One of the worst problems the Western Medical approach has is its starting point. Of course, “Modern” Medicine is sickness based by definition, so preventative solutions are typically ignored until the problem becomes substantial and often dangerous. It also goes...
Ligaments have a simple and important function. They hold bones and joints throughout the body in alignment. When an articulation (joint) is out of alignment, it is always accompanied by a ligament tear. The body responds by forcing nearby muscle tissue to attempt...
Chiropractors remove Subluxations. A subluxation is a bone out of alignment relative to its neighbor causing nerve impingement and dysfunction. In order for a Subluxation to occur, the ligaments holding the joints of the bones in alignment must be torn and...
This bean salad is nutritious and gluten free. It is Vegan if you lose the feta cheese. 1 cup of dry OG (Organic) quinoa (prepare with 2 c water and any spices you like) 1 can of OG chickpeas 1 can of OG red kidney beans 1 can of OG black beans 1 can of OG cannellini...
Our fascination with Chocolate began in Central America with the Olmecs. It spread through Mayan and Aztec cultures to Europe and then the world. This amazing substance is rich in nutrients, including Antioxidants, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Potassium,...
Back in the days of early education for all of us, we learned in Chemistry class of the effect of heat on chemical reactions. Chemical bonds changed when heat was used. It is considered a catalyst in early Chemistry classes. Further study reveals the extensive...
Seed, Nut or Grain, Soak Time, Sprout Time Adzuki 12 hours 3-5 days Alfalfa 8 hours 2-5 days Almonds 8-12 hours 12 hours Barley 6-8 hours 2 days Brazil Nuts N/A Buckwheat 6 hours 2 days Cabbage 4-6 hours 4-5 days Cashews 2-2 ½ hours N/A Chickpeas 12 hours 12 hours...
A dietary calorie, also known as a kilocalorie in scientific terms, is the amount of energy necessary to raise a kilogram (2.2 lbs) of water a degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). This measure is arbitrary in that it describes combustion of food and not...
Syndrome X, or Metabolic Syndrome, appears to be more commonplace in Western Society. This condition is characterized by fat accumulation primarily in the belly area, known as central fat. One or more of the following problems are present: Elevated Blood Pressure,...
Many people are convinced that Vaccine manufacturers are committed to the health and well-being of the Vaccine’s recipients. Nothing can be further from the truth. Marketability and profit margin are tantamount to Big Pharma’s Vaccine business. It has become a...
Many of my patients want to know about how I make smoothies. Here’s the secret: Begin with Sprouted Raw Almond Milk. See instructions of how to make this in the video below: Pasteup almond milk video Use 2-3 cups of Sprouted Raw Almond Milk Add: 4 tbsp of Pacari...
Rib Pain and Difficulty taking a full breath: Chiropractic often can help Aunt Shirley had a pain in her chest and difficulty breathing a full breath. She went to the Emergency Room. The doctors there ruled out a heart condition after a hospital stay, EKG, Stress...
Our economy is slowly decaying, but America and Europe continue to feed the Healthcare Industry. This monstrous Industry continues to remain virtually untouched by the financial privation that surrounds most of us. It is corrupt and failing critically, at a point...
By Dr. Harlan Sparer, Chiropractor What are relapses and why do they occur after a chiropractic adjustment? A relapse is when an external or internal stress factor causes a return of a previous condition. It can take months for a ligamentous injury to heal...
People always say, “Let me do this for you real quick.” There is an obsession with speed as opposed to efficiency. This is especially the case when it comes to health. Fast food is fat food, leading to a state of dis-ease. The cookie-cutter approach affects every...
We all know what a headache is and treat it typically with a pain killer. The problem with this approach is that it does nothing to remove the cause of the problem. While some causes are benign, others can be lethal. It’s important to get to the cause by diagnosing...
When most people eat fast food, they are usually not delusional enough to believe they are eating healthy food. Most fast-food places began as small restaurants that lost their souls to a corporate bottom line after franchising. Cheap ingredients and low pay for...
My Grandmother (Bubbie) watched me often in my youth, and there were many tasty meals to be remembered. She raised 5 children during the Great Depression with a sick husband who could not work. She did it by making food for single folks that would buy enough to feed...
People presume that when a label says Chocolate, that the contents contain the plant substance, Chocolate. The only requirement as a labeled product is that it has a flavor reminiscent of chocolate. Many cheaper varieties have a substance known as chocolate liquor...
The term “Calorie” is never was a unit of nutrition. Specifically, it is a unit of Physics and Energy, the amount of energy required to raise 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius. The value of a nutrient ingested by a person for food is not a measurement of Physics. It...
Why are Many Bees Dying? Insects are pests and need to be destroyed to increase the corporate bottom line. Monsanto, Bayer, and their cronies have come to the rescue to increase crop yields by providing Neonicotinoid seed coatings to seeds in order to kill pests that...
Wealth and Hellness: Why is our system flawed? by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor "A guy walks into a Doctor’s office"is the beginning of many jokes. It’s no joke when you walk into one now. Many Doctor’s offices, no matter what the specialty, are about money...
Ligament Tone by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Tone is what holds us together. Ligament health is vital to this. The now lost art of Naprapathy considered it essential, as did 19th Century Chiropractic. Ligaments connect bones together and hold them in...
Wheat Loss: The What of Wheat by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Let’s face it, Wheat is ubiquitous in almost everyone’s diet. It is in all kinds of food, from Vegetarian Brats to Soy Sauce, candy, Bloody Mary mixes, lunch meats, and even wine coolers, as a...
Raw Coconut Milk Ice Cream Recipe Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Equipment: Vitamix or High Powered Blender Ice Cream Maker (I use a Cuisinart 2quart) Mortar and Pestle Ingredients: 1 Young Whole Coconut 2 cups Raw Almond Milk ½ cup Raw Agave Nectar 2 tsp...
Raw Almond Milk Smoothie Recipe Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Many of my patients want to know about how I make smoothies. Here’s the secret: Begin with Sprouted Raw Almond Milk. See instructions of how to make this in the video below:...
Eating Low On the Food Chain by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor The concept of the food chain goes back to an Englishman named Charles Elton in 1927. The concept is touched upon in Rachel Carson’s famous book, “Silent Spring,” which was seminal in helping to ban...
Gluten Free vs Organic by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor There is a remarkable proliferation of Gluten sensitivity and Gluten Intolerance diagnoses and self- diagnoses lately. While heightened awareness is part of the reason for this increase, the dramatic...
Coffee Talk by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Coffee is the popular drug of choice for many. It is, after all, legal and available in specialty shops and restaurants everywhere. Excessive consumption supposedly doesn’t affect operating a vehicle or heavy...
Vitamin D Deficiency, Hormone Deficiencies, and Glyphosate (Roundup) by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Once upon a time, we all got enough Vitamin D from the Sun, particularly here in Arizona. After all, who couldn’t get the 10 minutes of Sun necessary per day...
Genetically Modified Food: “Pave paradise and put up a parking lot” by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor The big question everyone asks about GMOs (Genetically Modified Food) is, "How does this affect me?" Let's begin with Roundup, one of the most popular...
Hand Sanitizing: An Answer to Germophobia? by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor The Grandfather of sanitary procedure is Dr. Ignatz Semmelweis, who in the late 19th century suggested that Obstetricians wash their hands after they performed an autopsy or touched a...
Gluten Free Raw Sprouted Chocolate Chip Cookies Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Many of you are aware of my book, "Dessert Before Dinner: A Raw Uncookbook." Here's a recipe that will be in the next version, but was not in the first two. If you enjoy this, you...
Why and how to sprout almonds? Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Sprouting almonds makes your almond milk low in carbohydrates and fats and fills them with easy to digest vegetable protein. When any nut or grain is sprouted, it becomes alive. Carbohydrates...
Nuke my food? No, Thank You By Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Most budget priced restaurants and many more upscale restaurants increasingly use microwave ovens in food preparation, sometimes exclusively. Many people “nuke” their leftovers and pre-prepared meals...
Love, Chocolate, and Broccoli? Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor I enjoy both broccoli and chocolate, without combining them in the same bite. Steamed or stir fried, broccoli is full of nutrients and tasty. Imagine boiling it for awhile and then cooling it. Now...
Why We Crave Foods That Are Unhealthy For Us Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor I changed my diet radically to lose about 30 pounds and help my Diabetic condition. I drastically reduced wheat and dairy and dramatically increased my raw food intake to about 75%. I...
How To Pick a Doctor by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor You walk into a doctor’s office. After waiting, you tell your story to the doctor. The doctor reaches for his labeling device, punches out a label and tapes it to your forehead. The doctor then finds his...
For Your Inflammation: Perhaps Ibuprofen may not be as good as you think by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Ibuprofen is one of the most popular over the counter non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). People take it for everything from...
Pain Food by Dr. Harlan Sparer, Tempe Chiropractor Pain can be your friend. It’s that gentle tap on your shoulder or swift kick in the butt that tells you to pay attention and fix something wrong with your body. Once you are fixing it, though, enough is enough. How...