April 2001 Issue
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Our Patients Speak
Out
The following is a
patient testimonial from one of my favorite ballerinas. Tabitha is
in the 6th grade and is an extremely active ballet dancer. While
under care, we've been working with her scoliosis and making sure her
ankles are well adjusted for the rigorous demands that she places on
them. Instead of typing out her testimonial, I thought I would show
you her written statement...just click on the image on the right for the
full size version.
(click to read)
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From Back Pain To
General Health
Many people initially visit
chiropractors for problems relating to pain. But what happens to them as
they continue their care?
In two studies of 153 and 311
chiropractic patients who initially suffered from back, neck and other
pains two studies revealed the following: as patients continued care
after their initial complaints cleared up they began to experience an
improvement in their perception of health which included improved
general health, more vitality, and better social functioning.
These findings confirm other studies
and over a century of chiropractic observations - chiropractic is not
for disease but for improving physical and mental health. Yes, millions
of people see chiropractors for various health problems but chiropractic
is not for diseases, it is for you. It is a procedure that locates, and
removes a deep form of stress and spinal damage called vertebral
subluxations.
No matter what condition you may
have: sciatica, back pain, headache, ear infection, menstrual disorders,
depression or any other health problem, a chiropractic spinal adjustment
is very badly needed. It has made the difference between suffering and
wellness, between health and disease, between drugs and surgery or
natural healing for millions. (1)
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ER
TV Show and Vaccination
The TV show ER had a segment wherein an unvaccinated child died of the
measles. ER got so many complaints that even Newsweek mentioned it.
A lot of people wrote interesting letters and one of my favorites is this
from an RN:
"It was my
responsibility to do professional fee abstraction for the ER at Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia in 1997, and for 15 months I reviewed an average
of 150 pediatric ER medical records per day, 5 days a week. I never read
of one incident of death from wild measles virus presenting to Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia's Emergency Room.
On the other hand, there
were countless, daily reminders of the pervasiveness of Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Asthma, Diabetes, metabolic and other
chronic disorders in this generation of vaccine mutated children. Are we
going to tamper and promote chronic disabling conditions in our society by
terrifying them with horror stories of infectious disease epidemics when
we've barely shaken hands with human genome prototypes? Your ties to your
sponsors, the promoters of Prevnar, were shamelessly
transparent."
Disappointed RN, CPC
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Chiropractic and Spinal
Research
Did you know there are thousands of papers describing the wonders of
chiropractic and spinal care in health and disease? As a regular feature
we're including some studies. Feel free to send them to anyone you know.
Remember: a person with any kind of health problem needs chiropractic.
Once their spine is free from subluxations, their body will work better
and that could make a big difference in any disease.
By the way, is there any disease or
condition you'd like to know about? Write
us.
Pregnancy, Labor and
Chiropractic
Pregnancy and labor are more comfortable for women under chiropractic
care. Spinal problems are common during pregnancy; up to 90% of pregnant
women have them. The chiropractic drugless approach is ideally suited for
pregnancy care. Chiropractic can also help women with premature
contractions, back labor, low back pain, morning sickness, breech
positioning and can help
prevent post-partum depression. Believe it or not, a study by the American
Medical Association revealed that women who have chiropractic care enjoy
easier pregnancies and deliveries. (2)
My wife (Carrie) is about to give birth to
our first child (due within the next 2 weeks) and she has commented
several times that she "...can't imagine being pregnant and not
having chiropractic care throughout the pregnancy." With all
the rapid anterior (front-side) weight gain from the growing baby and
enlarging breasts, it places a tremendous strain on the spine. If
there are any spinal weaknesses, this relatively rapid weight gain will
elucidate any vertebral
subluxations present. Additionally, vertebral subluxations
hinder proper nerve communication with whatever tissue/organs the nerves
at that location communicate with. Why not give your baby every
fighting chance for a normal, healthy development? Make sure mom is
checked for vertebral subluxation regularly.
While under care, my wife has not
experienced some of the common complaints many pregnant women complain of,
i.e. sciatica, morning sickness, constipation, back pain, cramps,
etc. It all boils down to having a well functioning body and spine.
While we’re on the subject: If you’re pregnant never,
never smoke: for mothers who smoke, there has been a link to a drop in the
IQ of their children (and mental retardation):
"Preschool children whose mothers smoked heavily
during pregnancy scored significantly lower on standardized I.Q. tests
than kids whose mothers didn’t smoke." Study of 400 women. (3)
PS. If you know anyone who smokes around a pregnant woman,
this is important information to send them.
Nervousness, Depression and
Chiropractic
You know we recommend periodic spinal checkups
(maintenance care) for you and your family. Why? Because you’ll be
healthier and happier both physically and mentally.
Chiropractic is especially needed for the elderly who are
our most over-drugged population.
In one study of 73 chiropractic patients aged 65 and
older, 95.8% reported that their chiropractic care was either
"considerably" or "extremely" valuable and the longer
they were in care the less nonprescription drugs they used.
The researchers stated: "[We
found] reduced nervousness with years of maintenance care (MC), as
well as possible reduced symptoms of depression….. Patients
receiving MC had…a 50% reduction in medical provider visits, less
hospitalization and lower health costs (a third of the expenses made by US
citizens of the same age)." (4)
Are you coming in for care and leaving your parents home?
Asthma and Chiropractic
A 6-year-old boy who had asthma for three years was using aerosol inhalers
up to three times a day, every day. After a few adjustments he could run
during soccer games and, according to his mother "almost never used
his inhaler." He began to sleep more soundly, "hardly ever had
bouts with mucous clogged nasal passages" and inhalant use stopped.
(5)
Better Sex Life with
Chiropractic?
Yes, and much more. It says so, in of all
places, in the world famous British Medical Journal:
"Chiropractic patients not only reported less pain
than hospital patients at six weeks, but three years later chiropractic
patients reported a 29% greater improvement with chiropractic compared to
hospital treatment."
"The most dramatic improvements were associated with
pain reduction, but many of the factors that contribute to the quality
of life were affected by chiropractic care [such as] sitting for more
than a short period of time and sleeping showed the most significant
improvement, but scores such as personal care, lifting, walking, standing,
sex life, social life, and ability to travel also improved." (6)
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The Chiropractic
Approach
Chiropractors help connect you with the wisdom of your body, your inner
doctor. Chiropractors correct a deep stress inside you called the
vertebral subluxation complex, which causes nerve pressure and stress on
your spinal nerves, joints and discs. This disconnects you from your
optimum health and healing.
Just as you need dental, vision and blood pressure checkups so you need
your spine checked. It can improve your physical and mental
health.
Please come in for a spinal checkup and bring your family with you.
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Parents Magazine Article
about Vaccinations:
On Page 56 of the May 2001 issue of Parents Magazine, they offered their
advice on the risks of skipping vaccines. They said this, " It’s
estimated that about 1% of school-age children go unvaccinated because
their parents oppose the immunizations." They go on to say, " An
unvaccinated child also poses harm to a child who had his shots but, for
instance is due for a booster. In the study, at least 11 percent of
vaccinated children in measles outbreaks contracted the infection from a
child who hadn’t been immunized."
This doesn’t sound logical to me. My very plain and
simple question is – If vaccinations work, why would any child have to
worry about getting the disease, let alone almost 11% of the vaccinated
population? And, I don’t believe that all 11% needed their booster shot
at the same time!
Simple math and common sense tells me there is some
seriously flawed logic...and I use the term logic loosely.
Common childhood diseases are just that - infections meant
to occur in childhood for the sole purpose of preparing the immune system
for a life of smaller battles. Infections prime the immune system
for combat later in life - it's like sending the immune system to the gym
for strengthening. An immune system that has failed to deal with
bacteria and viruses in a natural way is a weak immune system. These
periodic childhood "battles" ultimately strengthen the immune
system and are present for a purpose.
The literature is just now beginning to show that asthma
and allergies are found almost entirely in vaccinated children. Both
of these are "hypersensitivites" to common substances. If
pollen or ragweed "caused" allergies, why don't we all
have allergies? It just so happens that in some individuals, when
they encounter pollen or some other substance, their immune system over-reacts
or acts inappropriately and they're then forced to suffer the side-effects
of allergies. It has been shown numerous times that vaccines can
cause inappropriate immune system responses.
For a list of links to research for yourself, click
here.
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REMEMBER
No matter what disease or condition you have, you can
benefit from a healthy spine. Spinal health can be as important for your
overall healing as proper nutrition. Are you and your family carrying the
silent killer, the vertebral subluxation complex, in your spines? Only a
chiropractic spinal checkup can tell.
Among the many things contributing to your health: the
quality of the air, food and water you take in; how you handle emotional
stress; your inherited weaknesses and strengths; your use of drugs;
exercise; and relaxation - a healthy spine is
absolutely essential. In some people it is a major factor and can make the
difference between a life of health, strength and vitality or a life of
disease, weakness and disability.
A healthy spine can improve your life -
see us for periodic spinal checkups.
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Here's just a little
something to make you think:
Since the 1960’s when the vaccine for Rubella was
introduced, 10 to 40% of women now experience joint disorders after
getting the vaccine.
The Lancet, May 3, 1997
Nearly all cases of Polio since 1980 were caused by the
oral polio vaccine.
USA Today
180,000 people die each year due to doctor negligence,
compared to 30,000 who die from gun assaults, suicide, and accidents.
Harvard Medical Practice Study
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Want
to try a little brain teaser? Don't cheat!
This riddle must be done IN YOUR HEAD and NOT using paper
and a pen.
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000.
Now add 30. Now add another 1000.
Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10.
What is the total?
Did you get 5000?
The correct answer is actually 4100.
Don't believe it?
Check it with a calculator or on paper!!
The brain sure knows how to play little tricks on us, doesn't it?
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"No great deed is done by falterers who ask for
certainty."
--George Eliot
"There is nothing certain in a man's life but
that he may lose it."
--Owen Meredith
"Doubt is not a pleasant state, but certainty is
a ridiculous one."
--Voltaire
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REFERENCES:
- Changes in general health status during upper cervical chiropractic
care: PBR report. Owens, E. F., Hoiriis, Kathryn T., Burd, Deana. Chiropractic
Research Journal, Vol. V, No. 1, Spring 1998 and Changes in
general health status during upper cervical chiropractic care: a
practice-based research project update. Hoiriis, KT., Owens, EF. Chiropractic
Research Journal, Vol. Vl, No. 2, Fall 1999.
- American Medical Association records released in 1987 during trial
in U.S. District Court Northern Illinois Eastern Division, No. 76C
3777 (You don’t think they’d release that information on their
own, do you?)
- Science News
, Feb 12, 1994.
- Maintenance care: Health promotion services to US chiropractic
patients aged 65 and over, Part 11. Rupert, RL, Manuello D, Sandefur
R: JMPT 2003;23(1):10.
- Garde R. Chiropractic Pediatrics. Vol 1 No.3 Dec, 1994.
- Follow-up to Meade Study Mead TW, British Medical Journal
August 5, 1995.
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