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Office
Update
Once again I would like to remind
everyone that we are now closed on Tuesdays and we no longer offer
pre-paid care. This has been the busiest summer we have had in
the eight years I have been practicing here in Lake Oswego/West
Linn. It seems closing on Tuesday has made us even more
effective. We are seeing more patients and have more time for
the behind-the-scenes work, like this newsletter. Yes, I am
here on Tuesday writing this.
For those who have known Nina and I
over the years, you have seen us grow our practice from a small
office in Lake Oswego with few patients to what now is a much larger
and busy office in West Linn. There was a time, not so many
years ago, that I worked part time jobs (carpentry jobs here and
there, and for a year and a half I was a bouncer at a night club
downtown) to supplement our income. And, Nina was able to
recently quit working for Starbucks last February. We both
thank you for helping us make that possible. It truly has made
life better.
Keep on spreading the word so we
can continue to provide you with even better service and care, and
because we have plans for growth. Nothing I can share with you
at this time, all I can say is there is a bright future on the
horizon for all the patients who come to our office for help.
Sincerely,
Dr. Watson
What
do chiropractors do?
They locate and correct
your subluxations
For over a century chiropractic has
helped millions of people of all ages suffering from a multitude of
health conditions. How? Chiropractors specialize in locating and
correcting a serious, life-damaging condition called the vertebral
subluxation complex (VSC). The VSC is a slight distortion of
your spine and body structure that stresses your nervous system,
internal organs, discs, tendons, ligaments and joints; lowers your
resistance to disease; and can affect physical and mental function.
When chiropractors adjust or release the VSC your "inner
healing ability" is awakened and you are better able to return
to your natural state of strength, ease, vitality and wholeness.
 Spinal
health is a little like nutrition: always important when you are
well and vital if you are ill. Chiropractic's safe, drug-free
approach attracts many millions of people each year. For many,
chiropractic has made the difference between a life of health, ease,
and vitality and a life of disease, pain, and disability.
Remember - you cannot be 100% healthy with a VSC in your spine. No
matter what disease or condition you have, it is important to ensure
that your spine is healthy. A chiropractic adjustment may make the
difference for you!
Only a chiropractor can tell if you (or those you care about) have a
VSC. Get a chiropractic spinal checkup (and adjustment) to maintain
(and regain) health.
Firm
or medium-firm mattress?
People with chronic back pain who
wonder what kind of mattress is best should find this study from the
British journal Lancet interesting. British researchers had 313
adults with chronic low back pain sleep on a firm or medium-firm
mattress for 90 days. The researchers were surprised to find that
the medium-firm users had less pain than the firm users. The
researchers theorized that the medium-firm mattresses gave support
but also conformed more to the body, resulting in less stress. (1)
Another
study reveals link between MMR vaccine and autism
In a recent article in the Journal
of American Physicians and Surgeons, all the children studied
developed autism shortly after vaccination. Measles virus, most
likely from the vaccine, was detected in spinal fluid of children
with autism, but not controls. This study is the latest in a series
that examines the relationship between internal measles virus
infection and autism. The US government's Institute of Medicine was
made aware of these and similar findings but they chose to ignore
them in their latest report which said there was no relationship
between vaccination and autism in the research they reviewed. (2)
Antibiotics
may lead to allergies and asthma
Chiropractic helps keep your
children away from antibiotics by developing natural immunity.
Keeping your child antibiotic-free may also prevent allergies.
Researchers have disclosed findings, as confirmed by earlier
studies, that children who use antibiotics increase their risk for
developing allergies. The mechanism appears to be that antibiotics
alter the normal balance of intestinal bacteria and fungi resulting
in increased hypersensitivity. (3)
Chiropractic
questions and answers
Question: Is chiropractic
safe?
Answer: Chiropractic is one of the safest healing professions
known. As proof one just has to compare malpractice rates among
healthcare professions. Chiropractors pay a fraction of what medical
care providers pay. Chiropractic is safe, effective and has no side
effects (except for improved health).
Question: Can someone who has a disc problem see a
chiropractor?
Answer: Absolutely! Studies are revealing that chiropractic
care has been able to reduce disc herniation/protrusion.
Chiropractic has saved people from spinal surgery.
Words
of wisdom
One or more vertebrae of the
spine may or may not go out of place very much. They might give way
very little, and, if they do, they are likely to produce serious
complications and even death, if not properly adjusted.
- Hippocrates, "Father" of Medicine
I am not the first person to
replace subluxated vertebrae, for this art has been practiced for
thousands of years. I do claim, however . . . to create a science
which is destined to revolutionize the theory and practice of
healing art.
- D.D. Palmer, Discoverer of Chiropractic
Chiropractic
and spinal research
Infertility. A 32-year-old
woman attempted to become pregnant for two years with no success.
Artificial insemination, a fertility drug and in-vitro fertilization
failed. She suffered from endometriosis, low back pain, and frequent
headaches. After 6 weeks chiropractic care her low back pain and
headaches improved dramatically. The patient's fertility specialists
noted that her estrogen levels, endometrial thickness, and cervical
mucus levels were all at more favorable levels. A second in vitro
fertilization was successful. (4)
Vision improvement. A 25-year-old woman who was nearly blind
from terminal glaucomatous retinal damage sought chiropractic care
for spinal pain, headache, and classic migraine. Immediately after
the first chiropractic adjustment significant visual field
improvement was recorded. After 4 adjustments visual field and
acuity improved dramatically. From the abstract: "Recovery of
vision in this patient was an unexpected and remarkable outcome,
raising the question of whether chiropractic spinal manipulative
therapy may be of value in the management of glaucomatous visual
field loss." (5)
Vertigo. Fifteen individuals suffering from cervical vertigo
had spinal care with various other interventions. After five
sessions over 41 days 60% of patients reported complete remission of
vertigo. (6)
Breastfeeding
improves baby's brain function
Breastfed infants tend to have
higher intelligence than formula-fed infants because the nutritional
properties of breast milk are not only good for the newborn's immune
system, they are also good for the baby's brain. Some chemicals in
breast milk seem to be especially nourishing to the infant's brain
such as omega-3 fatty acids.
One study found that the verbal IQ of 7- and 8-year-old children who
had been breastfed was about 10 points higher than those who were
not. Another 18-year study of over 1,000 children found that those
who were breastfed had higher intelligence and greater academic
achievement than children who were formula-fed as babies. Breastfed
babies also spend more time in a "quiet alert" state,
which is the state most conducive to the newborn's learning (parents
appreciate it too). (7)
Make
your own vitamin D
It keeps bones strong and healthy,
fights cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, multiple
sclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and
general aches and pains.
What is it?
Vitamin D. Research shows that there is a surprising amount of
vitamin D deficiency in the population. But don't worry, you can
make your own! All you need is about 15-20 minutes of sun exposure
on your bare skin and you'll make 10,000 IU of it. You don't need to
become a nudist - a bathing suit exposure will do. Remember, the
older you are or the darker your skin color the more D you need.
Bonus: Getting enough during the summer can carry you through the
winter. (8)
Humor
A man's home is his castle, in a
manor of speaking.
Dijon vu - the same mustard as before.
Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
Shotgun wedding - a case of wife or death.
A man needs a mistress just to break the monogamy.
A hangover is the wrath of grapes.
Dancing cheek-to-cheek is really a form of floor play.
Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?
Condoms should be used on every conceivable occasion.
Reading while sunbathing makes you well red.
When two egotists meet, it's an I for an I.
A bicycle can't stand on its own because it is two tired.
What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway.)
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
In democracy your vote counts. In feudalism your Count votes.
She was engaged to a boyfriend with a wooden leg but broke it off!
A chicken crossing the road is poultry in motion.
If you don't pay your exorcist, you get repossessed.
With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.
When a clock is hungry, it goes back four seconds.
The man who fell into an upholstery machine is fully recovered.
You feel stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
Local Area Network in Australia: the LAN down under.
He often broke into song because he couldn't find the key.
Every calendar's days are numbered.
A lot of money is tainted - it taint yours and it taint mine.
A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.
He had a photographic memory that was never developed.
A plateau is a high form of flattery.
A midget fortune-teller who escapes from prison is a small medium at
large.
Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.
Once you've seen one shopping center, you've seen a mall.
Acupuncture is a jab well done.
See you next
month - make an appointment to get your spine check for
subluxations. Stay healthy so you'll have a healthier and happier
summer.
References
1. Kovacs FM, Abraira V, Pena A, et al. Effect of firmness of
mattress on chronic non-specific low-back pain: randomised,
double-blind, controlled, multicentre trial. Lancet.
2003;362:1599-1604.
2. Bradstreet JM, Dahr JE, Anthony A et al. Detection of measles
virus genomic RNA in cerebrospinal fluid of children with regressive
autism: a report of three cases. Journal of American Physicians
and Surgeons. 2004;9:2.
3. Presentation from the 104th General Meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology, May 23-27, 2004 in New Orleans, LA.
4. Shelley J, Healthy Pregnancy In A Previously Infertile Patient
Following DNFT Chiropractic Care: A Case Report, JVSR,
December 8, 2003, pp 1-7]
5. Gorman RF, Wingfield BR. Treatment of severe glaucomatous visual
field deficit by chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy: a
prospective case study and discussion. JMPT. 2000;23:428-34.
6. Bracher ESB, Almieda CIR, Almieda RR, et al. A combined approach
for the treatment of cervical vertigo. JMPT.
2000;23(2):96-100.
7. Horwood LJ, Darlow BA & Mogridge N. Breast milk feeding and
cognitive ability at 7-8 years,. Arch. Dis. Child. Fetal Neonatal
Ed. 2001;84:F23-F27.
8. Calvo MS, Whiting SJ. Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in
Canada and the United States: importance to health status and
efficacy of current food fortification and dietary supplement use. Nutrition
Review. 2003;61(3):107-113.
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