Last week we talked about how important Vitamin D is for your immune system. Let’s talk about another important way to keep your immune system strong – chiropractic adjustments. Yes – chiropractic adjustments. Numerous studies show that immune cells increase in number and effectiveness following a spinal adjustment. In these studies, blood is drawn before the adjustment [...]
December and the whole holiday season is synonymous with giving. Whether it is presents for the kids, bonuses for employees, homemade treats for the neighbors, toys for tots or food for the needy, we are all in the giving mode. But what about receiving? Most of us feel uncomfortable about receiving. Whether it is a lavish gift, [...]
The media will hype both of these illnesses, continually milking them for all they can. Fear is a big ratings builder! When questioning the "specialists," their only answer is to spend billions on either a drug or vaccine that will "save" you. Do you really want to be a guinea pig on a drug that is rushed [...]
I keep reading about the right to health care. Of course health in our current system is not caring for our health at all but rather managing disease. But with all rights come responsibilities. Somehow we have gotten the idea that health care should be free, available to all, quick and easy. Seriously – where did we [...]
There are two huge billboards on Rt. 315 by Ohio Health saying they only do spinal surgery when necessary. Their idea of necessary and mine are very different. A study was recently done by medical doctors at multiple universities. The study found that after an injury patients who saw a chiropractor first needed spinal surgery 1.4% [...]
It is definitely Back to School time. I know I am old fashioned but why can’t school start the day after Labor Day? We have talked about back packs and the damage they do to developing spines but what about all of you out there who are bent forward doing computer work, texting and gaming?? Bending your [...]
Did you feel the earth shake? Are pigs flying? After tens of thousands of studies saying the most effective treatment for back pain is chiropractic care, the AMA finally is recommending it. In a recent press release, the Journal of the American Medical Association is YES (wait for it) recommending chiropractic care. Are they way behind the [...]
Another article is in the paper today about drug mills, increase in addiction to pain medications and the resulting ruination of lives. When will we learn covering up the symptom rather than addressing the problem is never a good idea? Whether that symptom is pain, heartburn, headache, depression or problems with a friend, denial never works well. [...]
A patient sent me a picture from a local grocery store of a sign announcing “FREE ANTIBIOTICS”. How dangerously insane is that? At one time, antibiotics were a true miracle drug. They were designed to treat overwhelming bacterial infections and they worked. Unfortunately they have been seriously over prescribed and perilously over used. Antibiotics are in our [...]
Back to school ads are everywhere. Yikes – that feels like the end of summer even though we are barely one month into it. So while wardrobes are being planned and supplies purchased, give some thought to what they will be wearing on their backs. Backpacks should be worn over both shoulders and have a waist belt. [...]
