"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease." --- Thomas Edison

LATEST HEALTH NEWSLETTER ABSTRACTS

  • Spinal Degeneration and Organ Disease Linked - Ever wonder why getting spinal checkups are really important? Here is an old medical study that convinced me as it should you. Henry Winsor, MD, dissected, correlated, and published his study on human and animal cadavers. He wrote: "The object of these necropsies (dissections) was to determine whether any connection existed between minor curvatures of the spine... and diseased organs... READ MORE LINK...
  • Avoiding Genetically Modified Foods - Why should they be avoided? Dr Mercola's website points out many studies linking genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with toxins, allergies, infertility, infant mortality, immune dysfunction, stunted growth, accelerated aging, and deaths. READ MORE LINK...
  • "Stroke" Recognition - All of us do not want to have anyone experience a stroke (a blood clot affecting brain function). However it is best to be able to recognize the symptoms so maybe one's life can be saved. Neurologists feel that if a stroke victim can be treated within 3 hours of having one, the effects can be totally reversed. READ MORE LINK...
  • Allergies Of Fruits and Vegetables Soaring - Fruits and veggies have  been the best foods to eat. Unfortunately with the many things used to grow them this seems to be no longer true. Dr Pamela Ewan, an allergy consultant at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England, said the rise in allergy cases appears to be outstripping even peanut allergies. READ MORE LINK...
  • FDA Recommends Cutting Tylenol Doses - Doses of Tylenol and other painkillers that contain a key ingredient (acetaminophen) should be lowered amid concerns about liver damage, a panel of medical experts told the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday (7/7/09). READ MORE LINK...
  • Homeopathic Hot Pepper Nose Spray Relieves Hay Fever - A second-generation all-natural nose spray called Sinol-M, whose main ingredient is capsaicin derived from hot peppers, safely and effectively relieves stubborn nasal allergies, according to results of a clinical study presented at the 47th annual Western Society Of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology meeting. READ MORE LINK...
  • Is This YOU At 100 Years Of Age? - Yes, it is increasingly probable to live that long or longer, as noted in Dr Eric Plasker's book titled The 100 Year Lifestyle. The author points out that thousands of people are already living to over 100 years old, but never expected it! READ MORE LINK...
  • Bras Affecting Lymphatic Drainage, Reflex Points, Fibrocysts and Cancer - Some types are worse than others. Many physicians and researchers, as stated by Dr Mercola, agree that wearing a tight fitting bra can cut off lymph drainage (wired bras especially), which can contribute to the development of breast cancer. READ MORE LINK...
  • Drinking Soda Can Damage You - Doctors are warning that cola consumption can lead to anything from mild weakness to profound muscle paralysis. READ MORE LINK...
  • Nail Fungus Help - Have a thick, yellowish nail? HealthDay News published an article regarding such fungi infections which occur underneath nails on the toes and fingers. READ MORE LINK...

CURRENT EVENTS

 
  • Since July 2006 the nonprofit Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has provided to national newspapers and magazines positive testimonials regarding the chiropractic profession. NFL Great and Dancing with the Stars celebrity, Jerry Rice, has provided positive testimonials about chiropractic in such national publications as Sports Illustrated, Women's Health, Men's Fitness, USA Today and ESPN, the magazine. Also his comments were included in a 60 second radio spot sent to 5000 radio stations in the country as well as a 60 second TV to 1000 TV stations. To review these coverages http://www.f4cp.com/communications.htm. It is estimated that this exposure alone generated 157 million positive messages and growing. Two more celebrities, retired Brigadier General Becky Halstead and ESPN Sports Analyst Linda Cohn, have expressed their support for chiropractic. General Halstead is the first woman graduate of West Point to obtain the rank of General and the first woman general to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. She appeals to numerous audiences - members of Congress, veterans, and the general public. The General has been quoted as "the year I was deployed in Iraq, I missed my friends and family -- and my chiropractor." Linda Cohn is a well known sports anchor person for ESPN whose testimonial regarding chiropractic includes the statements, "As a TV sports anchor, I am always interviewing world class athletes, and many attribute their success to the care only a doctor of chiropractic can provide." She was shown on page 55 of June/July Men's Fitness. For viewing Jerry Rice on radio go to http://www.f4cp.com/SR1067.wav and on a TV spot go to http://www.f4cp.com/NAPSJerryRice.mov.qt.
  • Especially for patient education, CCA continually updates their website, providing useful and valuable chiropractic information, chiropractic questions are answered, an eNewsletter can be subscribed, or a doctor, who is has high ethics, can be found by putting in your zip code number. Please look at it. It was done for your benefit.
  • Monsanto's top retail product is RoundUp, a broad-spectrum herbicide. Millions of pounds of RoundUp are used every year on U.S. gardens, lawns and farms. RoundUp has been linked to numerous environmental and human health problems, including: Increased risks of the cancer non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; Miscarriages; Attention deficit disorder; Reduced production of sex hormones; Genetic damage and damage to the immune system in fish, and genetic damage and abnormal development in frogs. To sign a petition asking Home Depot to dump RoundUp from its inventory, go to: Organic Consumers Association.
  • Orange County Chiropractic District (OCCD) is offering Continuing Education meetings where members attend FREE and others pay a small fee to cover some expenses. Go to the OCCD website for details.
  • The CA Legislature continues to present bills that affect chiropractic doctors or patients. Suggest reviewing periodically what is happening in government by the going to CCA for the latest news.
  • Patients, please continue to tell your congressmen your work injury story to point out to them that real people are being hurt with limited care!

 

ANATOMY OF PAIN

The dictionary defines pain: "a sensation of hurting … in some part of the body, caused by an injury, disease or functional disorder, and transmitted through the nervous system." When we ignore dysfunction, pain, and/or discomfort — whatever the source — it interferes with our life. Unfortunately when it happens the degeneration has started which causes the aging process to speed up before our time. To best review you own situation, answer yes/no to the following that you have experienced and/or ignored, probably due to being too busy to take care of yourself, right?

  • Arthritis
  • Auto/Sport/Work Injuries
  • Breathing Limitation/Pain
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Hip Dysfunction
  • Imbalance/Dizziness
  • Muscle Ache/Spasm
  • Neck/Back Ache
  • Nerve Pinch
  • Numbness
  • Poor Posture
  • Shoulder Limitations
  • Tendonitis

The sooner conditions are examined and treated, the sooner one can get back to a normal life. CALL...

 

FUNCTION vs. FEELING GOOD


This level of health can be obtained through a series of joint re-alignment training treatments which correct structural abnormalities and remove nerve interferences (subluxations). The goal is to help the body maintain its proper alignment and balance.

Having a chiropractic examination determines if and how we can help you. If your case is accepted, a plan of chiropractic adjustments, exercises and nutritional changes aimed to help your body relieve the discomfort and regain optimum health would be reviewed with you. If your condition can not be helped, you would be referred to another specialist.

What importance you give your own and family's health is up to you! We are here to help you resolve sport/work/auto injuries causing acute pain and/or dysfuction, or obtain and sustain wellness. We take pride in helping you and families be healthier and happier.

Come in for a complimentary consultation to discuss your particular condition.

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