tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 Opinion, research and treatment methods. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53584 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Golf is a unique sport that is growing tremendously around the world. It can be played regardless of age, gender, or skill level (through “handicapping”). Between 1970 and 1990, the reported number of golfers in the United States alone more than doubled to 23 million. By the year 2000, there were more than 25 million golfers and 14,000 courses in the U.S. The World Golf Federation expects 55 million golfers by the year 2020.

By Shawn Thistle, DC, BKin (hons), CSCS Golf is a unique sport that is growing tremendously around the world. It can be played regardless of age, gender, or skill level (through “handicapping”). Between 1970 and 1990, the reported number of golfers in the United States alone more than doubled to 23 million. By the year 2000, there were more than 25 million golfers and 14,000 courses in the U.S. The World Golf Federation expects 55 million golfers by the year 2020. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54389 2010-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research is recruiting subjects with high blood pressure to participate in a clinical research study designed to evaluate the potential impact of chiropractic care on hypertension. The Chiropractic for Hypertension in Patients (CHiP) study, a collaborative investigation involving the Palmer Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Fla., and Trinity at Terrace Park Family Practice in Bettendorf, Iowa, is one of three research projects to emerge from a $2.8 million grant awarded to the Palmer Center in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health to create a multidisciplinary Developmental Center for Clinical and Translational Science in Chiropractic.

By Editorial Staff The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research is recruiting subjects with high blood pressure to participate in a clinical research study designed to evaluate the potential impact of chiropractic care on hypertension. The Chiropractic for Hypertension in Patients (CHiP) study, a collaborative investigation involving the Palmer Center, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, Fla., and Trinity at Terrace Park Family Practice in Bettendorf, Iowa, is one of three research projects to emerge from a $2.8 million grant awarded to the Palmer Center in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health to create a multidisciplinary Developmental Center for Clinical and Translational Science in Chiropractic. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54392 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Abilify is currently being marketed heavily as a drug to add to antidepressants already being taken. The advertisements claim that antidepressants don't work two-thirds of the time and that adding Abilfy to those medications will help relieve the symptoms of depression. Abilify is manufactured by Bristol-Myers-Squibb, whose 2008 sales of Abilify alone totaled $2.2 billion. In Bozeman, Mont., where I practice, CVS Pharmacy charges a whopping $484.99 for a 30-day supply of 15 mg tablets of Abilify.

By Daniel Hough, DC Abilify is currently being marketed heavily as a drug to add to antidepressants already being taken. The advertisements claim that antidepressants don't work two-thirds of the time and that adding Abilfy to those medications will help relieve the symptoms of depression. Abilify is manufactured by Bristol-Myers-Squibb, whose 2008 sales of Abilify alone totaled $2.2 billion. In Bozeman, Mont., where I practice, CVS Pharmacy charges a whopping $484.99 for a 30-day supply of 15 mg tablets of Abilify. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54404 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

It often appears that when the author of a particular test states high accuracy for the test, other scientists down the line, using MRI or other tests, reach opposite conclusions regarding its validity. This is certainly true for shoulder labral tests. If you've read my previous few articles, you realize this is also probably true for muscle testing. Thus, no matter how logical and accurate any test seems, we must always question it. That is one reason why it pays to use a number of tests to reach any conclusion.

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO It often appears that when the author of a particular test states high accuracy for the test, other scientists down the line, using MRI or other tests, reach opposite conclusions regarding its validity. This is certainly true for shoulder labral tests. If you've read my previous few articles, you realize this is also probably true for muscle testing. Thus, no matter how logical and accurate any test seems, we must always question it. That is one reason why it pays to use a number of tests to reach any conclusion. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54357 2009-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

In the U.S., methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, currently accounts for more deaths each year than AIDS, and incidence is increasing at alarming rates.1 Studies at Parker College of Chiropractic concluded that all teaching clinics and private chiropractic offices should adopt infection-control practices, including routine table disinfecting and hand sanitizing. They noted that vinyl tables need to be cleaned regularly to remove both pathogens and allergens. All cloth tables need to be replaced.2-3

By John Maher, DC, DCBCN, BCIM In the U.S., methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA, currently accounts for more deaths each year than AIDS, and incidence is increasing at alarming rates.1 Studies at Parker College of Chiropractic concluded that all teaching clinics and private chiropractic offices should adopt infection-control practices, including routine table disinfecting and hand sanitizing. They noted that vinyl tables need to be cleaned regularly to remove both pathogens and allergens. All cloth tables need to be replaced.2-3 tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54362 2009-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

Chiropractors can easily recognize the pain that arrives from biological components of the back, but as anyone who has practiced more than six months realizes all pain has a psychological component as well.1 In contrast to the acute low back pain that we treat on a daily basis, patients with chronic pain may involve pathological processes affecting the nervous system that potentially can be a disease all its own.

By Joseph DiDuro, DC, MS, DABCN Chiropractors can easily recognize the pain that arrives from biological components of the back, but as anyone who has practiced more than six months realizes all pain has a psychological component as well.1 In contrast to the acute low back pain that we treat on a daily basis, patients with chronic pain may involve pathological processes affecting the nervous system that potentially can be a disease all its own. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54358 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Glutathione is a tripeptide comprised of the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic and glycine. At the cellular level, glutathione functions as a water-soluble antioxidant and is directly involved in specific detoxification reactions that protect the body against various dangerous substances.1

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Glutathione is a tripeptide comprised of the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic and glycine. At the cellular level, glutathione functions as a water-soluble antioxidant and is directly involved in specific detoxification reactions that protect the body against various dangerous substances.1