Greetings and welcome to our spring 2009 edition.  

Runners and Proximal Hamstring Syndrome Muscular or Sciatica

The condition is frequently associated with associated prolonged sitting or excessive running. The test for this is to have a patient lie in a prone position and extend his leg with knee flexed at 30 degrees. The Dr. or technician pushes down on the leg as a muscle test for hip extensors, gluteus some of the deep 6 rotators. The second test is with the knee flexed 90 degrees and the muscle test is for the hamstrings by the operator pushing down on the heel to test for hamstring strain. In both tests weakened muscles with pain indicate tears or partial ruptures localized through palpation. Surgery has shown to produce pain reduction in 86% of the cases by releasing the tight, scared tendons near the tear. Surgery should be used only as a last resort to improve function. Active release technique and Graston work have shown to completely alleviate pain with application on the muscle belly where knots are localized. Both have shown to breakdown scar formation and open the possibility of new extracellular formation (collagen) to heal the site of injury with proper rehab. In many cases sciatic is related to improper function of the sacroiliac area so be sure to have this region checked!

Irlen Syndrome, A misdiagnosis

Do any of you know of children who have fallen asleep in class trying to mask the excruciating headache that is created by their photophobia to light and sharp contrasting colors on paper? Solution have them diagnosed via a certified Irlen screener using colored lenses, special text, and non grid computer overlays which will determine if the problem is visual versus tumor or vascular related. Most of the non pain associated symptoms expressed are related to difficulty reading followed by migraine. Make sure you have the cervical spines checked for proper alignment

Cancer Fighters Revisited

As we probably have read or are aware of cancer cells in the body are manufactured daily but in a healthy person they are destroyed and not allowed to replicate to a point of malignancy. In a recent health article I have read that indol-3-carbinol which is found in high concentrations in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli is associated with decreased risk of cancer in individuals over 50. Milk thistle was already associated with boosting the detox process which also wanes in older individuals. Again eat crunchy green foods to boost your immune system and detox and get your nervous system checked to insure you have a proper function. Another recent article on asparagus and eggplant using white mice indicated the reduction in mutation cells maybe because of antioxidant and herbal products

Great Article on side effects of Satins

Dr treated a patient for lo back pain with accompanying knee pain which was progressively worsening. Chiropractic care diminished the low back pain; however, knee pain persisted. The consciences’ Dr did a new patient history in which he asked the patient was taking any other medication. Patient stated she was taking Lipitor and didn’t indicate it on the history form because she thought it wasn’t important. D.C. called her M.D. and they concurred that the chemicals Glyburide and hydrochlorothiazide were interacting with other meds causing breakdown versus repair of skeletal tissue, aggravating and prolonging her symptoms and condition. Solution She was taken off satin meds and found the pain gradually diminished while she healed up! This is an example of why omega 3 fish oils are essential as well as the aforementioned to detox.
Chiropractic works-tell others!

Are you Running yourself to Death?

I’m sure that many of you out there whom are L.D R. runners won’t want to hear what this article presents however, the Nov 08 article in Mens Health Journal cites a 6.5X increase levels of cardiac Troponin I a marker indices of heart cell death found in blood samples taken of marathoners post race. Marathon deaths were most prominent in ages 40-50. Going at extreme pace sets off an inflammatory storm throughout the body. Overexertion was slated to be the reason for decreased immune function possibly responsible in long term chronic colds and feeling of being run down. Chronic fatigue may be the result of Iron Deficiency Anemia from physical overstress placed on the body solution: like in some of the most fit athletes in the world (triatheletes), cross training has proven to be more beneficial than continual jarring of pavement throughout the body.
Editorial: like any sport people either adapt or breakdown from training. I believe that most of the runners who continue can gauge their training by ”listening to their bodies” and continue surmounting most injuries during their life by training in moderation-steady effort makes the grade and is Key!

New Company for Cell Phone ER Protection

Wave Shield t.m. has designed a shielded cover or small circular, possibly lead device that claims to absorb/blocks approximately 97% of E.R. emitted which has shown to disrupt brain function, and increase brain cancer in youth! For more info go to www.cprnews.com 561-989-9147

How to Effectively Lower Cholesterol and Hi Blood Pressure

Take 1200 mg of red rice yeast, ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 100mg of Coenzyme Q 10 all daily to lower cholesterol naturally! To lower B.P. take the herb Hawthorn which is a flavanoid compound known to be a calcium channel blocker and nitric acid releaser which causes vasodilatation? You want to thin out the blood by lowering platelet aggregation then dilate the arteries while exercising for better nutrient exchange thru the cell membrane.

Wives Tale: Fiction or Truism

Article says many cure alls for wasp or bee stings or very small bites originate from attaching a copper penny over the affected area, wait 30 minutes and voila decreased pain and swelling. I’ve tried it and it worked for me!

Huperzine Boosts Memory

It’s an alkaloid compound that is found in very lo concentrations in moss less than 1%. The researchers are now trying it in Alzheimer’s disease and findings indicate it has a longer lasting effect than the drugs tacrine, doneprizil with fewer side effects. They feel it slows the breakdown of acetelcholinesterase from receptor binding sites.

Autism and Sensory Integration

Right up the Chiropractic Alley comes a neurologic study which states that the application of pressure to kids younger that 6 won’t exceed their metabolic rate and can be used positively to lessen the symptoms of autism. On the other hand adjustments to those older than 6 has shown demonstrably to affect brain function by stabilizing internuncial neurons in the brainstem. Motion integration such as jumping up and down on a trampoline or balancing beam may also lessen the effects of the condition. Funny we did all this naturally when we were kids but kids spend more time indoors now and due to safety concerns can’t be left alone outdoors. Nutritionally speaking the amino acid L- Tryptophan has been shown to be deficient and well as B6 vitamin.

FDA Approves Q 1000 Laser for Treatment of Osteoarthritis

About 2 months ago I received a newsletter from Dr Lytle which stated the Q 1000 laser had been approved for treatment of osteoarthritis in humans, which will certainly aid in spreading the word about our effective tool for treatment in this epidemic musculoskeletal condition.

Swine Flue Hoax

It always irks me to read what type of propaganda the Pharmaceutical industry and media are trying to feed the naïve general public by instilling unfounded fear. Since the so called Virus was reported about 5 weeks ago the cases that contracted it and succumbed to it were people with compromised immune system function. How is the medical community to know out of 200,000 strains of the virus which one your body could possibly contract??? If you wash your hands regularly, don’t put them in any oral cavity, take slippery elm bark, red hot chili peppers, golden seal, lots of vit C , D and selenium, take comatium dissectium, use osha throat spray, get regular rest, exercise, keep getting regular adjustments and maintain healthy nutrition and attitude-you simply have a minute chance of getting sick! Depression also lowers immune function.

Proactive is Health

How many of you really subscribe to the outside in theory of “Wellness”? Those whom have seen firsthand the consequences of emergency healthcare or the treatment of disease when we are desperate and in need! It’s a viscous cycle of which we go in and out of health liken to an addictive person whom binges or purges, drinks alcohol or is on the wagon. The fact is many in our society sadly enough have been conditioned to only treat the symptom, not the cause. It ends up being like a cat chasing it’s tail and one never discovers how to maintain or keep well-this is the sick role or symptom role everyone can easily fall into or the use/abuse cycle of existence.
Those of us whom “really practice what we preach” and live the Chiropractic lifestyle of balance know what it’s like to maintain a “sustained feeling of well being, abundant energy, feelings of contentment with work and family, a blissful sensation of subtle euphoria. If you choose lifestyle it requires involvement or effort put forth like anything in life and you reap the rewards. We refer to it as homeostasis or the five spokes of health formula. If you aren’t already applying it then ask me how you can participate more to gain more potential from your life!

Patient of the Month

Bob Willacker came into our office with macular degeneration and wanted to try an alternative approach using nutrition, laser, adjustments and visual therapy. Upon exam we discovered he had 20% central macular loss on his right eye. We treated him every other day with aforementioned therapies and reevaluated him after 6 weeks only to discover his condition had improved 3% centrally. We are pleased to see these results and welcome patients with similar conditions for consultation.

Thank You for Referring

Natalie Nutting
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Words for the Wise

We’re here to connect on “all levels” to gain the most from our experiences-so ad carpe diem

Lather Love Lavishly for those whom haven’t loved haven’t lived!

The future is our children so raise them well to carry the torch of beyond.

Smiling is the way to raise your spirits and give you a natural facelift-you can’t smile and be think negative thoughts or be unhappy at the same time!

Hug a Veteran and thank them for a job well done!

Gratitude is a State of being inextricably entwined with the higher power of Being