Natural Awakenings SWF

Boning Up
Dr. Michele Pelletiere,
Dr. Mike Lampe,
Pelletiere Family Chiropractic
Lampe Family Chiropractic
on Spinal Health
The more flexible your spine is, the
Babies should have their spines
more flexible your life can be. A non-
checked three to seven days after birth
by J.F. walker
supple spine often reflects an individu-
and throughout their childhood years.
al’s rigid approach to life, which affects
Initially, because during the birthing
I
n the United States, back pain is the
how they handle stress. I like to make
second-leading cause of visits to the
process, 80 to 100 pounds of pressure
my patients aware that after we work
doctor, according to the Cleveland
is exerted on the skull from forceps
on their spine to help it become more
Clinic. October is Spinal Health Month,
(regular delivery) or vacuum extrac-
flexible, they will be better able to
so Natural Awakenings queried local
tion (Caesarean delivery, or C-section).
handle stressful situations with a differ-
chiropractors about what they think
Also, children fall hundreds of times
ent attitude.
readers need to know to achieve and
before age 5. Many childhood health
maintain spinal wellness.
problems, such as asthma, constipation
Dr. Ramon Gonzalez, and chronic earaches, are avoidable
Dr. Jim Goldman,
Dr. Ramon Gonzalez & Associates and can be directly related to the spine.
Osteoporosis has received a lot more
Pine Ridge Chiropractic
publicity than spinal degeneration, but
Everything from exercise to sleep affects
Pine Ridge Chiropractic, 3467 Pine
the latter is a serious condition, caused
the spine, which surrounds and protects
Ridge Rd., #102, Naples; 239-592-5367.
by wear and tear on the 23 discs in
the nervous system that regulates every
the spine, which are 80 percent water.
Pelletiere Family Chiropractic, 9138
bodily function. Most individuals only
Bending and twisting motions put stress
Bonita Beach Rd. (Sunshine Plaza),
consult a chiropractor when they are
on the discs, which react like sponges
Bonita Springs; 239-949-1222.
in a crisis mode and hurting; a smaller
that lose hydration and begin to dry
percentage visit every four to eight
Dr. Ramon Gonzalez & Associates,
out. Chronic neck and back pain is of-
weeks to keep their spine well. Wise
5617 Naples Blvd., Naples; 239-591-
ten due to disc degeneration from lack
individuals consider regular chiroprac-
2220.
of hydration. This leads to decreased
tic visits, comparable to maintaining
range of motion and flexibility. Stretch- Lampe Family Chiropractic, 601 Del
healthy teeth with regular dental check-
ing every day is vital to hydrating discs Prado Blvd. N., #5, Cape Coral; 239-
ups.
and maintaining spinal health. 573-7988.
Kickoff on Saturday, October 24
at Fleischmann Park unless noted otherwise
• Bicycle Safety Rodeo sponsored by Naples Pathways Coalition
• Booths and displays by the City and environmental groups
• Live Art, a children’s project
• Children building their vision of a recyclable Sustainable Village
• Music and dance
• Dedication by Mayor Bill Barnett at the Naples Preserve
(Corner of Fleischmann and U.S.41)
• Dark skies and star gazing with local astronomers
and...
Climate Card – Containing a week of speciﬁ c actions that we can do to reduce our carbon
footprint. Record your ﬁ ndings at the Naples Daily News website so they can be totaled to
see just how much carbon we can cut!
Dark Lights Night – Join the Astronomy Club in various locations where the City has
OCTOBER 24, 2009 turned off the lights so that we can gaze at the stars!
INTERNATIONAL
Monday, October 26, 7 p.m.
“Coastal Resilience” – Information and discussion of our coast and Naples’ sustainability
DAY OF
status. Our panel includes Dr. Mike Bauer, from the City of Naples; Gary Litten, director of
CLIMATE ACTION
Rookery Bay; and Cloe Waterﬁ eld, facilitator of the city and county carbon audits. Our
moderator will be Eric Statts, environmental writer for the Naples Daily News.
IN NAPLES Saturday, October 31
Leading the way to
“Think Local” Day – Many activities at the North Farmers’ Market and other locations.
Sunday, November 1
Sustainability
“Celebration at the Gulf” – Let’s gather on the beach just north of the Naples Pier at the
Broad St. beach end to share a sunset. Join friends and family at the drumming circle for
A Week of Forums and Activities music, song and dance. Bring your instruments and your dancing or tapping feet!
FOR MORE INFORMATION : Dianne Rhodes • 239-263-0569 • dianne350@live.com • www.350.org
October 2009
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