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CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanja Gupta, will "take a pass" on the H1N1 vaccine
By Herb Newborg
Dr. Sanja Gupta Says He Will "Take a Pass" on the H1N1 Vaccine
The CNN Chief Medical Correspondent says he developed natural immunity.
Dr. Sanja Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, won’t be getting the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine. Dr. Gupta was in Afghanistan covering the war in mid September. He developed flu like symptoms: cough, fever, chills and dizziness.
Dr. Gupta reported that he took some Tylenol and a sinus decongestant and got IV fluids (he was in the desert with temperatures over 100 degrees). “Within a couple days, I felt a lot better, and a few days after that – I was back to normal”, says Gupta.
The article in which Dr. Gupta discussed his experience with the flu in Afghanistan states that his illness was “ultimately confirmed as H1N1”, but he also states in the same article that “It really didn’t matter if I got tested, as my doctor told me. It was the only flu strain circulating and I had it”.
Although we will probably never know for sure whether Dr. Gupta’s flu was confirmed by a blood test, we can be certain that he won’t be getting the H1N1 vaccine. In response to a reader question on the CNN website, Dr. Gupta stated the following:
“I contracted the H1N1 virus recently while reporting on the war in Afghanistan, and I was miserable for days. I got my immunity to H1N1 the hard way, so I can take a pass on the vaccine this year.”
Apparently, Dr. Gupta feels that the innate intelligence of the body’s ability to perform its natural function, develop mild symptoms as a result of the infection, produce natural antibodies and quickly return to health with protection against any future recurrence of the infection is good enough for him.
And I would suggest that for most of our readers, it will work just as well for you too.
The following tips will improve the function of your immune system and further reduce your chances of getting the flu:
Get adequate natural sunlight or Vitamin D supplementation.
Avoid sugar.
Avoid processed foods.
Eat natural, non-GMO, whole foods.
Exercise regularly.
Get plenty of sleep.
Support yourself during stressful times.
Have your spine checked and get adjusted as needed.
Source:www.yourspsine.com
Dr. Sanja Gupta Says He Will "Take a Pass" on the H1N1 Vaccine
The CNN Chief Medical Correspondent says he developed natural immunity.
Dr. Sanja Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, won’t be getting the H1N1 (Swine Flu) vaccine. Dr. Gupta was in Afghanistan covering the war in mid September. He developed flu like symptoms: cough, fever, chills and dizziness.
Dr. Gupta reported that he took some Tylenol and a sinus decongestant and got IV fluids (he was in the desert with temperatures over 100 degrees). “Within a couple days, I felt a lot better, and a few days after that – I was back to normal”, says Gupta.
The article in which Dr. Gupta discussed his experience with the flu in Afghanistan states that his illness was “ultimately confirmed as H1N1”, but he also states in the same article that “It really didn’t matter if I got tested, as my doctor told me. It was the only flu strain circulating and I had it”.
Although we will probably never know for sure whether Dr. Gupta’s flu was confirmed by a blood test, we can be certain that he won’t be getting the H1N1 vaccine. In response to a reader question on the CNN website, Dr. Gupta stated the following:
“I contracted the H1N1 virus recently while reporting on the war in Afghanistan, and I was miserable for days. I got my immunity to H1N1 the hard way, so I can take a pass on the vaccine this year.”
Apparently, Dr. Gupta feels that the innate intelligence of the body’s ability to perform its natural function, develop mild symptoms as a result of the infection, produce natural antibodies and quickly return to health with protection against any future recurrence of the infection is good enough for him.
And I would suggest that for most of our readers, it will work just as well for you too.
The following tips will improve the function of your immune system and further reduce your chances of getting the flu:
Get adequate natural sunlight or Vitamin D supplementation.
Avoid sugar.
Avoid processed foods.
Eat natural, non-GMO, whole foods.
Exercise regularly.
Get plenty of sleep.
Support yourself during stressful times.
Have your spine checked and get adjusted as needed.
Source:www.yourspsine.com
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After My Car Accident, Why Do I Hurt So Much?
There are many different reasons why injuries sustained in car crashes result in chronic or long term pain. First, there are several types of tissues in the neck that can give rise to pain. The most intense pain comes from the tissues with the greatest density of nerve fibers, such as the joint capsules and the ligaments holding the bones of the neck together. There are many ligaments in the neck that are vulnerable to being over-stretched and injured in a motor vehicle collision. The mechanism of a “whiplash” injury in a rear-end collision is unique. Upon impact, the vehicle rapidly accelerates forward while the head momentarily remains in its original position, resulting in an initial straightening of the neck followed by extension. At the extreme end-range of backward extension motion, the ligaments in the front of the neck are over stretched and can tear. Within milliseconds, the head is then propelled forwards into flexion which can then injure the ligaments in the back of the neck placing a significant amount of force on the joint capsules and ligaments holding the bones in close proximity. Another reason the neck is injured is the speed at which the head and neck “whip” in the backwards and forwards directions after the impact. This occurs faster than what we can voluntarily contract our neck muscles to resist–within 600 milliseconds! Therefore, even if we brace ourselves in preparation for an impact, we can’t avoid injury to the ligaments and joint capsules. Damage to the ligaments is difficult to “prove” by conventional x-ray, which is why bending views or, flexion/extension x-ray methods are needed. When there is damage to the ligaments, the vertebra will shift forwards or backwards excessively compared to neighboring vertebra. This can be measured to determine the extent of ligament laxity or damage and can help explain why neck pain can be so intense and/or chronic. Not all car accidents occur from behind. In fact, only about 1/3 occur from this direction. One study investigating which direction created greater degrees of injury reported 57% of chronic pain patient group occurred from rear-end collisions. It also found that woman sustained more ligamentous injury compared to men and that frontal and rear end collisions resulting in significantly higher levels of ligament injury compared to side impacts
Another well published reason why neck pain can “hurt so much” after a car crash is that the sensory input from the injured area to the brain can be so extreme that it leaves an “imprint” in the sensory portion of the nervous system and it becomes hypersensitive or sensitized, resulting in a lower pain threshold or being more sensitive to pain. This is similar to the “phantom limb” phenomenon that often occurs after a leg is amputated where the brain still “feels” leg pain after the limb has been removed. This has also been reported to be a reason for the significant constellation of symptoms often accompanying “whiplash” injuries. A partial list of associated symptoms with whiplash injuries includes neck pain, headache, TMJ / jaw pain, dizziness, coordination loss, memory loss, cognitive difficulty in formulating thought, communicating, losing your place during conversation, and more.
Understanding whiplash and all of its nuances regarding signs and symptoms, x-ray requirements and measurement techniques, and treatment / management strategies are well understood at this office. Chiropractors have a unique advantage over other health care providers as manual therapies, including spinal manipulation, have been shown to yield higher levels of satisfaction and faster recovery rates compared to other forms of health care. We pride ourselves in performing thorough history and physical examinations, offering high quality evidence-based therapeutic approaches and teaching necessary home-based, self-management procedures. If you, a loved one, or a friend are struggling with whiplash residuals from a motor vehicle collision, you can depend on receiving a multi-dimensional assessment and therapeutic approach at this office.
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Another well published reason why neck pain can “hurt so much” after a car crash is that the sensory input from the injured area to the brain can be so extreme that it leaves an “imprint” in the sensory portion of the nervous system and it becomes hypersensitive or sensitized, resulting in a lower pain threshold or being more sensitive to pain. This is similar to the “phantom limb” phenomenon that often occurs after a leg is amputated where the brain still “feels” leg pain after the limb has been removed. This has also been reported to be a reason for the significant constellation of symptoms often accompanying “whiplash” injuries. A partial list of associated symptoms with whiplash injuries includes neck pain, headache, TMJ / jaw pain, dizziness, coordination loss, memory loss, cognitive difficulty in formulating thought, communicating, losing your place during conversation, and more.
Understanding whiplash and all of its nuances regarding signs and symptoms, x-ray requirements and measurement techniques, and treatment / management strategies are well understood at this office. Chiropractors have a unique advantage over other health care providers as manual therapies, including spinal manipulation, have been shown to yield higher levels of satisfaction and faster recovery rates compared to other forms of health care. We pride ourselves in performing thorough history and physical examinations, offering high quality evidence-based therapeutic approaches and teaching necessary home-based, self-management procedures. If you, a loved one, or a friend are struggling with whiplash residuals from a motor vehicle collision, you can depend on receiving a multi-dimensional assessment and therapeutic approach at this office.
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To Receive The “Weekly Health Update” Every Monday Via Email, Go To www.WeeklyHealthUpdate.com - Code: 40065DAHLK
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