As a young doctor, I was impressed by the work of Dr. Burr and Dr. Crile dating back to the 1930's. Dr. Crile formed the Cleveland Clinic in 1935. I marveled how ahead of their time they were. The following is something I happened to come across from more than 25 years ago. It is…
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Chiropractic is the fastest-growing and second-largest primary health are profession. There are approximately 60,000 doctors of chiropractic (DCs) in active practice in the United States spread from rural areas to inner cities. More than 10,000 students are currently enrolled in chiropractic educational programs accredited by a federally-recognized body (CCE). Chiropractic services are in high demand. Tens of millions of Americans routinely…
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Preliminary results of a new scientific study show that chiropractic care significantly improves both standard physical assessments for health and self-assessment of quality of life. The study was conducted at the Sherman College Health Center in Spartanburg South Carolina, and was published in the August 6, 2007 issue of the scientific periodical, The Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. In this study…
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Wikipedia defines Alternative Medicine as follows: Healing practice that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine. At Alternative Health Solutions, we take it a step further, and define some words which may help you understand why Alternative Medicine is relevant, and why it matters to you. The Funk and Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary…
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Research published in the January 2005 issue of the scientific periodical the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, (JMPT) showed that patients with chronic spinal pain syndromes did markedly better than patients who received either medication or acupuncture. Participants in this study were those who had pain for more than 13 weeks. These participants were divided into three groups who exclusively…
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How early should children be adjusted? Is it safe? Aren't their bones still soft? Why do they need adjustments? What if they cry? How can we afford it? All of these questions and more go through the minds of parents who are considering chiropractic care for their kids. Some parents are hesitant about getting their children adjusted…
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The food you eat is a crucial factor in your body's functioning capabilities, but your digestive system also plays a key role in your health. If your body is not absorbing nutrients properly, all those healthy foods will go to waste. Enzyme nutrition is designed to restore your digestive system and allow your body to…
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division has launched a new app to help patients suffering from cold, flu, and allergy symptoms. Known as HEALTHYDAY, this app allows people to diagnose their symptoms on their own and seek out appropriate treatments to get better. The HEALTHYDAY app was launched at New York City’s Internet Week. It is available…
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Chiropractic has had a longstanding impact on the treatment of deafness, even though back problems seem completely separate from hearing problems. It all started with a person named D.D. Palmer. In 1895, a patient named Harvey Lillard came to Palmer because he was deaf in one ear. Palmer was a renowned healer at the time,…
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Continued from Part 1 5 – Neurological Conditions Scientists are currently conducting research on the effects of upper cervical adjustments on a wide variety of brain-based conditions, and the results are quite remarkable. Through the use of an upright MRI, researchers have found that cerebral spinal fluid and blood flow are significantly increased after chiropractic…
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