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Happy New Year!
Attached you will find our first newsletter of 2011. We
hope that you find the information helpful.
We would also like to take this time to wish you and
your family a Happy and Healthy New Year! We
would like to be a part of your wellness routine for
2011. Please give us a call if you have any health
concerns or questions.
Dr. Rachum
***********************************************
Dr. Bruce Rachum
6430 Cermak Road
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-0100
www.drbrucerachum.com
Healthy Living Newsletter
What has made chiropractic so popular? Why do
tens of millions of people visit their neighborhood
Doctor of Chiropractic?
One of the reasons that the chiropractic field is
growing is that our patients want real pain relief and
not he kind that comes in a prescription bottle. They
want the kind of pain relief that gets to the source of
the problem and doesn't just mask the symptoms.
That's what chiropractic is about - getting to the
source of the problem so that your body can heal
naturally.
Welcome to the world of chiropractic ~ discover how
natural health can be.
Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was
sixty-five I still had pimples.
George Burns (1896-1996)
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over
if you just sit there.
Will Rogers (1879-1935)
Never date a woman whose father calls her
"Princess." Chances are she believes it.
Wes Smith
TABLE OF CONTENTS
. Are chiropractors back doctors?
. Kids & chiropractic - perfect together
. Prayer and pregnancy
. Something to consider
. Did you know?
. Researching chiropractic
. Antibiotics have little impact on children's
ear infections
. Swine flu shot and increased miscarriage
. Words of wisdom
. Humor
. References
Are chiropractors back doctors?
Some people think chiropractors are back doctors or
chiropractic is for back problems because
chiropractors work on the spine. But that is incorrect.
It's as incorrect as saying MDs are skin doctors
because they give injections through the skin, cut your
skin open (surgery) or apply creams and lotions to your
skin. It's also like saying MDs are mouth doctors
because they give you pills to swallow.
MDs give injections, drugs, ointments and perform
surgery on the skin to affect other parts of the body.
In a similar manner, chiropractors work on your
structural system, spinal column and other areas to
release stress on your nervous system and affect
overall body health.
Chiropractors are not "back" doctors even though
people with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, whiplash
and other spine problems often see chiropractors. In
fact, the article below on children and chiropractic
care is a perfect example of some of chiropractic's
potential.
Kids & chiropractic - perfect together
Over a century of success in helping children regain
and retain their health has made chiropractic the
healthcare of choice for millions of parents and their
children throughout the world.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural, non-invasive form of
healthcare that respects the body's innate ability to
heal itself. Your chiropractor's goal is to assist the
body to regain optimal functioning by removing
blockages and releasing stress so that balance and
harmony among your body's systems can be restored.
Chiropractors are specially trained to locate and
release blockages commonly caused by tiny
misalignments of the structural system. These
blockages create dis-ease or disharmony, which can
lead to lowered resistance to disease, organ
malfunction, poor posture, pain, and physical and
emotional illness. (1)
The Earliest Years
Chiropractors have helped babies suffering from
nearly every condition imaginable: colic, vomiting,
sleeping problems, tonsillitis, vision and hearing
problems and many, many others. (2-4)
Toddlerhood Through Childhood
Toddlerhood through childhood is a very physical
time. Those first hesitant steps soon evolve into
jumping and running, with falls and accidents
accompanying each new skill. Even a small fall can
cause damage with potential long-term consequences.
(5)
Ear infections, asthma and allergies respond very
well to chiropractic care. (6-7)
In addition there are reports of chiropractic care
helping children suffering from autism. Some children
were later re-diagnosed as normal after chiropractic
care. (8-9)
Improved Academic Performance
Chiropractic care has been a blessing to many
children (and their parents) who were experiencing
learning problems.
Both clinical reports and research validate
chiropractic's success with dyslexia, attention deficit
disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), lack of energy or "low mental
stamina", anxiety, behavioral problems and other
learning disabilities. Researchers as well as parents
have reported improvements in both grades and IQ as
a result of chiropractic care. (10 -11)
Chiropractic Checkups Are Vital
All children, especially if they are ill, need bodies
free of blockages to the flow of energy and information
in his/her nervous systems. It might make the
difference between a life of strength and health and a
life of weakness and illness.
Prayer and pregnancy
It was a finding that shocked researchers at
Columbia University: women at an in-vitro
fertilization clinic in Korea had a higher pregnancy
rate when, unknown to the patients, total strangers
were asked to pray for their success. Prayed-for
women became pregnant twice as often as those who
were not prayed for. The lead author of the report, Dr.
Rogerio A. Lobo, Columbia's chairman of obstetrics
and gynecology, said he and his colleagues had thought
long and hard about whether to publish their findings,
since they seemed so improbable. In the end, the
differing pregnancy rates between the two groups of
women proved too significant to ignore. "It was not
even something that was borderline significant," Dr.
Lobo said. "It was highly significant." (12)
Something to consider
More people die from medical mistakes, drug
reactions, hospital infections and unnecessary surgery
than die from heart disease or cancer. Most drugs do
not cure anything but only suppress symptoms and
drive disease deeper into the body. Suppressing acute
symptoms can give temporary relief but can create
chronic (permanent) disease. Pain is a way of the body
telling you that something is wrong. Suppress the pain
and you can cause more harm. Chiropractic gets to
the cause of the pain, corrects the problem and then
the pain is gone.
Here are recent reports from The New England
Journal of Medicine and the US government's Office
of the Inspector General to remind us of modern
medicine's dark side so we may avoid medical care if
at all possible.
Medical Injuries Harm 18% of Hospital Patients
A six-year study of ten hospitals found that 18%
(almost one in five) of hospital patients were injured
by their care. The incidents ranged from minor
injuries to life-threatening mistakes and fourteen
deaths.
North Carolina hospitals were chosen because the
state is considered a leader in efforts to improve
patient safety.
Sadly, no improvements were noted after years of
trying. (13)
Medical Errors Kill 15,000 Elderly Patients a Month
in US Hospitals
A report from the US government's Office of
Inspector General reveals that medical errors kill an
estimated 15,000 Medicare patients a month and injure
134,000 per month.
See the OIG report at:
http://oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/oei-06-09-00090.pdf (14)
Did you know?
Cashews are not sold in their shells because the oil
that surrounds the shell is highly irritating to the skin,
and peeling the nuts by hand can cause blisters.
Speaking of cashews, here are four good reasons to
grab a handful (1/4 cup):
1. Heart Healthy Fats - Cashews have one of the
lowest overall fat contents of all of the common nuts
and are a good source of oleic acid, the same fatty acid
that makes olive oil so heart healthy.
2. Blood Pressure Lowering Magnesium -
Magnesium plays an important role in maintaining a
healthy blood pressure and is an important mineral for
diabetics because it reduces insulin resistance. Studies
have also shown that people who have low magnesium
levels are at higher risk of heart disease.
3. Good Source of Antioxidants - Antioxidants, are
free radical scavengers that help to protect cells from
damage and they are found in abundance in cashews.
4. Good Source of Copper - Why is copper
important? Copper is a mineral that the body can't
produce so copper rich foods such as cashews are
required for good health. Copper is needed for
maintaining healthy collagen, a substance that lines
blood vessels and supports the skin and joints. Copper
is also important for helping the body use iron and for
production of melanin, the pigment that gives hair its
color.
Researching chiropractic
Chiropractors are often sought out if a person has
back, neck, sciatica, arm, leg, headache and other
kinds of pain. But chiropractic is not for conditions -
chiropractic is for people! (By the way, pregnant
women and babies especially need chiropractic care.)
Chiropractic Versus Disc Surgery Outcomes
Forty patients with lumbar (lower back) disc
herniation and radiating pain were referred to
neurosurgical spine surgeons. After three months of no
response to painkillers, lifestyle modification,
physiotherapy, massage and/or acupuncture, they were
referred to have either disc surgery (microdiskectomy)
or chiropractic.
Both groups showed significant improvements and
at a 1-year follow-up, chiropractic care was as
successful as surgery, at a fraction of the cost. In the
U.S., 200,000 microdiscectomy procedures a year cost
$25,000 each ($5 billion) plus additional hospital
expenses. If at least 60% of these surgeries could be
avoided with chiropractic care, the savings would be
at least $2.58 billion per year! (15)
Cystic Fibrosis And Chiropractic
An 8-year-old male presented for care with
complaints of recurring infections, inability to sleep
and inability to participate in age-appropriate sports.
He had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth.
The course of care involved chiropractic spinal
adjustments, Network Spinal Analysis care and trigger
point therapy. Improvements were observed in the
patient's resistance to recurrent infection, activity
level, sleep ability and overall quality of life. (16)
Antibiotics have little impact on children's ear
infections
Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common
condition for which antibiotics are prescribed for U.S.
children. The researchers reviewed 135 studies in a
meta-analysis.
Their findings should shock any pediatrician:
"Antibiotics are modestly more effective than no
treatment but cause adverse effects in 4% to 10% of
children." (17)
Most children recover in just a few days without
antibiotics. While antibiotics may slightly improve
recovery speed in some children they have many side
effects including diarrhea, skin rashes and altered
bacterial flora in the gut because antibiotics kill the
"good" bacteria there. Antibiotics can create antibiotic
resistant bacteria as well.
The frequent use of antibiotics for common ear
infections raises risks that children will harbor drug
resistant bacteria during subsequent illness ... children
whose previous ear infections were treated with
antibiotics have a rate of amoxicillin-resistant bacteria
that is three times higher during subsequent otitis
media. (18)
It has been observed that children given antibiotics
for ear infections get more ear infections! Who wants
their child to have a weakened immune system?
In fact even the American Academy of Pediatrics
and the American Academy of Family Physicians have
recommended a wait-and-see approach (since 2004)
for children with ear infections.
We have a better idea - how about chiropractic care
during the "wait and see" period? Chiropractic's
natural, drug-free approach has helped many children
recover from ear infections quickly and safely. (19)
On a personal note, having raised two children, I
have some experience with ear infections and children.
With our oldest child we had started on the round of
antibiotics, each prescription stronger than the last.
After a round of ear infection and three different
antibiotics, we decided to take a different approach.
When our children catch a cold, they get an
adjustment, it helps to drain the fluid buildup so that
bacteria does not grow, therefore, no ear infection.
That along with some quality supplements and we
have not had to deal with ear infections in about 14
years and our youngest has never been on an antibiotic
in her life. How many 15 year old teenagers can say
that? If you would like to discuss this matter with me
in person, I would be happy to help.
Swine flu shot and increased miscarriage
Nearly 50% of all pregnant women were vaccinated
with the H1N1 vaccine and
according to a report from the Centers for Disease
Control's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Children's
Vaccines the rate of miscarriage among pregnant
women during that period was 700% higher compared
to previous years.
The CDC denies the increase in miscarriages had
anything to do with the flu shot. In response, Eileen
Dannemann, Director of the National Coalition of
Organized Women (NCOW) stated:
"This upcoming 2010/11 flu vaccine contains the
same elements that are implicated in the killing of
these fetuses, the H1N1 viral component and the
neurotoxin mercury (thimerosal)."
Even worse, the number of vaccine-related "fetal
demise" reports increased by 2,440% in 2009
compared to previous years.
In a related story NCOW presented data from two
different sources demonstrating that the 2009/10 H1N1
vaccines contributed to 3,587 miscarriages and
stillbirths. Read the report at
http://thepopulist.net/?p=6630.
Words of wisdom
Water taken in moderation cannot hurt anybody.
- Mark Twain
If you treat a sick child like an adult and an adult
like a sick child, everything usually works out pretty
well.
- Ruth Carlisle
Never take top billing. You'll last longer that way.
- Bing Crosby
Humor
These really work! Amazing simple home remedies:
1. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by
getting someone else to hold the vegetables while you
chop.
2. Avoid arguments with females about lifting the
toilet seat by using the sink.
3. For high blood pressure sufferers ~ simply cut
yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing
the pressure on your veins. Remember to use a timer.
4. A mousetrap placed on top of your alarm clock
will prevent you from rolling over and going back to
sleep after you hit the snooze button.
5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of
laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.
6. You only need two tools in life ~ wd-40 and duct
tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
7. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an
electrical problem.
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References
1. Al-Jishi A, Sreekantaswamy. Dystonia associated
with atlantoaxial subluxation. Clin Neurol Neurosurg.
2000;102(4):233-235.
2. Gutman G. The atlas fixation syndrome in the
baby and infant. Manuelle Medizin. 1987;25:5-10.
3. Klougart N, Nilsson N, Jacobsen J. Infantile colic
treated by chiropractors: a prospective study of 316
cases. JMPT. 1989;12:281-288.
4. Van Loon M. Colic with projectile vomiting: a
case study. J of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics.
1998;3(1):207-210.
5. Eleraky MA, Theodore N, Adams M et al.
Pediatric cervical spine injuries: report of 102 cases
and review of the literature. J Neurosurg. 2000;92(1
Suppl):12-7.
6. Hunt JM. Upper cervical chiropractic care of a
pediatric patient with asthma: a case study. Journal of
Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 2000;5(1):318-321.
7. Graham RL, Pistolese RA. An impairment rating
analysis of asthmatic children under chiropractic care.
JVSR. 1997;1(4):41-48.
8. Aguilar AL, Grostic JD, Pfleger B. Chiropractic
care and behavior in autistic children. Journal of
Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 2000;5(1):293-304.
9. Amalu WC. Autism, asthma, irritable bowel
syndrome, strabismus and illness susceptibility: a case
study in chiropractic management. Today's
Chiropractic. Sept/Oct 1998;32-47.
10. Mathews MO. Pilot study on the value of applied
kinesiology in helping children with learning
disabilities. Journal of the New Zealand Register of
Osteopaths. 1993;6:21-23.
11. Ferreri CA, Wainwright RB. Breakthrough for
dyslexia and learning disabilities. Author: Exposition
Press of Florida, Inc. 1986.
12. Cha KY, Wirth DP, Lobo RA. Does prayer
influence the success of in vitro fertilization-embryo
transfer? Report of a masked, randomized trial.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2001;46(9):781-787.
13. Landrigan CP, Parry GJ, Bones CB et al.
Temporal trends in rates of patient harm resulting
from medical care. N Engl J Med. 2010;363:2124-2134.
14. Department of Health and Human Services.
Office Of Inspector General. Adverse Events In
Hospitals: National Incidence Among Medicare
Beneficiaries November 2010 OEI-06-09-0009
15. McMorland G, Suter E, Casha S, du Plessis SJ,
Hurlbert RJ. Manipulation or microdiscectomy for
sciatica? a prospective randomized clinical study. J
Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010;33(8):576-584.
16. Warhurst C, Warhurst R, Gabai A.
Improvement in cystic fibrosis in a child undergoing
subluxation-based chiropractic care: a case study.
Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health -
Chiropractic. 2010;4:172-180.
17. Coker TR, Chan LS, Newberry SJ, Limbos MA,
Suttorp MJ, Shekelle PG, Takata GS. Diagnosis,
microbial epidemiology, and antibiotic treatment of
acute otitis media in children: a systematic review.
JAMA. 2010;304(19):2161-2169.
18. Culpepper L, Froom J. Routine antimicrobial
treatment of acute otitis media: Is it necessary? JAMA.
1997:278(20):1643-1645.
19. Brown CD. Improved hearing and resolution of
otitis media with effusion following chiropractic care
to reduce vertebral subluxation. Journal of Pediatric,
Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic. 2009;1:1-7.
Attached you will find our first newsletter of 2011. We
hope that you find the information helpful.
We would also like to take this time to wish you and
your family a Happy and Healthy New Year! We
would like to be a part of your wellness routine for
2011. Please give us a call if you have any health
concerns or questions.
Dr. Rachum
***********************************************
Dr. Bruce Rachum
6430 Cermak Road
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-0100
www.drbrucerachum.com
Healthy Living Newsletter
What has made chiropractic so popular? Why do
tens of millions of people visit their neighborhood
Doctor of Chiropractic?
One of the reasons that the chiropractic field is
growing is that our patients want real pain relief and
not he kind that comes in a prescription bottle. They
want the kind of pain relief that gets to the source of
the problem and doesn't just mask the symptoms.
That's what chiropractic is about - getting to the
source of the problem so that your body can heal
naturally.
Welcome to the world of chiropractic ~ discover how
natural health can be.
Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was
sixty-five I still had pimples.
George Burns (1896-1996)
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over
if you just sit there.
Will Rogers (1879-1935)
Never date a woman whose father calls her
"Princess." Chances are she believes it.
Wes Smith
TABLE OF CONTENTS
. Are chiropractors back doctors?
. Kids & chiropractic - perfect together
. Prayer and pregnancy
. Something to consider
. Did you know?
. Researching chiropractic
. Antibiotics have little impact on children's
ear infections
. Swine flu shot and increased miscarriage
. Words of wisdom
. Humor
. References
Are chiropractors back doctors?
Some people think chiropractors are back doctors or
chiropractic is for back problems because
chiropractors work on the spine. But that is incorrect.
It's as incorrect as saying MDs are skin doctors
because they give injections through the skin, cut your
skin open (surgery) or apply creams and lotions to your
skin. It's also like saying MDs are mouth doctors
because they give you pills to swallow.
MDs give injections, drugs, ointments and perform
surgery on the skin to affect other parts of the body.
In a similar manner, chiropractors work on your
structural system, spinal column and other areas to
release stress on your nervous system and affect
overall body health.
Chiropractors are not "back" doctors even though
people with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, whiplash
and other spine problems often see chiropractors. In
fact, the article below on children and chiropractic
care is a perfect example of some of chiropractic's
potential.
Kids & chiropractic - perfect together
Over a century of success in helping children regain
and retain their health has made chiropractic the
healthcare of choice for millions of parents and their
children throughout the world.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural, non-invasive form of
healthcare that respects the body's innate ability to
heal itself. Your chiropractor's goal is to assist the
body to regain optimal functioning by removing
blockages and releasing stress so that balance and
harmony among your body's systems can be restored.
Chiropractors are specially trained to locate and
release blockages commonly caused by tiny
misalignments of the structural system. These
blockages create dis-ease or disharmony, which can
lead to lowered resistance to disease, organ
malfunction, poor posture, pain, and physical and
emotional illness. (1)
The Earliest Years
Chiropractors have helped babies suffering from
nearly every condition imaginable: colic, vomiting,
sleeping problems, tonsillitis, vision and hearing
problems and many, many others. (2-4)
Toddlerhood Through Childhood
Toddlerhood through childhood is a very physical
time. Those first hesitant steps soon evolve into
jumping and running, with falls and accidents
accompanying each new skill. Even a small fall can
cause damage with potential long-term consequences.
(5)
Ear infections, asthma and allergies respond very
well to chiropractic care. (6-7)
In addition there are reports of chiropractic care
helping children suffering from autism. Some children
were later re-diagnosed as normal after chiropractic
care. (8-9)
Improved Academic Performance
Chiropractic care has been a blessing to many
children (and their parents) who were experiencing
learning problems.
Both clinical reports and research validate
chiropractic's success with dyslexia, attention deficit
disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), lack of energy or "low mental
stamina", anxiety, behavioral problems and other
learning disabilities. Researchers as well as parents
have reported improvements in both grades and IQ as
a result of chiropractic care. (10 -11)
Chiropractic Checkups Are Vital
All children, especially if they are ill, need bodies
free of blockages to the flow of energy and information
in his/her nervous systems. It might make the
difference between a life of strength and health and a
life of weakness and illness.
Prayer and pregnancy
It was a finding that shocked researchers at
Columbia University: women at an in-vitro
fertilization clinic in Korea had a higher pregnancy
rate when, unknown to the patients, total strangers
were asked to pray for their success. Prayed-for
women became pregnant twice as often as those who
were not prayed for. The lead author of the report, Dr.
Rogerio A. Lobo, Columbia's chairman of obstetrics
and gynecology, said he and his colleagues had thought
long and hard about whether to publish their findings,
since they seemed so improbable. In the end, the
differing pregnancy rates between the two groups of
women proved too significant to ignore. "It was not
even something that was borderline significant," Dr.
Lobo said. "It was highly significant." (12)
Something to consider
More people die from medical mistakes, drug
reactions, hospital infections and unnecessary surgery
than die from heart disease or cancer. Most drugs do
not cure anything but only suppress symptoms and
drive disease deeper into the body. Suppressing acute
symptoms can give temporary relief but can create
chronic (permanent) disease. Pain is a way of the body
telling you that something is wrong. Suppress the pain
and you can cause more harm. Chiropractic gets to
the cause of the pain, corrects the problem and then
the pain is gone.
Here are recent reports from The New England
Journal of Medicine and the US government's Office
of the Inspector General to remind us of modern
medicine's dark side so we may avoid medical care if
at all possible.
Medical Injuries Harm 18% of Hospital Patients
A six-year study of ten hospitals found that 18%
(almost one in five) of hospital patients were injured
by their care. The incidents ranged from minor
injuries to life-threatening mistakes and fourteen
deaths.
North Carolina hospitals were chosen because the
state is considered a leader in efforts to improve
patient safety.
Sadly, no improvements were noted after years of
trying. (13)
Medical Errors Kill 15,000 Elderly Patients a Month
in US Hospitals
A report from the US government's Office of
Inspector General reveals that medical errors kill an
estimated 15,000 Medicare patients a month and injure
134,000 per month.
See the OIG report at:
http://oig.hhs.gov/oei/reports/oei-06-09-00090.pdf (14)
Did you know?
Cashews are not sold in their shells because the oil
that surrounds the shell is highly irritating to the skin,
and peeling the nuts by hand can cause blisters.
Speaking of cashews, here are four good reasons to
grab a handful (1/4 cup):
1. Heart Healthy Fats - Cashews have one of the
lowest overall fat contents of all of the common nuts
and are a good source of oleic acid, the same fatty acid
that makes olive oil so heart healthy.
2. Blood Pressure Lowering Magnesium -
Magnesium plays an important role in maintaining a
healthy blood pressure and is an important mineral for
diabetics because it reduces insulin resistance. Studies
have also shown that people who have low magnesium
levels are at higher risk of heart disease.
3. Good Source of Antioxidants - Antioxidants, are
free radical scavengers that help to protect cells from
damage and they are found in abundance in cashews.
4. Good Source of Copper - Why is copper
important? Copper is a mineral that the body can't
produce so copper rich foods such as cashews are
required for good health. Copper is needed for
maintaining healthy collagen, a substance that lines
blood vessels and supports the skin and joints. Copper
is also important for helping the body use iron and for
production of melanin, the pigment that gives hair its
color.
Researching chiropractic
Chiropractors are often sought out if a person has
back, neck, sciatica, arm, leg, headache and other
kinds of pain. But chiropractic is not for conditions -
chiropractic is for people! (By the way, pregnant
women and babies especially need chiropractic care.)
Chiropractic Versus Disc Surgery Outcomes
Forty patients with lumbar (lower back) disc
herniation and radiating pain were referred to
neurosurgical spine surgeons. After three months of no
response to painkillers, lifestyle modification,
physiotherapy, massage and/or acupuncture, they were
referred to have either disc surgery (microdiskectomy)
or chiropractic.
Both groups showed significant improvements and
at a 1-year follow-up, chiropractic care was as
successful as surgery, at a fraction of the cost. In the
U.S., 200,000 microdiscectomy procedures a year cost
$25,000 each ($5 billion) plus additional hospital
expenses. If at least 60% of these surgeries could be
avoided with chiropractic care, the savings would be
at least $2.58 billion per year! (15)
Cystic Fibrosis And Chiropractic
An 8-year-old male presented for care with
complaints of recurring infections, inability to sleep
and inability to participate in age-appropriate sports.
He had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth.
The course of care involved chiropractic spinal
adjustments, Network Spinal Analysis care and trigger
point therapy. Improvements were observed in the
patient's resistance to recurrent infection, activity
level, sleep ability and overall quality of life. (16)
Antibiotics have little impact on children's ear
infections
Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most common
condition for which antibiotics are prescribed for U.S.
children. The researchers reviewed 135 studies in a
meta-analysis.
Their findings should shock any pediatrician:
"Antibiotics are modestly more effective than no
treatment but cause adverse effects in 4% to 10% of
children." (17)
Most children recover in just a few days without
antibiotics. While antibiotics may slightly improve
recovery speed in some children they have many side
effects including diarrhea, skin rashes and altered
bacterial flora in the gut because antibiotics kill the
"good" bacteria there. Antibiotics can create antibiotic
resistant bacteria as well.
The frequent use of antibiotics for common ear
infections raises risks that children will harbor drug
resistant bacteria during subsequent illness ... children
whose previous ear infections were treated with
antibiotics have a rate of amoxicillin-resistant bacteria
that is three times higher during subsequent otitis
media. (18)
It has been observed that children given antibiotics
for ear infections get more ear infections! Who wants
their child to have a weakened immune system?
In fact even the American Academy of Pediatrics
and the American Academy of Family Physicians have
recommended a wait-and-see approach (since 2004)
for children with ear infections.
We have a better idea - how about chiropractic care
during the "wait and see" period? Chiropractic's
natural, drug-free approach has helped many children
recover from ear infections quickly and safely. (19)
On a personal note, having raised two children, I
have some experience with ear infections and children.
With our oldest child we had started on the round of
antibiotics, each prescription stronger than the last.
After a round of ear infection and three different
antibiotics, we decided to take a different approach.
When our children catch a cold, they get an
adjustment, it helps to drain the fluid buildup so that
bacteria does not grow, therefore, no ear infection.
That along with some quality supplements and we
have not had to deal with ear infections in about 14
years and our youngest has never been on an antibiotic
in her life. How many 15 year old teenagers can say
that? If you would like to discuss this matter with me
in person, I would be happy to help.
Swine flu shot and increased miscarriage
Nearly 50% of all pregnant women were vaccinated
with the H1N1 vaccine and
according to a report from the Centers for Disease
Control's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Children's
Vaccines the rate of miscarriage among pregnant
women during that period was 700% higher compared
to previous years.
The CDC denies the increase in miscarriages had
anything to do with the flu shot. In response, Eileen
Dannemann, Director of the National Coalition of
Organized Women (NCOW) stated:
"This upcoming 2010/11 flu vaccine contains the
same elements that are implicated in the killing of
these fetuses, the H1N1 viral component and the
neurotoxin mercury (thimerosal)."
Even worse, the number of vaccine-related "fetal
demise" reports increased by 2,440% in 2009
compared to previous years.
In a related story NCOW presented data from two
different sources demonstrating that the 2009/10 H1N1
vaccines contributed to 3,587 miscarriages and
stillbirths. Read the report at
http://thepopulist.net/?p=6630.
Words of wisdom
Water taken in moderation cannot hurt anybody.
- Mark Twain
If you treat a sick child like an adult and an adult
like a sick child, everything usually works out pretty
well.
- Ruth Carlisle
Never take top billing. You'll last longer that way.
- Bing Crosby
Humor
These really work! Amazing simple home remedies:
1. Avoid cutting yourself when slicing vegetables by
getting someone else to hold the vegetables while you
chop.
2. Avoid arguments with females about lifting the
toilet seat by using the sink.
3. For high blood pressure sufferers ~ simply cut
yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing
the pressure on your veins. Remember to use a timer.
4. A mousetrap placed on top of your alarm clock
will prevent you from rolling over and going back to
sleep after you hit the snooze button.
5. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of
laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough.
6. You only need two tools in life ~ wd-40 and duct
tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the wd-40. If it
shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.
7. If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an
electrical problem.
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