Carlson Chiropractic

ACV--Mircle Cure??

2012-01-29T17:45:00.000-08:00

I am a skeptic and when I hear health claims I listen and if the claims go over the top -- I tune out.
So when you read this --please don't do the same and tune out. This article has to do with twoconcepts --pH and potassium --both of which you are familiar. In the case of pH --that is our
body's acid-alkaline balance the plain fact is that most of us are too acidic due to diets that can be improved by simply eating more fruits and vegetables. I know you've heard it before, but what you are about to read will make that easier to consume the good stuff that fruits and veggies contain.in the form of ACV. In the case of potassium we can get more into our bodies with ACV. What is ACV? Apple Cider Vinegar. Yup, plain old-fashioned
vinegar taken daily. Read on to find out what kind of ACV and how much.
Einstein solved alot of mysteries but never found his Unified Theory (no one else has either). I feel the ACV solution is the equivalent of a unified theory in the health field. It answers so many questions. Why do we have aches and pains? Why do we age faster than we would like? Why do we develop
life-threatening conditions? The answer goes back to Hippocrates who prescribed vinegar to many conditions of poor health. More recently, yet one hundred years ago, Dr. Paul C. Bragg advocated apple cider vinegar for an array of health problems.
4 years ago I took a trip with my brother-in-law, Dr. Ted Novak, to Long Beach, Calif., where we heard Jack LaLanne speak about his mentor, Dr. Paul C. Bragg. Jack described himself as a miserable physical specimen as a teenager when he went to hear Dr. Bragg speak. It turned his life around and of course he went on to teach his generation and those to follow the concepts of good health. Later in the day we met with Jackand his wife Elaine who described how the two had met. She was a pretty (still is) hostess of a TV show Jack appeared on. After his appearance she talked with Jack while munching a bear claw and having a cigarette. Jack gave her his message. She said "Thank God, I listened, as I don't think I would be here
today if I had not." An integral part of Jack and Elaine's health program has been exercise as we know and nutrition including foods, enzymes and potassium -all of which are included in vinegar.
Now, what kind of vinegar? Dr. Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (available at Raley's/ Belair in Northern Calif.). Why? For one its unpasteurized, that it hasn't been heated to the point that all the enzymes have been killed. In addition it is unfiltered. As a result you will see a cloudy substance in the bottle. This is desirable for health reasons, but perhaps not for consumer-appeal.
How much? 2 teaspoons per day in 16 ounces water. Honey may be added if you wish 'to help the medicine go down' as well as for the benefits of honey which is another story.
The effects you can expect are numerous --increased energy, improved digestion, reduction of inflammation in the body's tissues which means less pain.
Books suggested are Folk Medicine by D.C. Jarvis, M.D. and Apple Cider Vinegar by Paul C. Bragg.
yours in health, James Carlson, D.C.

Stephen Bloom where are you?

2012-01-02T22:48:00.000-08:00

In 2000 I read your book Postville.
I loved it.
You were cruel (in your writing) to the Jews
who moved into Posteville.
In 2012 I heard that a writer was cruel to
Iowans.
I guessed it was the same author.
It was. Good for you!
I am an Iowa U grad and would love to
party with you.
You are truly in the tradition of Grant Wood--
who satirized the society in which he lived--
and yet loved it for all its lackings.

climbing

2011-08-24T17:29:00.000-07:00

12 days ago I went to the river. It is a 15 minutes drive "up the hill" to the American River Canyon.
I could not find a parking space at my usual place. I parked at a lower level and proceeded into
new territory. First find: Mountain Quarries Railroad bridge built in 1912 according to a recent
well-maintained plaque which described a series of natural disasters that this structure had survived.
Then I found a horse trail and took it toward the site I had been introduced to by Louisa 27 years
ago. By dropping down a couple of hundred steep feet, I reached it. After spending an hour or so
at the beach there I decided to return by following the river back to the old bridge. It was a rocky trail.
Some of the rocks were the size of Volkswagens, some as large as small cabins. I encountered a
few people along the way and asked if I could actually get to the bridge by following the river back.
Answer: No. "You have to go up,but it is very steep. Of course I had to try it. I sighted the easiest
climbs and started upward. I was wearing shorts and tennis shoes, not my usual hiking boots. It was extremely hot and I carried a water bottle and my T-shirt. As I climbed I looked for a hand-hold and
felt with my feet for a toe hold. At one point I felt I was holding on to the side of a mountain and didn't
dare look down or look back. Thoughts running through my mind were my doctor who years ago
invited me to go rock climbing with him. Not long after I heard and read that Dr. Kime had perished
on one of his rock-climbing ventures.
As for my venture I could see my Placer-Herald headline :"70 year-old missing in American River
Canyon."
At this point I was pitching my water bottle and then my shirt up, so as to have both hands available.
Suspended in space I said a brief prayer for a branch, a rock anything to grab onto to hoist myself
up another foot or two. A rock appeared. I grabbed it, felt for a toe-hold and pulled my full body
weight upwards. I reached a somewhat level area and made myself rest. I remembered "hydrate"
-took some water and considered abandoning the water bottle to lighten my load for the remainder
of my trip to the horse trail. After getting my wind back I continued upward. There was no going
back at this point. After two more rest stops I reached the horse trail and sat there panting and grateful.
6 days after my climb I noticed a red itchy spot on my belly (unfortunately that is the best term
these days).
With each passing day the redness expanded. On Wednesday I got on line and made a Dr's
appointment. I presented with redness, swelling and itching on my right torso. My sister had recently undergone an excruciating case of shingles with similar symptoms. Did I catch it? The doctor said
"No, the pattern had crossed the mid-line of your body which shingles never does and you describe
'itching'. With shingles it is not itching, but pain." "Where have you been? and what have you been
doing? he asked. I thought and said the Quarry where I had done volunteer work on two previous weekends. He looked puzzled and asked: "A quarry? What's that?" I explained and he said he thought
I was exposed to poison ivy or poison oak. Later,of course I realized I had probably contacted one
of those evil plants on my climb. He prescribed a steroid ointment and after my worst day on Thursday,
when my stomach had the appearance of raw hamburger, it is resolving.
Now I lay in bed, restless with small firestorms occurring on my skin. Ow! another new itch. I look down.
Indeed there is another new red spot. My body says "scratch" - my mind says "Don't do that." As the
condition calms in the areas where it originated there are new frontiers on the borders where those dreaded
flares occur. My mind acts as a microscope and zeroes in on those newly afflicted areas. I see lightning storms happening on the map of my body with jolts of thunder that rattle my body and make its entirety jump.
This, too, shall pass.
Climbing? I probably shouldn't but, hell, I don't sky dive.

Bookend blog to "A Remembrance" one month ago

2011-04-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

Not long ago, I related an event (remembrance,memorial) for a deceased person, Kevin. That event disturbed me because there there was no mention on God or faith or spirit.
Now I relate an event that occurred within a month of that experience. A month earlier I considered that I had had a remembrance devoid of faith.
My new experience a month later was an event with "too much" faith.
Can I never be happy? Too little, too much?
My son invited me to a musical event, a rock concert at a major church in my local vicinity.
I thought 'I'm an adventurer, The church itself is called Adventure, it's phone number is an uber-comforting 624-LOVE. I'll try it. I'm up for loud music and to share that with my son.
My son, his daughter, my daughter, and I entered the structure that
dominates an entire mountain-top adjacent to my hometown. In the lobby I observed a functioning
coffee house and refreshment stands. We took an elevator to the balcony and looked down on the
coffee house, the refreshment stands and several tables exchanging products and services for $$.
Uhmm, I thought I don't know the bible real well, but money-changers seems to ring a bell.
My next visual (this one in my head) was to see Jesus with his staff held high entering this building
and clearing it of abominations. Righteous anger, that is what Catholics call Jesus' emotion. Not anger (too worldly, too lowly, but righteous).
The concert started with melodies that were okay but a bit repetitious with lyrics of "high" and "low."
Then the sounds built. The introduction of smoke on stage. Cheers arose from the audience of thousands.
Hands started rising throughout. I felt no urge to join.
Power-point, videos took the stage --the wonders of the universe, the stars, the galaxies, the seas, the grains of sand. The message I'm sure was There Must Be a Creator of these wonders. His name is God and we must honor and glorify Him. More hands rose. A series of video clips showed hands raised in history for
good causes.
One was not shown and one was missing --the Nazi salutes of the 1930's.
More music at incredible decibels in this Mega church. The smoke on stage multiplied to huge proportions).
A preacher appeared on stage, although he was not introduced as such. He had a seductive smile (or was it Angelic) on his lips as he nimbly segue-wayed from Power-point God to Jesus. And the sacrifice of Jesus by his Father. (At this moment I thought of Abraham willing to sacrifice his son on an altar.) Jesus willing to give his earthly life for His cause, as many before him and many after have done. Called Martyrs. I admire Martyrs, I admire Saints. I wish I had the courage to be one or the other in my life.
Back to the scene, back to the stage. The smoke, the tempo, the decibels increased. And then --the hugest,crudest cross was being dragged cross the stage by kind of scruffy looking teen-agers.
By this time I was squirming in my seat. I thought to myself, I know I have claustrophobia , but how can I be experiencing that phobia in a huge auditorium? Yet I did. Hey, look, I couldn't even handle the emotion of Billy Graham or Oral Roberts in the '50's and '60's. I turned to my daughter beside me and asked in desperation: Can you take me home?
I felt so manipulated. didn't the others?
I didn't even say goodbye to my son who had invited me. I did not want to interrupt his 'rapture' if that is what he was experiencing.
Pure theatre and mass production--there's the word Mass.How much did this church pay for this production?
How many tithers (It is Written) did they recruit? What was the cost benefit to this Mega-church? I would guess that it was a success and a good investment to the church.

train trip

2011-04-10T19:36:00.000-07:00

I left on the first day of April, 2011, with a train ticket from Sacramento, Ca to Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Amtrak emailed me to say the first leg of my trip would be by bus due to an avalanche in the Sierra Mountains.
--bummer--I wanted to see the snow scenes due to heavy snows (and rains in my foothill home in Rocklin, CA). The bus trip was pleasant and it allowed me to have extra time in Reno, NV to see grandchildren. I boarded Amtrak in Reno and spent a restless night trying to sleep in a two-seater. I estimate I tried 40 positions. When I walked through the train I observed younger people sleeping across two seats who looked like they were in Paradise.
On the second day and at the earliest hour I sought out the Conductor (the boss of the train --not the Engineer) and pleaded for a sleeper for the night to come. He was officious as he examined the Manifest and imparted some doubt to me. Finally he said "All that is left is a Super Deluxe Room." I asked How much? He said $350.
I said I'll take it.
I felt I had been waterboarded or close to it from the night before. The Conductor introduced me to my new
sleeper room attendant (Porter?) a big strapping Dennis with an Irish last name. Dennis asked my name twice and remembered it for the remainder of my journey. We made it through the rest of Utah and proceeded into
Colorado and the most dramatic part of my trip --the Colorado Rocky Mountains--lots of heights, lots of lengthy tunnels when the train was absorbed in darkness and a hush fell over the babbling passengers.
I had worn an oversized winter coat to serve as a blanket and pillow on the train. I had it over me when
Dennis came to check on my comfort in the Super Deluxe Room. He pulled down a blue Amtrak blanket and laid it over me in an almost maternal manner. I fell asleep and awoke to lunch call. Meals were now free as I had secured a sleeper. After lunch and meeting nice new people and looking down --yes, down on Denver--the Mile High City --I slept as we crossed arid Eastern Colorado and then the length of Nebraska.
Dennis woke me in the morning to tell me I would be getting off the train at 11 AM. When we got to Mount Pleasant he picked up my bags and helped me to de-board the train. He had a question as I left.
"Do you think you will do it again?" "No" my brain said. "Well, for you" my heart said.
I told Dennis "Yes."

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A Remembrance

2011-03-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

Yesterday there was not a funeral, not a memorial --it was more like a remembrance or celebration of the life of Kevin, a fellow I never got to know too well. The event which followed the death of Kevin by about 10 days, was held in a non-sectarian, historic church building which Kevin had helped to restore a few years before his passing.
The gathering was conducted by the deceased's older brother. A power-pint slide presentation was on a large screen at the front of the audience. It showed photos of Kevin as a baby and all the other stages of growth to near his end of days at the age of 36. Photos showed him in Hawaii, in state parks, using his building skills, enjoying a drink, with friends, and at the Burning Man festival held in Nevada each year. Music that sounded blue-grass, C & W, and 80's pop played in the background. The woman sitting next to me said "I've never heard this kind of music at a funeral. " I thought --well, first of all this isn't a funeral and the music we're hearing is probably "Kevin's favorite hits.' But I said nothing. The program was simple: introductions of family, a moment of silence for Kevin, 3 speakers, volunteer speakers and "thanks for coming, lunch will be served in the annex."
After the service I thought-- there was no prayer, there was no hymn, there was no mention of God or anything I would consider "spiritual." I've pondered this and always have to ask myself --Was that right?
No doubt it was right for Kevin, but for me? Is that what I would want??
So often I've been at weddings, "funerals" and other "life-marking" events where the minister, the priest,
the rabbi has taken it as a moment for him or her to grab the spotlight and thump on their own point-of-view, grab the opportunity to try their skills as a comedian, or, most disappointingly, attribute their own beliefs to the deceased. Some cap on a time of weakness and vulnerability to spread the Word as all are searching for "Whys" ---why him/her?, why now? why so young? In a sense it becomes the presenter's happening. Yesterday Kevin had an event that was singularly his.

Mad Men

2011-02-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

I have recently become plugged into the Mad Men TV production. It takes place in a New York ad agency in the early 1960's and roughly corresponds with my first career in N.Y. with a major publishing firm. As a new
college graduate in a new career I was instructed in the art of Martini drinking and it's merits for acquiring clients and selling our products which were textbooks to college professors.
The Mad Men series, which I'm embarrassed to admit I'm addicted to like a housewife to a soap opera, portrays that era of drinking, smoking, pill-taking, psychoanalysis, big gas-eating cars, and where women,the chicks, in an office situation were fair game for a slap on the ass with no fear of a lawsuit. The series even shows rampant littering. It was definitely was not a time for 'pack it in, pack it out.' I remember throwing a bottle or can safely out the car window when finished. "Did you hear Adeline was killed driving drunk" and its variations were heard to which a shocked listener usually responded: "That's so sad." Neither the speaker nor the listener had a sense that the drunk driver was responsible. mostly it was attributed to 'bad luck.'
At Blockbuster where I returned the dvd of Mad Men, the young clerk said "That is such a cool series." I asked her if she could identify with the culture of that time. She said "They took alot more risks, but they had alot more fun."
Do I recommend watching Mad Men? I usually multitask while watching TV--book in hand,etc--not with Mad Men when I am totally glued to the screen looking for small details which are pitch-perfect and bring back feelings of nostalgia. But be warned Mad Men is very dark, very depressing. By season 3 where I am at now there is no portrayal of a person leading a spiritual life other than a few Catholic characters to follow church rules and confess their sins on a regular basis.

from the Sacramento Bee Letters 2.6.11

2011-02-06T20:37:00.000-08:00

"I remember Ronald Reagan very well. I voted for him.
We were the world's largest lender when he came to
power and when he left we were the world's largest
borrower. the savings and loan bailout cost taxpayers
billions of dollars. Interest rates hit 20 percent.
During his presidency,the United States sold arms to a
terrorist enemy, Iran, and used the money to send more
weapons to Nicaragua, also illegally. When questioned
about these transactions, he said he could not remember.
(A few years later he publicly announced his impending
Alzheimer's disease.)
The only thing "great" about Ronald Reagan is the public
relations effort to make him out as a hero. President Dwight
Eisenhower was and is the greatest Republican to hold the
office of President since Teddy Roosevelt. They deserve
the adulation heaped upon Reagan, who was a slouch by
comparison. (signed) Harry Cowan, Mount Aukum

tip for congestion (nasal,throat,chest)

2011-01-22T22:49:00.000-08:00

This is old-fashioned, but look in the closet and dig out that vaporizer
you haven't used in years. Buy some distilled water. Put it to use.
Vicks or any other additive is not necessary. You will be pleased with
the results. Continue to use in the dry, winter months.

progression of political correctness

2010-12-27T19:19:00.000-08:00

We used to have --

Problems which eventually became--

Challenges which after some time became--

Issues which soon after became--

Opportunities .

So now folks--I don't have any problems.

I have opportunities.

new alliance to watch?

2010-12-26T22:48:00.000-08:00

--N.Y. Times article re: this past month's Peace Prize Ceremony

"Nineteen governments have said their ambassadors will not attend a ceremony

awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.

The countries not attending...China...Afghanistan, Columbia, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Pakistan, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Vietnam."

Comment: wait a minute aren't some of these countries supposed to be US allies?

Have we not shed blood?, guts?, tears?, suicides?minds? and ethics? for some of the

countries allying themselves with China.

I do believe this is a look into the future. We should be paying attention.

New Born

2010-12-12T21:40:00.000-08:00

How can I describe the joy of the Survival of a a New Birth.

At 67 years of age I witnessed a Newborn who fought for his life.

He was heliocopterred as an infant from Nevada to Stanford, CA.

Now that baby named Aaron lives in Reno, NV. He is one year old.

Ode on a Photo

2010-11-23T21:25:00.000-08:00

We were the last mid-year class at Polk School. We were all smiling for our 6th grade photo.

The boys were smiling slightly more than the girls perhaps because they out-numbered the girls almost 3 to 1. The photo is sharper than any digital photo although I know that seems impossible 55 years later.

Miss Tapper was school Principal. She had a chest you could set a piano on and an iron hand-- although she had no electric paddle. The electric paddle was an invention of my older siblings and other older kids. The paddle was second only to the electric chair as a fear factor to me. I heard about the electric chair in the news daily. It was an era of what seemed to be daily executions. Executions for murder. Executions for espionage. All the transgressions we read about in the news. All the fictional crimes on the radio and in comic books. It seemed quite a normal thing to kill those people who did bad things. In private moments I think it would be a good idea in the 21st century. At any rate the electric paddle had me terrified of Miss Tapper and the whole old, ancient, spooky looking building where she reigned as the High Executioner.

Miss Tapper would stand at the great second story window with ruler in hand as we played at recess. When she observed misbehavior she did not tap but rapped harshly on the window so that the whole glass shook. All eyes looked up to see her looming presence. All the children came to attention and behavior was modified although I'm sure it would not have been called behavior modification in that time. To see her there at that window meant she was probably warming up her electric paddle for her next victim. She never smiled much but wore her stern look like a badge as much to display her authority to her charge of teachers I'm sure as to her students.

Fifty years later I looked at my report cards covering my years at Polk School, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I noticed for the first time Miss Tapper had written small notes on each card. The notes start with "needs to do (this,that)", needs to improve (this,that). The final note says simply "good report --IBT." It was only then that I appreciated Miss Tapper's silent hand that guided me through her feudal estate where she ruled

supreme --ruler in hand like an emperor's scepter.

(This piece was inspired by a picture sent to me in 2010 by classmate Irv Hubbard. Pictured are:

David Young, Paul Saylor, Danny Arnold, Irvin Hubbard, Johnny Baldwin, Larry Johnson, Jimmy Carlson, Dale Dykhusen, Johnny Niedermayer, Freddie Donegan, Howard Hopkins, Lynette Smith, Barbara Burgess, Judy Lane, Sharon Smith. We were the last mid-year class of 1954.

Not pictured but surely present was Miss Inga B. Tapper)

A Look Adverse -- a verse

2010-10-12T20:08:00.000-07:00

A look forlorn, a look of scorn?

You look at me as if looking into

An abyss --

Of lost opportunity, a bleak future.

That you can project such ideas

Upon me is a travesty.

I did not meet your dreams, did not

toe the line, or follow your beliefs.

A loner I have been, a loner shall I be.

For it is in being born we come all by

ourself and so it shall be when we leave.

9/25/10

2010-09-25T22:10:00.000-07:00

My 50th high school class reunion. A young man who I told I would be

attending my 50th asked me: Do you think there will be many left?

Well, there are a lot left. Class of 500 - 100 missing in action-50 declared

dead. 120 attended the 2010 event.

I surmise after the event that the premise is still "popularity". The photos

shown were repeats of classmates who were and (some) still are admittedly

photogenic and popular 50 years ago.

Yet photos of 90% of the others are "missing in action."

My complimenting moment after meeting my dear friends forever (Sharon, Susie, and

Christine) was Dickie F. and Jimmie K.

Jimmie K. said "Oh I remember you, Jimmie Carlson, you were a 'brain.' "

Dickie F. who stood nearby said "And he still is."

Deepwater Horizon behind us?

2010-09-12T21:01:00.000-07:00

The 'Gulf Leak' may be behind us...but I can't believe it is so.

The sea floor of the Gulf must be very fragile and compromised

a 100 times at sites other than the Deepwater Horizon.

Terrible leaks in the Gulf have occurred elsewhere and will again.

It is only because this leak was so tragic and so prodigious that we

can not have ignored it.

Will we learn? What did we learn from the Valdez 20 years ago?

Andy Warhol said we would all have our 15 minutes of fame.

Even non-human entities can have their 15 minutes.

It's a 'News-cycle." Soon to be forgotten.

Deepwater Horizon

2010-05-23T19:20:00.000-07:00

It's as if man has punched a hole in Hell.

Wouldn't the solution be to concentrate the oil

into Tar Balls, which I understand occurs

naturally over time? Why not assist in this

process to make the material more manageable?

Using 'dispersants' as is currently being done

is the opposite of concentrating the crude oil and

slicks.

L-Argenine

2010-04-14T03:18:00.000-07:00

The science behind the use of L-argenine for its many anti-aging benefits is that

it induces release of growth hormone (HGH) within the body. The decline of growth

hormone with age is associated with many symptoms of aging. This would explain

why we experience the "aches and pains" and other maladies as we age, that we never

had to deal with in younger years. Medical injections of HGH may cost as much as

$10,000 per year.

How does L-argenine work? It works as an agonist to stimulate release of HGH from

the pituitary. Twenty amino acids form the building blocks of all proteins. "Essential"

amino acids are those that cannot be created on their own within the body but must

be supplied from outside the body. L-argenine is an essential amino , acid that acts as

an agonist to bring about release of human growth hormone (HGH).

L-argenine helps improve exercise performance by raising high-energy creatinine

phosphates -the raw material energy. For this purpose L-argenine has been used in the body building community for some time.

Claims for argenine include fat burning and building muscle tissue. It increases activity of the thymus gland which produces T-cells, thus boosting immunity, promotes healing,

protects the liver and aids in detoxifying. It is a precursor of nitric oxide which is critical to male sexual function.

This office carries L-argenine from SYN=RGY Products.

Bio - Academic/Medical

2010-03-27T02:56:00.000-07:00

I was recently asked to provide a bio for a talk. I provided my

academic accomplishments. When I thought about it I have a

health bio that is probably more interesting and reveals more

of who I am. Here goes --

I was born at the beginning of WWII. I was expected in december

but, perhaps because of Pearl Harbor, I decided to wait until January

by which time I had a full head of hair and weighed in at 10 pounds.

My mother never forgave me. I was born at about the same time

penicillin was developed. My grandmother had been an herbalist

as had been her own grandmother who traded goods and knowledge

with Native American Indians. My mother being a "modern" young

mother forgot about all the old stuff and we as her children were

the beneficiaries of the new "miracle drugs." One old practice I wish

she had forgotten was periodic enemas and a spring tonic of turpentine

in a spoonful of sugar. Well, I survived these and then confronted the

pandemic of polio in the 1950's. The spectre of iron lungs and being

entrapped in them for life was a nightmare to children everywhere. Then

along came Dr. Salk and his vaccine. I was a subject of a double-blind

study to test his vaccine. I felt like a very important 10 year old. fortunately

and by the good grace of God the vaccine worked and I and my friends

were saved from the curse of polio. I idolized Dr. Salk.

Life was good. I graduated high school, college and joined the Navy in 1962.

I was rejected because of flat feet - "pes planus - third degree." I was well

into my career in textbook publishing for John C. Wiley & Sons, N.Y.,N.Y. when

in 1967 I received a draft notice. This was the height of the Vietnam war and

bodies were needed. U.S. Army and Ft. Bliss, Texas, here I come. I did in fact

have foot problems that proceeded to infection on 15-mile night marches. I was

prescribed anti-biotics and once again was blessed by the miracle drugs. I was

given a medical discharge by doctor and Lt. Colonel Skipworth. I was spared

physical and mental injury or even death in that war of choice.

I returned to publishing and developed an array of stress-related ailments --

anxiety, back problems,digestive and sleep dysfunctions. I was prescribed drugs

for each ailment and gleefully took my Valium. I took a sabbatical in 1972 and

went to Europe visiting 22 countries over the period of a year. In the first few

months I traveled the Mediterranean countries. A strange thing happened --my

irritable bowel syndrome -IBS- disappeared. It was the Mediterranean diet I was

following, of course. When I returned to the States I had another medical issue

and went to a wonderful medical doctor who put me on an elimination diet. No

expensive tests. 3 days no eggs, 3 days no chocolate, 3 days no wheat and bingo!

my complaints of post-nasal drip vanished.

By 1976 I had moved to Utah. I went to the University of Utah and worked part-time

at a hospital where I contracted hepatitis A -infectious hepatitis. I told my doctor

my symptoms over the phone. He said go look at the whites of your eyes in the

mirror. I did. They were yellow. When I saw him for his next appointment I asked

"What can you give me for it.?" He said: "Nothing." Nothing? Never in my lifetime

had I been given that answer. It struck terror in my heart. The regimen was rest,

good food, no alcohol. Recovery would take 6 weeks and if I didn't follow this

strictly the disease could even lead to death. I don't remember but must have heard

a voice within say 'you're on your own, Baby.' At this time I stumbled on an arcane

book -The Mucusless Diet written by someone I would have considered a 'health-nut'

that is, had I not been facing the prospect of long term illness or even death. Suffice it

to say that with the visit of my older sister, the blessing of Mormon priests and the

support of friends I was well and back at work in 2 weeks.

This was probably the most important lesson of my life --I was responsible for my health.

Not the doctor, not a pill, not a miracle drug.

I gave up tobacco at that time and started to choose better foods.

I moved from Utah to California in 1978 with my Master's in Education. Teaching jobs

were not plentiful at this time. I worked at a holistic health clinic and took more classes at Foothill College in the heart of Silicon Valley when it was booming. I started chiropractic college in Palo Alto which later merged with Palmer West. After one year I transferred to

Palmer East -The "Fountainhead" at Davenport, Iowa, where I graduated in 1982. Back to California for State Board Exams. I was licensed in 1983.

I started practice in San Francisco and moved to Fair Oaks, CA. In 1985 I bought a

practice in Rocklin where I have remained through the present, 2010. My webpage

rocklinchiro.com gives more info on our work with SF 49ers,etc. Back to my health

history. In 1992 after years of dealing with high blood lipids (cholesterol) I decided to

undertake an experiment --I would refrain from chicken, pork, and beef for several months to lower these lipids. After 6 months I had lab work done and my cholesterol hadn't reduced. While I was disappointed I decided to remain "almost vegetarian" (I still eat

fish and seafood). I have become more concerned about the whole meat industry and

gently discourage friends,family and patients from eating meat--with no converts yet.

I continued to take a statin -Lipitor and a daily baby aspirin for 18 years.

In 2010 I was introduced to L-argenine from Synergy products. I also changed my health insurance to Kaiser. I emailed my Kaiser doctor to prescribe a statin. He emailed me back to say I didn't need a statin (Lipitor) as all my blood work was normal --including cholesterol!

The only change I had made was taking the Synergy product..L-Arge-9 (Argenine).

review

2010-02-20T18:58:00.000-08:00

Our office specializes in pain reduction.
Three tissues are always involved when pain
sends its signals to the brain. These tissues
are bone, muscle and nerve.
There are five ways we treat these tissues:
Chiropractic for optimal functioning of joints,
ligaments and tendons. Physical therapy including
massage for muscles and soft tissues. Nutrition
which includes not only healthy eating but sup-
plementation with vitamins,minerals and herbs.
Exercise emphasizing stretching and movements
that can be included in activities of daily living.
Finally sleeping habits in which the sleeping surface
(bed) and pillow are evaluated.

Link to President's Message in Quarry Quarterly

2010-01-22T07:51:00.000-08:00

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Solution to Killer Superbug Found in Norway - Sphere News

2010-01-01T08:10:00.000-08:00

Solution to Killer Superbug Found in Norway - Sphere News

Shoulder Pain

2009-12-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

Shoulder pain usually occurs when soft tissues --muscles,ligaments or tendons in the shoulder are injured or overused. This can occur by reaching awkwardly, throwing in sports activities, poor body mechanics and/or poor posture, and
weight-lifting/weight-training. Most shoulder problems respond to chiropractic treatment with physical therapy (which chiropractors are fully licensed to do in California) and changing activities of rest, exercise and medications.
Shoulder pain often radiates into the upper arm. Shoulder pain can fall into 3 categories: tendonitus/bursitis, arthritis, and instability.
Tendonitus involves inflammation and/or injury to the tendons in the shoulder area. Tendons connect muscle to bone. It can be caused by overuse or wear and tear.
Bursitis is a conditionresulting from excessive use of the shoulder and swelling of the bursa (fluid-filled sacs surrounding the shoulder joints).
Arthritis - the suffix -itis indicates inflammation (tonsillitis, appendicitis,etc.)
and in this case inflammation of the joints. Most of us have signs of this after 40.
This osteo-arthritis should not be confused with systemic rheumatoid arthritis.
Instability occurs when bones are pushed out of alignment grossly=luxation or
more subtly=subluxation. Chiropractic is the treatment of choice for instability.

Things to Avoid 1. Poor body mechanics, poor posture. 2. Stopping movement to avoid pain. 3. Repetitive activities especially overhead. 4.Repetitive heavy lifting.
5. Lying on the affected side. 6. Most important --No prolonged heat such as a heating pad.

Things to do 1. Use good body mechanics and good posture. 2. Use ice on the shoulder for 10 minutes each hour when there is inflammation accompanied by pain. Heat will not reduce this inflammation. 3. Remedial, that is corrective stretching, movements, and exercise to improve flexibility and strength should be done with professional instruction. Illustrated exercises are available at my office.

Silver Use as an Anti-microbial

2009-11-07T07:50:00.000-08:00

Silver has been used for centuries to control microbes --bacteria, fungus, yeast, and virus--in various cultures. In India with its hot, moist climate --silver is used to wrap and preserve foods where no refrigeration is available. These foods are eaten wrapper and all without ill effects.
Silver was commonly used in the United States until the advent of antibiotics in the 1940's.
Today it is the treatment of choice in burn units.
Antibiotics as we know are widely overused and are estimated to cause over 100,000 deaths per year. Recently we have begun to hear of MRSA, that is microbes which are resistant to new forms of bacteria. We need alternatives. In this case it is Back to the Future as we seek forms of treatment. Silver is a good, safe, inexpensive choice.
Can Silver Cause Metal Poisoning or Toxic Nephropathy? Any substance can be fatal in excessive amounts --even water. The MERCK manual (17th edition, p. 1880) has a list of toxic heavy metals--silver is the only one not listed as one that cause toxic nephropathy --kidney impairment.
American Biotech Labs produces USDA approved products that are well within safe limits --that is 24 ppm (parts per million) --very low --that tests have shown to eliminate bacteria. The liquid and new gel forms produced at American Biotech Labs are now available at Rocklin Chiropractic Clinic ---www.rocklinchiro.com--916-624-0682.

FLU FACTS

2009-10-22T06:23:00.000-07:00

(The following information is not intended to advise readers or their children as to whether they should or should not receive the "flu shot" or other vaccination.)
Following is a list of ingredients found in the flu shot:

Thimerosal - a mercury disinfectant that can result in brain injury and autoimmune disease.
Aluminum - has been associated with Alzheimer's disease and produced cancer in laboratory mice.
Ethylene glycol - antifreeze (also an additive in many brands of ice cream
Phenol (carbolic acid) - a disinfectant and dye
Foramldehyde - "embalming fluid" a known carcinogen
Streptomycin and Neomycin - as antibiotics may cause allergic reactions in some people
Egg factors so those with hypersensitivity to eggs are cautioned against use.

Health practices to prevent contracting the flu:

Know that your immune system is stronger than the pathogen - bug.
See previous post (July 11, 2009) .
Since the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a variety of viruses --porcine (hence "swine flu), avian and others it is spread by droplets expelled in coughing or sneezing AVOID these.
Hand washing. Minimize contact between your hands and face (nose,eyes)
Wash and rinse out your throat and nose,sometimes called a nasal douche.
Keep well-hydrated and drink warm fluids such as teas
Nutrition - fruits, vegetables, nuts and vitamin supplements and herbs

THE BIG D

2009-09-29T07:45:00.000-07:00

We all experience depression from time to time and in different degrees.
We have all heard that many famous and accomplished persons experienced deep and prolonged depression. Depression is not a sign of weakness.
One of the first principles of psychology that I learned as a college freshman in 1960 was "depression" is 'anger turned inward', that is anger directed toward ones self. Almost 50 years later I still contemplate that simple truth.

Early in my practice I had a patient confined to a wheelchair as a result of a work accident. Peter was a large-framed man who had had a career as a professional athlete. Subsequently as a fire fighter he suffered terrible injuries that resulted in the wheelchair. He may have experienced brain injury as he spoke with a slur. One day he was wheeled in for treatment of musculo-skeletal complaints. I greeted him with a smile and asked How are you?
He answered "mizzzerable." He felt useless and depressed. I shared that I had just finished a book by one of the Meninger brothers, well known Drs. specializing in mental - emotional disorders. I quoted the book which stated very simply that the easiest and best "cure" for depression was to do something for somebody else.
I never saw Peter again. He was unfortunately unable to address what today would be called his "issues."

What were some of the things Peter could have done for himself? Following are some ideas: physical - Peter gets credit for this one because he was seeking care for the bodily pain he felt. Physical therapy, massage, chiropractic, yoga are examples of valid avenues. nutritional - amino acids which are the building blocks for proteins are essential. Supplements of B6 and B12 (sublingual is best) are crucial especially for the aging population. SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is available over- the- counter and has been successfully used by Europeans for decades. exercise - even stretching assists in producing endorphins which are the hormones that make us feel good.
breathing - as discussed in an earlier blog on this site is something we all forget to do properly.
stimulate olfactory senses - scents, fragrances, foods activate portions of the brain that enhance the joy in our lives.
visual senses - colors . When I think about it now flowers incorporate the last two (olfactory and visual) concepts and it's easy to see why flowers would be universally used as gifts for healing and mood enhancement. Lastly laughter (is this the last laugh?) we know can actually boost the immune system for healing and balance in our lives.

It's All in the Interpretation

2009-09-18T19:17:00.000-07:00

The following appeared in the Berkshire Genealogist, Volume 27, Number 1.
You will enjoy it!:
An amateur genealogy researcher discovered that his great-great uncle,
Remus Starr, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged for horse stealing
and train robbery in Montana in 1889.
The only known photograph of Remus shows him standing on the gallows.
On the back of the picture in this inscription: "Remus Starr; horse thief,
sent to Montana Territorial Prison 1883, escaped 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by Pinkerton detectives, convicted and hanged in 1889."
In a family history subsequently written by his descendant, Remus' picture is cropped, scanned in as an enlarged image, and edited with image processing software so that all that's seen is a headshot. The accompanying revisionist history states:
"Remus Starr was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include acquistion of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana Railroad. Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to service at a government facility, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency. In 1889, Remus passed away during an important
civic function held in his honor when
the platform upon which he was standing
suddenly collapsed."

Extra Vertebra in the spine

2009-09-04T17:31:00.000-07:00

Question: "We have an interesting development with our 22 year old granddaughter.
She had been having balance and walking difficulty this summer and after seeing
many specialists and now consulting at Mayo, she has been diagnosed with an extra
vertebra between the 7 and 8th. We are assuming it isn't a very common condition.
Any input would be welcome. Thanks. K & J"
Answer: I'm assuming the extra vertebra is in the neck, cervical (yes, that is the correct term)
which normally has 7 vertebrae however if it is in the thoracic region the following will still apply.
An extra vertebra in the spine is not an uncommon occurrence. It is a "normal anomaly" which means a benign variation= we are all different. I have seen it occasionally. I don't think there
is a direct correlation with the symptoms you mention. In other words not everybody
with this extra vertebra has problems, but it is possible and worth pursuing from a
biomechanical (chiropractic) standpoint. As is so often the case, this sounds like a
last resort option. I hope it works for your granddaughter.

Metabolic Syndrome in a Thimble

2009-07-31T19:43:00.000-07:00

Metabolic syndrome is a term that sounds so neutral, yet is such a pernicious concept that
it could be called "death markers." In fact the ominous term Syndrome X is used to describe
Metabolic Syndrome in some circles.
I recently met with a cousin, now 75, who was an athlete and coach and who was in relatively good shape until 5 years ago when I last saw him. He had noticeably gained weight and particularly around his middle. He announced that he had recently been diagnosed with several diseases --diabetes, high cholesterol and other blood lipids, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. I don't know that he mentioned elevated blood pressure but it is likely. I asked him Did your doctor call it "metabolic syndrome?" "No", he said, he had "never heard of that one."
I was distressed to see my cousin resigned to his conditions and displaying the six classic factors of Metabolic Syndrome: 1) excessive fat tissue around the waist, 2) blood fat disorders (high lipids), 3) high blood pressure, 4) insulin resistance (type II diabetes), 5) elevated risk of blood clot formation, and 6) inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
What can be done about this X Syndrome? I revert to my Formula for Wellness www.rocklinchiro.com .
The formula is 5-part: 1) chiropractic care, after all I am a chiropractor, 2) physical therapy including massage, 3) nutrition including supplements and herbs, 4) exercise, and 5) good sleeping habits. The first 2 are important, yet passive for the most part.
Nutrition, exercise, and sleeping habits are active and the responsibility of the individual.
NUTRITION I will make one comment about nutrition that is not often addressed, that is digestion and assimilation. We can eat the best foods in the world and we can take the most expensive vitamins, herbs and supplements BUT if they are not absorbed "they can go right through you." I have heard reports and seen xrays that show undigested "pills."
*Key= enzymes in our foods and as supplements are essential.
EXERCISE Like nutrition, volumes and a plethora of books have been written on this subject. So let me refer you to one of those for suggestions and let me say incorporate exercise in your activities of daily living. Basically I am saying move people. If the gym is not your thing- if competitive sports are not your thing --make your home, your yard, your garden, your grocery shopping, your pleasure trips --your exercise. Walk those few extra steps to the store of your choice, park some distance away. Take the stairs rather than an elevator. Why not mow your own lawn, clean your own house? In the mornings imitate your cat ---stretch-- no, I don't have a cat either.
Some mild activity before bed can help you sleep. Don't forget sex is exercise.
SLEEP I heard a "celebrity doctor" recently on a morning television show advise shifting gears downward an hour before bed, then at bedtime turning out all lights even LCD lights on clocks and electronic devices should be screened. If you can't break the habit of leaving TV on when you go to sleep, use your sleep-timer feature. I took this TV doctor's advice and it worked! I have slept more soundly.
I have omitted the obvious dicta regarding nutrition "eat healthy foods, avoid unhealthy foods" and sleeping preparations -"don't drink coffee before bed", "use a good mattress and pillow", as I hope the reader knows and follows that good advice which is widely available.

the chiropractic vs. medical perspective

2009-07-11T05:56:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic = resistance (strength) of the organism (human)
Medicine =virulence of the pathogen ("bug")

The medical (allopathic) model is to focus on the "bug" be it a strep, staph, or cancer cell.
After identifying the pathogen, the next step is how to kill it. Burn, cut, or poison are the
choices. Of course all these choices compromise the human organism. We pay a toll.
Every medicine has its contraindications as we know.

In contrast, chiropractic has always focused on the human host if you will. The human is
composed of several aspects: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. These aspects
contribute to our immune system which we call our resistance.

We are surrounded by bugs in our external environment. They may be mosquitoes or
aphids. We are filled with bugs in our internal environment: staph, strep, cancer cells,
and misguided fragments of DNA.
The question is: Why do some people get sick while others don't? The answer is simple:
immunity.
In conclusion, chiropractic focuses on the integrity of the nervous system which is
network or wiring that serves all of our organs and systems including immune systems.
By enhancing and optimizing our immunity we can resist colds, swine flu, ulcers and cancers.

New machine for back pain relief as seen on TV

2009-06-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

(This is in response to an inquiry from Mary B.)
Hi Mary--I have not seen the machine you ask about. However I have a patient
used it (same name and costing about $200) for 3 weeks and returned to me
yesterday. The results are very positive for his low-back pain which radiated
into his left leg. His pain is relieved, his range of motion is better, and he is walking
better. He used it daily as directed. He said he was unable to use it on his mid-,
upper back or neck.
As he described the device to me the principle is sound, that is, TRACTION.
"DECOMPRESSION" Has become the latest buzz-word to describe good, old-fashioned
traction.
Here is a list of tractioning procedures:
1. Chiropractic manipulations are tractioning movements. They have the advantage
of being specific and careful.
2. The Spine-o-lator machine I have patients use at my office in preparation for an
adjustment are general and unspecific trationing movements.
3. Massage therapy is targeted tractioning of soft tissues.
4. "Decompression" machine with treatements costing $3000 are simple tractioning
with lots of hype.
5. Even lying on your back with a round pillow under your neck and 2 regular pillows
elevating your knees with your spine forming a kind of bridge is traction.
6. Stretching exercises? = traction.
7. Yoga positions = ditto.

They all work! The methods listed above may be used in conjunction with each
other without conflict despite what health advocates (including MD's) who discourage
procedures different then their own. I am always suspicious of health providers who
say 'don't do this'/'don't do that' when there is a monetary consideration.
As you know I encourage patients to design their own program including chiropractic,
physical therapy (including massage), nutrition, exercise, and sleeping habits.
Thank you for your inquiry.

detox breath

2009-06-06T15:31:00.000-07:00

Steps for detoxifying breathing:
1) Blow out your breath sharply as if blowing out a candle.
2) Continue exhaling until you "feel it", that is until it feels complete
and you are ready to inhale.
3) Now, do nothing, your lungs will start to fill all on their own.
4) At the end of you inhalation recruit your diaphragm to complete your breath.
(Be careful not to throw out your chest or lift your shoulders as you may have been taught.)
5) Do these 4 steps and repeat them 6 times per day or about every 3 hours.
This is similar to a baby's breathing cycle and similar to a yoga breath.

How does it work?We dump about 30% of our bodies' waste through our
organs of elimination -bowels and bladder --the rest is largely up to our
respiratory system, persperation,etc.
What is the magic key to efficient breath and maximizing full elimination or toxins?
We need to utilize our diaphragm in breathing. Watch a baby breathe. A baby is using
its diaphragm to breathe. Unfortunately we un-learn this mechanism.

What is the diaphragm? It is the muscle that separates our upper body, torso from
our abdomen. It attaches to the lowest ribs front and back. If you place your fingertips
under your sternum -wishbone- along the ridge of your ribs you may feel the attachments of the diaphragm. This tissue should be soft and pliable. You should be able to place a quarter inch of your fingertips under your ribs. If it is hard and tight you are prone to g.r.i.d. (gastrointestinal reflux disease), hiatal hernia, heartburn and other digestive disorders.
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prednisone----a short affair

2009-05-22T05:24:00.000-07:00

In November, 2006, I experienced severe pain in the major joints
of my body along with weakness, night sweats, and sudden weight loss.
I used an array of natural products and services: vitamins, minerals,
aloe vera, chlorophyll, chiropractic, massage, heat,ultrasound among others.
Later I worked with a very competent acupuncturist whose treatments
were supportive. But nothing gave me relief from the gnawing,
"hollow" pain. I consulted my M.D. I mentioned having dark stools and his
immediate concern was colon cancer. As I left his office, to my relief
I remembered taking the chlorophyll and how it would darken the stools.
On subsequent visits the M.D. prescribed pain medications which helped
and rendered a diagnosis of "polyarthralgia." I knew the source of my pain
was the connective tissues--ligaments, tendons--surrounding the joints, not
the joints themselves. I went on-line, plugged in my symptoms, and there it
was "polymyalgia rheumatica," referred to as "PMR". Within a day I had a
conversation with my older brother. I told him my symptoms and he said
"That sounds like a condition I had a few years ago called "poly-my-algia
rheu-ma-tica". Bingo!My differential diagnosiswas PMR. As a health professional
who considered himself a specialist in neuro-muscular-skeletal conditions I
had never heard of PMR. I went back to my M.D. who did not concur with
a diagnosis of PMR, but agreed to refer me to a well-known rheumatologist. It was another two months before he could see me. For those two months I suffered pain and was unable to work. I had a substitute practitioner take care of my patients. This practitioner proceeded to siphon off some of my patients and invaded my computer management program for confidential information.
I went to my health club and slipped on the wet floor only to be
caught in the arms of a friend who was shocked by my appearance and said, "Buddy,what's wrong?" I reassured him I had a "temporary arthritis" and would get over it.
********************************************
The welcome day arrived to see Dr. Taber, the rheumatologist, who looked
at my sed-rate (130---normally in the range of 10), examined me and
confirmed the diagnosis of PMR.
He started me on prednisone which I knew from my on-line research was
the standard medical remedy. The results were instant. I was out of pain and
my joint function returned. I could return to work and rescue my practice.
I started at a lower level of 15 milligrams per day. I proceeded to halve the
dosage and told Dr. Taber I was doing so. I could tell he was not happy I was
doing the dosage reduction on my own.
He also would not have been happyto know I was taking the prednisone
sublingually, under my tongue (it is a 'bitter pill') to allow it to get into my
bloodstream more quickly and directly than going through my GI tract.
Dr. Taber warned me that my appetite would be "enormous"
while taking prednisone. With a sed rate of 130 and a metabolic rate in overdrive,
I was enjoying large amounts of food and 2 additional meals per day.
For the first timein my life I was trying to gain weight! from 155 back to 175.
(Two and one half years later I am back to keeping my weight under control,
no more daily malts and frosties.)
In February, 2009, I was down to 1/2 milligram of prednisone per day,
my pain controlled, my joint function normal, my weight stabilized.
When I tried to stop the prednisone the symptoms came back with a vengeance.
I never developed the side affects we hear of from prednisone --no undesireable weight gain, no moon-face, no dowagers hump, etc. My blood tests all came back normal so it wasn't affecting my liver or other internal organs.
In summary I consider prednisone a friend to embrace with eyes wide open and tell:
"You know this is only temporary, don't you?"

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Old Codger

2009-04-27T22:22:00.000-07:00

While driving I could see an old grizzled man ahead trying to cross the street in heavy traffic. Several cars ahead ignored him and buzzed past.
I stopped and he crossed the street. He stood on the curb facing me, removed his dirty cap and tipped it toward me with a bow of his head.
It was performed in a stagey, theatrical manner.***************
Was he a by-gone actor? An alkie stumbling his way home?
An apparition from the past?
An angel unawares?
Perhaps.

inflammation perspectives

2009-04-09T20:28:00.000-07:00

This post is in response to Gary who has emailed questions on his wife's xray findings.
I have not had the opportunity to see the films, but Gary, a layman, describes the pictures as having "poofey joints and bones appearing much older than her 40 years."
Here is my roundabout sight unseen answer to Gary.
First let's get clear on arthritis. "-itis" indicates inflammation whether it be tonsilitis, appendicitis, or cellulitis. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, said inflammation has
four characteristics: rubor, calor, tumor, and dolor, that is redness, heat, swelling and
tenderness. When you describe the joints as poofey I picture swelling. You have told me she had xrays because of pain which fulfills the "dolor" characteristic. Consistent with swelling would be spurring, osteophytes and other degenerative changes. A current descriptor of the condition being considered would be "degenerative joint disease."
Just as teeth and eyes show signs of wear our bones develop degenerative changes with age.
Once again without the benefit of seeing xrays my guess is that your wif'e's pictures show degenerative changes which is why someone may have described their appearance as "old bones."

Chiropractic Wellness Formula

2009-04-02T14:57:00.000-07:00

The focus for the chiropractor and the patient should be on 3 tissues: bone, muscle, and nerves.
All 3 of these tissues are involved in a pain syndrome.
There are 5 ways to treat these 3 tissues: 1) chiropractic including manual manipulation of
affected vertebral segments, 2) physical therapy which chiropractors in most states are fully licensed to perform. Modalities may include: massage, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation,
and others. 3) Nutrition including foods, vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements. 4) Exercise.
5) Sleeping habits such as the type of bed and the type of pillow.
Conceptualizing and following the above can lead to optimal wellness and relief of back pain.
James Carlson, D.C.

Welcome To Our Blog

2009-04-02T11:54:00.003-07:00

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in cause and prevention of disease." - Thomas Edison

2009-04-02T11:54:00.001-07:00