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

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. 

REGISTER HERE - www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

 

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic a “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive Vancouver, WA 98662

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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.absolutelife.com

www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

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Just wondering?

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.absolutelife.com

www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

www.paradigmmedia.us

60% of Surgical Candidates Avoid Surgery with Chiropractic

Sciatica (Leg Pain) & Lumbar Disc Herniation

Surgery vs. Chiropractic Care

by

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.absolutelife.com

www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

www.paradigmmedia.us

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.absolutelife.com

www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

www.paradigmmedia.us

 

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

www.absolutelife.com

www.maximizedlivingDrDreiling.com

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com

www.paradigmmedia.us

 

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.

Fish Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Study Shows Fish Oil Supplements May Cut Risk of Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer

By Denise Mann

Posted by Dr. Troy M Dreiling  www.absolutelife,com

July 8, 2010 -- Taking fish oil supplements may help reduce breast cancer risk, shows a preliminary study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

In the study of 35,016 older women with no history of breast cancer, those who reported currently taking fish oil supplements on a regular basis had a 32% reduced risk for developing invasive ductal breast cancer, compared with women who did not take fish oil supplements.

"There is some limited evidence from my study and others that fish oil may be good for preventing breast cancer, but there is not sufficient evidence to make a public health recommendation right now," cautions study researcher Emily White, PhD, an epidemiologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. "If you are taking fish oil now for other reasons, this is reassuring that it may have beneficial effects beside what you are taking it for," she says. Many people currently take fish oil supplements to decrease their risk for heart disease.

In the study, 880 women developed breast cancer during six years of follow-up. The use of fish oil was linked to lower risk of invasive ductal breast cancer. Ductal breast cancer is the most common type of breast cancer and forms in the milk ducts. Lobular breast cancer forms in the milk glands. Researchers did not have information on the doses of fish oil that were taken by women in the study.

Exactly how fish oil may affect breast cancer risk is not fully understood, but it may be related to its strong anti-inflammatory properties. Some research suggests that inflammation plays a role in the development of breast and other cancers. Other studies have not found a link between eating more fatty fish and breast cancer risk, but it may be that the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil supplements is much higher than what is typically found in the diet.

Other supplements were not linked to breast cancer risk in the new study, including black cohosh, dong quai, soy, and St. John's wort, which are often taken to relieve some of the symptoms of menopause.

The new research is part of the Vitamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) study, which included data from women 50 to 76 years old from Washington state.

Second Opinion

"This study is one of the largest studies that have come out showing that there may be role for fish oil in the prevention of cancer, specifically breast cancer," says Lorenzo Cohen, MD, director of the Integrative Medicine Program and chief of the section of integrative medicine in the department of general oncology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

"It is most likely useful for cardiovascular risks, and the jury is still out on whether it helps in the prevention of breast cancer, but it's not going to hurt," he says.

Second Opinion continued...

It's buyer beware when it comes to choosing fish oil supplements, he says.

"Some products may be contaminated with heavy metals," he says. "If you are not going to get fish oil from the fish itself, do appropriate homework to make sure you choose a reputable product," he says.

Peiying Yang, PhD, an assistant professor of integrative medicine at M.D. Anderson, recently received a grant to study how fish oil supplements affect lung cancer risk. "Fish oil, in general, is a very good anti-inflammatory agent, and inflammation plays a role in cancer development," she says.

The new findings are "interesting and provocative," says Bette Caan, DrPh, a senior research scientist at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research in Oakland. "I would not recommend that people start taking fish oil specifically to prevent breast cancer because the data is just not there yet, but if they are taking it for other reasons, they should continue."

Today’s Chiropractic care help WHAT???

Often you hear complaints from “authorities” that chiropractic doesn’t have any valid documentation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here are many examples.

 

Blood Pressure

Yates RG, Lamping, DL, Abram NL, Wright C: Effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety: a randomized, controlled trial. JMPT 1988; 11(6):484, 21 hypertensive patients. T1-T5 adjustments. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the adjusted group, but not in the placebo and control groups.

 

Vision Problems

Terrett AGJ, Gorman RF: the eye, the cervical spine, and spinal manipulative therapy: a review of the literature. Chiropractic Technique 1995; 7(2):43. Gilman G, Bergstrand J: Visual recovery following chiropractic intervention. Journal of Behavioral Optometry 1990: 1(3):3. Gorman RF: The treatment of presumptive optic nerve ischemia by spinal manipulation. JMPT 1995; 18(3): 172. Gorman RF: Monocular vision loss after closed head trauma: immediate resolution associated with spinal manipulation. JMPT 1995; 18(5):308.

 

Ulcers

Pikalov AA, Kharin VV: Use of spinal manipulative therapy in the treatment of duodenal ulcer: a pilot study. JMPT 1994: 17(5):310. 11 ulcer patients received chiropractic care. They were compared to 24 cases treated medically. The chiropractic group experienced remission demonstrated endoscopically, and pain relief an average of 10days earlier than traditional care.

Infantile Colic

Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J: Infantile colic treated by

chiropractors: a prospective study of 316 cases. JMPT 1989;

12(4):281. A satisfactory result occurred within two weeks in 94%if cases receiving chiropractic care.

 

HIV

Selano JL, Hightower BC, Pfleger B et al: The effects of specific upper cervical adjustments on the CD4 counts of HIV positive patients. Chiropractic Research Journal 1994; 3(1):32. Over the six month period of the study, the control group experienced a 7.96% decrease in CD4 counts, while the adjusted group experienced a 48% increase in CD4 cell counts over the same period.

 

Nerve Root Compression

Sharpless, SK: Susceptibility of Spinal Roots to Compression Block. NINCDS Monograph 15, DHEW publication (NIH) 76-998, 1975, pages 155-161. A pressure of only 10 mm Hg produced a significant compression block, the potential falling to 60% of its initial value in 15 minutes, and to half its initial value in 30 minutes. After such a small compressive force is removed, nearly complete recovery occurs in 15 to 30 minutes. With higher levels of pressure, we have observed incomplete recovery after many hours of recording. Konno S, Olmarker K, Byrod G et al: Intermittent cauda equine compression. Spine 1995; 20(1):1223.

Compression of the nerve roots of the cauda equina with as little as 10 mm Hg resulted in decreased action potentials.

Rydevik BL: The Effects of Compression on the Physiology of Nerve Roots. JMPT January 1992; 15(1), pages 62-66.

Venous blood flow to spinal roots was blocked with 5-10 mm Hg of pressure. The resultant retrograde venous stasis due to venous congestion is suggested as a significant cause of nerve root compression. Impairment of nutrient flow to spinal nerves is present with similar low pressure.

 

Dysmenorrhea

Kokjohn K, Schmid DM, Triano JJ, Brennan PC: The effect of spinal manipulation on pain and prostoglandin levels in women with primary dysmenorrhea. JMPT 1992; 15(5):279. 45 Subjects. Experimental and “sham” control group.

Conclusion: SMT may be an effective and safe

nonpharmacological alternative for relieving the pain and distress of primary dysmenorrhea.

 

Pain

Hause M: Pain and the nerve root. Spine 1993: 18(14): 2053. Nerve root compression can exist without pain. Mechanical changes lead to circulatory changes. Inflammatogenic agents may cause chemical radiculitis. There may be disturbed CSF flow. The influence of the sympathetic system may result in synaptic sensitization of the CNS and peripheral nerves, creating a “vicious cycle.”

Wall EJ, Massie JB, Kwan MK, Rydevik BL, Myers RR, Garfin SR: Experimental stretch neuropathy. Changes in nerve conduction tension. J Bone Joint Surg Br January 1992; 74(1), pages 126-129. At 6% strain, the amplitude of the action potential had decreased by 70% at one hour and returned to normal during the recovery period. At 12% strain, conduction was completely blocked by one hour, and showed minimal recovery.

 

Current research showing the Positive, Safe, Proven Method to helping get sick people well. The more specific, the better, at relieving a suffering and sick planet. We at Absolute Life Chiropractic are committed to delivering the BEST and Highest Quality care and service possible.

 

Dr. Troy Dreiling – Vancouver Mall Chiropractic

www.TheVancouverChiropractor.com Voted best in County and Voted Best of Clark County by the Colombian Newspaper readers. Dr. Dreiling is also a member of the Maximized Living Wellness Advisory Council, which offers services and advice to the Governing bodies of USA Judo, USA Weightlifting and USA Wrestling.

 

This is an excerpt from Dave Jackson work.

 

 

A Childs First Subluxation

HOW LONG DO YOU WANT TO WAIT TO GET YOUR CHILD CHECKED FOR SUBLUXATION? "Loss of cervical curve stretches the spinal cord 5 to 7 cm and produces pathological tension, putting the body in a state of disease."  - Alfred Breig,  MD

 The study, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, says that out of 1250 infants chosen at random, 211 of them suffered from nervousness, vomiting, muscular abnormalities, tremors and insomnia. 95% (200) of those children had abnormal cervical (neck) muscle strain indicating vertebral subluxation. When the subluxation was adjusted and the muscle strain removed an immediate calming often resulted, the children's crying stopped, the muscles relaxed and the children fell asleep. The authors noted that an unhealthy spine causes "many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections -- especially ear, nose and throat infections."

 Dr. Gotfried Guttman, M.D. found that childhood SUBLUXATIONS had received "... far too little attention" and that due to the frequent occurrence of such problems (especially surrounding the birth process), he recommended that a chiropractic spinal checkup should be performed as soon as possible after birth. "Mechanical injury to the upper cervical spinal structures is indicated as a causal mechanism in cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome." Department of Pathology, Boston University School

Latent Spinal Cord and Brain Stem Injury in New Born Infants, Develop, Med., Child Neurol, 1969, II, 54-78 Dr. Towbin points out that seven of the eight of the SIDS infant cadavers he performed autopsy on, died from spinal injury with neurovascular damage. Dr. Towbin describes various clinical neonatal spinal cord and brain stem injury groups. In the first group, death of the neonate occurs during the course of labor or soon after birth. The second group, is composed of newborns with cord or brainstem damage who survive for days. The third group are infants who survive for long periods, often for years. Under this group, Dr. Towbin describes a subgroup, or the fourth group. "...there must exist a large number of instances with mild injury, with minimal neurologic symptoms, going unnoticed clinically, or being relegated to the category of cerebral palsy."

Can the Vertebral Subluxation Complex be caused at birth ? Yes. Can the Vertebral Subluxation Complex cause an early death in some of these cases? Yes. Abraham Towbin, MD. Neuropathologist, Harvard Medical School

Chiropractic Care of a 3-Year-Old Male with Sleep Disordered Breathing Syndrome.Joel Alcantara, DC (1) and Julie Desilets,DC (2) Rosemary Oman, DC (3)  Intervention and Outcome: The patient received chiropractic care based on the correction of the vertebral subluxation complex (VSC). Contact-specific, high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) type thrusts were applied to sites of vertebral subluxations along with craniosacral therapy. Following 5 visits, the patient's sleep was significantly improved. Conclusion: This case study may demonstrate a link between sleep disorders and its amelioration through chiropractic care. We advocate for more research in this field.

 Prospective cohort of ADHD patients under chiropractic care
Joel Alcantara, DC, (1), Jim Davis, DC (2)  Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that patients with ADHD may benefit from chiropractic care utilizing a combination of full spine spinal manipulative therapy and nutritional supplementation. Additionally, this study provides information vital for higher-level research designs investigating the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care in patients with ADHD.

References: 1. Szatmari P: The epidemiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am 1992;1:361-372. 2. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. 4th ed. Washington (DC). American Psychiatric Association; 2000. p. 86-102.
3. Bennett FC, Brown RT, Craver J, et al: Stimulant medication for the child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Pediatr Clin N Am 1999; 46:929-944. 4. Giesen JM, Center DB, Leach RA. An evaluation of chiropractic manipulation as a treatment of hyperactivity in children. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1989;12(5):353-363 5. Bastecki AV, Harrison DE, Haas JW. Cervical kyphosis is a possible link to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. J Manipul Physiol Ther 2004;27:525e1-e5.

Improvement in visual acuity and strabismus following pediatric chiropractic care: a case report. Joel Alcantara, DC (1) and David Spear, PhD, DCResearch Director, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Media, PA and Private Practice of Chiropractic, San Jose, CA.
This case report provides corroborating evidence to the possibility that visual function may improve with chiropractic care that may be characterized as high velocity amplitude thrusts to sites of cervical subluxations. Higher level designed studies should be implemented to further investigate this phenomenon. 

Blocked Atlantal Nerve Syndrome in Babies and Infants Gutmann, reports that blocked nerve impulses develop a clinical picture that ranges from central motor impairment and development, as well as, lowered resistance to infections, especially to ear, nose, and throat infections. Gutmann reports the examination and adjustment of more than 1000 infants with Atlas blockage. The results are amazing and generally swift. From his and other German medical studies, Gutmann concludes that approximately 80% of all children are not in autonomic balance and that many have Atlas blockage.   G. Gutmann, Manuelle Medizin, 25:5-10, 1987