Just another reason why people should question what they are told by commercials and the pharmaceutical companies that produce them. Not only do the statin drugs prescribed to lower “bad” cholesterol have serious side effects, the drugs may only have an effect in 1 out of 100 users.Read More >
Miracle or Anecdotal: Chiropractor Helps Child After Head Trauma
If I was to choose one thing that bothers me the most about being a chiropractor, it would be the amount of times I have heard the term “anecdotal”. As in anecdotal evidence. For those of you familiar with this term, it is an easy way for aRead More >
Seattle Chiropractor Discusses America’s Obesity Epidemic
Thanks to chiropractic researcher, Dr. Gregory Plaugher, I became aware of a recent review of U.S. government’s decision to decrease the obesity epidemic in America. As a Seattle Chiropractor I do see this issue in Washington State, but notice it so much more whenever I travel to otherRead More >
Brand New Seattle Chiropractic P90X Challenge
Boy, what a terrible yet fantastic years 2009 and 2010 have been. I have been off the radar for much of 2010: No exercise, No sleep, No blog updates, and plenty of excuses. Here are just a few: Starting in August of 2009 I was punched in theRead More >
Which drug can cause Spontaneous Tedon Rupture?
I have finally found a bit of time to update the blog. I was off to a torrid pace but the duty of work and family must take priority over my blog. However, it has given me a chance to take some notes on some interesting things IRead More >
Video: Chiropractic and Reducing Blood Pressure
Chiropractors have known about the connection between subluxations and blood pressure for many years, but people continue to be in prescription medications for this diagnosis. This video does a fantastic job explaining and illustrating the important connection between the nervous system, high blood pressure, and the effect aRead More >
The Biggest Health Care Lies in America by Mike Adams
Mike Adams, of The Natural News, is becoming one of my favorite sources for original, succinct, health articles. This most recent article is one that broaches a variety of subjects from vaccines to personal health accountability. The 10 Biggest Health Care Lies in America, is to the point,Read More >
Pressed Pause on the P90X Seattle Chiropractor Challenge
Boy I was going good for a while, but will have to restart the progress in the P90X Seattle Chiropractor Challange on Monday, at the earliest. I remember being, what I recognize now, an extremely overconfident 18 year old, at home on the couch wondering why everyone doesn’tRead More >
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 wereRead More >
Seattle Home Birth of Maggie Elizabeth Gibson
I finally found a chance to write a little about our second home birth experience, and even have a few photos to share. We didn’t take as many pictures as we did last time, but since they speak 1000 words, everyone should be all set. Since the birthRead More >
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 semiRead More >
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 soreRead More >
The Gibson family welcomes their newest member
Kate, Gordon, and I welcomed the newest addition to our family this weekend. On 04/18/2010 at 3:34am, Maggie Elizabeth Elsie Gibson was born at our home, and the process was flawless, although tiresome. Kate felt her first contractions at approximately 10:30pm, we called our midwife at 12:30am. SheRead More >
Great Mention of Chiropractic on Justthefactsbaby.com
My wife sent me a great little article about chiropractic care and pregnancy written by Dr. Jennifer Wise, D.C. from Toronto, ONT, Canada. It’s always great to see positive and accurate publicity about the benefits that regular chiropractic care can provide for a healthy pregnancy. Here are someRead More >
Chiropractic continues to be proven more beneficial and cost effective
Thanks to Dr. Frank at Chiro.org for another great find. A study by two esteemed researchers, including one from Harvard medical school, have determined that chiropractic adjustments are more beneficial and cost effective for neck and back pain, than any other treatments or modalities. Our findings in combinationRead More >