Improve Your Memory

November 12, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Are You One of Those Who Forgets Someone’s Name As Quickly As You Shake Hands?

Do you ask yourself how you can improve your memory?

You’re invited to a special event where you will learn to Transform Your Memory from A Liability…Into Your Most Powerful Asset

DOUBLE your PRODUCTIVITY while cutting stress in half?

Remember multiple lists of items without ever having to write anything down?

Just improve your overall memory, period?

Come join the fun and don’t miss out on what’s guaranteed to be a highly entertaining and unforgettable event!

You’ve worked out your body. Now it’s time to come work out your brain!

Enjoy learning from Sean O’Neil at this free event. Discover how unlocking your instant recall memory will significantly benefit your life!

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

LOCATION
Dr. Burdorf DC, DACNB
8140 E Cactus Rd #730
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
See map.

Yes! I'll be there. Sorry, I can't make it this time.

Sean O’Neil is the President of Memory Dynamics, a professional member of the National Speakers Association and is regarded as one of America’s most entertaining and motivating speakers on the topic of developing an instant-recall memory. Since 1999, he has delivered well over 3500 presentations to businesses, corporations and associations spanning virtually every industry. Known to his clients as ‘The Memory Guy’, Sean is not only a firm believer that “People will never forget how you made them feel” but also that “Even the best training is in vain…unless you can remember it!”

Wellness Screening in Scottsdale – Tuesday, November 6, 2018

October 19, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Wellness Screening at Dr. Burdorf’s Office on Tuesday, November 6th

Every year our Health & Wellness Screening detects fatty livers, nodules and plaquing in blood vessels. Fix these problems before they become a major issue.

We have only 18 appointments available.

All appointments are to be Prepaid: Cash Check or Credit card. No refunds if not cancelled 48 hours prior.

Please wear a two-piece outfit with a shirt that buttons up the front or a tank top.

A minimum 4 hour fast is required with the Abdominal Ultrasound Package. Rest assured, a confidential printed report is immediately provided.

Right Path Health Screenings – Now you know. (11 Screenings for $179)

Your Ultrasound Package Includes:

COMPLETE CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND PACKAGE

Heart UltraSound Screening: This screening visualizes the heart valves, measures systolic function, the motility of the left ventricle, the ejection fraction and the dimensions of the atrium and ventricles.

Atrial Fibrillation Screening: Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem found in almost one in every 150 people, causing palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue and risk of stroke.

Stroke Screening: Stroke is the most common cause of long term care admissions in the US. This screening will show your level of plaque build up in the carotid arteries.

Thyroid Ultrasound Screening: This detects cysts, nodules and other abnormalities that may indicate signs of thyroid disease.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition where blood circulation is restricted. It affects over 8 million Americans. This screening detects signs of circulatory problems in the lower extremities.

COMPLETE ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND PACKAGE

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Aneurysms form as a result of weakening in the arterial wall. This ultrasound screening detects aneurysms and other abnormalities.

Liver Screening: This scans for cysts, nodules, masses, texture and density and size dimensions of the liver.

Kidney Screening: This scans for cysts, nodules, masses, stones, fluid and more.

Gallbladder Screening: This scans for stones, sludge, wall thickening and other abnormalities.

Pancreas Screening: An important organ providing essential hormones and digestive enzymes. This screen detects small lesions, abnormalities and other signs of disease.

Spleen Screening: This organ is essential in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. This screening detects an enlarged spleen and additional signs of disease.

Again, there are only 18 spots available, and they will fill up. To make sure you have a spot, book now!

To Book Your Wellness Screening Now, CLICK HERE.

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Burdorf, call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Simple Balance Test

September 14, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Try This Simple Balance Test

Maybe you don’t think my treatment is for you, but try this balance test. If you were to kick a ball, put the leg you would kick with in a tandem stance in front of your other leg with an inch of separation between your feet. Close your eyes. You should be able to stand in that position for a minute. If you can’t for 10 seconds, you have a problem.

Can you stand with one foot directly in front of the other for ten seconds? If not, you have a problem!

Poor muscle tone and distorted balance are what cause arthritis to progress without the presence of pain.

Today is 4 weeks since my hip replacement surgery. I am back to my regular clinic hours. I attribute my faster than usual recovery to chiropractic care, laser therapy, balance exercises and taking the right supplements. Schedule a follow up appointment with me if you have a history of neck or back problems. I can show new exercises to help you hold your alignment and stop the progression of arthritis in your joints.

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

If you tried the Balance Test and failed, there are things you can do to change that. Call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

August 14, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life, according to an investigation published in Neurology. The magnitude of risk is greater in younger patients and in patients with complications from diabetes.

Analyzing a Nationwide Hospital Database, the researchers reviewed English national Hospital Episode Statistics and mortality data collected between 1999 and 2011 and created a cohort of 2,017,115 patients who had been admitted for hospital care with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

2,017,115 Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Used as a Reference

Participants with diabetes had a greater risk of a subsequent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease than patients in the reference cohort (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.32). In subgroup analyses, the researchers found that the risk was substantially higher among patients between ages 25 and 44 (adjusted HR, 3.81) and those with complicated diabetes (adjusted HR, 1.49). Genetic factors may exert a relatively greater effect on younger people, and this difference may account for the increased risk among younger participants with diabetes, said the authors.

The adjusted HR of Parkinson’s disease was 1.40 in patients with diabetes between ages 65 and 74 and 1.18 in those age 75 or older. “The association in elderly patients may be the consequence of disrupted insulin signaling secondary to additional lifestyle and environmental factors causing cumulative pathogenic brain changes,” said Dr. Warner and colleagues.

Neurology Reviews. 2018 July;26(7):19

It’s a wise idea to get annual blood work if you are over 40 to assess your health risks for diabetes as well as cancer and cardiovascular risks.

Call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

Mild TBI May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s Disease Among Military Veterans

August 7, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Mild TBI May Increase Risk of Parkinson’s

Among military veterans, mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease over 12 years of follow-up, according to data published in Neurology Reviews.

Every year, mild TBI affects an estimated 42 million people worldwide. It is especially common among athletes and military personnel and is a growing epidemic among the elderly.

What Is a Mild TBI?

Researchers defined moderate to severe TBI as a loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, alteration of consciousness for more than 24 hours, or amnesia for more than 24 hours. They defined mild TBI as loss of consciousness for zero to 30 minutes, alteration of consciousness for a moment to 24 hours, or amnesia for zero to 24 hours.

A total of 325,870 patients were included in the study with an average age of 47.9 and an average follow-up of 4.6 years. In all, 1,462 patients were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease during follow-up. After adjusting for age, sex, race, education, and other health conditions, the researchers found that patients with moderate severity of TBI had a 71% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and participants with severe TBI had an 83% increased risk. The worse the injury, the greater the risk.

Neurology Reviews. 2018 June;26(6):42-43 Click here to read full article.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury of some sort, so much can be done to help. Call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

Gall Bladder Surgery, Leaky Gut or Digestion Issues?

June 22, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Did You Have Your Gall Bladder Removed?

At the time gall bladder surgery seemed like a good idea, but now without it your gall bladder, you have an impaired ability to digest fats. Is your stomach always upset? Are you suffering from Leaky Gut or other Digestion Issues?

There are some basic steps that can be taken to help the health of the digestive tract. In addition to a healthy diet, supplements can help. By boosting anti-inflammatory fats, you can help decrease inflammation in the body. Omega 3s are an anti-inflammatory. By consuming sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, you can reduce inflammation and help various conditions including Candida and other digestive problems.

What is a Good Omega 3?

My research has shown that Xymogen makes a superior Omega 3 formula because it changed a fat into a water-soluble supplement. Omega MonoPure® 1300 EC features natural enzymatically enhanced MaxSimil® monoglyceride fish oil that has a three times greater EPA/DHA absorption rate than an equivalent dose of ethyl ester fish oil.

To order, CLICK HERE. Type in the word cactus for a 5% Referral Discount, and the ZIP Code is 85260.

This IFOS five-star certified fish oil outperforms other fish oil supplements through MaxSimil patented lipid absorption enhancement technology (PLATform) which allows the micellization process to occur. This technology will bypass the body’s normal fat digestion process. These qualities make Omega MonoPure an excellent method for delivering omega-3 fatty acids, especially to individuals with digestive, pancreatic, or gall bladder challenges or have had their gall bladder removed.

Where Can I Get Omega MonoPure?

It’s so easy. In fact, Omega MonoPure can be delivered right to your home! Just go to the Xymogen website to order. It will ask for a Referral Code. Type in cactus. The ZIP Code is 85260. From there you will be prompted to register an account if it is your first time. Once in, type in MonoPure 1300 and you’ll see you have an option for a bottle of 60 or a bottle of 120 softgels. CLICK HERE.

If you are interested in a nutrition and supplement analysis that is science-based, call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis?

June 21, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Plantar Fasciitis Got You Down?

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Your foot has thick, fibrous bands of tissue (”fascia”) reaching from your heel to your toes. These tissues support the muscles and arch of the foot. When the tissues are overly stretched, tiny tears can occur in their surface, which then can cause pain and inflammation. Doctors once thought this type of pain was caused by bony growths called heel spurs. Now they believe that heel spurs are the result — not the cause — of pain from plantar fasciitis.

What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?

A number of things can contribute to plantar fasciitis. Poor footwear and bad gait posture is common. While men can get plantar fasciitis, but it is more common in women. You are also more likely to suffer from this condition as you age or if you are overweight or on your feet for several hours a day.

Now you can relieve the pain and inflammation of the heel associated with plantar fasciitis.

What Is The Treatment For This?

Our office now has a two-step approach to get rid of the painful Plantar Fasciitis and other foot pain related conditions.

We are one of the few offices in the valley to have the Erchonia FX 635 laser. This laser is FDA approved for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. It is proven to promote cellular function through painless bio-stimulation. The FX 635 laser provides patients experiencing chronic heel pain with a non-invasive, effective and successful solution to quickly improve their walking comfort and quality of life without surgery. The healing powers of this low level laser technology can reduce inflammation and eliminate pain in the plantar fascia, and often return people to an active life style after treatment.

I recently attended a rehabilitation course in Denver and will show you simple exercises that take minutes a day that you can do at home to promote the effects of the laser therapy and keep your feet healthy and strong.

2 Steps to Eliminating Pain From Plantar Fasciitis

Step 1. Our office offers a 5-Day Intensive Laser Therapy package to rid your feet of pain.

Step 2. Learn simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen your feet to keep the pain gone, and keep your feet healthy and strong. Toe weakness is an overlooked cause of a wide range of injuries, including plantar fasciitis, metatarsal stress fractures, and Achilles tendinitis. Causes of toe weakness include advanced age, compensation for a painful injury, neurological injury, and poor footwear.

We are offering a free Toe Strength Dynamometer test. Click To learn more

Call and schedule today 480 951 5006 or Book an appointment online

What Do Caffeine and Parkinson’s Disease Have To Do With Each Other?

May 18, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Caffeine has been found to have Neuroprotective Effects in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Study findings published in Neurology suggest that absolute lower levels of caffeine and caffeine metabolite profiles are promising diagnostic biomarkers for early Parkinson’s Disease. This is consistent with the neuroprotective effect of caffeine previously revealed by epidemiologic and experimental studies.

A study of serum levels of caffeine in patients with Parkinson’s Disease, published online in Neurology, found that serum levels of caffeine and 9 related metabolites were uniformly and significantly decreased in patients with Parkinson’s Disease, despite an equivalent caffeine intake to controls. More importantly, serum levels of caffeine in patients with Parkinson’s Disease related to caffeine intake significantly, but those in controls did more significantly, indicative of less caffeine absorption in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

There have been several reports suggesting an inverse association between daily caffeine consumption and a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease in men, and in women not taking hormone replacement therapy, according to information cited in Neurology. Fujimaki M, Saiki S, Li Y, et al. Serum caffeine and metabolites are reliable biomarkers of early Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2018 Jan 3.

You might be surprised with some of the name brands that don’t have very good reviews. This is because they are not Organic Certified and may contain chemicals and mold.

Not very good reviews:

Folgers
Maxwell House
Nescafé
Lavazza
Dunkin Donuts (Primarily the grocery store brand)
Keurig K-Cups
Seattle’s Best
Store Brands

Instead choose these brands:

Peet’s Coffee
Cafe Don Pablo organic
Tiny Footprint organic coffee
Mount Hagen organic fair-trade instant coffee
Ethical Bean Coffee – Exotic blend
Illy Caffe

This Information is sourced from:

https://www.caffeineinformer.com/coffee-brands-to-avoid

Is There a Healthy Alternative to Coffee?

If you are looking for an alternative to coffee, try ATP Ignite. ATP is a product designed by Xymogen.

ATP Ignite transforms water into a great-tasting, revitalizing energy drink. Each stick provides a combination of B vitamins, electrolytes, trace minerals, amino acids, herbs, and antioxidants to fuel your body’s energy production. Building on these important nutrients, ATP Ignite also features Purenergy™, a technology-driven, patent-protected ingredient that combines caffeine and pTeroPure® pterostilbene. Initial reports suggest that Purenergy’s caffeine may be absorbed more slowly and stay in your system longer than regular caffeine, which may help your energy last longer. With just 5 g of carbohydrate per serving and zero sugars, ATP Ignite simply gives your body what it needs to produce energy.

If you are interested in a nutrition and supplement analysis that is science based, call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here

Treating the root cause of your condition, not just your symptoms, is the fastest way to recovery and is the best way to obtain optimal health and wellness.

Parkinson’s and Other Brain Disorders

May 10, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Dr. Burdorf gives a presentation about Parkinson’s Disease at TraVek Remodeling.

Seminar on Parkinson’s Disease and Other Brain Disorders

Last week Dr. Burdorf was the guest speaker at TraVek Remodeling’s Community Outreach Monthly Seminar. He spoke to a captive audience about Parkinson’s Disease and Other Brain Disorders.

The best way to help brain disorders is to be proactive in the first place, although if you catch it in its early stages, there are therapies that can be done to help slow the progression, stop it or perhaps even reverse it.

As Dr. Burdorf often says, “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Wouldn’t it be good to live the best quality life that you could?

The videos here are from the event. We hope you find them helpful.

If after watching the videos, you’re ready to take the first step to a healthier and happier you, or have concerns about Parkinson’s or Other Brain Disorders, all new patients start as a consultation. It’s free and an opportunity to meet with Dr Burdorf to determine your health care goals. Call our office at 480-951-5006, or schedule your appointment here.

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Wellness Health Screening in Scottsdale

April 9, 2018 by Dr Mark B Burdorf

Dr. Burdorf’s Office Hosts Bi-Annual Wellness Health Screening on April 26

You are invited to come to our office for a Wellness Health Screening on Thursday, April 26, 2018.

Every year our health screening detects fatty livers, nodules and plaquing in blood vessels. Screening and early detection can help you fix these problems before they become a major issue!

The screening will include both the Cardiovascular and the Abdominal Ultrasound packages for a total of 11 tests.

Schedule with us for Thursday, April 26th

Package 1: COMPLETE CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND

Heart UltraSound Screening: This screening visualizes the heart valves, measures systolic function, the motility of the left ventricle, the ejection fraction and the dimensions of the atrium and ventricles.
Atrial Fibrillation Screening: Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem found in almost one in every 150 people, causing palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue and risk of stroke.
Stroke Screening: Stroke is the most common cause of long term care admissions in the US. This screening will show your level of plaque build up in the carotid arteries.
Thyroid Ultrasound Screening: This detects cysts, nodules and other abnormalities that may indicate signs of thyroid disease.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition where blood circulation is restricted. It affects over 8 million Americans. This screening detects signs of circulatory problems in the lower extremities.

Package 2: COMPLETE ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: Aneurysms form as a result of weakening in the arterial wall. This ultrasound screening detects aneurysms and other abnormalities.
Liver Screening: This scans for cysts, nodules, masses, texture and density and size dimensions of the liver.
Kidney Screening: This scans for cysts, nodules, masses, stones, fluid and more.
Gallbladder Screening: This scans for stones, sludge, wall thickening and other abnormalities.
Pancreas Screening: An important organ providing essential hormones and digestive enzymes. This screen detects small lesions, abnormalities and other signs of disease.
Spleen Screening: This organ is essential in regard to red blood cells and the immune system. This screening detects an enlarged spleen and additional signs of disease.

Hurry to sign up! We have only 20 appointments available, and they always fill up quickly!

The Wellness Health Screening is $175. All appointments will be Prepaid by Cash Check or Credit card. There will be no refunds if not cancelled 48 hours prior.

Call Dr. Burdorf’s office to schedule a Wellness Scanning time: 480-951-5006 or click to schedule an appointment online.

What to know for Screening Day:

When you come for your Wellness Health Screening, please wear either a two-piece outfit with a shirt that buttons up the front or a tank top.

A minimum 4 hour fast is required for the Abdominal Ultrasound Package.

Rest assured, a confidential printed report is immediately provided.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Dr. Burdorf’s office at 480-951-5006.