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Combination Therapies
Published April 1, 2010 | 
By Dr. Eric Wiens
At Filosofi, we are a collection of practitioners offering solutions to health problems. There is no secret as to why we work together. This is because the real magic happens when therapies are used in combination to get quicker, longer lasting results.
Each of us has a unique background in our training and experience in different sports and activities. Often times to get look at and treated by more than one practitioner offers different therapeutic benefits, but also offers another opinion or insight.
Laser therapy combined with massage creates a two-pronged approach. Laser is a biochemical stimulus that triggers cellular and tissue processes on a molecular level to initiate the healing. Massage is a physical stimulus that stimulates tissue repair. Both can be used as stand alone treatments, combined they enhance the therapeutic benefit each has to offer.
Nutrition should always be considered. Are there certain things you consume that promote inflammation or slow the healing process? Are you missing a key nutrient?
Regaining health is a process that involves a sequence of events with the correct ingredients. Working in collaboration with the different practitioners at Filosofi can help provide the best approach to regaining and maintaining your health for a lifetime.
Plan Your Snack Attack
Published April 1, 2009 | 
By Dr. Eric Wiens, DC
A recent study reported that over 95 percent of North American women and children in this country have at least one snack each day.
Now there’s nothing wrong with snacking. The trouble arises with most popular snacks in are loaded with sugar, packed with fat and dusted over with a heaping blast of salt.
Since snacking is very much a part of our routine, the secret is planning for it. What do I mean? First off, usually snacks are spontaneous. They shouldn’t be.
Grabbing whatever is in the fridge or the first thing you see in the vending machine usually spells disaster. Instead, be prepared with a variety of healthy snacks, so when the urge strikes, you don’t just grab a Twix at the checkout counter.
Secondly, keep your snacks in places readily available. If you usually find yourself stopping for a quick bite on the commute home from work, it may be wise to pack a snack in your glove compartment.
At the same time, be sure to keep only a limited amount of snacks on hand. Even healthy snacks can become a problem when consumed in abundance. Lastly, try to plan when you’re going to snack and stick to it. This will help in several ways.
Most importantly, it takes spontaneity out of the equation. When you snack on impulse, it’s very hard to have control over how often you snack, what you eat and how much. We usually snack when stressed, bored, depressed or lonely. Not the best time to make decisions.
In a nutshell, if you’re like most people, you are going to snack. Be smart and prepare a choice of healthy snack items like nuts, fruits and fresh cut vegetables. Keep them accessible and plan ahead. Good health will follow!