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Freeing the Heart: Protection of the Hip and Shoulder Joints
As we continue with this current series of articles on Freeing The Heart, if we consider the basic physiology of the human circulatory system, it seems evident that when the heart and lungs reach full expansion with a minimum of resistance, the heart will eject more blood and at a greater velocity.
The Massage Profession Must Continue to Evolve
Evolution is defined as any process of formation or growth, development, as well as a process of gradual, peaceful, progressive change or development by Dictionary.com.
Happenings in Our Evolving Profession
Good things seem to be happening for our profession and recent developments show we are all on board. Talking about being on board, this September The Veterans Express-Purple Heart Tour is expected to make its way out of the station.
Judge Lifts Stay of Florida PIP Injunction
Circuit Court Judge Terry P. Lewis lifted an automatic stay of a temporary injunction against the Florida Personal Injury Protection law.
Dealing with Painful Foot Injuries, Part 2
In part one of this two-part series, published in the April issue, we began talking about foot pain and discussed several different injuries that affect that area of the body. Now we're going to move on to give you practical tips for soothing the feet.
Creative Strategies to Boost Your Business
Years ago I realized the truth behind the saying that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome. I find that so many people, either personally or professionally, are "insane" by that definition.
Massage Helps Hospital Patients Manage Pain
The authors of this publication, Adams and colleagues, suggest pain management within the acute care setting is a focus of empirical study by researchers, healthcare facilities and accreditation organizations throughout the United States.
You are What You Eat Part II: Integrative Protocols
In the previous installment of this article I discussed important ideas concerning gastrointestinal health and foundational ideas from TCM, which can provide key insights into creating effective protocols for healing the gut.
Key Nutrients for Maintaining Musculoskeletal Health
As a chiropractor, I fully appreciate the amazing potential of manual therapy. Whether that therapy is a chiropractic adjustment, therapeutic massage, or some of the many other effective body work options; people generally have a wonderful response.

Creating Lucrative Private Retreats that Heal You and Your Clients
Imagine that you've just wrapped up your most profitable day ever, leaving your treatment room with a check in hand for $1,500. How many clients would you have to see to earn that much in a day? Fifteen at $100 a session? Ten at $150? Six at $250?
Peer Points: Stories of Practice Success
When patients go see Arizona-based acupuncturist Jing Liu, it is to get top care from an practitioner well versed in all aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The Power of Inhalation: Diffusing Essential Oils
When using essential oils as part of a massage practice, most of the focus goes on properties that can help relieve muscles and joints when applied topically.
Economics of Complementary/Integrative Care
Although this column doesn't usually feature a book review, we're going outside of our usual public health format to discuss a new book written by Patricia Herman ND, PhD.
Helping Infertility Patients with the Spirit Essence
As many of you know, when it comes to treating infertility, we are dealing with a patient population that is, generally speaking, in emotional turmoil. These patients often experience fear, anxiety, despair, hopelessness, grief and anger.
A Freebie
Let's face it – patient evaluation takes time. Unless you are really into the diagnostic evaluation game, you probably have found the formal exam protocol tedious if not downright annoying.
Helping Patients Through Pregnancy Loss
There is a lot of focus in the acupuncture world on fertility and helping women get pregnant. It's exhilarating to hear the news that a patient is expecting a baby. The other side of that is pregnancy loss. That includes abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth.
There Are No Secrets: Treating Complicated Conditions with TCM
Including standardized extra points, there are just over 400 acupuncture points on the body. You get 400 and I get 400 - same. Yet, time and time again treatment protocols are coveted as if they were some secret formula only intended for the right and privileged.
Adventitious Tissue Structures of Elevated Tissue Density
A 12-year-old boy was brought into my clinic complaining of pain in his right heel, which impaired his ability to participate in sports, even to walk normally.
Muscles as Team Players
Synergistic dominance occurs as "helper" muscles are recruited to take over function when a "prime mover" muscle fails, much like when a football coach calls in the substitute players when a key player is injured.
Help in Understanding Parkinson's, Part 2
In part one of this series from the April issue, I presented an understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD), its symptoms and current medical treatment.

The Spirits of the Points: The Gall Bladder Official
The Gall Bladder is known as The Official of Decision Making and Judgment. In any given day, this Official makes countless decisions – conscious and unconscious, which influence every aspect of our being.
What's Your Story?

It's all too simple, yet essential. The universal question that often times we're asked by clients when we start a massage session. At least, with the chatty ones looking for conversation.


Herbal Medicine: Go Mainstream
When it comes to practicing herbal medicine in a mainstream setting, there are a number of important points to understand when it comes to prescribing formulas. Some important questions to ask are - what method of prescribing and dispensing is most effective in this setting?
Healing Leaders

Energy is a hot commodity. Society pays dearly for it and for the expertise of those who know how to cultivate it.


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The Next Century

By William Meeker, DC, MPH, FICC

William Meeker is a distinguished chiropractic researcher and author, with an extensive list of writing/presentation credits to his name. Dr. Meeker co-authors the research column in Dynamic Chiropractic, is the editor of the Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System, and serves on the editorial boards of JMPT, the Journal of Chiropractic Technique, and The Back Letter.

Dr. Meeker's numerous public health affiliations includes service as the director of research for the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research. Dr. Meeker is principal investigator for the Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research (supported by the Office of Alternative Medicine); peer reviewer for the U.S. National Institutes of Health; a member of the peer review panel for the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; and a member of the research and review advisory committee for the American Chiropractic Association.

A 1982 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Dr. Meeker formerly served as assistant research professor and associate dean of research at Palmer West. He received his masters in public health from San Jose State University in 1988.

Previous Articles

Looking Forward to the Future of Chiropractic
A Quarter Century Developing Chiropractic Science
     June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
Research and Evidence-Based Practice Require a Cultural Change in Chiropractic Education
     October 8, 2007 (Vol. 25, Issue 21)
Wake Up - We're in a Race for Scientific Ownership of Manipulation
     April 9, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 08)
Cultural Authority, Best Practices, and Chiropractic Theory: A Dilemma for Chiropractic?
     January 29, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
Believe It or Not, Chiropractic Science Is Evolving!
     June 17, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 13)
A Policy View of Chiropractic
     June 2, 2003 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
The Research Challenge: An Update on the Progress of the CCCR
     September 1, 2002 (Vol. 20, Issue 18)
Researchers and ACC Will Hold Joint Meeting in 2002
Conference Set for March 13-16 in New Orleans
     November 5, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 23)
Research Agenda Conference VI Slated for July
     May 21, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 11)
"Integration" - The New Buzzword
     March 26, 2001 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
Making Inroads, But More Needs to Be Done
     November 15, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 24)
Health, Subluxation, Adjustment: Semantic and Scientific Challenges Still Exist
     July 10, 2000 (Vol. 18, Issue 15)
Dump Subluxation? Give Me a Break!
     November 1, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 23)
Research around the World
     June 28, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 14)
Whither Chiropractic Now?
     February 22, 1999 (Vol. 17, Issue 05)
Progress in Chiropractic Research
     October 6, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 21)
How Many Doctors of Chiropractic? Something to Consider
     January 27, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 03)
Reflections on the Creation of a Research Agenda for Chiropractic
     September 23, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 20)
A Chiropractic Research Agenda
     May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
Chiropractic and Alternative/Complementary Medicine: What is Going On?
     June 19, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 13)
Research for Chiropractors and Research for Chiropractic Patients -- Is There a Distinction?
     February 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)
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