The following video clip featuring Dr. Echols, a chiropractor from Austin, Texas discusses some traditional views as to why chiropractic care can be beneficial for children and some common problems which can benefit from chiropractic care such as: ear infections and bed wetting. Also Dr. Echols demonstrates spinal manipulation as applied to some of his young patients.

Monavie is a wonderful, highly antioxidant juice made from 19 different fruits and features the Acai Berry from the Brazilian Amazon. This juice has demonstrated the following health improvements:
- lowered cholesterol
- decreased allergic reactions
- lowered blood sugar
- weight loss
- decreased inflammation
- triggers self-destruction of leukemia cells
(U. of Florida, 2006)

Monavie's "Active" also contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin for an additional boost for your heart, brain, blood vessels and joints.

You can purchase Monavie at Carucci Chiropractic Center. Speak with Dr. Gina if you have any questions or concerns.

Dr. Gina recommends that each adult consume a combination of 5 -7 fruits and vegetables of the season each day. Preferably the produce is organic to be free of pesticides, herbacides, pollishing products and fertilizers. Though these substances ensure the farmer a large crop, they are toxic to humans and many of them are carcinogenic. The farming industry uses these substances to ensure as large a crop as possible, but as a result, the soils are overworked and artifically supplemented with produce that contains low amounts of vitamins and minerals.

So, organic is the way to go if your can. Organic ensures that you are free from the toxic products used in commercial farming. Ask your local farmer what their farming techniques are and support those that are ensuring you are getting the best there is locally.

If you've read the above comment on 5 - 7 fruits and vegetalbles a day you will realize that with the over working of the soils and the fact that most Americans do not consume 5 - 7 fruits/vegetables a day that Supplements are a must. Organic supplements that are whole food in basis are often the best as they are made from organic fruits and vegetables.

Most adults should take a Daily Multiple Vitamin, Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and a B-Complex Vitamin. These supplements assist you in maintaining heart, blood vessel, brain, bone and joint health. For extra joint support a combination of Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM is helpful. And, once again, the Monavie Juice mentioned above, contains all of these and is a powerhouse supplement that is easy to take, tastes great and is Anti-inflammatory, which has recently been the common thread in most degenerative health conditions: diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers, Allergies, Asthma, Cancers, etc....

Dr. Gina earned her Diplomat in Chiropractic Pediatrics in 2005 from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Gina loves working with children of all ages (from birth to young adulthood) as she sees the young spine as a protal to stimulating a lifetime of health and well-being. Additionally, the practice of holistic modalities has helped many young patients with a variety of maladies such as: collic, constipation, ear infections, asthma, colds and others. Feel free to call Dr. Gina if you have questions regarding the role of chiropractic in your childs healthcare prior to bringing your child in for an examination.