Look For Rainbows

"When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars." Unknown

Look For Rainbows

"When it rains, look for rainbows. When it's dark, look for stars." Unknown

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Remove The Interference

The power that made the body can also heal it. Chiropractic just clears the path.

Remove The Interference

The power that made the body can also heal it. Chiropractic just clears the path.

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Childhood Ear Infections

A case study published on July 17, 2014, in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health documented chiropractic care helping a 9-year-old girl who was suffering from chronic ear infections, neck pain, and headaches. The case study reported that the little girl was scheduled to have tympanostomy tubes placed in her ears in three weeks. Her problem had left her with approximately 60% hearing loss in her left ear and 30% hearing loss in her right ear.  In the four months prior to being brought to the chiropractor, the girl was treated with antibiotics for her ear infections five times.  In three of those episodes, her tympanic membranes had burst. In addition to the ear problems, she was suffering from neck pain and occasional but severe headaches.  The results of the chiropractic care were immediate and profound. The study records that over the first three weeks of chiropractic care, the girl did not experience a single headache. After three weeks of chiropractic care, the girl was brought to an otolaryngologist for a re-evaluation where it was found that the girl's hearing level had returned to 95% of normal. As a result of these profound improvements, the tympanostomy tubes surgery was considered unnecessary, and the procedure was cancelled.  "Numerous studies have identified positive outcomes in otitis media with chiropractic care based on the detection and removal of spinal "misalignments" subluxations," the authors wrote in their conclusion. "This case study demonstrated a total remission of chronic ear infections in a girl under chiropractic care."

Get It Done

Make time for exercise or find time for illness.

Get It Done

Make time for exercise or find time for illness.

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5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your...

Your brain may never be the same!

5 Crazy Ways Social Media Is Changing Your...

Your brain may never be the same!

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Dr. J’s Health Tip of the Week:  One of the most common problems that affect our health is back pain. As much as 80% of the US population has experienced back pain at one point during their lives.  Most of the time the problem is caused by poor posture, repetitive movements and improper lifting habits.  Less common causes include hurting yourself via an accident like a slip and fall or an auto accident.  A visit to the medical doctor (the second most common reason for doctor visits) usually results in a prescription of medication and or bed rest.  Most people do not want to take drugs and are looking to avoid the unhealthy side-effects that comes with taking medications.  The following is a list of the top back / neck pain all-natural treatments that have been proven to be the most effective at eliminating the pain and correcting the underlying problem.  Naturally, chiropractic care tops the list.  A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that chiropractic care was often more successful at eliminating muscular pain than medication.  More importantly, chiropractic’s major benefit is that not only can it reduce pain levels, but the care given is designed to actually correct spinal structural problems that can cause back pain.  Not to mention the fact that chiropractic care is also used for spinal hygiene to prevent back problems from occurring.  In addition, chiropractic cares effect on overall health by reducing spinal nerve stress has been well documented.  Other methods that are successful with back pain include stretching classes like yoga and pilates, strength training to develop the core musculature and stress reduction techniques.  Most people do not realize that stress has a major impact on the musculature and leads to muscles knots, contractions and spasms.  All of which can cause back pain.  Successful stress reduction techniques include mindfulness and meditation.  In addition, aquatic therapy (pool exercises) have been shown to be helpful with back conditions.  Deep tissue massage and acupuncture are also very helpful.  Massage is the perfect adjunct to chiropractic care as it will loosen tight and spasmodic muscle tissue and help the chiropractic adjustment to be more effective.  Acupuncture is a big help in very stubborn back pain cases that do not seem to be responding to traditional treatments.  Lastly, cold laser therapy has all the new buzz concerning back and neck pain.  Laser treatments can reduce pain, inflammation and enhance the healing of damaged tissue along the spine.  In very painful back cases, laser therapy in conjunction with chiropractic care may be the answer to severe pain relief. 

Thought for the Week:  Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~ M. Kathleen Casey

Chiropractic Thought for the Week:  I think the above column sums up chiropractic care for back pain.  I would like to emphasize that chiropractic care’s biggest benefit is on the overall health of the body.  It cannot be mentioned enough that removing spinal nerve stress on a regular basis allows the body to perform better, function at a higher level and be healthier, in all ages from infants to adults.

Innate Works Best

"Chiropractors adjust subluxations, relieving pressure from the nerves so that they can perform their functions in a normal manner. The innate can and will do the rest." B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

Innate Works Best

"Chiropractors adjust subluxations, relieving pressure from the nerves so that they can perform their functions in a normal manner. The innate can and will do the rest." B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

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What Will You Do For Yourself?

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

What Will You Do For Yourself?

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

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Dr. J's Health Tip of the Week:  Artificial sweeteners are one of the most commonly used ingredients in food today. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners are also one of the biggest offenders to our body's overall health. Developed as a marketing ploy and designed to appeal to the calorie conscious consumer, artificial sweeteners were fast tracked for public consumption with little to no long term testing on their affect on health. In past columns, we have discussed the dangerous side effects of the use of aspartame (brand name, Nutrasweet). In this column, I would like to shed some light on a newer product that was designed to appeal to consumers who would like a more "natural" artificial sweetener. Splenda, also known as sucrolose, is being marketed as an artificial sweetener "made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar." In reality, Splenda is an artificial sweetener derived from chlorinated sugar. It was released to the public with only two human research trials, the longest of which was conducted for only four days. In a recent study reported on in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Splenda reduced the amount of good bacteria in the intestines by 50%, increased intestinal ph levels and contributed to overall weight gain. One of the more shocking revelations was that Splenda affected glycoprotein levels in the body which could cause certain medications to be blocked by the digestive system so that they are not absorbed by the body. According to James Turner, Director of Citizens for Health, a consumer education group, the most common consumer complaints concerning Splenda are: gastrointestinal problems, migraines, seizures, dizziness, blurred vision, allergic reactions, blood sugar increases and weight gain. In conclusion, this research report is one of many that validates avoiding the use of artificial sweeteners. If you want to feel good and be healthy, just say no to the sweet stuff. For more information, visit the website, www.truthaboutsplenda.com.
 

Thought for the Week: "Sugar is a type of bodily fuel, yes, but your body runs about as well on it as a car would." ~V.L. Allineare
 

Chiropractic Thought for the Week: "While other (healthcare) professions are concerned with changing the environment to suit the weakened body, chiropractic is concerned with strengthening the body to "suit" the environment." ------ BJ Palmer, D.C.