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Algonquin, Illinois 60102
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3 Phases of Soft Tissue Healing with Physical Therapy

Learn the 3 Stages of Healing, and When Physical Therapy Plays Its Part

When you’re hurting, it’s natural to just want the pain to stop. But it’s helpful to understand what your body is going through, and how physical therapy can help.

Your body’s soft tissues – muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia – are often injured. When this happens, the tissues go through three distinct phases of healing. You will need physical therapy to bring you back up to speed.

We are sharing this information to keep you informed and improve your health and well-being. It will also help you understand your health care, including physical therapy.

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Eat Chocolate, Live Better!

Benefits of Chocolate by Algonquin Chiropractic Center 1

By: Anthony Galante

Eat Chocolate, Live Better

You heard us right, Dark chocolate is actually beneficial for your over all health. Keep in mind we are talking about pure cacao, not that processed stuff you will find at the checkout like of most grocery stores. Here are some benefits of regularly indulging on this delicious treat:
1. Reduces Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, Diabetes and Cancer!
2. Improves Brain Power
3. Reduces Stress
4. Protects Skin From UV Rays
5. Suppresses Coughs

There are a couple known properties found in cacao that are very beneficial to our bodies like:
1. Flavonoids—Flavonoids control insulin sensitivity and cut risk for diabetes in half! Flavonoids also improve blood-flow to the brain and increase alertness and performance. Chocolate contains 5 times the amount of flavonoids of an apple!
2. Theobromine— Theobromine, which is responsible for the “feel-good” effect of chocolate, actually suppresses the Vagus Nerve, which is responsible for coughing fits.
3. Pentamer— Pentameric procyanidin, or pentamer, disturbs caner cells’ ability to spread.

One or two servings per week can reduce risk of heart attack or stroke by one third! Dark chocolate’s thick bitter-sweetness is satisfying as well as filling in small amounts, and helps suppresses cravings for other fattening foods and helps keep weight in control. Cacao also significantly reduces stress and protects skin against UV rays.

Even though we know dark chocolate has impressive benefits, this doesn’t mean you can skip meals. Also remember when we say dark chocolate, we are talking about chocolate containing at least 70% cacao. Anything below that is probably loaded with sugar and other additives.

If you still feel that you are struggling in creating a healthy living plan, or would like to learn more about nutrition in Algonquin, you will be thrilled to know that Dr. Galante has powerful programs that will teach you the specific steps that will help you to become and stay healthier.

Call for your consultation 847-854-2000 today!

Algonquin Chiropractic Center
2210 Huntington Drive North
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-854-2000

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