Diamond Chiropractic

The Bates method was discovered by ophthalmologist Dr. William Horatio Bates in the late 1800s. It is based on the theory that poor vision comes from incorrect use of the eyes. The method is a natural therapy of correcting the misuse, therefore improving vision and eliminating the need for corrective lenses. How does it work? Techniques are taught so that the individual can relax his or her eyes, learn what is causing the strain and ultimately use the eyes more effectively. There are 5 procedures in the Bates method: 1. Palming : This step is intended to relax the eyeball and optic nerve. Individuals place each palm over the eye with their fingers on their forehead. 2. Sunning : Individuals c lose their eyes and look toward the sun, or a lamp, and slowly move their head side to side. It is important to move slowly and to palm afterward; sunning should last approximately three minutes for relaxation. 3. Swinging : This technique allows for the eye to knowingly perceive mo...

Who doesn’t like to dine out? And with so many two working parent families and single working parents, it’s often easier to pile everyone into the car and hit the nearest restaurant for dinner. Not to mention those who live alone find it difficult to cook for only one. Question is – is it really possible to eat well when you eat out? The answer is yes, if you rule out fast food restaurants – major contributors to weight gain and the growing problem of worldwide obesity, especially among children and teenagers. Eating all the wrong foods can also affect your energy levels, strength and mental and emotional well-being. One of the biggest offenders? Sugar-laden carbonated beverages that cause weight gain and interfere with the absorption of calcium. The sugar-free stuff is even worse. So, what can you do to make better choices when you’re eating out? Order healthy salads to start, with the dressing on the side, so you can dip into instead of pour over. Orde...