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Gregory J Daniels | Tips for Choosing a Dentist | Gregory Daniels DDS

In Health and Beauty on April 5, 2009 at 10:10 am

A WHITE WEDDING ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT A WHITE SMILE

By Gregory J. Daniels DDS

A mentor to many, Dr. Gregory J. Daniels DDS FAGD, has practiced dentistry with distinction for more than 30 years. Services at Dr. Gregory J. Daniels’ Hinsdale, IL practice include reconstructive repair, cosmetic dentistry and implants as well as oral-health maintenance for the entire family. Gregory J Daniels DDS has been a member of the Academy of General Dentistry for over 20 years and is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).

A bride-to-be wants everything perfect on her wedding day – the weather, her flowers, the dress — and even her smile.

According to a nationwide study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), 96% of adults believe that a beautiful smile makes a person more appealing to the opposite sex. So if you have thought about enhancing your smile, the perfect time to do it is before you walk down the aisle.

Here’s some important things Gregory J Daniels suggests you consider before a smile consultation with an AACD member cosmetic dentist:

  • Expect the dentist to recommend a comprehensive examination before any treatment begins. The dentist should be able to assess all aspects of your dental health and the potential longevity of your proposed cosmetic treatment.
  • Be sure to find a dentist who will take the time to consult with you before treatment begins. Be prepared to discuss what changes you would like to make to achieve a beautiful smile.
  • Ask to see the dentist’s before-and-after photographs of actual patients.
  • Make sure the dentist is an active member of the AACD, and ask how they keep up-to-date with new techniques and technology.

And then get ready to smile and enjoy your wedding day!


Dr. Gregory J. Daniels is an AACD member cosmetic dentist practicing in Hinsdale, Illinois. For patient consultations, please contact Gregory Daniels DDS at  630-655-8815.


Chiropractic Myths and Facts from Dr. David Mason

In Health and Beauty on November 8, 2008 at 6:18 pm

DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS FOR YOURSELF

By Dr. David Mason

Times have definitely changed for the better, but the fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let’s talk about a few of the more common myths about chiropractic.

  • Myth #1 – Chiropractors are not real doctors.

A chiropractic college grants a D.C. or Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Chiropractors are licensed as health care providers in every U.S. state and dozens of countries around the world. Chiropractic and medical school curricula are extremely rigorous and virtually identical. In fact, chiropractors have more hours of classroom education than their medical counterparts. As part of their education, chiropractic students also complete a residency working with real patients in a clinical setting, supervised by licensed doctors of chiropractic. Once chiropractic students graduate, they have to pass four sets of national board exams as well as state board exams in the states where they want to practice.

The biggest difference between chiropractors and medical doctors lies not in their level of education, but in their preferred method of caring for people. Medical doctors are trained in the use of medicines (chemicals that affect your internal biochemistry) and surgery. Consequently, if you have a chemical problem, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or an infection, medical doctors can be very helpful. However, if your problem is that your spine is mis-aligned or you have soft tissue damage causing pain, there is no chemical in existence that can fix it. You need a physical solution to correct a physical problem. That is where chiropractic really shines.

  • Myth #2 – Medical doctors don’t like chiropractors.

The American Medical Association’s opposition to chiropractic was at its strongest in the 1940s under the leadership of Morris Fishbein. Fishbein called chiropractors “rabid dogs” and referred to them as “playful and cute, but killers” He tried to portray chiropractors as members of an unscientific cult who cared about nothing but taking their patients’ money. Up to the late 1970s and early 1980s, the medical establishment purposely conspired to try to destroy the profession of chiropractic. In fact, a landmark lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Illinois in the 1980s found that the American Medical Association was guilty of conspiracy and was ordered to pay restitution to the chiropractic profession.

In the 20 years since, the opinion of most medical doctors has changed: several major studies have shown the superiority of chiropractic in helping people with a host of conditions, and medical doctors developed a better understanding as to what chiropractors actually do. Many people have returned to their medical doctors and told them about the great results they experienced at their chiropractors office. Hospitals across the country now have chiropractors on staff, and many chiropractic offices have medical doctors on staff. Chiropractors and medical doctors are now much more comfortable working together in cases where medical care is necessary as an adjunct to chiropractic care.

  • Myth #3 – Once you start going to a chiropractor, you have to keep going for the rest of your life.

This statement comes up frequently when the topic of chiropractic is discussed. It is only partially true. You only have to continue going to the chiropractor as long as you wish to maintain the health of your neuromusculoskeletal system. Going to a chiropractor is much like going to the dentist, exercising at a gym, or eating a healthy diet: As long as you keep it up, you continue to enjoy the benefits.

Many years ago, dentists convinced everyone that the best time to go to the dentist is before your teeth hurt, that routine dental care will help your teeth remain healthy for a long time. The same is true of chiropractic care for your spine. It is important to remember that, just like your teeth, your spine experiences normal wear and tear as you walk, drive, sit, lift, sleep, and bend. Routine chiropractic care can help you feel better, move with more freedom, and stay healthier throughout your lifetime. Although you can enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care even if you receive care for a short time, the real benefits come into play when you make chiropractic care a part of your wellness lifestyle.

David R. Mason has been a licensed Chiropractor since 2004.  As a Chiropractor with experience, Dr. Mason and the staff at Mason Chiropractic are committed to promoting the health and well being of his patients.


The Quest for a Whole and Healthy Life

In Health and Beauty on October 1, 2008 at 2:19 pm

DESPERATE FOR A DIET REVOLUTION

By Carol Buckley Frazier

Two things I can always count on in the spring: more clients at the gym and more people dieting.  Normal angst over body shape and size gets steadily worse after we over-eat during the holidays and then sprint towards springtime, AKA body-exposure-time!

For our kids, peer-comparison plus parental expectations equals stress, not only over body image but academic and athletic performance.  And as anxiety increases, self-control decreases, as well as overall health and well-being.

Americans spend $40 billion a year on dieting and diet-related products, more than the federal government spends on education.  Talk about funding neighborhood schools! Instead, by our words and actions, we encourage children as young as eight to buy into the tragedy of measuring self worth by the numbers on the scale and their ability to be “perfect”.

The results have been an explosion of eating disorders in every segment of the population, but especially teenagers and young adults, accompanied by poor self-esteem, shame, fatigue, self-mutilation, mental disorders and disease.  If you’re my age, you grew up in a time when kids and families ate well, got plenty of exercise, were healthier and more content, and obesity was a rarity.  And no one was on a diet.

These days we have allowed food corporations to usurp our responsibility to provide practical guidelines for healthy eating to the next generation. Faced by an onslaught of processed foods over the last two decades, we’ve seen our waistlines expand and major diseases dramatically increase.  Could there be a connection?

Processed foods are sweetened and salted and artificially flavored to appeal to our taste buds, which makes us want to eat them compulsively.  And the manufacturers aren’t really concerned about your health; there’s a lot of money to be made by using artificial ingredients and super-sizing portions.

On the other hand, real food with real flavors and natural vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber are much more satisfying, so we need and eat less.  Real will always be the healthiest choice.

Media bombards us with images of unattainable “perfection” (courtesy of digital manipulation), and we have not only failed to turn away from the foolishness of striving for the “image”, but have chosen to embrace the unreal for ourselves and our families.  We are a nation of plastic food and plastic surgery, endlessly unsatisfied and insecure.

What about embracing our uniqueness?  What about fulfillment and pleasure?  Not just in eating, but in every part of who we really are. It’s not only time to approach the table with gratefulness, but the rest of our lives, to build a foundation for life that is real and lasting, not fake and temporary.  And to teach the next generation to be not only wiser than us, but healthier too.
Start your own revolution!

Carol Buckley Frazier has spent the last 20 years studying wellness issues and applying this knowledge to helping others through her LifeCues workshops and one-on-one personal training. For more information, visit http://www.lifecues.com.