THE MIRACLE CURE
From "The Chiropractic" Newsletter dated 1899By D. D. PalmerDr Palmer has given all his time for 13 years to healing theafflicted. He cures many persons in so short a time that it seemsmiraculous.We are living in an age of wonders. Every day we are surprised atsome new invention, and yet many of these new ideas are so simple andeasily understood that we wonder why our grandparents did not know ofthem.Often cures are made by chance which seem miraculous.Today we have a comprehensible explanation of the fundamentalprinciples upon which all these cures are made. Today the cause ofdiseases are being located and those causes corrected just as surely as anymechanic would find the cause of inharmony or wrong working in a piano,wagon, watch, engine, or other machine.A human being is a human machine and, like a machine, would runsmoothly, without any friction, if every part was in its proper place. Ifevery bone, every nerve, and all the blood vessels, muscles, etc. were justright, there would be nothing wrong.I look the human machine over and find what parts are out of place,why the blood does not circulate freely to all parts, why the nerves cryout with pain.Disease is the effect or result of some part of the body beingdisarranged. To put them in their proper place, would give the diseasedperson ease and allow nature to rebuild without being obstructed.We do not go to the drug store nor ransack all creation to find aremedy. The remedy is in righting the wrong. The cause of disease is inthe sufferer, and the cause must be corrected.If every part of the human body was in its natural place there wouldbe no friction, no inflammation, no fever, no weakness...Why not remove thepressure, adjust the framework, and take the strain off those sensitivenerves?
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
ANATOMY OF THE BACK
The human back and spine comprise a complex system that impacts your entire body. Keeping your spine in proper alignment, which is the specialty of the Doctor of Chiropractic, is essential to the smooth functioning of your other parts. The spinal column is the main pillar of the back. It is made up of more than 30 individual bones, collectively called the vertebrae, separated by spongy pads of cartilage called discs. The spinal cord runs from the bottom of the brain through holes in the vertebrae. The spinal cord sends signals to the body through nerves that emerge between the vertebrae.
The spine is divided into four regions: The upper part, the neck, is called the cervical. The upper back is called the thoracic. The lower part of the back is the lumbar. It leads into the sacrum, the lower part of the spine, and the coccyx, the tailbone. It is the lumbar region where most back pain develops. The spinal cord actually ends just below the rib cage. From there, nerves to the lower back and legs grow through the spinal column before exiting. The bundle of nerves looks like a horse’s tail, hence its Latin name: cauda equina.
The human back and spine comprise a complex system that impacts your entire body. Keeping your spine in proper alignment, which is the specialty of the Doctor of Chiropractic, is essential to the smooth functioning of your other parts. The spinal column is the main pillar of the back. It is made up of more than 30 individual bones, collectively called the vertebrae, separated by spongy pads of cartilage called discs. The spinal cord runs from the bottom of the brain through holes in the vertebrae. The spinal cord sends signals to the body through nerves that emerge between the vertebrae.
The spine is divided into four regions: The upper part, the neck, is called the cervical. The upper back is called the thoracic. The lower part of the back is the lumbar. It leads into the sacrum, the lower part of the spine, and the coccyx, the tailbone. It is the lumbar region where most back pain develops. The spinal cord actually ends just below the rib cage. From there, nerves to the lower back and legs grow through the spinal column before exiting. The bundle of nerves looks like a horse’s tail, hence its Latin name: cauda equina.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Sleeping can get you into trouble-so can getting up
NEVER sleep on your stomach (unless you have cut out a hole in your mattress to keep your head in neutral.) This may be good for your lower back but will certainly cause neck problems. The best sleeping posture is in a semi-fetal position with a pillow between your legs/knees. The pillow reduces the risk of rolling the top leg over the bottom causing twisting of the lumbar spine and straining the hip joints. This will allow for all kinds of nasty things to happen. Also make sure the neck is properly supported with a curve-facilitating pillow, such as our Tempur-Pedic millenium pillow.If you are a back sleeper support the lower back with a small thin pillow or loosely rolled up towel. This will maintain the inward (lordotic) curve of the small of the back which will flatten either on a firm or soft mattress and put you at risk. Have you ever gotten stuck getting out of bed? I see these patients often. No matter how you sleep the most important step you can take getting out of bed is to perform 5-6 Extension Push-Ups just BEFORE you swing your legs out of bed and stand up. When you are sleeping, even in the best posture, things can slide around. This helps the facet joints (joints between the vertebrae) to “track” like they are suppose to and prepares your back for weight-bearing. To perform the Extension Push-Up, roll onto your front, push up with the arms while you push your pelvis and stomach into the bed. If this bothers your arms, shoulders or wrist, simply cross your arms under your chest rather than trying to straighten your arms. Develop this as a habit every time you are getting up, even in the middle of the night for a bit of bladder relief.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Is This The Greatest Medical Discovery In 100 Years
The chance that you'll discover the fountain of youth is “unlikely”, but how about the next best thing? I'm talking about an anti-aging enzyme. The research looks better and better.The CBS news show, 60 minutes did a full blown “in depth story” on the research.I was reminded as I watched . . . this is big stuff!It’s so significant that Dr. Mark Houston, an internationally known lecturer, says the discovery of a class of enzymes called sirtuins is the greatest medical breakthrough in the last 100 years. Dr. Houston says and I quote, “I think for the first time we not only have the ability to modify the aging process, but also the quality of aging." We now have the ability to expand human life, but also to make that life a higher quality by reducing all the medical diseases people typically get when they get older.”Sirtuins are a class of enzymes. As the activities of sirtuins are increased, so do the benefits. Sirtuins are universal regulators of aging in virtually all living organisms and represent a prime target for new anti-aging drugs. "It's looking like these sirtuins serve as guardians of the cell," said Harvard Medical School researcher David Sinclair."These enzymes allow cells to survive damage and delay cell death."Some of the roles sirtuins play in animals are: gene silencing, DNA repair, increased lifespan,increased cell survival, increases in energy metabolism, and positive response to stressors.Needless to say, the pharmaceutical race is on to make the most potent drug that will enhancesirtuin function. In fact, one company just bought out Dr. Sinclair’s lab for ¾ of a billiondollars. In today’s economy nobody pays that kind of money unless the data is solid.Fortunately for us, one of the best compounds to naturally increase sirtuin activity, as many of you know, is found in red wine. The compound accredited to this increased activity is resveratrol. In studies, yeast treated with resveratrol survived 60 percent longer. Resveratrol was then shown to extend the lifespan of worms and flies by nearly 30 percent and fish by almost 60 percent.In fact, an animal study was recently released that showed an amazing 31% increase in lifespanjust using resveratrol. Treating mice with resveratrol while they were on a high-calorie diet even prevented many liver abnormalities.Another study at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Illkirch,France, provided resveratrol to mice and looked at their endurance. The resveratrol mice wereable to run twice as far as the control mice in the same time period, weight gain was controlled, and diabetes was prevented. Long life, more endurance, weight control, disease prevention…can you see why the pharmaceutical companies will want to synthesize it andpatent it?To give you an idea of the resveratrol in red wine: 1 liter of high quality Pinot Noir wine has about 5 mg of resveratrol. We don’t know the exact dose that is optimal for humans at thistime; however, the animal studies were done using a dose of 22 mg per kilogram. So if weadd a zero on our weight that gives us an idea of the amount we need. A 160 pound personwould take 1600 mg per day, which would be about 300 bottles of wine per day.Let’s look at some other data about resveratrol and its clinical benefits. From a cardiovascularperspective, it reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, inhibits arterial plaque, preventsblood clots, normalizes blood pressure and helps to regulate blood sugar. It also enhancesthe bodies’ antioxidant pool, specifically glutathione.From an immunological perspective, resveratrol inhibits viral, fungal, and bacterial growth.Resveratrol has anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and prevents bone loss.Here is an important point however, and one that you should be aware of with your patients:there are 2 forms of resveratrol, a cis form and a trans form. The trans form is the biologicallyactive form. This is yet another example of how we are at the mercy of the manufacturerand their suppliers. Manufacturers’ can in good conscience order trans-resveratrol with the intention of using only the purest ingredients; but unless they have the ability to verify theirraw material, there’s no guarantee they have the correct form. It’s like roulette, resveratrolroulette.Biotics Research's in-house phyto-chemical lab assures that the product, in this case trans-resveratrol, is in fact the correct form and then goes the extra step to make sure it is biologicallyactive. If it’s not active before it goes into the capsule, it won’t be active once it is encapsulated.Biotics goes far beyond what is required in the industry as they develop what could be called a BioPrint for each botanical ingredient used in any of their formulas. This BioPrint is like a finger print and is so unique they can often tell what part of the world the plant comes from. Unlesswhat's listed on the label is biologically active, you won’t know if it will work for your patient or even if it's in the bottle to begin with.You get the point. Biotics Research Corporation delivers consistent, authentic productsfor your patients…every time. Biotics has recently released a form of trans-resveratrol(ResveraSirt HP) in a 250 mg capsule to allow physicians to titrate the dose for specificcases. I encourage you to get the informationon resveratrol from us. Try it yourself. The benefits are impressive!
The chance that you'll discover the fountain of youth is “unlikely”, but how about the next best thing? I'm talking about an anti-aging enzyme. The research looks better and better.The CBS news show, 60 minutes did a full blown “in depth story” on the research.I was reminded as I watched . . . this is big stuff!It’s so significant that Dr. Mark Houston, an internationally known lecturer, says the discovery of a class of enzymes called sirtuins is the greatest medical breakthrough in the last 100 years. Dr. Houston says and I quote, “I think for the first time we not only have the ability to modify the aging process, but also the quality of aging." We now have the ability to expand human life, but also to make that life a higher quality by reducing all the medical diseases people typically get when they get older.”Sirtuins are a class of enzymes. As the activities of sirtuins are increased, so do the benefits. Sirtuins are universal regulators of aging in virtually all living organisms and represent a prime target for new anti-aging drugs. "It's looking like these sirtuins serve as guardians of the cell," said Harvard Medical School researcher David Sinclair."These enzymes allow cells to survive damage and delay cell death."Some of the roles sirtuins play in animals are: gene silencing, DNA repair, increased lifespan,increased cell survival, increases in energy metabolism, and positive response to stressors.Needless to say, the pharmaceutical race is on to make the most potent drug that will enhancesirtuin function. In fact, one company just bought out Dr. Sinclair’s lab for ¾ of a billiondollars. In today’s economy nobody pays that kind of money unless the data is solid.Fortunately for us, one of the best compounds to naturally increase sirtuin activity, as many of you know, is found in red wine. The compound accredited to this increased activity is resveratrol. In studies, yeast treated with resveratrol survived 60 percent longer. Resveratrol was then shown to extend the lifespan of worms and flies by nearly 30 percent and fish by almost 60 percent.In fact, an animal study was recently released that showed an amazing 31% increase in lifespanjust using resveratrol. Treating mice with resveratrol while they were on a high-calorie diet even prevented many liver abnormalities.Another study at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Illkirch,France, provided resveratrol to mice and looked at their endurance. The resveratrol mice wereable to run twice as far as the control mice in the same time period, weight gain was controlled, and diabetes was prevented. Long life, more endurance, weight control, disease prevention…can you see why the pharmaceutical companies will want to synthesize it andpatent it?To give you an idea of the resveratrol in red wine: 1 liter of high quality Pinot Noir wine has about 5 mg of resveratrol. We don’t know the exact dose that is optimal for humans at thistime; however, the animal studies were done using a dose of 22 mg per kilogram. So if weadd a zero on our weight that gives us an idea of the amount we need. A 160 pound personwould take 1600 mg per day, which would be about 300 bottles of wine per day.Let’s look at some other data about resveratrol and its clinical benefits. From a cardiovascularperspective, it reduces LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, inhibits arterial plaque, preventsblood clots, normalizes blood pressure and helps to regulate blood sugar. It also enhancesthe bodies’ antioxidant pool, specifically glutathione.From an immunological perspective, resveratrol inhibits viral, fungal, and bacterial growth.Resveratrol has anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and prevents bone loss.Here is an important point however, and one that you should be aware of with your patients:there are 2 forms of resveratrol, a cis form and a trans form. The trans form is the biologicallyactive form. This is yet another example of how we are at the mercy of the manufacturerand their suppliers. Manufacturers’ can in good conscience order trans-resveratrol with the intention of using only the purest ingredients; but unless they have the ability to verify theirraw material, there’s no guarantee they have the correct form. It’s like roulette, resveratrolroulette.Biotics Research's in-house phyto-chemical lab assures that the product, in this case trans-resveratrol, is in fact the correct form and then goes the extra step to make sure it is biologicallyactive. If it’s not active before it goes into the capsule, it won’t be active once it is encapsulated.Biotics goes far beyond what is required in the industry as they develop what could be called a BioPrint for each botanical ingredient used in any of their formulas. This BioPrint is like a finger print and is so unique they can often tell what part of the world the plant comes from. Unlesswhat's listed on the label is biologically active, you won’t know if it will work for your patient or even if it's in the bottle to begin with.You get the point. Biotics Research Corporation delivers consistent, authentic productsfor your patients…every time. Biotics has recently released a form of trans-resveratrol(ResveraSirt HP) in a 250 mg capsule to allow physicians to titrate the dose for specificcases. I encourage you to get the informationon resveratrol from us. Try it yourself. The benefits are impressive!
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHRONIC AND ACUTE BACK PAIN
Lower back pain is a relatively common ailment that affects men and women equally, most often between ages 30 and 50. It can happen as a result of aging, a sedentary lifestyle, or an injury. The difference between a chronic and acute condition is duration of the pain. If a condition continues for three months or more, it is generally considered chronic. An acute condition generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks.
Whether acute or chronic, pain can range from relatively tolerable muscle aches to shooting or stabbing pain causing limited motion and trouble standing straight or getting comfortable in any position. An acute condition can become more serious if left untreated. Lower back pain is unusual in children, although it can be caused by, among other things, heavy backpacks. Spinal adjustment—the manipulation of the spine’s vertebrae—has been proven successful in treating lower back pain. Regular treatment by a chiropractor, who will keep your spine and its vertebrae in proper alignment, is one way to avoid the pain that bothers some 31 million Americans.
Brought to you as a community service by
Dr James Stapleton D.C
Lower back pain is a relatively common ailment that affects men and women equally, most often between ages 30 and 50. It can happen as a result of aging, a sedentary lifestyle, or an injury. The difference between a chronic and acute condition is duration of the pain. If a condition continues for three months or more, it is generally considered chronic. An acute condition generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks.
Whether acute or chronic, pain can range from relatively tolerable muscle aches to shooting or stabbing pain causing limited motion and trouble standing straight or getting comfortable in any position. An acute condition can become more serious if left untreated. Lower back pain is unusual in children, although it can be caused by, among other things, heavy backpacks. Spinal adjustment—the manipulation of the spine’s vertebrae—has been proven successful in treating lower back pain. Regular treatment by a chiropractor, who will keep your spine and its vertebrae in proper alignment, is one way to avoid the pain that bothers some 31 million Americans.
Brought to you as a community service by
Dr James Stapleton D.C
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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