Supplements for Children

With the kids heading back to school and cold and flu season approaching, let us help you support your children's immune system naturally! Our offices recommend and offer the following children's supplements:

Suppys Multi - Neenah office - Children's Chewable Orange Sherbet Tablets. Suppys is the most powerful kids chewable vitamin that tastes like a sweet and sour treat. 2,000 IU’s of D3, organic veggies and sugar, gluten and dairy free 

Ultra Flora Children’s - Neenah and Appleton offices - UltraFlora Children’s provides a proprietary blend of highly viable, pure strains of “friendly” bacteria that have been clinically shown to support immune health . This delicious, naturally grape flavored chewable formula is backed by the Metagenics ID Guarantee for purity, clinical reliability, and predicted safety via scientific identification of strains with established health benefits.

Nordic Naturals - Appleton office - Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, this delicious sweet and sour citrus multivitamin supports good nutrition and wellness as part of a healthy diet. Each serving provides your growing child with ten of the most essential nutrients, including zinc and vitamins A, C, D3 and E. With their great taste and nutritional value, the benefits of Nordic Berries extend from childhood through the teen years and into adulthood.  For all ages to enjoy!

D-Hist Jr.- Appleton office -  is a great-tasting, chewable tablet that includes a targeted blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, proteolytic enzymes and botanicals designed to provide comprehensive support for children with seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. D-Hist Jr. includes quercetin, a powerful flavonoid to support healthy histamine levels. It supplies bromelain to enhance the absorption of quercetin and to support mucosal tissue health and stinging nettles leaf to balance hyper-immune response. N-acetyl cysteine clears the airways by promoting normal viscosity of mucus. This unique nutritional combination safely promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for children with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation.

Feel free to ask any our providers if you are interested in these supplements for your children. Our offices only carry high quality supplements that dissolve quickly in your system so the full benefit of the supplement is received.  Many supplements offered by area drug stores and grocery stores do not meet those standards.

How To Chose Quality Vitamins

I was recently asked what constitutes a quality multivitamin and how Herbalife vitamins compare to what I may recommend.   Here are some tips to help you determine if you are buying a quality vitamin:

First of all, a quality multivitamin must break down in your system within 30 minutes of ingestion or you are not getting any of the nutrients contained in it.  I cannot tell you how many times I have taken lumbar x-rays and seen a person’s multivitamin (as a shadow in their soft tissue) on the x-ray. Cheap multivitamins such as Centrum and One a Day are too bound up with binders and fillers that make it impossible for that vitamin to dissolve in your GI tract. Here is how you can test your multivitamin - put your multivitamin in a dish with enough vinegar to cover it.  If the vitamin dissolves within 30 minutes, it is made of quality ingredients that your body can readily absorb.

Second, quality multivitamins, such as Multigenics by Metagenics (which is what our office carries), Catalyn by Standard Process, and Douglas Labs multivitamin undergo rigorous testing.   A quality company will formulate supplements based on scientific research, use the best raw materials, and pay independent labs to make sure that their product is contaminant free and meets the nutrient claims.

Third, there should be an expiration date on your multivitamin. Without it, who knows how long ago it was made? 

Forth, look for red flags on the label; sugar, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives are all unnecessary in a supplement.  Another red flag is added chemicals like chlorine. 

Fifth, a quality multivitamin should also have much more than 100% of the RDA for many of the nutrients. Why? The RDA was established only to ward off serious disease.  The RDA does not reflect our current scientific understanding of what nutrient levels promote optimal health.  As an example, the RDA for vitamin C is 60 mg per day to prevent scurvy.  Our bodies use  2-5 times that (or more) each day for tissue repair and collagen formation.  A quality multivitamin will have more than the RDA for each nutrient, but in a proper balance to support healthy body function and prevent excess of vitamins.

So how do Herbalife vitamins stack up? Their multivitamin has only 100% (or less) of the RDA for each nutrient, and that is only if someone takes it as directed, with each meal.  If you are looking for a quality multivitamin, consider the tips above and make an informed decision.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at patientservices@schubbeappleton.com.

March 2015 Activities at Schubbe Resch

March is shaping up to be a busy month at Schubbe Resch!

Since it is National Nutrition Month, we are conducting food drives at both of our offices.  The food drives will be from March 9-31 and will benefit St. Joseph Food Program.  Anyone who donates can enter their name into a drawing for a $50 credit towards services in our offices.  Typical items that make good donations are cereal, canned meats, canned stews, canned fruit, boxed dinner mixes, peanut butter, dried rice and dried beans.

In addition, the Appleton office will be having a blood drive for the Community Blood Center from 8-11 on March 12th.  Donors are asked to schedule their appointment by calling 800-280-4102 for central scheduling by the Blood Center.

So you have two ways to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.  Please participate!

Free Detox Seminar January 15, 2015

Join Dr. Laura Kemps for a FREE Detox Seminar at our Appleton office on January 15, 2015.  The seminar will be from 5:30 to 6:30 and Dr Laura will be available for questions after the presentation.

Dr. Kemps will discuss the reasons for detoxing, who should or shouldn't do a detox, and how to follow her prescribed plan.

This seminar is now full.  If you are interested in future detox seminars, please email our office at patientservices@schubbeappleton.com.

Proper Nutrition for Exercise/Weight Loss or Maintenance

1. Drink lots of water-64 oz per day (eight glasses). Try to avoid
sweeteners, sweeten water with fresh berries or use lemon to
add flavor instead. Avoid both sweetened and diet soda, they do
not rehydrate and contain toxic chemicals. Drinking a glass of
water, tea, or broth 30 minutes before a meal has been shown to
promote weight loss.
2. Get quality lean protein in your diet. Egg protein, cottage cheese,
whey protein are most bioavailable (easiest for your body to
absorb). Beans are also an excellent source of both protein and
fiber. Protein is needed for your body to put on lean muscle. A
serving of protein is roughly the size of the palm of your hand.
3. Fiber-minimum of 25 grams per day for women, 38 for men. It is
important to get both water soluble fiber (ex-pectin in apples) and
insoluble (ex-fiber from wheat bran). Fiber enhances blood sugar
control, and keeps you feeling full to reduce the number of
calories you eat per day. Most people have to take a fiber
supplement to get this much fiber, start slowly, a 1-2 mg
supplement before meals and at bedtime, working up to 5 mg at
these times provides 20 mg fiber per day.
4. Eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, 6-10 servings per day.
Fresh is best, but frozen is an option when fresh is not available.
Avoid canned fruit and vegetables which lose a lot of nutrients in
processing. Canned vegetables also contain a lot of sodium.
Liners of cans are also lined with BPA, a toxic chemical that has
been banned from baby bottles in the U.S. due to its toxicity.
5. Eliminate processed food from your diet, often full of chemicals,
fillers, refined sugar, and trans fats that promote weight gain and
make your heart less healthy. Be careful; the box may say “0 g
trans fat/serving” but if the label has “partially hydrogenated” in
the ingredients list, there is trans fat. Crackers, margarine,
cookies, boxed cake mixes often contain trans fats.
6. Reduce refined sugar intake (white sugar). Avoid artificial
sweeteners, with the exception of Stevia. You may use honey,
maple syrup, or agave syrup to sweeten drinks or food; these are
lower on the glycemic index so they do not cause a large increase
in your blood sugar.
7. To lose two pounds per week, you need to cut back by 500-1,000
kcal/day. Only drop those calories one week at a time. (For
example, a male who is eating 3000 kcal/day should go down to
2500 for the first week, then 2000 the next week.) Do not lower
your daily caloric intake below 1200 kcal per day, this promotes
muscle mass loss. There are lots of free online resources to track
what you are eating, the number of calories eaten, fat grams, etc.
One example is myfitnesspal.com
8. Low to moderate intensity exercise mobilizes fat. With moderate
intensity exercise, you are sweating, but still able to carry on a
conversation. You need a combination of
endurance/cardiovascular exercise (walking/biking etc) and
resistance exercise (bands, light weights) for weight loss and
maintenance of weight. Depending on the type of exercise, you
burn more calories for a few hours afterward. Resistance exercise
builds muscle mass to increase your metabolism.
9. If you are trying to lose weight, consider utilizing a quality meal
replacement once per day, such as Ultrameal. Be careful of the
ingredients in the meal replacement. No more than 200 calories
per shake, at least 15 grams of quality protein (whey or soy best),
and at least 3 grams of fiber per shake. Make sure it contains no
high fructose corn syrup or sucrose (table sugar). Fructose is fine
for a sweetener; this is the sugar derived from fruit and is lower
on the glycemic index. Avoid meal replacements with artificial
sugar as these often stimulate appetite and lead to weight gain.
10. Be wary of weight loss supplements, both with ephedrines and
ephedrine free. These do increase metabolism but also can lead
to tremors, high blood pressure, liver damage, and stroke.

Chiropractic - For a Woman's Whole Life

A woman’s body undergoes significant changes throughout a lifetime.  From childhood to adulthood, and child bearing to menopause, biomechanical and hormonal changes make women susceptible to headaches, migraines, neck and back pain, joint pain, muscle pain and spasms.   Chiropractic manipulation can provide safe, effective relief of these symptoms. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice.  The doctors at Schubbe Resch are trained to help women manage their aches and pains and enjoy a healthy life.

We also have female chiropractors at each of our offices for women who are more comfortable with a same sex doctor.  If you are wondering if chiropractic can help you with whatever stage of life your female body is at, please feel free to call and request a free consultation.  Your health and well being is always our most important goal.  Come experience the difference at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Centers.

Neenah office - 920-720-0660
Appleton office - 920-738-0200

Preventing Osteoporosis

As we age, new bone is built at a slower rate (if at all), especially in the hip.  And at menopause, when estrogen levels drop dramatically, women's bodies begin to dissolve old bone at a faster rate. The key to preventing osteoporosis is building bone mass before you are 25 - then maintaining as much of it as possible by getting adequate calcium and weight bearing exercise.

What are some of the risk factors?

• smoking
• heavy alcohol use
• caucasian or asian heritage
• small, thin frame
• family history of osteoporosis
• broken bones or stooped posture in older family members, especially women
• menopause before age 45
• prolonged use of certain medications
• lack of weight bearing exercise
• low calcium diet

How much calcium do you need?

Dairy products supply the most calcium (300 mg per glass of nonfat milk). Since it is difficult to get all you need from food, you may want to take calcium supplements to reach daily requirements - anywhere from 1000 mg to 1300 mg per day.

5 ways to sneak more calcium into your diet

1. drink calcium fortified juices
2. enjoy nonfat frozen yogurt or ice milk for dessert
3. sift two tablespoons of nonfat dry milk into each cup of flour when baking
4. use nonfat milk instead of water to make instant oatmeal, pancakes, etc.  Add it to your coffee
5. use nonfat plain yogurt on baked potatoes and as a dip for veggies

Tips on taking calcium

Calcium is needed for the heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly and for blood to clot.  Calcium also plays an important role in building and maintaining bone.

The body can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at any one time.  Spread out your intake throughout the day - preferably with a meal.  the supplement calcium carbonate is best absorbed when taken with food.  Calcium citrate can be taken any time.

Calcium interferes with iron absorption, so take calcium and iron supplements several hours apart.

To check if your calcium supplement will be absorbable, put a tablet in 4 ounces of white vinegar.  If it doesn't dissolve in 30 minutes, it is unlikely it dissolve in your stomach and will pass through to your intestine.

If you have other questions about osteoporosis, calcium supplementation, or any other nutritional matters, be sure to contact Dr. Laura Kemps at 920-738-0220.

Food Allergy Verses Food Intolerance

Food allergies are an immune system response generally characterized by hives, shortness of breath, upset stomach and in some cases anaphylaxis (a sudden severe and potentially fatal allergic reaction).  Statistics show that only about 4% of the U.S. population has a food allergy.

Food intolerance is much more common.  In fact, 70-80% of the U.S. population may have food intolerance.  Symptoms include digestive disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, aching joints, skin disorders, and behavioral issues.

Our office now offers the ALCAT Food Intolerance Test.  After a 15 minute appointment with Dr. Laura Kemps, the proper level of testing will be determined.  Patients pick up a kit from our office, take it to their family physician for a blood draw, and then send the blood to ALCAT Lab for analysis.  ALCAT also offers a mobile draw services for $50.  The actual food intolerance testing ranges from $150 to $600 depending on the number of items tested.  Items that can be tested for include foods, functional foods and medicinal herbs, food additives and colorings, environmental chemicals, molds, and antibiotic/anti-inflammatory agents. The test cost is typically not covered by insurance, and patients will need to send payment information along with their blood test kit. If necessary, a retest of reactive foods can be done nine months or more after the initial test at a cost of $99.

Test results are available within 1-2 weeks once the blood is received by the ALCAT lab. Once your test results have been received, you can schedule an additional appointment with Dr. Kemps to determine how to proceed.  Recommendations may be limited to eliminating the offending food(s), or may include more comprehensive nutritional supplementation. 

To read about Ashley Zachor’s success with the food intolerance testing, see our blog post – Ashley Zachor’s Story

Clean Eating - Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

A yogurt based sauce keeps this entree healthy

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Clean Eating - Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

This salad is full of vegetables and can be made with rotisserie chicken for speedy prep.

Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken

Clean Eating Recipe - Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter

How about trying some new, healthy, recipes this weekend? Enjoy!

Salmon with Pepita-Lime Butter

Top Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

We all know we should incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diets.  Here are 10 more reasons if you need them!

1. Color and Texture - fruits and veggies add color, texture, and appeal to your plate.
2. Convenience - fruits and vegetables are nutritious in any form - fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice, so they are ready when you are!
3. Fiber - fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy.
4. Low in Calories - fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.
5. May Reduce Disease Risk - eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.
6. Vitamins & Minerals - fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized.
7. Variety - fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety - there's always something new to try!
8. Quick, Natural Snack - fruits and veggies are nature's treats and easy to grab for a snack.
9. Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel, some you don't, and some you can grow right in your own backyard.
10. Fruits and Veggies are Nutritious AND Delicious!

Content from fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org

Clean Eating Dinners

Are you looking for some healthy dinner recipes?  Give these recipes from www.eatingwell.com a try.

Spaghetti Genovese

Mirin-Poached Salmon with Spring Salad

Zesty Shrimp & Black Bean Salad

Tilapia with Tomato-Olive Sauce

Spicy Tunisian Grilled Chicken

What is Clean Eating?

Clean eating isn't a diet or a short term fix.  It is a lifestyle based on eating whole foods that are unprocessed and don't have chemicals added to them.

If you are not cooking your own meals, it is unlikely that you are eating clean. Fast food is laden with chemicals and additives - it also affects your body so you crave more sugary and fatty foods. Many pre-packaged meals are also full of chemicals and additives that are bad for your health. One basic rule is that if you cannot pronounce an ingredient on the label, don't eat that food!

Eating clean means eating foods as close to whole as possible.  For instance, eat an orange instead of drinking a sugary orange drink.  Instead of processed chicken tenders, roast a real chicken and you won't have ingested up to 25 additional unknown ingredients.

If you are struggling with diabetes, are overweight, suffer from constipation, or just lack energy, you will benefit from clean eating.  Here are a few recipes from CleanEatingMag.com to get you started.  We will post more recipes in future blog posts, but you can also search "clean eating" on the internet and you will find many quality recipes.  Bon appetit!

Grilled Italian Sandwich

Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Leek Sandwiches

Thai Lime Chicken

New to Exercise Workshop

Join Dr. Nathan Zachor, Dr. Laura Kemps, and our physical therapists on Thursday, May 16th for a workshop designed for those new to exercise or exercising again after a prolonged time off.

Dr. Nathan Zachor will discuss Functional Movement Screening and explain how it can be used to determine your potential areas of injury before you resume an exercise routine.  Once deficiencies are identified, specific exercises can be prescribed to correct imbalances and avoid injury.

Dr. Laura Kemps will explain what BMI is as well Metabolic Syndrome and what they mean to your health. She will offer nutritional advice to help you eat better, feel better, and lose weight.

Our physical therapists will explain how much and what cardio you need in your exercise plan, show you some exercises you can do at home with minimal equipment, and offer exercise tips.  Participants will all leave with a home exercise program.

Get off the couch and back into life!  Register for this free workshop by calling 920-738-0200, or by emailing patientservices@schubbeappleton.com

Workshop is Thursday, May 16th from 6:00 to 7:00, and open to all, whether current patients of Schubbe Resch or not!  Location is 2200 S. Kensington Dr in Appleton.

Just the Facts - Obesity in Wisconsin

Obesity has important consequences on our state's and nation's health and economy.  It is linked to a number of chronic diseases including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers.  Among adults, the medical costs associated with obesity are estimated at 147 billion dollars annually.

Here are some alarming statistics regarding Wisconsin's nutrition, physical activity and obesity profile as reported by the CDC:

• 62.8% of adults are overweight with an BMI of 25 or greater (see our BMI blog post for an explanation of BMI)
• 26.3% of adults are obese with a BMI of 30 or greater
• Only 34.9% of adults reported having eaten 2 or more fruits per day as recommended
• Only 23.2% of adults reported having eaten 3 or more vegetables per day as recommended
• 46.6% of adults exercised at least 300 minutes per week at a moderate aerobic intensity or 150 minutes per week at a vigorous aerobic intensity as recommended
• 22% of Wisconsin adults reported that they had not participated in any physical activity in the last month.

We can each take responsibility for our health by eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising more, and reducing our weight.  Our future depends on it!  If you need nutrition help, or want to start an exercise plan but are dealing with injuries too, our offices have the programs to help you.  Dr. Laura Kemps is a Certified Chiropractic Nutritionist and can help you lose weight and feel better.  Our Six Weeks to Wellness program is designed to partner chiropractic and physical therapy to get you working out again.  Many participants lose weight and report a renewed ability to continue exercising on their own.

Call our offices at 920-738-0200 (Appleton) or 920-720-0660 (Neenah) to get your health back on track.

Eat Your Veggies!

Many people have a hard time eating the recommended 3+ vegetables per day.  Here are a few tips to help you eat your veggies and like them too!

1.  Try different cooking methods.  If your idea of eating vegetables is opening a can and warming them on the stove, you are missing out on some great flavors!  Lightly brush vegetables such as asparagus, tomatoes, onions, portobello mushrooms, peppers, or zucchini with olive oil and grill.  The char-broiled flavor will be much better than anything from a can.  Alternatively, toss vegetables with some olive oil and roast in your oven.  The roasting will cause the natural sugars in the vegetables to caramelize resulting in a very tasty dish.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Add vegetables to dishes you already like to eat.  Incorporate some broccoli or tomatoes into macaroni and cheese, grate carrot or zucchini into spaghetti sauce, add spinach, peppers, mushrooms or salsa to your omelet.  Substituting vegetables for meat on your pizza is another great option.  Try roasted asparagus and fontina cheese, or caramelized onions, mushrooms and goat cheese for some great combinations.
3. Add vegetables to commercially prepared soups.  Why not add some extra frozen vegetables to chicken noodles soup or minestrone?  Just put the extra vegetables in the soup while heating it up.
4. Make your salad a vegetable power house.  First, substitute iceberg lettuce with spinach, arugula, or darker leaf lettuce for more nutrition. Then add cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, onions, mushrooms, radishes - the possibilities are endless.  Just be sure to top with a good dressing that is not loaded with bad fats or high fructose corn syrup.  In fact the best dressing can be made at home using a ration of 3 parts oil to 1 part acid.  For example, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice, canola oil and rice wine vinegar - you get the idea.  You can also add some herbs, shallots, garlic, or mustard for even more flavor.
5. Having a snack attack? Try munching on raw vegetables with dip or hummus instead.  Baby carrots, sugar snap peas, red pepper strips, cut up cauliflower and broccoli all are much better for you than any chip, cracker or pretzel.

If you need more help with your nutritional goals, contact Dr. Laura Kemps who is Certified Chiropractic Nutritionist at 920-738-0200.  She'll help you devise a nutrition plan that works just for you!

ALCAT Testing for Food Sensitivities - Ashley Zachor's Story

The following is a letter Ashley wrote to me - her dad - Dr. Nathan Zachor.  I wanted to share it with you because it shows the powerful information that can be gathered from food sensitivity testing.  We offer this service at Schubbe Resch as part of our nutritional counseling.  Please call our office if you are interested in checking to see if you have food sensitivities that are causing your health problems.

Hi, my name is Ashley!

I am 8 years old.  I have had tummy aches since I can remember.  In 1st grade, I had to stay in from several recesses because my tummy hurt so badly.  That was the worst!  I also had hives and sometimes boils.  Yuck!

My Mommy and Daddy took me to a special doctor in Milwaukee for my tummy issues.  That didn't work.  Although my parents were happy to have serious things ruled out.  Daddy then took me to the children's hospital to get a blood test  I was very brave.  I even got a stuffed animal.  He sent my blood labs to a place called ALCAT.

Then I was told that I couldn't eat corn, soy, blueberries, green and blue dyes, parsley, pears, cinnamon, bananas and lettuce.  I felt sad.  My Mommy and Daddy told me that I would only be doing this for a little while.

After a few weeks, I stopped having tummy aches!  My skin doesn't look like a teenager's.  I have been told by others that I behave really well these days.  And I am healthier than my brother and sister!  This makes me really happy, because I haven't always been the healthy one in the family.


It's been almost two months, and I am doing really well.  Thanks to my Daddy's testing, my Mommy's cooking, and my hard work eating the right foods.

Love,  Ashley

Dr. Laura Kemps Receives her Nutrition Diplomate!

Our offices would like congratulate Dr. Laura Kemps on the successful completion of her Clinical Nutrition Diplomate program.

This was a two year program that required a research paper, two case histories, 24 classes, and numerous exams.  Dr. Laura passed her annual exams as well as the National Board Exam for Nutrition.  She is now recognized as a certified nutritionist in addition to her chiropractic degree.

She will continue her education with additional nutrition seminars each year as well as requirements such as article reviews and more research papers.

To get a better idea of what nutritional counseling with Dr. Laura entails, please read the blog post - Nutritional Counseling - What to Expect.

New Year, New You

New Year, New You

Women's Wellness Seminar

Saturday January 26th 9am-Noon

RSVP if attending 920-720-0660 or schubbereschneenah@gmail.com

Topics Include: Hormone Balance, Nutrition and the Top 3 hottest Make Up Tips from Pintrest

Presenters: Debbie Ropella, Kari Resch, Erika Zilisch and Tiffany Armstrong