Welcome to our office's
Chiropractic newsletter. We'd like to entertain you, inform you (and even
inspire you a little).
 Loving
people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. But
it's the same world. How come?
--Wayne Dyer
That the birds of worry and care fly
over your head, this you cannot change, but that they build nests in your
hair, this you can prevent.
--Chinese Proverb
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Healthy
Knees Need Chiropractic
 It's
between your hips and your feet: where the bottom of your thigh meets
the top of your lower leg bones (tibia and fibula). Right there sits an
odd shaped joint with a strange little bone (the patella) floating in
front of it. Well, not exactly floating - all those bones are strapped
together with lots of ligament so everything stays in place.
 It's
your knee of course and its main purpose is to be dislocated, jammed,
twisted, cause immense pain and ruin your life.
Of course we're just kidding, but for many
people knee problems are a constant part of their lives. What causes knee
problems? Usually an injury. Let's face it, people were not designed to
run into each other (or a wall) chasing a little ball (football, soccer,
etc.), get twisted into the shape of a pretzel (wrestling) or run,  quick stop, turn, run, quick stop, turn over and over (tennis, squash,
etc.).
And how many people were quietly driving
their car when a tree or telephone pole suddenly ran into their paths
and Mr. Knee met Ms. Dashboard? The numbers are legion.
There are many way your wonderful knees
can be a source of misery. If your knees aren't healthy and balanced your
entire body structure, hips, back, neck, head, even feet and toes can
be affected. In fact, many spinal problems can be traced to knee injuries
even if they  occurred in childhood.
Many times the knees feel fine, but they
are the cause of a structural imbalance that causes other body areas to
suffer.
The reverse may also be true - an unhealthy, unbalanced spinal column
can put intense pressure on one or both knees, causing early aging (arthritic
changes).
Don't walk around in misery, and before
you consider risky knee surgery see your doctor of chiropractic. Your
DC is especially trained to keep your body structure balanced and aligned.
That includes your knees.
Do
you love cats? Do you hate cats?
Here's a perfect film clip for you:
http://www.witze-welt.de/videos/showvideo.php?id=21
More
evidence back surgery does not work
 About
125,000 spinal fusions are performed each year. In this kind of operation
surgeons take bone (usually from the hip) and use it to fuse together
two vertebrae in an attempt to relieve lower-back pain from disc damage.
Patient traffic has quadrupled in a decade, and fusion now costs about
$30,000. Surgeons who perform these operations rake in a median salary
of $545,000 a year, almost double what most specialists earn, says the
Medical Group Management Association.
Fusion caught on decades ago as a well-accepted
treatment for deformities, fractures and dislocations, but surgeons later
expanded it to treat back pain as well.
The evidence that fusion works well for
regional back pain is "essentially nonexistent," says University of North
Carolina rheumatologist Nortin Halder.
"If this were a pill and I used it, I would probably lose my license and
go to jail," he says. (1)
Why
does a child need chiropractic?
 Because
a lot of things can cause spinal damage in a fetal or child's spine: pregnancy,
labor, delivery, chemical intervention, ultrasound, epidurals, forceps,
C-section, etc.
Many of these procedures can cause vertebral subluxations that can lead
to future health problems. For example, if a child has difficulty breast
feeding it may mean that the baby is uncomfortable turning the head to
one side. This often indicates the presence of a subluxation.
Remember, many health problems seen in adults have their origins in childhood.
And don't forget that childhood is very physical with lots of falls as
a part of growing up. Plus, kids sometimes carry funny shaped things like
dogs and cats that wiggle a lot.
Safety
of over-the-counter drugs questioned
At the April 18, 2005 conference of the
American Association for Cancer Research, a study was  reported that found that people who took over-the-counter pain relievers
such as Advil TM,
Motrin TM and Aleve TM for at least six months had twice the risk of dying of a heart attack
or stroke if they smoked as well.
The study adds to the growing body of information that shows heart problems
can develop from use of the whole family of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs known collectively as NSAIDs. The recently banned cox-2 inhibitors
Vioxx TM and Bextra TM belong to the same family of drugs and doctors have been switching patients
over to the over-the-counter drugs in the belief that they were safer
alternatives.
Why must patients go from drug to drug? Why don't MDs refer more patients
to chiropractors for natural, drug-free healthcare? Chiropractic has no
side effects.
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kind of American English do you speak?
Do you speak Yankee, Dixie, Midwest, General
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Like
we really need this department
Denny's Beer Barrel Pub, which lost its
crown as the home of the world's biggest burger earlier this year, is
now offering a new burger that weighs a whopping 15 pounds.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7720569&&CM=EmailThis&CE=1
Chiropractic
questions and answers
 Question: Is it true Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) have a better sense of humor
than medical doctors (MDs)?
Answer: While there's no controlled
clinical trial research on this subject it does seem that people laugh
and smile a whole lot in chiropractors' offices. Is it because we're so
funny or is there another reason? Is it also because we turn on health
without drugs and surgery and people generally feel a whole lot better
after getting a chiropractic adjustment?
The answer: we think it's all those reasons (plus we probably know better
jokes).
Chiropractic
and spinal research
 Do
you know anyone living on drugs? They may have years of uncorrected subluxations
in their body. Please tell them about chiropractic.
Chiropractic care improves quality of life in homeless
Homeless people often have severe physical and emotional stresses, are
chronically ill with a multitude of conditions, take numerous medications
and make life choices based on survival rather than optimizing health.
In a study reported in the April 15, 2005 Journal of Vertebral Subluxation
Research, homeless patients from a women's shelter underwent a short
course of chiropractic care. They were examined and tested before and
after their care. (2)
The results: higher quality of life. Subjects reported improved physical
function, less pain, improved general health, greater vitality and more
emotional and mental health.
Chiropractic can help all people realize better physical and emotional
health because our care helps your entire body, including your brain,
function better. Don't wait until you have serious problems - get your
spine, and those you care about, adjusted today.
Because
we want you to have less stress in your life......
 In
a few weeks, cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies
and you will start to receive sales calls. You will be charged for these
calls. Call this number from your cell phone 888-382-1222. It is the national
DO NOT CALL list. It only takes a minute of your time and blocks your
number for 5 years. Please pass this on to everyone you know who doesn't
want to be hassled.
Humor
 Sign
over a Gynecologist's Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix."
At a Proctologist's door: "To expedite your visit please back in."
On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed."
On a Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber."
Pizza Shop Slogan: "7 days without pizza makes one weak."
At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee! "Invite us to your next blowout."
At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows."
On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts."
In a Nonsmoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire
and take appropriate action."
On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push"
At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for,
you've come to the right place."
On a Taxidermist's window: "We really know our stuff."
In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels."
On a Fence: "Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive."
At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet -- miss a
car payment."
Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming."
In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!"
At the Electric Company: "We would be delighted if you send in your payment.
However, if you don't, you will be."
In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry, Come on
in and get fed up."
In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait."
At a Propane Filling Station, "Thank heaven for little grills."
And don't forget the sign at a Chicago Radiator Shop: "Best place in town
to take a leak."
 See
you next month. Don't forget to stop by for a spinal checkup and an adjustment
(if needed). And bring in the family too - kids do better at school when
they aren't subluxated (really!)
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If
you are not currently a patient and would like
to become one please contact us.
References
1. Robert Langreth. Operation! Is elective
surgery overdone? http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2003/1027/246_print.html
2. Quality of
Life Changes in a Disadvantaged, Underserved Chiropractic Patient Population:
A Retrospective Case Series Report Kirk R, Hoiriis K., Mirtschink S. Journal
of Vertebral Subluxation Research. April 15, 2005;1-3.
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