Absolute Life Chiropractic

Headaches & Migraines

Headaches & Migraines

Chiropractic Vs. Medication, Effectiveness & Safety

In randomized clinical trials, chiropractic was 75% more effective in the reduction of headaches and migraines than drug therapy

As reported in the US Chiropractic Directory, after 8 weeks of randomized clinical trials with chiropractic vs. medication for headache and migraine sufferers, the chiropractic group scored 42% vs. 24% effective for medication. This research indicates that chiropractic is 75% more effective than medication for headaches and migraines. To say that the medical approach doesn't have a place in healthcare would be inaccurate and irresponsible, but based upon evidenced based outcome studies, research concludes that for headaches and migraines, the path is chiropractic first and drugs second.   Dr. Troy Dreiling has been providing chiropractic services to Northwest families for 15 years. He believes that adjustments in the body and attitude go way beyond an office visit, and into the heart. Absolute Life Chiropractic was voted “Best in Clark County” by the Clark County Chamber of Commerce because of Dreiling’s community involvement and commitment to community health Dreiling believes a healthy lifestyle is an undeniable component to one’s health. His mission, to serve as many people possible with natural, safe, and effective solutions to achieve the body’s optimal state of being and to provide superior education inspiring others to create a healthier “you”, community, and planet. The relationship between activity and health is the foundation of Dreiling’s practice. Maximized Living Makeovers and run/walk clubs are keystones to Dreiling’s commitment to his patients and promoting a healthy lifestyle.     Dr. Dreiling graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 1994, and is an International Chiropractic Association member. He has opened three chiropractic clinics in Romania and served on a Panama mission team, adjusting over 1,000,000 people. Last year, Dr. Dreiling has raised over $10,000 for charitable causes and has given away over $200,000 worth of services. Events included hosting an annual Kids Day America, promoting health, safety, and environmental awareness for the children in the community. His radio show, “Absolute Life Radio” on KPDQ, 104.1,The Fish, inspires families to keep making healthy choices. A former bodybuilder, Dreiling is the team chiropractor for the State Champion Evergreen High School football team. Several organizations know they can count on him, including the YMCA, YWCA, ARC Innovative Services, Salvation Army, Make a Wish, Pregnancy Resource Center, Life West Chiropractic College research, Wichoni International, Mt Hood Ski Patrol, Humane Society, Portland Rescue Mission and local schools.

Adversity

Adversity

 

 

Written by Dr. Jeffrey G. Hedges

 

            Research studies have shown that people perceive their stress levels to be quite varied.  On a scale of one to ten, respondents run the full range for what they believe their stress levels to be.  Sadly most people see themselves in the higher ranges rather than the lower ones.  Why is there such a wide variation and more importantly, why is it that most people perceive their stress levels to be high?  Is it the economy?  The world situation?  Life in general?  We really have no way of comparing the stresses of life today with 100 or 200 years ago.

            It has been suggested that stress is not caused by the events or circumstances of life but by how an individual responds to those circumstances.  Unpleasant events and circumstances have been described as adversities which when not dealt with result in stress.  Hans Seyle, PhD, a world famous neurologist who did work in this area over a generation ago, described adversity as stress and the inability to handle that adversity as distress.  He theorized that stress was good.  We all need some adversity in our life in order to grow, to adapt, to be able to handle greater adversities as they occur.  In the area of health, developing permanent immunity is merely a matter of handling the adversity of a disease so the body can learn to fight off the microorganism every time it comes in contact with it in the future.  Permanent immunity makes you a stronger person.  Lifting weights is a stress but if done properly with the right amount, this adversity can make a person stronger and bigger.    Even emotional stress, if overcome, often makes us stronger.  People even say, “Well if it doesn’t kill me, it will make me stronger.”

            We realize that certain adversities just cannot be overcome.  They are just too overwhelming.  Whether it is emotional, physical or chemical, if any given adversity is too great it will result in stress and that stress will reduce the quality of your life.  Yet between insurmountable adversity and that which no one would even give a second thought to are the vast array of circumstances, events, and situations in life that cause tremendous stress in some people and do not affect others.  From that we must conclude that there is a factor or factors inside of people that makes one person better able to handle adversity and not allow it to become stress and others less able to handle it.

            One of those factors is the vertebral subluxation.  How well you adapt to all types of stress is dependent upon the proper function of your nerve system and vertebral subluxation not only reduces the ability of the nerve system to work as well as it should but it is another stress upon the body compounding the stresses that you already have.  In this day and age when people are constantly faced with adversity and potential, stress-causing factors, why would you want anything like a vertebral subluxation that can reduce you body’s ability to handle the adversities of life.  Further, if you do have a vertebral subluxation would it not be wise to have it corrected as soon as possible?  That is why regular chiropractic adjustments are so important.

 

Say No to Stress

 

WHAT STRESS???

By: Dr. Jennifer Carson

                The Holidays are coming up quickly and in these times people’s lives tend to be more hectic. We must always remember that whatever we do in our daily lives affects our bodies on a cellular level. This cellular level translates into tissues, those tissues turn into organs and then organ systems. The end result = you! This is why it’s so important to maintain the system that runs it all: the nervous system. When your brain and spinal nerves are connected to each other your body is functioning at 100%. This means that you are living life as intended. Your body will heal a cut; it will heal a cold and even prevent cancer as long as its communication line (your nervous system) is open. Now once you’ve got the nervous system working and your body functioning you have to do all you can to support this system. Subluxation or misalignment of the bone can be caused by stress physical, chemical, and emotional. It is up to us to take measures to prevent stress. During the holidays it’s easy to get overloaded.

                Here are some tried and true methods that have been utilized by many successful, busy, unstressed, humans. Empower yourself:  keep on track with your adjustments and enjoy the Holidays Subluxation and stress free!

Breathe

• Proper breathing has a dramatic impact on muscle relaxation, tension reduction, lowering heart rate, and increasing mental clarity.  Lie down on your spinal sleeping aids to try this. Put your hand on your stomach and breathe in to feel your stomach rise, place your other hand on your chest and try not to breathe through your lunges. This takes practice but the benefits are astronomical.
  • Practice this when you are exercising you will be able to exercise longer and more efficiently.

 

Organize, Organize, Organize!

• Don’t let overwhelm take a hold of you. Take a piece of scrap paper or a small notebook and make a list the night before or early in the morning of six most important things you have to get done. Put the one you don’t want to do at the top. Procrastination and dread never make anyone feel good. Get that one done and move on. You can always add to the list!

 

Water ,Water, Water!

• Dehydration stresses the nervous system. In order to have proper function, all cellular processes, tissues regeneration, and detoxification you must be hydrated! When you are hydrated you will have more energy and mental clarity. Your immune system will be stronger. To get adequately hydrated take your body weight and multiply it by .5 or .7. This is the amount in ounces that you should be drinking. This may come to a surprise as many. Additionally if you drink caffeinated beverages you must drink two additional glasses of water to rehydrate yourself!

 

ME, ME, ME!

• We live in a society where we are constantly bombarded with noise and information. Take time for yourself and enjoy peace and quiet. Set your alarm early 10 -15 minutes and reflect on all that you have in life, what you accomplished yesterday, and what you are going to do today!

 

KEYS TO PEACE

• Listen to music! It rejuvenates the soul and classical stimulates the mind.
• Read! Focus on positive subjects that will empower you or motivate you.
• Make a gratitude list or better yet don’t let your feet touch the ground until you name 10 things your grateful for!
• Get a good night’s sleep. Many of us trim around our sleeping time which can lead to a crabby morning after. Be good to yourself shut down early and enjoy the day you’ve been given!