Dr. Kurt V. Meininger Ph: 770-777-0900 5670 Atlanta Hwy. C1 Alpharetta, GA 30004 *Opposite Grasslands Kroger & Blockbuster

Our Services Include: *Gentle Chiropractic *Therapeutic Massage *Cold Laser Therapy *Spinal Decompression *Core Strengthening *Physio-Therapy

7 Reasons Why To Call: *Same Day Relief *Walk Ins Welcome *No Long-Term Plans *No Waiting/Hassles *In-Network Provider *18 Years Experience *Open Late Till 7:00pm

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! CALL 770-777-0900 FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

Participating In-Network Provider:
*Aetna
*Blue Cross
*Cigna
*Medicare
*United Healthcare
*and more...

Concerning Insurance:
*If you are insured, you are ONLY responsible for your co-pay or co-insurance percentage.
*If you have a deductible, you are ONLY responsible for the in-network fee schedule amount determined by your insurance company.
*Fee schedule amounts vary and can be estimated on your first visit.
*Call 770-777-0900 for insurance details.

Location/Directions: 5670 Atlanta Highway, Suite C-1; Alpharetta, GA. 30004. From anywhere in Atlanta, take GA 400 North to exit 12-B (McFarland Road). Go West on McFarland Road to Atlanta Highway…go approx. 2 miles. Turn Right (North) on Atlanta Highway - towards Cumming. We’re ½ mile on the Left.

Treatment Hours:

Dr. Meininger:
*Mon, Wed and Fri: 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm.
*Tues and Thurs by appointment only.

Massage Hours:
*Tues and Thurs by appointment only.

Dr. Meininger's treatment has been successful with chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, Fibromyalgia, degenerative or herniated discs, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, pinched nerves, headaches, whiplash and all sorts of sports-related injuries.

MASSAGE SPECIAL: $65 (FULL BODY) or $35 (SPECIFIC AREA) 770-777-0900

Massage is therapeutic, relaxing, detoxifying & beneficial. We provide a wide range of massage techniques. We will consult with you and discuss the best massage technique for you.

Our massage therapist specializes in: Swedish / Relaxation / Traditional and Deep Tissue / Neuromuscular techniques.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: TUESDAY and THURSDAY.
Call 770-777-0900.

Massage Price List:
$65 – Full Hour
$35 – Half Hour

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Lift Depression Without Drugs… Try These Natural Ways

Forsyth County, Alpharetta-Cumming Chiropractor and Chronic Pain-Fibromyalgia Doctor Comments:

Health47I’ve been treating chronic pain and Fibromyalgia for the past 17 years here at South Forsyth Chiropractic in the Alpharetta-Cumming area.  A lot of my patients take anti-depressant drugs to help them cope with depression.  Many believe that taking drugs is the only option… but there are natural remedies that can also help depression without the dangerous side-effects associated with drugs.

I found a great article from Michael T. Murray, N.D., that outlines specific natural (non-drug) remedies that really work for depression.

Here’s an excerpt:

An estimated 12 million people worldwide (six million Amerians) take name brand ”antidepressant drugs” for depression, resulting in annual sales of billions and billions. (With a B).

Why further enrich these drug companies when safer, inexpensive alternatives exist to successfully elevate your mood? 

According to naturopathic physician and educator Michael T. Murray, N.D., lifestyle, dietary, and psychological therapies can serve as natural antidepressants and keep you drug-free.

*Lifestyle–First, make sure your depression does not have an organic, physiological cause, such as diabetes, cancer, or heavy metal toxicity, or is not due to a food allergy or overuse of prescription drugs.  Then know that it is highly beneficial to create a mental attitude that is positive and optimistic, says Dr. Murray.  Set achievement goals, practice affirmation.  Quit smoking, reduce or eliminate your intake of caffeine and alcohol, exercise regularly, practice a relaxation and stress reduction exercise every day for at least ten minutes, and laugh more. 

*Dietary–Nutrient imbalances or deficiencies can contribute to chronic depression, says Dr. Murray.  “Correcting an underlying nutritional deficiency can restore normal mental function and relieve depression,” he adds.  Among Dr. Murray’s recommendations: reduce your fat intake; eat at least five daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables; minimize your consumption of refines sugars and salt; eat much more fiber and complex carbohydrates (whole grains);  and keep your protein intake moderate.

*Supplements–Start correcting the nutritional foundation of your health with a daily high-potency multiple vitamin and mineral formula, says Dr. Murray.  In addition, he suggests taking daily folic acid (800 mcg), vitamin B12 (800 mcg), vitamin B6 (50-100 mg), and flaxseed oil.

*Herbs–As an additional antidepressant support, Dr. Murray recommends using Ginkgo biloba.  For people over 50, take 80 mg, three times daily, with addition folic acid (1,200 mcg).  For people under 50, take St. John’s Wort extract, 300 mg, three times daily.

*Amino Acids–Deficiencies or imbalances in the body’s levels of amino acids, which are essential protein building blocks, can also contribute to depression.  Dr. Murray suggest 2,000 mg of D-orL-phenylalanine, or 1,000 mg of L-tyrosine, taken once daily, before breakfast. 

*Insomnia-Depression often brings a disruption of normal sleeping rhythms.  Helpful here are melatonin (3 mg) before bedtime; valerian herbal extract (150-300 mg) taken 30 minutes before bedtime; or GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid, an amino acid derivative), taken at 200-400 mg, 30 minutes before bedtime.

“Adopting these guidelines is all that the majority or people with depression will need to do to elevate their mood,” says Dr. Murray.

My Take:  Exercising 15-30 minutes a day… alone does wonders for me.  And if you introduce some of these amino acids, vitamins and food that Dr. Murray recommends… you might really achieve your goals!

Dr. Kurt Meininger is clinic director of South Forsyth Chiropractic in the Alpharetta-Cumming area and can be reached at 770-777-0900. 

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This information is solely advisory, and should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.

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