Health Alert: New Drug Combo Flagged as Emerging Threat. The combination of fentanyl and the
veterinary tranquilizer xylazine has been designated by the United States Office of National Drug Control
Policy as an emerging threat. Federal officials note that in addition to all the dangers that come with fentanyl
use—such as respiratory failure—xylazine can also lead to necrosis of tissues near injection sites, and there’s no
known cure for an overdose. Associated Press, April 2023
Diet: Diet May Influence Inattention in Kids with ADHD. Among a group of 134 elementary school-aged
children with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers observed that kids with
a lower intake of fruit and vegetables tended to have a harder time maintaining attention than those with a more
produce-rich diet. Nutritional Neuroscience, June 2023
Exercise: Walking Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Patients. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central
nervous system in which the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord resulting in symptoms such as
numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness, and paralysis. In a recent
experiment, researchers observed that patients in the early stages of MS who engaged in a 16-week walking
program experienced meaningful improvements in motor processing speed.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, April 2023
Chiropractic: Spinal Manipulation Recommended for Acute Low Back Pain. For acute non-specific low
back pain with or without radiculopathy, several clinical practice guidelines recommend spinal manipulative
therapy as a frontline treatment option. Spinal manipulation is the primary form of treatment provided by
doctors of chiropractic. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, March 2023
Mental Attitude: Autism Linked to Higher Rates of Mental and Physical Illness in Old Age. A pair of
studies recently presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research revealed that
seniors with autism spectrum disorder are at elevated risk for heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), osteoarthritis, anemia, glucose dysregulation, self-harm, loneliness, social isolation, and lower
quality of life. International Society for Autism Research, May 2023
Wellness/Prevention: More Greenspace, Less Childhood Asthma. In a study that included 16,605 children
living in a major city, researchers identified an association between neighborhood greenspace and up to a 23%
reduced risk for childhood asthma. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, May 2023
Quote: “I have made mistakes but I have never made the mistake of claiming that I have never made one.”
~ James Gordon Bennett

I found that Dr. Joe Megna is one of the best chiropractors I have found in the Rio Vista region.