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April 11, 2011

Aspartame is, by far, the most dangerous substance on the market that is added to foods.

Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. It was discovered by accident in 1965 when James Schlatter, a chemist of G.D. Searle Company, was testing an anti-ulcer drug.

Aspartame was approved for dry goods in 1981 and for carbonated beverages in 1983. It was originally approved for dry goods on July 26, 1974, but objections filed by neuroscience researcher Dr John W. Olney and Consumer attorney James Turner in August 1974 as well as investigations of G.D. Searle's research practices caused the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to put approval of aspartame on hold (December 5, 1974). In 1985, Monsanto purchased G.D. Searle and made Searle Pharmaceuticals and The NutraSweet Company separate subsidiaries.

Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to the FDA. Many of these reactions are very serious including seizures and death. A few of the 90 different documented symptoms listed in the report as being caused by aspartame include: Headaches/migraines, dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, muscle spasms, weight gain, rashes, depression, fatigue, irritability, tachycardia, insomnia, vision problems, hearing loss, heart palpitations, breathing difficulties, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, loss of taste, tinnitus, vertigo, memory loss, and joint pain.

According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame, the following chronic illnesses can be triggered or worsened by ingesting of aspartame: Brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, parkinson's disease, alzheimer's, mental retardation, lymphoma, birth defects, fibromyalgia, and diabetes.

Aspartame is made up of three chemicals: aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. The book "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," by James and Phyllis Balch, lists aspartame under the category of "chemical poison." As you shall see, that is exactly what it is.

Join us for our FREE April
Webinar on Artificial Sweeteners!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 7 - 8PM ET

More and more brands marketing “health food” are hiding chemically-manufactured, artificial sweeteners in their products to appease the North American sweet tooth…and sales of diet drinks are larger than ever before! Unfortunately, the dangers of artificial sweeteners and diet drinks, though well-known, are largely hidden from the public.

Splenda? Aspartame? Sucralose? Equal?

Here are the not-so-sweet realities:

Diet sodas are more hazardous to your health than “regular” sodas.
Artificial sweeteners break down into toxic chemicals and have been linked to countless diseases – including cancer.
Diet drinks can leave you unsatisfied and hungry – giving you more cravings than true sugar!

Join our Webinar to learn:

How Aspartame was controversially approved by the FDA in the 1980’s.
The deceptive tactics used by Splenda to market its product as a natural derivative of sugar.
The Maximized Living alternatives to sugar and sweeteners.

If you know anyone who consumes diet drinks or artificial sweeteners, they can't afford to miss this Webinar.

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903 Fax 360-260-4849 www.absolutelife.com

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March 25, 2011

Foods Fight Disease: Rejuvenate Your Body for Life!

Happy Spring! It’s agood time to not only spring clean your homes but also your bodies and foods can help you clean out the “cobwebs” . We saw the benefits if eating chlorella as a regular supplement last week. This week were focusing on additional steps we ca nmake daily to improve our health. In our office we have a simple saying “if it didn’t originate from the earth don’t eat it”. We all know that we shouldn’t be eating processed, altered, genetically modified foods because of the hazardous effects on our bodies and health. We know that we will “pay “ for our health on the front end or the back end. We promote using foods to “pay” for you health. The truth is that many of us deal with fatigue, digestive, dysfunction, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, high insulin, high leptin, inflammatory diseases, and toxicity. We also know many people with these conditions as well as cancer and autism spectrum disorders.

Most of us have heard Dr. Troy tell us that we have a purpose in this life. Take a moment and think about your purpose in life. Think of all the people in your life that love and care about you, that depend on you, think of how their lives would be affected if you weren’t functioning at 100%. The sad truth is that the CDC just announced that “ Nearly half of all American adults have either high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, each a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular problems. “

What's even more alarming is that "15 percent of the population is unaware that they have one or more of these conditions," said survey author Cheryl D. Fryar, a health statistician with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A simple way to prevent disease is to follow the principles of health. The body’s optimal pH balance is slightly alkaline at 7.35. The foods we eat can either alkalize or acidify our bodies. For example a can of soda has a very acidic pH of 2.5. Acids are harmful to our bodies because bacteria, viruses, and tumors thrive on the sugar or acid environment.Conversely bacteria and viruses cannot live in an alkaline environment. As early as 1930 researcher Otto Warburg found that one of the most universal properties of malignant tumors is their acidic areas. http://www.onco-tools.com

The SOLUTION to disease is to take action with your mouth, don’t feed disease! Dr.Troy is bringing in health Specialist Marybeth to the office. She will actually look at your blood and see how healthy you actually are. Dr.Troy will also being doing a ph and Alkalinity talk on March 29^th. Don’t miss this extrodinary event! Seating is limited. Cost to attend the seminar is only $5. Call the office today to reserve your seat! Take charge of your health and your loved ones!

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903

Fax 360-260-4849

www.paradigmmedia.us

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January 17, 2011

Just wondering?

Have you registered for the most LIFE-altering event taking place in our community?

The Maximized Living Makeover will be this Saturday, January 22nd from 10am - 1pm at the Heathman Lodge. We still have a few seats left. This will be the event of the year and will arm you with every possible resource that you need to make 2011 THE BEST EVER!

HERE ARE a few successes.....

Tom lost 34 LBS in six weeks

Lois lost 52 lbs is six weeks

Ken lost 10 lbs is 10 days

Terry has lost over 100lbs in 365 days

DID YOU KNOW?

You can eat all of the organic, healthy food that your heart desires…
You can exercise with the best of ‘em…
You can think positive thoughts all day long…
You can deprive yourself of sugar and all kinds of tasty treats…
You can eliminate all of the medications that you are taking…
You can do yoga till the cows come home…
You can have your body massaged 5 times/day…
You can have acupuncture needles stuck in your body…
You can take multi-vitamins until you’re blue in the face…
You can buy detoxification programs or colon cleanses until the brown water runs clear…

But DID YOU KNOW that if YOUR spinal cord is blocked due to spinal malfunction, it won’t amount to a hill of beans?

Get your spine checked and MAXIMIZE your health.

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Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903

Fax 360-260-4849

www.paradigmmedia.us

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January 11, 2011

Is Vancouver Ready to Go Raw?

Diet fads come and go, deciding which “facts” to shop with gnaw on your willpower and wallet. Dr. Dreiling, of Absolute Life Chiropractic talks about “Eating Raw”, while on a field trip to Chucks Produce on January 27th. “Our bodies need enzymes, minerals, vitamins, phytonutrients, fats and fiber in order to rebuild and repair our cells, tissues, and organs. When we cook foods we are not getting the essentials of what are bodies require to function. This can leave us tired, hungry, unsatisfied, overweight, and in pain. Eating raw will give your body the “tools” to live an energetic vibrant life,” said Dr. Troy Dreiling, Absolute Life Chiropractic in Vancouver. Serving Portland Chiropractic.

Fun to shop with the doc? “We have a lot of fun. There is a misconception that healthy = poor taste, and that is just not true,” said Dreiling. Patients find it a challenge to toss the “right” stuff in the cart because shoppers are bombarded with unhealthy options and overloaded schedules. “When we shop we’ve done the work, we tell you what to shop for and why. It takes out the guess work. Making change can be intimidating. We are there to support your endeavors.”

Dreiling believes that Vancouver offers healthy living at our fingertips. “We have indoor gyms with specialized training programs, outdoor parks and the waterfront. There are many local stores to shop from. They are stocked with fresh, whole foods that provide quality nutrition and all of it can be reached within fifteen minutes.

Is eating raw expensive? “Remember, we all pay for our health at the front end or the back end. Prioritizing your nutrition needs will help,” said Dreiling. “One quick and inexpensive fix is making your own trail mix. Buy nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes in bulk,” Dreiling said.

What? What’s Smart to Put in Your Cart? Shop with Dr. Troy Dreiling of Absolute Life Chiropractic and find out what foods give you more nutrition per bite.

Where? Chucks Produce, 13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver

When: January 27^th 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling
Absolute Life Chiropractic
A “Maximized Living Health Center”
9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
Voice 360-260-6903
Fax 360-260-4849

Serving Portland Chiropractic

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Dreiling also visits Costco and other local stores to help shoppers get the most out of their grocery budget. If you would like to interview Dr. Troy, or patients who have gone shopping with the Doc

I would be happy to set that up for you.

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January 07, 2011

60% of Surgical Candidates Avoid Surgery with Chiropractic

Sciatica (Leg Pain) & Lumbar Disc Herniation

Surgery vs. Chiropractic Care

Mark Studin DC, FASBE(C), DAAPM, DAAMLP

60% of Surgical Candidates Avoid Surgery with Chiropractic

According to a group at MayoClinic.com (2010), "Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and its branches — from your back down your buttock and leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a symptom, not a disorder. The radiating pain of sciatica signals another problem involving the nerve, such as a herniated disk" (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516).

Sciatica symptoms include: Pain "…likely to occur along a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf. Numbness or muscle weakness along the nerve pathway in your leg or foot. In some cases, you may have pain in one part of your leg and numbness in another. Tingling or a pins-and-needles feeling, often in your toes or part of your foot. A loss of bladder or bowel control. This is a sign of cauda equina syndrome, a serious condition that requires emergency care" (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2010, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516/DSECTION=symptoms).

A prime symptom of sciatica is leg pain in conjunction with herniated discs. As reported by the US Chiropractic Directory in 2010, "Pain radiating down your leg secondary to a herniated disc is a common and often disabling occurrence. A disc in your spine is comprised of 2 basic components, the inner nucleus pulposis that is gelatinous in composition and the outer annulus fibrosis that is fibro-cartilaginous and very strong. When a person experiences trauma and the forces are directed at the spine and disc. The pressure on the inside of the disc is increased (like stepping on a balloon) and the internal nucleus pulposis creates pressure from the inside out. It tears the outer annulus fibrosis causing the internal material to go beyond the outer boundaries of the disc. This has often been misnamed a ‘slipped disc’ because the disc doesn’t slip or slide, it is torn from the trauma allowing the internal material to escape.

Conversely, a bulging disc, which gets confused with a herniated disc, is a degenerative "wear and tear scenario" that occurs over time with the annulus fibrosis degenerating. This can also be a "risk factor" allowing the disc to herniate with less trauma due to the degeneration or thinning of the disc walls. This, however, is a conversation for another article.

Lifetime prevalence of a herniated disc has been estimated to be 35% in men and 45% in woman and it has been estimated that 90% of all leg pain secondary to herniated discs occurs at either the L4-5 or L5-S1 levels. It has also been reported that average duration of symptoms is 55.9 weeks, underscoring the critical necessity for finding a viable solution for these patients" (http://www.uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/235-herniated-discs-radiating-pain-and-chiropractic).

It was reported by McMorland, Suter, Casha, du Plessis, and Hurlbert in 2010 that over 250,000 patients a year undergo elective lumbar discectomy (spinal surgery) for the treatment of low back disc issues in the United States. The researchers did a comparative randomized clinical study comparing spinal microdiscectomy (surgery) performed by neurosurgeons to non-operative manipulative treatments (chiropractic adjustments) performed by chiropractors. They compared quality of life and disabilities of the patients in the study.

This study was limited to patients with distinct one-sided lumbar disc herniations as diagnosed via MRI and had associated radicular (nerve root) symptoms. Based upon the authors’ review of available MRI studies, the patients participating in the study were all initially considered surgical candidates.

Both the surgical and chiropractic groups reported no new neurological problems surfaced and had only minor post-treatment soreness. 60% of the patients who underwent chiropractic care reported a successful outcome while 40% required surgery and of those 40%, all reported successful outcomes. Of those patients choosing surgery as the primary means of treatment, 15% reported a failed surgical outcome and then chose chiropractic as a secondary choice. Of those 15% with failed surgeries, all were reported to have performed worse in clinical outcomes.

While it is clear that an accurate diagnosis could dictate that many patients require immediate surgery, many also do not. The above study indicates that a conservative non-operative approach of chiropractic care prevented 60% from needless surgery. While a larger study would give us more information, based upon the outcomes, cost factors and potential increased risks of surgery, it was concluded that chiropractic is a viable, first line treatment option.

These studies along with many others conclude that a drug-free approach of chiropractic care is one of the best solutions for patients with surgical lumbar discs and sciatic pain. To find a qualified doctor of chiropractic near you go to the US Chiropractic Directory at www.USChiroDirectory.com and search your state.

References:

1. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, April 22). Sciatica, Definition. MayoClinic.com, Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516

2. Mayo Clinic Staff. (2010, April 22). Sciatica, Symptoms. MayoClinic.com, Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sciatica/DS00516/DSECTION=symptoms

3. Studin, M. (2010). Herniated discs, radiating pain and chiropractic. US Chiropractic Directory. Retrieved from http://www.uschirodirectory.com/index.php/patient-information/item/235-herniated-discs-radiating-pain-and-chiropractic

4. McMorland, G., Suter, E., Casha, S., du Plessis, S. J., & Hurlbert, R. J. (2010). Manipulation or microdiskectomy for sciatica? A prospective randomized clinical study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 33(8), 576-584

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903

Fax 360-260-4849

www.paradigmmedia.us

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January 01, 2011

The newest chapter in the bizarre world of statin drug dangers

Don’t Overthink It

They REALLY don’t want you to think too much about this one.

Both Reuters Health and HealthDay News ran nearly identical lead paragraphs in their reporting about a new study of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.

The finding: Statin use increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

And along with that message, of course, they had to report that this risk is really a very small thing, hardly worth mentioning in light of the magnificence of the life-saving properties of the wonder drug…the Great Statin.

It’s as if they’re delivering bad news to a grouchy king who LOVES statins and is likely to have a lowly reporter beheaded if he even suggests that the adored heart drug is less than perfect.

Here’s the Reuters headline: “Cholesterol Drugs Raise Diabetes Risk, Just a Bit.”

Do they have any idea how hilarious that is? You can imagine a Reuters reporter holding his thumb and forefinger really close together, up near his eyeball, and squinting when he says in a high squeaky voice, “Just a bit.”

Just a teeny weenie bit, Your Highness.

HealthDay went one better, adding this quote from a news release about the study: “In view of the overwhelming benefit of statins for reduction of cardiovascular events…”

Yes, the benefits are OVERWHELMING! Why, a reporter might swoon under a spell of the vapors just thinking about the wonderfully overwhelming benefits of statins.

So? Ready to be overwhelmed?

Collateral damage, damage, and more damage

University of Glasgow researchers examined the results of 13 large statin trials that included more than 91,000 subjects.

Results showed that for every 255 patients treated with statins for four years, one would develop type 2 diabetes.

Well that doesn’t sound so bad. Just one little old diabetic for every 255 statin users? Since the benefits are grossly exaggerated (I’m sorry…I meant to say “overwhelming”) what difference do a few extra diabetics make?

A huge difference.

About 20 million people take statins in the U.S. So, one case of type 2 diabetes for every 255 patients comes to well over 78,000 people who will develop or already have developed diabetes as a statin side effect. (You can forget about the “four years” business because statin users are users-for-life.)

But if you’re convinced statins are life-saving wonder drugs, then I guess thousands upon thousands of cases of diabetes are acceptable. Not to mention the untold cases of muscle damage, kidney damage, liver damage, and cognition damage.

One of the Glasgow researchers told Reuters Health that the results of their study should put a stop to statin overuse, and the drug will be given “when appropriate for the right reasons.”

Aw, that’s adorable! He must have missed the news that the FDA recently OK’d the use of the statin Crestor for people who don’t have high cholesterol. And that approval came in spite of a Crestor study that showed a link to — yep — increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

The world of statins is a world gone mad (and not just a bit!).

To Your Good Health,

Jenny Thompson

Sources:
“Statins and Risk of Incident Diabetes: A Collaborative Meta-Analysis of Randomised Statin Trials” The Lancet, Published online ahead of print, 2/17/10, thelancet.com
“Cholesterol Drugs Raise Diabetes Risk, Just a Bit” Ben Hirschler, Reuters Health, 2/17/10, reutershealth.com
“Small Increase in Diabetes Risk Noted in Statin Patients” HealthDay News, 2/16/10, healthday.com

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903

Fax 360-260-4849

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

www.paradigmmedia.us

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December 30, 2010

Common painkillers increase risk of hearing loss

There it is, plain as day, on the Drugs.com website. It’s a warning about an acetaminophen side effect, tucked in the middle of a list of other possible adverse effects… Hearing loss. If you’ve ever seen this warning, you probably didn’t think much of it. After all, how many people do you know who have taken a couple of Tylenols and then suddenly lost their hearing? Thing is, the warning doesn’t mention a time frame. If your hearing deteriorates gradually over years, you may not think to connect it to acetaminophen use. But you should.

How’s that again? A steady intake of acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) puts your liver at risk. And regular use of these painkillers to address chronic headaches can actually contribute to the cycle of recurring headaches. Now, new research shows that hearing may also suffer. For 18 years, researchers conducting the Health Professionals’ Follow-Up Study followed medical records of nearly 27,000 men who were at least 40 years old when the study began.

Recently, a Boston team examined data from the study to see if there might be a link between painkiller use and ototoxicity–a toxic reaction in the auditory nerve. Results showed that men younger than 50 who took a painkiller at least twice each week dramatically increased their risk of hearing loss. Compared to men who used painkillers less frequently or not at all, NSAIDs use accounted for increased hearing loss of more than 60 percent. Those who took acetaminophen at least twice each week DOUBLED their risk of hearing loss.

Dr. Sharon Curhan, lead researcher of the study, told Reuters Health that for the average person, hearing loss of about one percent each year is typical. That may sound like a drop in the bucket, but those drops add up. The math is easy: in just the decade between 40 and 50, most of us loose 10 percent of our hearing. Dr. Curhan: “And the risk in those taking an analgesic would be proportionately higher.” Unlike most other causes of hearing loss, this one can be modified. You can read about non-drug alternatives to acetaminophen and NSAIDs in the e-Alert “Pyc a Little, Talk a Little”

(1/22/04). To Your Good Health, Jenny Thompson Sources: “Analgesic Use and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men” The American Journal of Medicine, Vol. 123, No. 3, March 2010, amjmed.com “Common Painkillers Might Make You Hard of Hearing” Megan Brooks, Reuters Health, 3/5/10, reutershealth.com

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903

Fax 360-260-4849