Vitamin D & Spinal Health

New research suggests there may be a link between the body’s vitamin D levels and spinal health. The majority of patients who were about the receive spinal-fusion surgery had alarmingly low levels of vitamin D in one study presented last week at the North American Spinal Society conference.

The study was conducted the Washington University of St. Louis. Researchers tested 313 patients scheduled to receive spinal-fusion surgery. 57% of patients had inadequate vitamin D levels, enough to be considered a deficiency. This was especially concerning given that spinal-fusion surgery requires the body to create new bone, something that requires high amounts of vitamin D.

Although the patients ready to receive the surgery may present a special case, researchers did recommend that any patient eligible for back surgery should be checked for low levels of vitamin D, especially if they’re over the age of 55 or have a history of smoking, obesity, and diabetes. The study also raised important questions about the role of vitamin D in potentially preventing spinal degeneration.

Before resorting to the risk of surgery, consult Dr. Shawna Hogan of Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center.

Chiropractic Care covered by Health Insurance

Dr. Shawna Hogan, owner and Head Chiropractor at Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center, emphasizes in individual patient care in a serene, comfortable office, located at the Regatta Commons across from the Destin Chamber of Commerce. 

No insurance, NO PROBLEM!

All patients initial evaluation is just $65 and adjustments are $40. 

Massages cost $65 or $49 in a package. 

Consultations are COMPLIMENTARY. 

10% discount for active duty & retired Military and their spouses. 

With over 10 years of experience in chiropractic care in Northwest Florida, Dr. Shawna Hogan and her team also offer therapeutic massage, facial aesthetics, BrainCore Therapy, Zerona and Verjú laser body slimming systems. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 850-424-7856.

BrainCore Testimonial

The concept of Neurofeedback is based on a simple idea- When you have information on what your brainwaves are doing, your brain can use that information to change how it works. Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center in Destin, Florida, was the first practice on the Emerald Coast to offer BrainCoreNeurofeedback Therapy. 

Neurofeedback has more than 40 years of scientific research behind it. Most frequently, it is used to address the symptoms associated with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

ADD/ADHD

Insomnia

Panic Attacks

Memory Loss

Autism

Asperger Syndrome

Post Stoke

PTSD

Headaches

Migraines

Fibromyalgia

Traumatic Brain injury

Anxiety Disorders

Learning Disorders

Testimonial from actual BrainCore patient: “Before I started attending sessions for BrainCore, I suffered terrible anxiety attacks and was unable to concentrate on work, due to stress. I have dealt with anxiety problems for years, but it has increased within the past two years. I wanted to try BrainCore in hopes that I could wean off of anti-depressants and try a more natural approach. After 10 sessions, I noticed a difference and realized that I had not had a panic attack in a while and I was able to concentrate more at work. After 20 sessions, I have found myself to handle stresses much better than I have before and I am able to think clearly. What set me off before has not been an issue since I have started BrainCore at Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center. I have noticed a major difference, and have been very happy with the results! I highly recommend this for anyone who is looking for a more natural way to treat anxiety!”

Those interested in finding out more about BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy can schedule a free consultation with Dr. Hogan by calling Regatta Chiropractic and LaserCenter at (850) 424-7856.

Chiropractic More Effective Than Medication

A study from the prestigious medical journal The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that chiropractic is more effective for neck pain than medication.

In the study, 272 patients with acute or subacute neck pain were given one of three treatments: medication, exercise with the advice of a health practitioner, or chiropractic care. After 12 weeks of treatment, patients in the chiropractic and exercise groups experienced the most pain reduction. When compared to the medication group, both exercise and chiropractic had more than doubled the likelihood that participants experienced complete relief of their pain. For chiropractic patients, these benefits lasted for at least a year, demonstrating that chiropractic can provide long-term relief.

The strong success of chiropractic and exercise is likely due to the fact that both treatments address the cause of neck pain, rather than just masking the symptoms. Whether your neck pain is a result of an injury or sitting at a desk for long hours, chiropractic care can restore your normal health free of pain, without the adverse effects of drugs.

Dr. Shawna Hogan, owner and Head Chiropractor at Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center, emphasizes in individual patient care in a serene, comfortable office, located at the Regatta Commons across from the Destin Chamber of Commerce. With over 10 years of experience in chiropractic care in Northwest Florida, Dr. Shawna Hogan and her team also offer therapeutic massage, BrainCore Therapy, Zerona and Verjú laser body slimming systems. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 850-424-7856. Stay up to date with specials and current offers at www.RegattaChiropractic.com, destinadhdtreatment.com and DestinLipoLaser.com or find Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center on Facebook and Twitter.

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FREE Seminar with Interactive Demonstration May 20

Regatta Chiropractic & Laser Center will host a Free Seminar & Reception on Drug-free Treatments for Childhood Conditions on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at the  Destin Area Chamber of Commerce (4484 Legendary Drive | Unit #A | Destin, FL 32541)

Following the seminar, guests are invited to join Dr. Shawna Hogan at her office for a live demonstration of BrainCore Therapy. Space is limited, so those interested in attending should call Regatta Chiropractic and Laser Center at (850) 424-7856 to reserve their space.

BrainCore Therapy provides a unique, drugless and non-invasive approach to treating the Brainwave Dysregulation that is associated with the symptoms of many neurological based conditions including:

ADD/ADHD | Autism | Aspergers | Learning Disorders | Anxiety & Depression. In addition to addressing childhood conditions, Neurofeedback is also used to address the symptoms associated with a wide range of other neurological conditions, including: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic pain and more.

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What is NEUROFEEDBACK?

WHAT IS NEUROFEEDBACK?

BrainCore Neurofeedback Therapy is based on a simple concept – When you have information on what your brainwaves are doing, your brain can use that information to change how it works.  BrainCore Therapy provides a unique, drugless and non-invasive treatment for the symptoms of many neurological based conditions including: ADHD/ADD | Headaches | Migraines | Insomnia | Fibromyalgia | Traumatic Brain Injury | Panic Attacks | Anxiety Disorders | Learning Disorders | Memory Loss | Autism | Asperger’s Syndrome | Post Stroke | PTSD

What is BrainCore Neurofeedback? Braincore is a guided exercise for the brain. It is a learning modality designed to retrain dysregulated brainwave patterns and transform them into healthy, regulated patterns. By doing this, the brain becomes more stable and is able to operate more efficiently.

How Does BrainCore Work? Patients are guided through games, movies, puzzles and sounds on a computer screen that help to retrain the dysregulated brainwaves. The process is completly non-invasive and results are permanent!

Learn more about BrainCore on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. during our FREE Seminar or schedule a FREE consultation. Please call our office to RSVP for the upcoming seminar or to schedule a consultation.  (850)424-7856