex Luckily airborne seasonal allergies can be treated at home with a homemade remedy. Local raw honey, unfiltered and not heated. By dosing yourself every day you will help your immune system build a tolerance. Mix one table spoon of honey in Raw Unfiltered apple cider vinegar diluted in 8oz of water first thing in the morning to boost your metabolism and reduce your symptoms of seasonal allergies 1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste. 204 The Villages, FL 32162 p. 352-259-0024 f. 352-430-1904 www.legacyclinic.org

What's the To Do about Camu Camu?

Camu Camu (Kuhh-Moo Kuhh-Moo)

Camu Camu is a shrub-grown fruit that grows in the rain forests of the Amazon. 

The leaves and fruit both have medicinal value. 

In the United States, Camu Camu is most readily available in a powder form (as the fruit itself is very fragile and does not ship well)

Packed with 50 times more Vitamin C than oranges and high in free radical fighting antioxidants. 

1 teaspoon of Camu Camu powder 

contains over 600 mg of Vitamin C!

(Recommended Brands of Camu Camu Powder: 

Terrasoul, Navitas and Pure Radiance)

Why is Vitamin C so important?

Vitamin C, in its natural form, is a water soluble antioxidant 

(a very potent one at that!) 

Many people are Vitamin C deficient. 

Our bodies can put Vitamin C to work in many different ways. 

It is great for:

• immune health 
• wound healing
• adrenal health 
• skin health
• inflammation
• macular degeneration 
• gum disease (which is directly linked to heart disease) 
• depression
• liver health 
• and much more!

Vitamin C Protocol

For a healthy adult, a daily dose of 1 teaspoon (about 5 grams)

of Camu Camu powder is a great start!

{1/2 teaspoon for children}  

 Vitamin C is absorbed and used within 30-60 minutes of taking it, for this reason, you need to keep it in your body by taking doses every 1 - 2 hours (except while sleeping) 

Your tolerance for Vitamin C will lower, the healthier you are. If you have major health problems or a serious sickness, your body can handle as much as 100-200 grams per day. 

The simple way of finding your Vitamin C tolerance is to start by taking 4-15 grams in small doses, (that would be 4,000 to 15,000 mg total), over a 24 hour time span and if that causes bowel issues such as: gas, soft stool or diarrhea, then back off the dose, you’ve reached your limit.

Recommended Doses of Camu Camu Powder:

Come check out our new Laser Therapy!

Laser Therapy 

Doctor John says one of his patients has suffered from years of knee pain. She was getting injections to allow her to perform daily functions. After 4 laser treatments her knee pain has greatly diminished and she can't believe 

how much dancing she can do. 

The only problem is her husband is upset now that she wants to dance to every song at the square.

Legacy Team Member of the Month!

We at Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic are excited to announce that this month’s Team Member of the Month Certificate is being awarded to 

Stephanie Hammond Madeira!

Stephanie has been with us since January of 2015 and we could not imagine operating the clinic without her. Stephanie excels in customer service and is always focused on the patient in front of her. She has an incredible knowledge of the human body and works seamlessly with all of the doctors. She is an outstanding team member and inspiring coworker. Stephanie always goes above and beyond what is asked of her.  She prides herself on making sure that the patient is always well educated about their condition being treated.  Her trained hands are ideal for all of the therapies that she applies and no one is more qualified or experienced at doing ultrasounds than she is. Her ultrasound technique is one that is unparalleled. We are truly proud to have her as Team member of the Month and look forward to her continued success in the future as a spine rehab technician. 

No Hip Replacement Needed!!

No Hip Replacement Needed!! 

 A local patient presented to his medical doctor 6 months ago with hip pain that got worse while walking. The pain was knife-like and started to effect his walking and lifting of his leg. His medical doctor scheduled X-rays, physical therapy and pain management. After 6 months this patient continued to get worse, had no relief and was becoming very frustrated with the inability to resume normal activity. His doctors decided to schedule him for a hip replacement as they could think of nothing else to do with him.  

A friend of the patient suggested that he get evaluated by the incredible team at Legacy Clinic. The doctors at Legacy Clinic immediately found tendonosis of the iliotibial band (IT Band) and started to treat it appropriately. This band attaches in the lateral portion of the knee and inserts into the lateral portion of the hip. Walkers, bikers and individuals with lack of proper motion can develop shortening of this tendon which can mimic hip damage and hip degeneration.   

After 4 treatments of therapeutic ultrasound, Graston soft tissue technique and manual adjustments this patient made a full recovery and has resumed normal activity again. 

This patient only wishes he had found Legacy Clinic several months ago. 

Legacy Clinic is a world-class chiropractic clinic located in the heart of The Villages, FL. Our mission is to provide our patients with the highest quality of care, by resolving the root cause and working beyond symptomatic care. 

Feel Dizzy or Lightheaded?

Vertigo Corrected 

A patient came in last week with symptoms and warning signs that kept getting worse. It started with a headache which lead to vertigo symptoms of extreme dizziness and spinning like sensations. This then lead to numbness down the right arm and partial loss of vision. 

She began to panic and thought she was having a stroke. Her doctor even suspected that she had a brain tumor or had suffered a stroke. MRI testing was negative for any findings. Her neurologist began treating the symptoms with medication, but she became even worse. She began to think that she was just going to have to deal with these problems for the rest of her life since nobody knew what was going on.

This patient came into Legacy Clinic desperate for answers. Upon examination the doctors found the top cervical vertebra that protects the brainstem and controls all automatic reflexes to be severely misaligned. This vertebra, under the professionally trained hands of the doctors of Legacy Clinic,  was carefully realigned to allow the nerve pressure that had been built up to be released back to its normal state. Over the next 12 hours the patients vertigo symptoms, vision problems, and neurological issues began to diminish.

When there is pressure on one of your spinal nerves your body will give off symptoms based on the location. 

See nerve chart below:

Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic is a corrective care clinic located in The Villages, FL. Our goal is to find and correct the cause of your symptoms. Dr Chris Kessler, Dr. Louise Palagano, and Dr. John Theeck work as a team to provide you the best care available. We also have a team of medical specialists that we collaborate with when needed.

Olympic Trend - Cupping Therapy

LEGACY CLINIC NOW OFFERS CUPPING THERAPY!!!

Health Benefits of Cupping Therapy

• Reduces Inflammation
• Activates Lymphatic System
• Detox the Body
• Improves Digestion
• Reduces Hypertension
• Treats Stress and Depression
• Improves Respiratory Function
• Clears Colon
• Treats Migraines Naturally
• Improves Circulation

You can also think of it as a “sterile inflammation,” says Reid Blackwelder, M.D., past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

That’s because the cupping process draws blood from your vessels and into your tissue. Your body thinks it’s been injured, so it jumpstarts an inflammatory response, mobilizing antibodies to the area to try to heal it. 

That may be why cupping is touted to treat a lot of pain-based conditions. Along with boosting athletic recovery, it’s also been used to manage things like lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, and fibromyalgia. 

Benefits of Oil Pulling

Chiropractic Saves You Money

Paleo - It's a "no grainer"!

What is Paleo Diet?

Diet based on lean meats, vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. This is based on Dr. Cordain’s “Paleo Diet”. The Paleo Diet mimics the types of foods a person (hunter-gatherer) ate prior to the Agricultural Revolution. This period of time comprises 99% of human history and is the diet to which the human species is genetically adapted. 

Principles of Paleo Diets only eat foods that can be picked or hunted in nature, avoid foods that cannot be eaten raw, and prefer meat products from animals fed their natural food . In practice, this translates into the following: 

• Avoid sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and refined seed and vegetable oils as these are not available in nature, and only become available after heavy industrial processing.
• Avoid grains (particularly wheat), legumes (particularly soy), and starchy tubers (such as potatoes) as these foods cannot be eaten raw. 
• Prefer grass-fed and grass-finished beef over grain-fed beef.
• Prefer pasture-raised poultry over conventionally raised poultry.
• Natural fats like butter , coconut oil , lard , and tallow are generally considered neutral but superior to refined seed and vegetable oils.

Note that Paleo diets do not prescribe 

that all foods be eaten raw. 

Foods that cannot be eaten raw should be avoided, but remaining 
foods may be eaten either cooked or raw. 

Benefits of Paleo Diets

The adherents of Paleo diets have reported the following improvements in their health markers:
• Reduction of body fat percentage and increase in muscle mass with no change in exercise.
•Reduction of fasting blood glucose levels, in some cases allowing for the elimination of diabetes medication.
• Reduction in triglyceride levels and increase in HDL levels, in some cases allowing for the elimination of cholesterol medication.
• Reduction in blood pressure, in some cases allowing for the elimination of blood pressure medication.
These health markers are the key predictors of chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and coronary heart disease. This is why it is important for us to share the Paleo wisdom with the public, and help combat the chronic disease epidemic that is sweeping the industrialized world today.

John Theeck D.C.

1950 Laurel Manor Dr Ste. 204

The Villages, FL 32162

p. 352-259-0024

f. 352-430-1904

www.legacyclinic.org

The Miracle Supplement for Allergies

Antronex 

• All natural

• No drowsiness

• No harmful effects like over the counter

• **Best Product on the market for allergies**

It regulates histamine levels, and it helps the liver filter them out of the body. It opens the airways and allows the body to receive higher oxygen levels.

What people are saying….

“Antranex is the only antihistamine that I use. I have seasonal allergies and antranex stops sneezing, running nose, and red eyes.”

“I have sinus issues and anytime I am having sinus problems due to allergies or a cold, I take antranex and within 5 min my sinuses are clear.”

“I suffer from asthma and Antranex helps open up my airways.”

“Antranex is the miracle pill for sinus issues. I highly recommend this to anyone with sinus headaches, sneezing, running nose, and any other allergy symptoms.”

Nervous System - The Master Control Center

Have you had your Nervous System checked lately?

Why are people flocking to Legacy Clinic 1 time per month?

Because the human body possesses a natural ability to heal itself, and this ability depends on a healthy nervous system. Safe, specific spinal correction allows your body to heal faster and can even prevent disease. Your spine provides a basic structure for the muscles and other parts of your body, performing several pivotal functions like support, protection and flexibility. Nerves branching off the spinal cord also communicate with specific organs and regions of your body.For these reasons alone, alignment of your spine is key. When your spine is healthy, your body functions as it was designed. However, when misaligned or damaged, the life-giving power of your nervous system is interrupted, causing painful symptoms and illness to pop up.

"What connects the mind to the body is the nervous system, which medical textbooks refer to as the master control system. You will be amazed at how the spine and the nervous sytem are interrelated and connected to every aspect of our expression of health and wellness."