Headaches and Chiropractic Adjustments
Former professional football player, (and frequent patient of ours at the Celebrity Golf Tournament) Jim McMahon and how chiropractic adjustments, received monthly, keep his life debilitating headaches from returning.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
If your doctor doesn’t suggest chiropractic treatment as an option,
they are not keeping up with clinical data
Likelihood of back surgery from visiting an MD versus chiropractor first.
The Value of Prevention
Prioritize Your Well-Being with Preventative Chiropractic Treatment
Read MoreA Moment of Reflection
It has been 30 years since the passing of my grandfather, mentor and the person who lit the spark for my love of pursuing chiropractic care as my life’s work. In our busy worlds, the loudest seem to get the most attention, when it is usually the quiet ones who have the greatest impact on those around them. My grandfather was such an individual. I wrote the obituary for my grandfather and I have linked it HERE.
I hope everyone reading this has at least one such person in their life that has made a impact. For me, it was been “Doc” (B. Franklin “Doc” Miner, D.C.)
Good links..
The long running radio show, "This American Life" has done a thoughtful report on the dangers of using the active ingredient in Tylenol, acetaminophen. They highlight the dangers of the drug that has always been advertised as "the safest", and how decades passed without proper warnings to the 50 million people who take the drug every week in the United States. The show's title: "Use Only As Directed" You can listen for free at: This American Life
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GOOD NEWS for patients seeking chiropractic care with the Affordable Health Care Act: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/07/how-the-health-reform-law-will-impact-alternative-medicine-access.html
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Chiropractic care is typically far more effective and here’s more evidence to demonstrate it being more cost effective: click here
If you use Facebook or Twitter find Boulder Crest Retreat..you can follow the progress and events at the facility. Most recently Pittsburg Steelers legendary running back, Rocky Bleier joined the BCR Honorary Advisory Board. There is always something positive going on there.
Boulder Crest Retreat Grand Opening was September 6, 2013...Check their website for more information on this incredible facility as well as the dedicated and selfless individuals who have made this a reality.
October, 2012: Great feedback from Virginia chiropractors ready to serve Wounded Warriors when Boulder Crest Retreat is up and running next summer.
Chiropractic awareness and utilization is rapidly expanding in Europe and with it, the addition of more chiropractic schools and inclusion in the nationalized healthcare systems.
Watch the Celebrity Golf Championship tournament on NBC or by clicking this link: www.tahoecelebritygolf.com There are usually a few good golfers in the group, but more importantly is the beautiful surroundings of Lake Tahoe, where I grew up.
April, 2013: double blind study on manipulation for chronic lower back pain appears favorable. Much of the clinical evidence that supports manipulation, like that used routinely by chiropractors, shows very good results in patients with back pain for less than 30 or 60 days. This study showed significant reductions in pain levels in patients that have had pain for over a year, after they had undergone therapy for 2-3 months.
A fairly reasonable explanation of when to see to a chiropractor versus the orthopedist is covered here: http://orthopedics.about.com/od/backneck/f/chiropractor.htm
Objective evidence for chiropractic care: http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB4539/index1.html
Brain Function, Including Depression and the Role of Your Gut Bacteria
What you eat and what to avoid eating can have an effect on your brain function. Very interesting research just published in France. Click HERE for the link
You Are What You Eat...and More!
The field of studying the human microbiome, the ‘good’ bacteria in our body that help us with everything. From efficient digestion of our foods, to better decision making and mental clarity. While all humans are 99.99% similar, our biome is far more unique. When we have problems, research is looking at how our systems can be altered to overcome those health challenges. This field is also using nutrients to cut off the blood supply to cancerous tumors as well as the extra blood supply that is involved with obesity. To stay connected to their ongoing progress, check out Dr Li’s website: Angio.Org Also check out one of the foremost authorities on the human microbiome, Dr Rob Knight from the University of California, San Diego. UCSD is doing incredible research on the developing science.
Another good article from U.S. News and World Report to help us understand how to help our systems. Just like a healthy society, your gut functions best with diversity. The more varieties of food and plants in a week the better!
