There is an almost universal fear of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. And for a good reason since in the end stages you lose control of all your faculties and your even your identity. As with many age-related diseases, there is a wait and see mentality that permeates medical practice. Periodic testing is important however, no consideration is […]
If you were to ask me what is the one thing that I can do to improve my health, I would have to say take care of your immune system. It is obvious that the immune system prevents infections from bacteria, and viruses. It also protects us against all types of chemicals that we encounter. […]
Heart disease is the major cause of mortality in the United States. The rate of heart disease is twofold higher in adults with diabetes compared to those without diabetes, according to the internet publication,” Diabetes in America” by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Historically, type 2 diabetes was known as […]
There is a new risk associated with sugar substitutes, Xylitol and Erythritol. A new study published in the European Heart Journal on June 6, 2024, linking high levels of blood xylitol with a 57% increased risk of major cardiovascular events compared with lower levels. This research was led by Dr. Stanley Hazen of the Cleveland […]
As humans developed from hunting in gathering to a more agrarian society, growing food was by organic methods. Since the 1970s GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) food has been steadily increasing in the available fruits and vegetables. Biotechnology creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and virus genes to produce GMO food that do not occur in […]
I would like to follow-up with the diagnosis of arthritis. The following quote is by John McM. Mennell, M.D. In his textbook on joint pain. At the time he wrote this textbook he was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine. As a side note, I have been trained under his technique of […]
The diagnosis of arthritis really bugs me. It seems to be a catch-all for musculoskeletal conditions that are not sufficiently evaluated. Arthritis can be caused by autoimmune disease, trauma, rarely infection, and overuse/misuse of the joint. The overuse/ misuse diagnosis of arthritis is concerning to me. Once the diagnosis of arthritis is made, it immediately […]
Degenerative disc disease occurs in most people as they age. What is it, how did I get it, and what can I do about it? None of these questions are addressed, or rarely addressed. Between each vertebra of the spine are pads of fibrocartilage-based structures that provide support, flexibility, and minor load bearing. The disks are […]
What is the difference between chiropractic and orthopedic care for musculoskeletal pain? Simply, it is the difference between function and symptoms. For case in point let us take simple nontraumatic low back pain. 80% of the adult population in the United States at one time experiences lower back pain. Standard orthopedic treatment includes muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory, […]
This information is important to talk about since this has been ignored by the media. The following is from the AMA Journal of Ethics of June 2011. “Although the chiropractic profession now occupies a largely mainstreamed place in the health care spectrum of the United States, this has not always been the case. From its formation […]