No Wireless!

I forgot my cell phone somewhere on Friday, so I have been without wireless for three and a half days. Guess what? -It's been good.

We take technology for granted and even think we can't possibly live without certain things. I didn't have phone calls interrupting while I was with patients-and I didn't have calls coming in when I was with my family.

I couldn't call anyone on my way home and it forced me to listen to my satellite radio, another tech toy I never thought I needed-but can't do without anymore (unless I lose it, I guess.)

Oh well, I got a call from someone saying that I left my phone on the retail counter at a store. I guess I will go back to my yakking away on the phone soon.

The Bachelor

I was watching the show "The Bachelor-officer and a gentleman" the other night. Kim had settled in and she was going to watch her show. I don't blame her since most of her day is spent catering to our daughters, she wanted some time to relax.

Wow. There are few shows that can be this awful-most of the time I felt like taking a cyanide pill to be put out of my misery.

Mercifully, Kim also found the show terrible (after a half hour) and switched it to something else.

Want to see it? (not recommended) click here

Packing on the Weight!

I haven't weighed myself, but I can feel that my weight is slowly creeping up. I think that I've been so busy, that I have been eating a lot of junk lately.

I have now posted this online so now I'm comitted to doing something about it!

Atlanta is just too far

Today I had to refer a patient to another chiropractor in Atlanta. This patient had heard about me from a friend and had been coming in and getting great results.

She was driving from the East side of the metro area and it would take her over two hours to get here (depending on the traffic situation)

She needs more frequency in visits-but her schedule doesn't allow her to be away almost half a day when she comes to see me.

I referred her to a good friend who is a great adjuster. I hope she does well.

Don't get me wrong-I have people driving from all over to see me, just that in this case-I felt she needed more frequent care than she could get from driving all the way here.

Still in pain!

Today, I had a patient come in and tell me he wasn't responding to his adjustments and was still in severe pain. Now, when someone tells me something like that, I am quite honestly surprised.

Not that I think that I am the greatest thing since sliced bread, But I know the spine and the results expected when you eliminate subluxations.

Sure, the patient's job has a lot to do with the problem, since he has to bend and twist at the waist. But there usually is an improvement.

We will send out for diagnostic tests to see what is happening exactly.

Chiropractic for Lower Blood Pressure?

According to a placebo-controlled study, chiropractic adjustment can substantially lower high blood pressure.

25 people diagnosed with early-stage high blood pressure partook in an eight week study where half the group received chiropractic adjustments and the other half received faux adjustments. None of the patients took blood pressure medicine during the study.

Compared to the faux-treated patients, those who got the real chiropractic adjustments saw an average 14 mm Hg greater drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure count), and an average 8 mm Hg greater drop in diastolic blood pressure (the bottom blood pressure number).

Before and after X-rays showed that chiropractic adjustments were able to realign the Atlas vertebra at the top of the spine, which in turn worked to bring blood pressure down to significantly more acceptable levels. Some scientists suggest that injury to the Atlas vertebra may trigger internal signals that make the arteries contract and increase blood pressure.

In an interview with WebMD, George Bakris, MD, stated "This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood-pressure medications given in combination, and it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems."

Bakris reported that he was stunned by the data. “It was way too good to be true," Bakris says. "The statistician said, 'I don't even believe it.' But we checked for everything, and there it was."

If you or someone you know is treating high blood pressure with costly medication, perhaps it’s time to give chiropractic adjustments a try. With a few simple adjustments, you may be on your way to a healthier, improved quality of life.

(Source: WebMD.com

Swamped!

We were extremely busy today. I kept running late this afternoon and at one point-I was told that it was an hour wait to get an adjustment.

What was interesting is that I was very distressed and apologetic , but my patients kept telling me how happy they were to see that business was good.

I don't think anyone left (although I wouldn't blame them if they did) and everyone seemed to be chatting amongst themselves and having a good time.

Aspartame poisoning

Read this forwarded email to me on Aspartame (Nutrasweet) poisoning.

click here

Master Cleanser, a fad?

I was listening to the radio yesterday, and there was a story on fasting and the Master Cleanser. Apparently this cleanse is becoming a very trendy Hollywood diet.

Apparently, Beyonce' and others have been on it and rave about it.

See a version of it at my site here

Apology

I was reading some of the previous posts -and I must apologize if I sound like I am tooting my own horn.

Anyone that knows me personally knows that no matter what incredible miracles we experience in our office, I really try to keep everything in perspective and remain humble.

You see, I know it's not me who is doing the healing. I am merely an instrument to allow each person's inborn healing ability to come out.

I consider myself the "electrician" for your nervous system. If there is no power flowing through certain areas, I try to restore the flow with an adjustment. Then, I merely stand back and observe the "miracles" that occur.

So, forgive me if I am too eager to tell everything that happens, but it's like I know of a wonderful secret and I have to share it with the entire planet.