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Chiropractors share an irony with many health care practitioners – the physical demands of their work place them at risk for the same musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) they treat in their patients. For some of us, the first injury occurs before our careers even begin. Students in chiropractic college can suffer upper-extremity injuries from repetitive adjusting techniques performed before they have the necessary endurance to handle the workload or the experience to use techniques that require the minimum amount of effort.

By Lauriann Greene, CEAS, Richard Goggins, CPE, LMP and Jennifer Hess, DC, MPH, PhD Chiropractors share an irony with many health care practitioners – the physical demands of their work place them at risk for the same musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) they treat in their patients. For some of us, the first injury occurs before our careers even begin. Students in chiropractic college can suffer upper-extremity injuries from repetitive adjusting techniques performed before they have the necessary endurance to handle the workload or the experience to use techniques that require the minimum amount of effort. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55312 2011-05-06T12:00:32-07:00 2011-05-06T12:00:07-07:00

Twelve percent of the U.S. population ages 25 to 75 years has symptoms and signs of osteoarthritis (OA). There are three major risk factors associated with the development of OA: body-mass index, trauma and heredity. We can't do much at this point about our genetic makeup, but the other two risk factors we can control.

By Deborah Pate, DC, DACBR Twelve percent of the U.S. population ages 25 to 75 years has symptoms and signs of osteoarthritis (OA). There are three major risk factors associated with the development of OA: body-mass index, trauma and heredity. We can't do much at this point about our genetic makeup, but the other two risk factors we can control. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55061 2010-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2010-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

At age 50, the next genetic time bomb is set off that affects our immune and detoxification systems in an adverse way. This is unfortunate, as our immune and detoxification systems work hand in hand to protect us against cancer. Studies show that unless we become proactive, this protection declines with age, largely as a result of involution of the thymus gland.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS At age 50, the next genetic time bomb is set off that affects our immune and detoxification systems in an adverse way. This is unfortunate, as our immune and detoxification systems work hand in hand to protect us against cancer. Studies show that unless we become proactive, this protection declines with age, largely as a result of involution of the thymus gland. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55042 2010-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2010-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Have you ever wondered why arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia, cancer and heart disease risks increase as we get older? Many of the answers relate to the body's aging clock. Although alternative practitioners often use the phrase, "The power that made the body can heal the body," many practitioners (and patients) don't realize that after age 40, the body's aging clock is actually programmed to promote the slow, steady, decline, decay and deterioration of our body and mind. The reason for this seems to be that, as far as nature is concerned, once we have lived long enough to reproduce the species and have raised our children to an age at which they can begin to look after themselves, like all other species, we essentially have served our biological purpose on this planet.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Have you ever wondered why arthritis, osteoporosis, dementia, cancer and heart disease risks increase as we get older? Many of the answers relate to the body's aging clock. Although alternative practitioners often use the phrase, "The power that made the body can heal the body," many practitioners (and patients) don't realize that after age 40, the body's aging clock is actually programmed to promote the slow, steady, decline, decay and deterioration of our body and mind. The reason for this seems to be that, as far as nature is concerned, once we have lived long enough to reproduce the species and have raised our children to an age at which they can begin to look after themselves, like all other species, we essentially have served our biological purpose on this planet. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54874 2010-08-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-08-26T12:00:07-07:00

Employee benefit costs continue rising and health-related expenses affect bottom line more than ever. Innovative ideas have stemmed from the need to address employee concerns within cost constraints. I recently attended a dinner honoring The Best Places to Work in New Jersey, where I witnessed several initiatives to improve employee productivity: concierge services for employee errands, telecommuting, work/life flexibility initiatives, flex time, job sharing; personalized professional development and mentoring, social networking, and college coaching.

By Marco Lopez, DC, CCEP Employee benefit costs continue rising and health-related expenses affect bottom line more than ever. Innovative ideas have stemmed from the need to address employee concerns within cost constraints. I recently attended a dinner honoring The Best Places to Work in New Jersey, where I witnessed several initiatives to improve employee productivity: concierge services for employee errands, telecommuting, work/life flexibility initiatives, flex time, job sharing; personalized professional development and mentoring, social networking, and college coaching. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54407 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

The skin is the largest organ in the body, weighing approximately 20 pounds. It is a highly proliferative tissue and is prone to various diseases, defects, infections and insults from chemical, physical and ultraviolet light sources. Modern-day nutrition and biochemical research has demonstrated that specific dietary nutrients significantly affect the health and appearance of the skin and can slow the biological processes associated with skin aging.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS The skin is the largest organ in the body, weighing approximately 20 pounds. It is a highly proliferative tissue and is prone to various diseases, defects, infections and insults from chemical, physical and ultraviolet light sources. Modern-day nutrition and biochemical research has demonstrated that specific dietary nutrients significantly affect the health and appearance of the skin and can slow the biological processes associated with skin aging. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53274 2008-06-17T12:00:32-07:00 2008-06-17T12:00:07-07:00

During my 24 years as a nutrition professor at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, I have taught students and practitioners how to conduct an evidence-based patient evaluation that leads to safe and meaningful nutrition, exercise and supplementation recommendations. My concern is that practitioners sometimes make recommendations of this nature without assessing all of the confounding variables critical to each individual's circumstances.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS During my 24 years as a nutrition professor at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, I have taught students and practitioners how to conduct an evidence-based patient evaluation that leads to safe and meaningful nutrition, exercise and supplementation recommendations. My concern is that practitioners sometimes make recommendations of this nature without assessing all of the confounding variables critical to each individual's circumstances. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53065 2008-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2008-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

In December 2007, the 15th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine's exhibitor hall, held at the Las Vegas Sands Expo and Convention Center, provided an opportunity to experie

By Carol Soloway, DC In December 2007, the 15th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine's exhibitor hall, held at the Las Vegas Sands Expo and Convention Center, provided an opportunity to experie tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-52453 2007-12-03T12:00:32-07:00 2007-12-03T12:00:07-07:00

By Ronald Klatz, MD tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-52406 2007-11-05T12:00:32-07:00 2007-11-05T12:00:07-07:00

By Ronald Klatz, MD tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-52383 2007-10-08T12:00:32-07:00 2007-10-08T12:00:07-07:00

By Ronald Klatz, MD tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-52041 2007-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2007-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-51190 2006-05-08T12:00:32-07:00 2006-05-08T12:00:07-07:00

By Charles Masarsky, DC, FICC tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-51170 2006-04-24T12:00:32-07:00 2006-04-24T12:00:07-07:00

By Nancy Martin-Molina, DC, QME, MBA tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-50033 2005-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2005-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

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As one ages, the body's enzymes supply decreases in amount and activity level. These decreases are at least partially responsible for the development of the characteristic symptoms of aging, or for premature aging.

By Anthony Cichoke, MA, DC, DACBN As one ages, the body's enzymes supply decreases in amount and activity level. These decreases are at least partially responsible for the development of the characteristic symptoms of aging, or for premature aging. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-44202 1991-03-29T12:00:32-07:00 1991-03-29T12:00:07-07:00

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By John Maher, DC, DCBCN, BCIM tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-36339 1999-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 1999-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

By Sondra Becchetti and Michael Kessler tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-36081 1999-05-17T12:00:32-07:00 1999-05-17T12:00:07-07:00

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