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If you visit the website of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and search on the word chiropractic, more than 200 results appear. If you sort that list chronologically and look at the oldest entry, you will find "Medical News" that includes the following.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher If you visit the website of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and search on the word chiropractic, more than 200 results appear. If you sort that list chronologically and look at the oldest entry, you will find "Medical News" that includes the following. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56468 2013-05-01T12:00:32-07:00 2013-05-01T12:00:07-07:00

Chiropractic is good alternative care. How many times have you heard this or something similar? Do you agree with it? People who have never used chiropractic may say it. Chiropractic patients may even say it. What's most astonishing is that some chiropractors actually say it.

By Kent Greenawalt Chiropractic is good alternative care. How many times have you heard this or something similar? Do you agree with it? People who have never used chiropractic may say it. Chiropractic patients may even say it. What's most astonishing is that some chiropractors actually say it. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56464 2013-04-05T12:00:32-07:00 2013-04-05T12:00:07-07:00

During this year's Parker Seminars in Las Vegas, Nev., ChiroTouch, a leading developer of chiropractic practice management software, presented the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of chiropractic care, with a check in the amount of $114,000. In addition to the generous contribution, ChiroTouch has also signed up 300 new F4CP members.

During this year's Parker Seminars in Las Vegas, Nev., ChiroTouch, a leading developer of chiropractic practice management software, presented the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of chiropractic care, with a check in the amount of $114,000. In addition to the generous contribution, ChiroTouch has also signed up 300 new F4CP members. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56438 2013-04-01T12:00:32-07:00 2013-04-01T12:00:07-07:00

Approximately one year from now, "manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, or medical supplies covered by Medicare, Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" will be required to report "certain payments or transfers of value" to medical physicians and hospitals. In addition, they will be required to report "certain physician ownership or investment interests." This information will then be made available to the general public, probably sometime in the last few months of 2014.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher Approximately one year from now, "manufacturers of drugs, devices, biologicals, or medical supplies covered by Medicare, Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" will be required to report "certain payments or transfers of value" to medical physicians and hospitals. In addition, they will be required to report "certain physician ownership or investment interests." This information will then be made available to the general public, probably sometime in the last few months of 2014. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56328 2013-01-16T12:00:32-07:00 2013-01-16T12:00:07-07:00

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, former president of Parker University and author of The Power of Self-Healing, has announced he is launching a new radio talk show to help educate the masses on the importance of health and wellness.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, former president of Parker University and author of The Power of Self-Healing, has announced he is launching a new radio talk show to help educate the masses on the importance of health and wellness. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56254 2012-11-30T12:00:32-07:00 2012-11-30T12:00:07-07:00

With the nation reeling from the fungal meningitis scare caused by tainted steroid injections administered for back pain, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has issued a position paper on drug-free back pain management. The position paper, "A Safer Approach to Long-Term Relief From Back Pain: Understanding the Role of Chiropractic Care as the First Option in Providing Drug-Free, Non-Invasive, Effective Back Pain Management," highlights the meningitis crisis as "the latest in a series of major issued associated with different forms of pain medication" as a backdrop for recommending drug-free options such as chiropractic care.

With the nation reeling from the fungal meningitis scare caused by tainted steroid injections administered for back pain, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has issued a position paper on drug-free back pain management. The position paper, "A Safer Approach to Long-Term Relief From Back Pain: Understanding the Role of Chiropractic Care as the First Option in Providing Drug-Free, Non-Invasive, Effective Back Pain Management," highlights the meningitis crisis as "the latest in a series of major issued associated with different forms of pain medication" as a backdrop for recommending drug-free options such as chiropractic care. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56182 2012-10-21T12:00:32-07:00 2012-10-21T12:00:07-07:00

Occasionally in life there are those times when it all seems to happen the way you hoped it would. Sometimes the events are unexpected. Other times they have been long hoped for and perhaps even forgotten. It's like the planets finally aligned and the ocean parted just as you stepped in.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher Occasionally in life there are those times when it all seems to happen the way you hoped it would. Sometimes the events are unexpected. Other times they have been long hoped for and perhaps even forgotten. It's like the planets finally aligned and the ocean parted just as you stepped in. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56172 2012-10-03T12:00:32-07:00 2012-10-03T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is pleased to announce that ChiroTouch, a leading developer of chiropractic practice management software, is now recognized as a Level 4 Sponsor: contributing an annual amount of $50,000, with the second traunch of $25,000 presented at the 2012 FCA National Convention and Expo. This generous donation will help to drive production of F4CP campaign materials, including press releases, print advertorials, radio and television public service announcements, advertisements and sponsored research.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is pleased to announce that ChiroTouch, a leading developer of chiropractic practice management software, is now recognized as a Level 4 Sponsor: contributing an annual amount of $50,000, with the second traunch of $25,000 presented at the 2012 FCA National Convention and Expo. This generous donation will help to drive production of F4CP campaign materials, including press releases, print advertorials, radio and television public service announcements, advertisements and sponsored research. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56163 2012-10-07T12:00:32-07:00 2012-10-07T12:00:07-07:00

"I've been going to a chiropractor since December 1993. I go as long as I can between appointments (sometimes one week, sometimes four weeks), but usually walk in to his office in major, almost unbearable pain. I always get immediate relief, but might be in pain for a short time from the adjustments."

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher "I've been going to a chiropractor since December 1993. I go as long as I can between appointments (sometimes one week, sometimes four weeks), but usually walk in to his office in major, almost unbearable pain. I always get immediate relief, but might be in pain for a short time from the adjustments." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56153 2012-09-19T12:00:32-07:00 2012-09-19T12:00:07-07:00

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that Foot Levelers is helping to raise public awareness of chiropractic by sponsoring National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2012. ACA's nationwide, annual observance (held in October) raises public awareness of the benefits of the services provided by chiropractic physicians and their natural, whole-person, patient-centered approach to health and wellness.

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has announced that Foot Levelers is helping to raise public awareness of chiropractic by sponsoring National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2012. ACA's nationwide, annual observance (held in October) raises public awareness of the benefits of the services provided by chiropractic physicians and their natural, whole-person, patient-centered approach to health and wellness. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56152 2012-09-18T12:00:32-07:00 2012-09-18T12:00:07-07:00

The Don Barrett Productions, LLC documentary "Pain in America" is poised to begin principal photography. Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 16, our cameras will be covering over 9,000 miles of the U.S. to help answer the question: What will the various health care professions do to serve the 76 million baby boomers who will reach and surpass 65 years of age in the coming two decades? Our current infrastructure is clearly inadequate to handle those numbers.

The Don Barrett Productions, LLC documentary "Pain in America" is poised to begin principal photography. Between Oct. 1 and Nov. 16, our cameras will be covering over 9,000 miles of the U.S. to help answer the question: What will the various health care professions do to serve the 76 million baby boomers who will reach and surpass 65 years of age in the coming two decades? Our current infrastructure is clearly inadequate to handle those numbers. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56140 2012-09-23T12:00:32-07:00 2012-09-23T12:00:07-07:00

I received an e-mail from Dr. Seth Goldstein recently expressing some concerns about a statement made on the Web site of a local Bikram yoga business. The statement at issue regards the benefits of Bikram yoga: "The most immediate benefit is an increase in physical strength and flexibility. The stretching of muscles, ligaments, and internal organs provides a wealth of additional benefits, including stress relief, improvement to immune systems, and better body alignment to prevent the need for chiropractic visits!" (emphasis added)

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher I received an e-mail from Dr. Seth Goldstein recently expressing some concerns about a statement made on the Web site of a local Bikram yoga business. The statement at issue regards the benefits of Bikram yoga: "The most immediate benefit is an increase in physical strength and flexibility. The stretching of muscles, ligaments, and internal organs provides a wealth of additional benefits, including stress relief, improvement to immune systems, and better body alignment to prevent the need for chiropractic visits!" (emphasis added) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56128 2012-09-23T12:00:32-07:00 2012-09-23T12:00:07-07:00

No one can deny that industrialization has created quite a few conveniences. But with these modern-day conveniences have come modern-day health hazards - the worst being those that are potentially toxic to ourselves and our children. Let's learn more about the toxic dangers in your home and a few common household items that may be putting you and your patients at risk.

By Claudia Anrig, DC No one can deny that industrialization has created quite a few conveniences. But with these modern-day conveniences have come modern-day health hazards - the worst being those that are potentially toxic to ourselves and our children. Let's learn more about the toxic dangers in your home and a few common household items that may be putting you and your patients at risk. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56123 2012-09-09T12:00:32-07:00 2012-09-09T12:00:07-07:00

How enthusiastic is Jeff Hays, executive producer of the much-anticipated documentary originally titled "Medical, Inc." (recently retitled "Doctored") about his soon-to-be-released documentary? According to Hays, he's more proud of this film than any other film he's done. Exciting words from the man with "On Native Soil" and "Farenhype 9/11," among other works, to his credit. With his latest documentary now in its final cuts and the curtains about to be lifted - first at the Florida Chiropractic Association's annual convention / expo a few weeks ago, then to New York and Los Angeles audiences beginning Sept. 21 - what better time to catch up with Hays in this exclusive interview with DC.

By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor How enthusiastic is Jeff Hays, executive producer of the much-anticipated documentary originally titled "Medical, Inc." (recently retitled "Doctored") about his soon-to-be-released documentary? According to Hays, he's more proud of this film than any other film he's done. Exciting words from the man with "On Native Soil" and "Farenhype 9/11," among other works, to his credit. With his latest documentary now in its final cuts and the curtains about to be lifted - first at the Florida Chiropractic Association's annual convention / expo a few weeks ago, then to New York and Los Angeles audiences beginning Sept. 21 - what better time to catch up with Hays in this exclusive interview with DC. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56103 2012-08-28T12:00:32-07:00 2012-08-28T12:00:07-07:00

In July 2012 the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the value of chiropractic care, gained over 400 new monthly contributors. This impressive increase in membership was the direct result of a voluntary invoice mailing to non-members and an appearance by NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice at the 2012 homecoming of Life Chiropractic College West.

In July 2012 the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the value of chiropractic care, gained over 400 new monthly contributors. This impressive increase in membership was the direct result of a voluntary invoice mailing to non-members and an appearance by NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice at the 2012 homecoming of Life Chiropractic College West. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-56099 2012-08-21T12:00:32-07:00 2012-08-21T12:00:07-07:00

January 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care. The F4CP will launch this historic celebration at the 2012 Florida Chiropractic Association National Convention and Expo, Aug. 23-26, 2012, in Orlando, Fla., where the F4CP will spotlight achievements, recognize long-standing supporters and celebrate the positive impact of its campaign.

January 2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care. The F4CP will launch this historic celebration at the 2012 Florida Chiropractic Association National Convention and Expo, Aug. 23-26, 2012, in Orlando, Fla., where the F4CP will spotlight achievements, recognize long-standing supporters and celebrate the positive impact of its campaign. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55944 2012-06-17T12:00:32-07:00 2012-06-17T12:00:07-07:00

What makes a restaurant your absolute favorite? Is it the food, the decor, the location or the wait staff? I doubt it's just one thing. My favorite restaurant is just that because of the way the restaurant goes the extra mile to make a personal connection with me. It's about more than just the food (although, ultimately, its product - the food - needs to be good); it's about the overall experience.

By Kent Greenawalt What makes a restaurant your absolute favorite? Is it the food, the decor, the location or the wait staff? I doubt it's just one thing. My favorite restaurant is just that because of the way the restaurant goes the extra mile to make a personal connection with me. It's about more than just the food (although, ultimately, its product - the food - needs to be good); it's about the overall experience. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55934 2012-06-03T12:00:32-07:00 2012-06-03T12:00:07-07:00

"In recent years, Big Pharma has forked out billions of dollars to settle scandals involving improper promotion of medicines in the United States. Now bribes paid to foreign doctors and other state employees are shaping up as the next major legal liability threat for the industry. A Reuters examination of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings by the world's top 10 drug companies has found that eight of them recently warned of potential costs related to charges of corruption in overseas markets.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher "In recent years, Big Pharma has forked out billions of dollars to settle scandals involving improper promotion of medicines in the United States. Now bribes paid to foreign doctors and other state employees are shaping up as the next major legal liability threat for the industry. A Reuters examination of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings by the world's top 10 drug companies has found that eight of them recently warned of potential costs related to charges of corruption in overseas markets. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55925 2012-05-14T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-14T12:00:07-07:00

Palmer College of Chiropractic has produced two new videos and posted them on the college's Web site at www.palmer.edu/SocialMedia. The first of these videos, "Chiropractic Is in Demand," is ideal for those interested in sharing multimedia information about the increasingly positive outlook on chiropractic as a career.

Palmer College of Chiropractic has produced two new videos and posted them on the college's Web site at www.palmer.edu/SocialMedia. The first of these videos, "Chiropractic Is in Demand," is ideal for those interested in sharing multimedia information about the increasingly positive outlook on chiropractic as a career. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55907 2012-05-03T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-03T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is excited to announce that one of its spokespersons, Howard Wasdin, DC, former Navy SEAL and author of the best-seller, SEAL Team Six, will appear on "Hannity" on the Fox News Channel on May 4, 2012, at 9 p.m. EST. Hosting the popular evening broadcast is Sean Hannity who will discuss everything from Dr. Wasdin's experience as a former SEAL to his new missions in life. Dr. Wasdin's appearance will be monumental, as his message will be shared with millions of viewers.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is excited to announce that one of its spokespersons, Howard Wasdin, DC, former Navy SEAL and author of the best-seller, SEAL Team Six, will appear on "Hannity" on the Fox News Channel on May 4, 2012, at 9 p.m. EST. Hosting the popular evening broadcast is Sean Hannity who will discuss everything from Dr. Wasdin's experience as a former SEAL to his new missions in life. Dr. Wasdin's appearance will be monumental, as his message will be shared with millions of viewers. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55901 2012-05-06T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-06T12:00:07-07:00

March 14, 2012 was a very exciting day for the chiropractic profession. Nearly 21 million viewers tuned in to the "Dr. Phil" show and heard Dr. Phil McGraw say that he sees his doctor of chiropractic several times a week. (This is in addition to show's online presence of over 2 million unique viewers/followers per day. The show is featured on 220 television stations across the U.S. and over 40 countries worldwide.)

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher March 14, 2012 was a very exciting day for the chiropractic profession. Nearly 21 million viewers tuned in to the "Dr. Phil" show and heard Dr. Phil McGraw say that he sees his doctor of chiropractic several times a week. (This is in addition to show's online presence of over 2 million unique viewers/followers per day. The show is featured on 220 television stations across the U.S. and over 40 countries worldwide.) tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55878 2012-05-20T12:00:32-07:00 2012-05-20T12:00:07-07:00

If the chiropractic profession ever wanted an endorsement of the "treat the cause, not the symptoms" approach to health and wellness, it certainly got one – from the medical community, no less, and soon to be heard / seen by millions of consumers – on March 29, 2012 when "The Doctors" filmed at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif. The episode's theme, "That pain may not be what you think," featured multiple segments emphasizing that what goes on in one part of the body can affect other parts of the body, and that pain in one area may actually be caused by a problem somewhere else.

By Peter W. Crownfield, Executive Editor If the chiropractic profession ever wanted an endorsement of the "treat the cause, not the symptoms" approach to health and wellness, it certainly got one – from the medical community, no less, and soon to be heard / seen by millions of consumers – on March 29, 2012 when "The Doctors" filmed at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif. The episode's theme, "That pain may not be what you think," featured multiple segments emphasizing that what goes on in one part of the body can affect other parts of the body, and that pain in one area may actually be caused by a problem somewhere else. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55874 2012-04-22T12:00:32-07:00 2012-04-22T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has received a second $1 million donation pledge from Foot Levelers, Inc., highlighting recent financial support throughout the profession for the foundation's PR campaign. Foot Levelers, which had pledged $1.3 million to the campaign since its inception in 2003, announced the $1 million donation following Parker Seminars Las Vegas, during which the company also committed to match all F4CP donations received during the event.

By Editorial Staff The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress has received a second $1 million donation pledge from Foot Levelers, Inc., highlighting recent financial support throughout the profession for the foundation's PR campaign. Foot Levelers, which had pledged $1.3 million to the campaign since its inception in 2003, announced the $1 million donation following Parker Seminars Las Vegas, during which the company also committed to match all F4CP donations received during the event. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55852 2012-04-03T12:00:32-07:00 2012-04-03T12:00:07-07:00

A great deal of progress is being made on the filming of "Medical, Inc.," the upcoming documentary that promises to reveal the profit side of medicine to the public.

By Editorial Staff A great deal of progress is being made on the filming of "Medical, Inc.," the upcoming documentary that promises to reveal the profit side of medicine to the public. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55845 2012-04-09T12:00:32-07:00 2012-04-09T12:00:07-07:00

According to a paper published 10 years ago in the British Medical Journal, "some 98% of American and nearly 50% of British medical students swear some kind of oath, either on entry to medical school or at graduation." The BMJ paper provides an example of a typical oath, which includes the following: "I will practice medicine with integrity, humility, honesty, and compassion--working with my fellow doctors and other colleagues to meet the needs of my patients."

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher According to a paper published 10 years ago in the British Medical Journal, "some 98% of American and nearly 50% of British medical students swear some kind of oath, either on entry to medical school or at graduation." The BMJ paper provides an example of a typical oath, which includes the following: "I will practice medicine with integrity, humility, honesty, and compassion--working with my fellow doctors and other colleagues to meet the needs of my patients." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55843 2012-04-09T12:00:32-07:00 2012-04-09T12:00:07-07:00

We can't do it alone. This statement applies to many facets of our lives - from running a business to knowing everything about how to care for our patients to the challenges of raising a family as a single parent. We could, and many times do, attempt it all on our own, but it is simply easier to have help.

By Kent Greenawalt We can't do it alone. This statement applies to many facets of our lives - from running a business to knowing everything about how to care for our patients to the challenges of raising a family as a single parent. We could, and many times do, attempt it all on our own, but it is simply easier to have help. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55819 2012-03-08T12:00:32-07:00 2012-03-08T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), architect of the chiropractic profession's longest running public-awareness campaign, is pleased to announce that F4CP Founder and CEO of Foot Levelers, Kent S. Greenawalt, has announced that for a second time Foot Levelers will pledge $1 million to the foundation. This announcement follows Greenawalt's prior commitment to match all F4CP donations received at Parker Seminars, held Jan. 19-21, 2012 in Las Vegas.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), architect of the chiropractic profession's longest running public-awareness campaign, is pleased to announce that F4CP Founder and CEO of Foot Levelers, Kent S. Greenawalt, has announced that for a second time Foot Levelers will pledge $1 million to the foundation. This announcement follows Greenawalt's prior commitment to match all F4CP donations received at Parker Seminars, held Jan. 19-21, 2012 in Las Vegas. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55803 2012-04-09T12:00:32-07:00 2012-04-09T12:00:07-07:00

On the morning of Feb. 23, 2012, history was made when Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University, was filmed for an episode of the "Dr. Phil" show at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif. This was chiropractic's first appearance on the popular daytime talk show, which is broadcast on 220 television stations across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide. Nearly 21 million viewers tune in weekly to hear the advice given by Dr. Phil McGraw, a clinical psychologist with 25 years in practice, and the show's online presence is over 2 million unique viewers/followers per day.

By Editorial Staff On the morning of Feb. 23, 2012, history was made when Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University, was filmed for an episode of the "Dr. Phil" show at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif. This was chiropractic's first appearance on the popular daytime talk show, which is broadcast on 220 television stations across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide. Nearly 21 million viewers tune in weekly to hear the advice given by Dr. Phil McGraw, a clinical psychologist with 25 years in practice, and the show's online presence is over 2 million unique viewers/followers per day. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-55800 2012-03-12T12:00:32-07:00 2012-03-12T12:00:07-07:00

As is the case with many families, my children have grown up playing sports, particularly soccer. Like millions of other children across the country, my youngest son, David, and daughter, Deborah, began playing on AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) teams. Soccer played by 5- and 6-year-olds is more about the experience than it is about the sport. Our children learned to win, lose and be a part of a team. It was all about having fun.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher As is the case with many families, my children have grown up playing sports, particularly soccer. Like millions of other children across the country, my youngest son, David, and daughter, Deborah, began playing on AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) teams. Soccer played by 5- and 6-year-olds is more about the experience than it is about the sport. Our children learned to win, lose and be a part of a team. It was all about having fun.