| VACCINE
RESEARCH - WEBSITES |
www.909shot.com
www.thinktwice.com
- You can order books, talk to other concerned parents,
look up the congressional hearings and link up to other
vaccine research groups.
www.momvaccines.org - This is the Michigan Opposing
Mandatory Vaccine website where you can get the waiver
forms and information on our group.
www.TAAP.info
- This is an informative website featuring the doctors'
who we support that are doing independant researh into
the cause of the autism epidemic.
www.mercola.com
- Dr. Mercola is a very good source of information relating
to all issues of health. He has an extensive library about
nutrition, vaccines and all other health related topics.
You can be on his email list to get the latest!
www.vaccineinfo.net
- Texas vaccine group that is a very good source of information
and other links.
www.holisticmed.com
- Detailed list of vaccine articles and other sites. Very
comprehensive and well organized.
www.healthy.net/vaccines - Good articles and research
available here with other health topics.
www.autismresearchinstitute.com
- Very good source of information. |
- CHIROPRACTIC
WORK?
Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing, self- regulating
organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions
flow from your brain, down the spinal cord and out to every
organ and tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if
your body is working right. Position of the moving bones of
the spine called a subluxation can interfere with this vital
exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function
of affected organs and tissues. Specific spinal adjustments
can help improve mind/body communications. Health often returns
with improved nervous system control of the body.
- DO I HAVE A SLIP DISK?
The disc is a soft pulpy "shock absorber." It has
a fibrous outer ring which holds in a jelly-like material. A
"slipped disc" is a common way to refer to a wide
variety of disc problems. However, a disc can't slip because
of the way it attaches to the spinal bones above and below it.
A disc can bulge. It can tear. It can herniate. It can thin.
It can dry out. And it can collapse. But it can't slip.
- DO I HAVE A PINCHED NERVE?
A pinched nerve is rare. It is more likely that an adjacent
spinal bone irritates, stretches, rubs or chafes a nerve. These
subluxations distort the nerve messages sent between the brain
and the body. This can produce unhealthy alterations to the
organs and tissues connected by the affected nerves.
- WHAT'S AN ADJUSTMENT?
Chiropractic adjustments usually involve a quick thrust that
helps add motion to spinal joints that aren't moving right.
Some methods use the doctor's hands, an instrument, a special
table or the force of gravity. There are many ways to adjust
the spine.
- CAN I ADJUST MYSELF?
No. Some people can make their joints "pop," but that's
not an adjustment! Worse, damage can occur by mobilizing a joint
with weakened muscles and ligaments. Adjustments are specific
and take years to master. Even your chiropractic doctor must
consult a colleague to benefit from chiropractic care.
- WHY DO NEWBORNS GET ADJUSTMENTS?
Even today's "natural" childbirth methods can affect
an infant's spine. Preliminary studies suggested that colic,
unusual crying, poor appetite, ear infections or erratic sleeping
habits can be signs of spinal distress. Pediatric adjustments
are gentle. Knowing exactly where to adjust, the doctor applies
no more pressure than you'd use to test the ripeness of a tomato.
- ARE ALL PATIENTS ADJUSTED THE SAME WAY?
No. Each patient's spine and care plan is unique. With 24 moving
bones in the spine, each of which can move in seven different
directions, we see a wide variety of spinal patterns. Each patient's
care is custom-tailored for their age, condition and health
goals.
- ARE
CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS SAFE?
Yes. A new Zealand government study found that adjustments are
"remarkably safe." By avoiding drugs and risky surgery,
chiropractic care enjoys an excellent' track record. A thorough
exam"can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic
care might be unsuited. Compare the statistics. Adjustments
are about 1 00 times safer than taking an over-the-counter pain
reliever.
- WILL ADJUSTMENTS MAKE MY SPINE TOO LOOSE?
No. Only the spinal joints that are "locked up" receive
adjustments. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize
and heal.
- WHAT MAKES THE SOUND DURING THE ADJUSTMENT?
Lubricating fluids separate the bones of each spinal joint.
Some adjusting methods can produce a sound when the gas and
fluids in the joint shift. It's much like opening a bottle of
champagne or removing a suction cup. The sound is interesting,
but it isn't a guide to the quality or value of the adjustment
- HOW MANY ADJUSTMENTS WILL I NEED?
The number of adjustments varies with each patient and their
individual health goals. Many patients sense progress within
a week or two of frequent visits. Visits become less often as
your spine stabilizes. In chronic cases, complete healing can
take months or even years.
- HOW LONG WILL I NEED A CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
After patients get the relief they want, many choose to continue
with some type of periodic care. These patients show up for
their visits feeling great. These visits can help support the
final stages of healing and help detect and resolve new problems
before they become serious. Our job is to offer the very best
care and your job is to decide how much of it you want.
- HOW LONG UNTIL I'LL FEEL BETTER?
Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover
it can take many weeks or months. Many factors can affect the
healing process. How long have you had your problem? Are you
keeping your appointments? Are you getting proper rest, exercise
and nutrition? Do you smoke? Are you in otherwise good condition?
Within a short period of time, most patients sense enough progress
of fully carry out their doctor's recommendations.
- WILL I EVER BE NORMAL AGAIN?
Patient results vary. Many report im- proved spinal curve and
the total resump tion of their normal lifestyle. Those who neglected
or delayed seeking care often se slower progress. Aftc improvement,
many patients discover tha periodic chiropractic checkups can
help avoid a relapse.
- HOW
DO YOU GET SUBLUXATION?
There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes
could include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions
and improper lifting. Emotions such as grief, anger and fear
can cause subluxations. Chemical causes' could include alcohol,
drugs, pollution and poor diet.
- HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A SUBLUXATION?
You can have subluxations and not even know it. Like the early
stages of tooth decay or cancer, subluxations can be present
before warning signs appear. The results of a thorough examination
can show the location and severity of subluxations you may have.
- CAN SUBLUXATIONS CLEAR UP ON THEIR OWN?
Sometimes. Today's hectic lifestyles are a constant source of
subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct
many of these problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep
at night. When subluxations don't resolve, you need to see a
chiropractic doctor!
- WILL I RECEIVE ANY MEDICATION FOR MY PAIN?
No. Chiropractic doctors don't dispense drugs. Because we rely
on natural methods, we can show you how to use ice to control
painful symptoms. When properly applied, ice can have an analgesic
effect without the side effects of pain medications.
- WHAT IF MY POLICY DOESN'T COVER CHIROPRACTIC?
Your health affects everything you do and everyone you know.
It is your most valuable possession. Yet, each of us is free
to place a different value on our health. It's convenient when
an msurance com- pany or third party helps pay the bill.
But be careful! Don't allow the profit motive of a huge corporation
to make the decision for you. Find out how we make chiropractic
care affordable for just about anyone.
- WHAT IF CHIROPRACTIC DOESN'T WORK?
lfwe're unable to find and correct the cause of your particular
health problem, we will refer you to other specialists who may
be able to help. Your health is our primary goal.
- CAN THE BONES MOVE TOO MUCH?
Highly unlikely. A chiropractic adjustment is special. It has
the right amount of energy, delivered to an exact spot, at a
precise angle, at just the right time. The intent is to get
a "stuck" spinal joint moving again, helping reduce
nerve interference. Years of training, practice and experience
make chiropractic adjustments specific and safe.
- CAN I HAVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE AFTER BACK SURGERY?
Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor will avoid the
surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes
instability above or below the involved level. These areas will
be the focus of your chiropractic care.
- CAN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROSIS GET CHIROPRACTIC CARE?
Of course. When Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor
will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery
often causes instability above or below the involved level.
These areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care. Developing
a care plan, your chiropractic doctor considers the unique circumstances
of each patient. There are many ways to adjust the spine. The
method selected will be best suited to your age, size and condition.
- WHY DON'T MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS AND CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS
GET ALONG?
That's changing. Years of prejudice and bias are giving way
to research showing the benefits of chiropractic care. Attitudes
are slow to change. However, as the public demands alternatives
to drugs and surgery, more and more medical practitioners are
referring their patients to our office.
If you have questions we haven't answered here, please call.
We know that the more you learn about chiropractic, the more
confidence you'll have that it will work for you. It's safe.
It's natural. And it works. It's a simple idea that has stood
the test of time and helped millions enjoy relief and better
health.
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