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GOT ACHES AND PAINS? GET AN EARFUL OF THIS

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Q: I have constant headaches for the last three years which are getting worse and interferes with my daily activities. My family doctor prescribed several medications, but nothing seems to work. I was referred to a local neurologist who ran multiple tests including a MRI but found no pathology. I was advised to try an acupuncturist, but I have a deathly fear of needles. As a last resort, I was referred to a pain clinic for medications and bio feed back. In spite of the use of narcotics, the intensity of the pain was only reduced by 30 percent. Can you suggest any other alternative care?

A: There are several alternative approaches which include non force chiropractic care, auriculotherapy which is a non-invasive alternative to acupuncture, Decompression therapy, Pain neutralization technique, and change of diet.

Q: I am afraid of someone twisting and popping my neck. What else can I do?

A: There are other chiropractic techniques such as Torque Release Technique that involves the use of an instrument to make the chiropractic adjustment. There is absolutely no twisting or popping. Auriculotherapy is another therapy to consider.

Q: What exactly is auriculotherapy?

A: Auriculotherapy is a simple, quick and harmless method of sending a low voltage electrical current through highly select points on the ear. Those points correspond to about 170 body sites from the tip of the head to the toes. The treatment is essentially painless. There are no needles involved.
Q: What is decompression therapy and how might this help my pain?

A: Decompression therapy is a clinically tested, FDA approved treatment for several conditions such as herniated disc in the neck and lower back, and for cervicogenic headaches.

Q: Would I have to continue with spinal decompression forever?

A: The treatment is not a treatment that you do forever. Once the treatment plan outlined by your doctor is completed and maximum recovery obtained, you are done. Regular chiropractic visits though can help you enjoy continued optimum health.

Q: What is pain neutralization technique?

A: This is a form of trigger point therapy using neurological reflex points, acupuncture channels (no needles) and a specific muscle technique for the purpose of pain relief. Some call this method “miraculous” as the long term suffering from pain begins to subside after the first treatment. I do want you to be aware that not everyone responds to one or more of the treatments listed, but many do.

THE ANTI-OXIDANT MYTH

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AntioxidantsAs an anti-aging prevention, should I take antioxidants and if so, what kind and how much?

For the last 50 years, the media has been feeding the public with information on free radicals that attack your organs and age you. Many books have been written on the subject with the promise of preventing heart disease and cancer. Unfortunately, most of the information available to the public is grossly inaccurate.

In 2007, the Journal of Nutrition published a study on the subject of antioxidants and skin cancer.
The study included 7,876 women ages 35-60 and 5,141 men ages 45-60. The authors concluded “our study indicated that regular intake of such nutrients, especially at doses taken by consumers of supplements in northern countries, may be associated with harmful effects.”

A study found in the Archives of Internal Medicine dated August 13, 2007, did not support the use of antioxidants for the prevention of heart disease.

In a Meta Study published in J.A.M.A., the authors revealed that antioxidants have no effect on gastrointestinal cancer and were associated with an increase in all-cause mortality.

In WebMD, June 13, 2007, it was noted that “the use of popular antioxidant supplements, beta carotene, Vitamin E, or Vitamin A, slightly increase a person’s risk of death.”

In the paper, The Antioxidant Myth, written by Linda Melton PhD., the author stated that “if popping pills to stave off the ravages of aging sounds too good, that is because it is.”

Essentially, the media created the free radical myth and is promoting the use of antioxidants for a disease that does not exist.

If you are interested in enhancing your quality of life, I recommend that you find a chiropractor who is trained in Nutrition Response Testing and begin your journey to better health.

Dr. Daniel Glassman is a Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACA) and a clinical nutritionist. He is certified in acupuncture, auriculotherapy and physiotherapy. He also offers Decompression Therapy, Laser Therapy, Nutrition Response Testing and Therapy. He can be reached at 623-979-2263 or email your questions to bakdr1@hotmail.com.