Drugs to Prevent Bone Loss Have Serious Side Effects

If you are a regular reader of this blog, it will come as no surprise that I have distrust for most drugs. It is my opinion, as with other chiropractors, that the healthiest body functions without drugs and surgery. A prime example of this are drugs that were considered wondrous just a few years ago to prevent osteoporosis and bone loss. The name brand that comes to mind is Fosamax. An article...

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Proof That Chiropractic Helps Prevent Sports Injuries

Proof That Chiropractic Helps Prevent Sports Injuries

A great post today on Chiro.org, visits a recent study that showed a trend in injury prevention to athletes under chiropractic care. The study compares the chiropractic group to a group under the same care and conditions sans chiropractic. Hoskins and Pollard used two groups of male semi elite Australian Rules football athletes, matched them in several ways and randomly placed them in one of two...

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P90X Seattle Chiropractor Challenge Update: Celebrate a Cheat day

Well, since Thursday I have only been able to get in one day of exercise. That was a few hours of playing street hocket on Saturday afternoon. The best thing is, I am feeling great while playing, and the best is still to come. I am quite sore still the next day, but I feel it might have more to do with my hydration levels, and possibly lacking some supplementation and protein intake. With our...

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P90X Seattle Chiropractor Challenge Update: Fail

I didn’t work out yesterday. I admit it. I don’t think my Seattle Chiropractor Challenge is a failure yet, as I am still getting in great shape. It was so much easier when I had almost no responsibilities in my life. Go figure. I’ve been having ridiculous sinus issues ever since someone took a liberty on me in August, and the ability to breath normally was almost impossible. ...

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Great Points About the Health Care by Dr. Gerry Clum, D.C.

In the latest edition of The Latest Stuff from Gerry, Dr. Gerry Clum, D.C, president of Life Chiropractic College West, shares his observations and poignant commentary about the recent health care reform. This commentary reminded me of hearing him speak about the coming changes in health care, while speaking at Washington State Chiropractor’s Association convention, circa 2004. The...

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