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Weber
Family Chiropractic - Weekly Health Tip June 15,
2026 |
Dear patient and friend,
In the journals I read I often come
across new developments in the science of chiropractic. However, people like you never become aware
of these important ideas since the media reports so little of it.
Therefore I’ve taken yet upon myself to keep
you informed of crucial breakthroughs because I know how important they can be
to you, your family and friends. As your
doctor, I believe it’s part of my sacred trust.
So for your information and consideration, here
are these unique and revolutionary developments.
Low Vitamin D? Aging Problems Can Occur
Everyone knows that one of the key vitamins to good health is
vitamin D. Vitamin D can influence how well your brain and bones work. For
seniors, vitamin D is critical. A new study has found that low vitamin D levels
in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of
daily life.
In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical
Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dutch researchers evaluated two groups of
older people — one consisting of 725 men and women ages 55 to 65, and the other
comprised of 1,237 men and women older than 65 — to see if they could walk up
or down a 15-step staircase, dress and undress, stand from a sitting position,
cut their toenails, walk outside unaided for five minutes, and use their own or
public transportation. Then the researchers did blood tests to assess vitamin D
levels.
They found that in both groups, a vitamin D level below 20
nanograms per milliliter was associated with an increased number of
disabilities compared with those with a normal level (above 30). There is also other risks associated with low vitamin D for
seniors - the risk of breaking bones is especially serious. A broken hip can
result in eventual death for an elderly person.
Another study found that vitamin D supplements can provide "a
30% reduction in the risk of hip fracture and a 14% reduction in the risk of
any nonvertebral fracture." The average amount that was found effective
was 800 IU daily.
If you are an older adult, talk to your doctor
of chiropractic to insure that you are getting
enough vitamin D.
Dr. Scott Weber
Weber Family
Chiropractic
217.243.5438
P.S.
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visit.
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know who might be interested in health or chiropractic.
I first saw about chiropractic care because of back and leg problems
that were severe and daily. I did not
have any hesitation about chiropractic care as my parents had been going for
years. Medication I was taking helped but I was concerned about the long-term effects and
both side effects. I received a lot of
relief with chiropractic care. I will
continue getting adjustments regularly to enjoy the ongoing benefits.
Mary F.
Jacksonville
Before I started to
see Dr. Weber, I had pain in my lower back that would vary in severity but
sometimes get the point where I could not walk or stand. I had been to another chiropractor,
but did not have a very good experience.
My friends recommended that I see Dr. Weber and I was impressed with him
and the office on my first visit. I now
have little pain in my lower back and my back is much
stronger through my rehabilitation program Dr. Weber has me doing. My sister sees Dr. Weber for her neck pain and she is getting results too. With the right doctor, chiropractic has its
benefits, and I would recommend anyone who is sick and suffering with pain see Dr. Weber.
Jay A.
Ashland
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