Perth Chiropractor: The Effects of Sugar

Sept. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Too much sugar isn't good for us. Though it tastes good here are a few reasons it isn't good. Increased sugar intake may cause fatigue, posture and balance issues.

Try this balance test: stand straight, feet together with your eyes shut for 30 seconds. Feel unbalanced. If so it may be sugar. Too much sugar may utilise the essential minerals from our bodies necessary for sensory and motor balance of nerves. It could lead to numbness, twitching, spasm and cramps. Sugar uses our bodies calcium stores which may contribute to osteoporosis.

A big night out combined with poor eating habits and excess sugar causes over acidity which may lead to sleep issues. We then wake up tired. We may also experience night sweats.

Too much sugar consumption increases thirst, a common sign of diabetes. Be careful with fruit which is full of sugar. There are differing opinions as to how many pieces of fruit we should have per day but I try to limit it to 2. As was stated sugar is acid forming. Think of acid forming as too much rust in the body. This may lead to a build up of lactic acid leading to shortness of breath, increase in blood pressure, pulse, temperature and pain. Read all the labels carefully next time.

Sugar is everywhere from sweets, cakes, biscuits, cordial, milk products, tomato sauce, beetroot and cereals. MODERATION is the key. If we take care of our bodies they will perform for us in work, sport and recreation. It takes some discipline but you'll be grateful you did it. As a chiropractor these are some of the things I look for when assessing a patient and making recommendations regarding their diet. Until next time....

Dr. Eric Brukwinski is co-founder of West Coast Family Chiropractic. he is a 1998 graduate of Life University in Marietta, Georgia USA. He received a M.S. degree in Sport Health Science and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.
Dr. Brukwinski has also lectured and is currently a Clinic Supervisor at Murdoch University School of Chiropractic, in Perth West Australia. Dr. Brukwinski did extensive research during his masters on golf injuries and the biomechanics of the golf swing. He is an avid golfer always working at getting his handicap as low as he can.

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For more information please contact the office at:

West Coast Family Chiropractic
22 Banks Ave
HILLARYS WA 6025
(08) 9402 8845
http://www.westcoastfamilychiropractic.com

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West Coast Family Chiropractic in Hillarys is focused on restoring the health of our families and community through natural chiropractic methods, community outreach, and education.