Mental Attitude: Americans Are Stressed. A worldwide poll conducted last year revealed that about 55% of
Americans said they felt stressed the day before, compared to just 35% in other countries, and nearly 45% of
Americans felt worry the day before, compared to 39% worldwide. Gallup, April 2019
Health Alert: Warning for Those Who Use Sleep Aids. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has
slapped a tough new warning label on prescription medications such as Zolpidem, Eszopiclone, and Zaleplon.
The move was in response to 66 cases of patients engaging in dangerous behaviors due to daytime drowsiness
the day after use, of which a third resulted in fatalities related to carbon monoxide poisoning, drowning, falls,
hypothermia, or motor vehicle accidents. FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Ned Sharpless adds, “We recognize
that millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and rely on these drugs to help them sleep better at night…
while these incidents are rare, they are serious and it’s important that patients and healthcare professionals are
aware of the risk.” Food and Drug Administration, April 2019
Diet: Skipping Breakfast May Not Be Good for the Heart. Researchers tracked the health of over 6,500
Americans for about 20 years and found that people who said they never had breakfast had an 87% higher risk
of death from heart-related causes than those who always ate breakfast.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, April 2019
Exercise: Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy… Following their analysis of data from 76 published
studies, researchers report that women who exercise during pregnancy have a reduced risk for excessive
gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes, and symptoms of postpartum depression.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, June 2019
Chiropractic: Thoracic Manipulation for Cervical Radiculopathy? Among a group of 43 patients with
cervical radiculopathy, those treated with thoracic spinal manipulation experienced improvements in pain,
function, cervical range of motion, and deep neck flexor endurance that were not experienced by participants
who received a sham treatment. Doctors of chiropractic often utilize spinal manipulation in the management of
patients with cervical radiculopathy. Journal of Orthopedics and Sports Physical Therapy, May 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Older Adults in Pain Are More Likely to Be Lonely. Questionnaires completed by
9,299 seniors revealed that those with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain were more likely to be socially isolated than
their peers without MSK pain. British Journal of Pain, May 2019
Quote: “Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it.” ~ Irving Berlin
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Exercise: You Can Combine Resistance Exercise and Running. New research suggests it can be done safely if one engages in endurance training first and allows at least half a day for recovery before lifting weights.
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Mental Attitude: Saturated Fat Linked to Dementia? Using data from nine published studies involving
23,402 older adults, researchers have identified an association between dietary intake of saturated fat and an
elevated risk for dementia. Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, June 2019
Health Alert: Psoriasis Patients Have Increased Risk for Sleep Apnea. Psoriasis is a common skin condition
characterized by raised, reddish, often scaly patches that can negatively affect one’s quality of life. A recent
study found that psoriasis patients have an elevated risk for obstructive sleep apnea, especially in more severe
and long-term cases. AIM, March 2019
Diet: Mediterranean Diet May Deter Overeating. The Mediterranean diet focuses on eating fruits,
vegetables, nuts, fish, olive oil, and whole grains, while avoiding red and processed meats, dairy, saturated fats,
and refined sugars. In a recent study, researchers observed that participants on a Mediterranean-style diet ate
fewer calories, had lower body weight, and had less body fat than those who consumed a Western-style diet.
Obesity, April 2019
Exercise: You Can Combine Resistance Exercise and Running on the Same Day. Previous studies have
suggested that weightlifting can harm endurance training performance when both are performed on the same
day; however, new research suggests it can be done safely if one engages in endurance training first and allows
at least half a day for recovery before lifting weights. Sports Medicine, April 2019
Chiropractic: Cervical Spine Impairments Common in Youngsters Post-Concussion. Examinations of 73
children and adolescents with a history of concussion found that 90% had impairments in at least three of five
assessment categories: posture, myofascial impairment, joint mobility, muscle strength, and joint
proprioception. The study findings reveal a high prevalence of cervical spine impairments in children and teens
with a history of mild-traumatic brain injury. Doctors of chiropractic are educated and skilled in the treatment of
musculoskeletal conditions associated with concussions.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, April 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Treating Bleeding Gums. Bleeding gums can be a sign of many conditions, from
plaque buildup to gum disease. To treat bleeding gums, MedlinePlus recommends the following: visit your
dentist every six months; follow your dentist’s homecare instructions; brush and floss your teeth twice daily;
avoid using mouthwashes that contain alcohol; and follow a balanced, healthy diet. MedlinePlus, April 2019
Quote: “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” ~ Stevie Wonder
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Mental Attitude: Teens with ADHD May Be Higher-Risk Drivers… After reviewing the health records and
driving history of 14,936 men and women born between 1987 and 1997, researchers report that as teenagers,
individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were more likely to be cited for moving
violations or be in a car accident. Additionally, the adolescents in the study with ADHD were also more likely
to be in a motor vehicle collision that involved alcohol use. Pediatrics, May 2019
Health Alert: Vitamin D Associated with Statin-Related Musculoskeletal Pain? Musculoskeletal (MSK)
pain is a common side effect associated with statin use. In a recent study that compared patients on statins with
and without MSK pain, researchers observed that those with MSK pain were nearly four times more likely to
have deficient vitamin D levels. The results suggest that improving the vitamin D levels of patients on statin
therapy may reduce their risk for statin-related MSK pain. Disease Markers, March 2019
Diet: Eat Walnuts? The results of a recent study that involved 45 overweight/obese adults suggest that adding
walnuts to one’s diet can result in lower central blood pressure, which may reduce the risk for cardiovascular
disease. Journal of the American Heart Association, April 2019
Exercise: Walking Helps Your Gut Bacteria! Past research has associated a healthy gut bacteria population
with greater immune function, better nervous system function, and a reduced risk for several chronic diseases
and cancers. In this study, researchers observed that normally sedentary seniors who participated in a brisk
walking program for twelve weeks experienced an improvement in their intestinal microbiota.
Nutrients, April 2019
Chiropractic: Neck Pain May Lead to Mid-Back Pain. In this study, researchers observed that after inducing
neck pain, participants experienced a reduction in mid-back stability. The findings suggest that pain in one area
of the spine can affect stability in other spinal regions, which may increase the risk for the development of pain
in those areas as well. This underscores the importance of examining the whole patient to identify causes of
pain that may exist outside of the affected area; otherwise, the patient may not experience a successful treatment
outcome. Journal of Biomechanics, April 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Smoking Linked to Pancreatic Cancer. An analysis of data concerning over 350,000
adults over a 13-year time period revealed that current smokers are up to 81% more likely to develop pancreatic
cancer than never smokers. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, May 2019
Quote: “The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.” ~ Hubert H. Humphrey
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Mental Attitude: Autistic Kids “In Tune” with Mom’s Feelings. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
usually have trouble interpreting facial emotions, but a new study finds that some autistic kids are just as “in-tune”
with their mother’s expressions as kids without ASD. In the study, researchers had young children with and without
ASD view five facial expressions of both familiar and unfamiliar faces. The researchers observed that boys and girls
without autism were better able to read strangers’ expressions, especially negative emotions such as fear and
sadness. However, children with high-functioning autism read the emotions on their mother’s faces just as well as
kids without the condition. Based on the findings, the study’s authors recommend future large-scale studies to
determine if this effect also applies to expressions from other familiar individuals, such as fathers, siblings, and
classmates. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, March 2019
Health Alert: The Night Shift Is Tough on the Heart. In this study, researchers analyzed data concerning more
than 320,000 people and found that individuals who routinely work nights are 13% more likely to develop coronary
heart disease than daytime workers The cause of the increased risk is unknown, but the research team speculates that
disruption of the normal sleep-wake cycle, increased stress, and unhealthy lifestyles associated with shift work may
be factors for the increased risk. Occupational Medicine, March 2019
Diet: Red/Processed Meats and Colorectal Cancer Risk. A review of dietary data concerning over 600,000
middle aged men and women in the United Kingdom suggests that consuming more than 76 grams of red or
processed meat per day is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer.
International Journal of Epidemiology, April 2019
Exercise: Exercise Improves Survival Odds for Cancer Patients. The results of a new study suggest that
exercising for at least one hour a day may improve the five-year survival rate of cancer patients by up to 15%.
Southern Medical Journal, April 2019
Chiropractic: Back Pain and Firefighters. Surveys completed by 430 firefighters revealed that those exposed to
higher levels of occupational stress were 52% more likely to report a musculoskeletal pain condition, with back pain
being the most common complaint. Int’l Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, March 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Keeping Pets Safe During Severe Weather. Keeping your pets safe during severe weather
events should be part of your family safety plan. The National Weather Service recommends bringing pets indoors
during storms, never leaving pets alone in the car during hot or cold weather, confining pets to one room in case of
flooding or wildfire, and making plans to care for pets in the event you must evacuate.
National Weather Service, April 2019
Quote: “Life is half spent before we know what it is.” ~ George Herbert
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Mental Attitude: Smiling Can Boost Your Mood. Following a review of data from 14 studies published in the last
fifty years, researchers conclude that smiling can make people feel happier, scowling can evoke angrier feelings, and
frowning can result in the sensation of sadness. Lead researcher Dr. Nicholas Coles writes, “We don’t think that
people can smile their way to happiness… But these findings are exciting because they provide a clue about how the
mind and the body interact to shape our conscious experience of emotion. We still have a lot to learn about these
facial feedback effects, but this meta-analysis put us a little closer to understanding how emotions work.”
Psychological Bulletin, April 2019
Health Alert: Type 1 Diabetics Often Not Aware of Low Blood Sugar Episodes. Seniors who suffer from type 1
diabetes appear to have trouble avoiding low blood sugar. In this study, researchers monitored 203 type 1 diabetics
over the age of 60 and observed that participants spent an average of 72 minutes a day with blood sugar levels of less
than 70 mg/dL and 24 minutes a day at less than 54 mg/dL. Endocrine Society, March 2019
Diet: Omega-3s May Help Patients with Fatty Liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs when fat
accumulates in the liver from causes other than excessive alcohol consumption. The current research suggests that,
due to their anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may be an effective
treatment for NAFLD early in the course of the disease. Nutrients, April 2019
Exercise: Exercise Before Learning Something New? The current research suggests that engaging in a session of
acute exercise before learning new information improves memory encoding. Brain Science, April 2019
Chiropractic: Spinal Manipulation’s Effect on Leg Range of Motion. A review of data from eight random
controlled trials found that a single application of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) can improve lower limb
neurodynamics (length of mobility of various components of the nervous system) and the range of motion of the
legs. The authors of the review recommend future research using standardized neurodynamic tests to explore
technique types and evaluate the longer-term effects of spinal manipulation. The study shows yet another possible
benefit of techniques commonly used by doctors of chiropractic.
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, February 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Controlling Endometriosis Symptoms. Endometriosis is a potentially painful condition that
occurs when the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. According to the Office on Women’s Health, while there is
no cure for endometriosis, there are several treatments that can minimize symptoms such as birth control medication,
hormonal therapy, herbs/supplements, acupuncture, and even chiropractic care.
Office on Women’s Health, March 2019
Quote: “The truth needs so little rehearsal.” ~ Barbara Kingsolver
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Mental Attitude: Hearing Loss Linked to Stroke Risk? An analysis of data concerning nearly 20,000 middle aged
and older Chinese adults identified an association between hearing loss and an elevated risk for stroke, particularly in
cases of severe hearing loss. Atherosclerosis, March 2019
Health Alert: Post-Concussion Symptom Persistence… Using data concerning 647 patients who had experienced
a mild-traumatic brain injury (mTBI), researchers identified the following risk factors for post-concussion symptoms
and disability: advancing age, female gender, previous psychiatric history, and the involvement of assault or alcohol
in the head injury. British Journal of Neurosurgery, April 2019
Diet: Reduce Sugary Drinks. Regular sugary drink consumption has been linked to many chronic diseases and
conditions. If you struggle with reducing your sugary drink intake, the Alaska Department of Health and Social
Services offers the following suggestions: limit sugary drinks to special occasions; choose water or low-fat milk
instead; carry water with you; and make water tasty by adding lemon or mint.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, March 2019
Exercise: Find Time for a 7-Minute Workout. If it’s difficult to find time for a workout, try this 7-minute workout
created by the American College of Sports Medicine that combines cardio and resistance exercises into a single
circuit training session involving jumping jacks, wall sits, push-ups, abdominal crunches, step-ups, squats, tricep
dips, planks, running in place, lunges, push-ups, and side planks. Perform each exercise for 30 seconds with a tensecond break before starting the next exercise. The circuit can be performed just once, or it can be repeated up to
three times. Because you don’t need any equipment, it can be done just about anywhere and can provide great fitness
benefits. American College of Sports Medicine, March 2019
Chiropractic: Effects of Spinal Manipulation on Pain Sensitivity. In a study that involved 29 patients with
chronic low back pain, researchers observed that participants treated with six sessions of spinal manipulative therapy
(SMT) not only experienced improvements related to low back pain and disability but also in pressure point
thresholds in both the lower back and lower extremities up to a week after the conclusion of care.
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, March 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Smoking Linked to Stroke Recurrence. Following a stroke, individuals who continue to
smoke cigarettes are nearly twice as likely to experience a recurrent stroke as those who have never smoked.
However, those who quit smoking can slash that risk by nearly 60%.
Journal of the American Heart Association, April 2019
Quote: “What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.” ~ Abraham Maslow
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Mental Attitude: Criticism and Creativity. Through field and lab experiments, researchers have observed that
negative feedback may help or hinder creativity depending on where the criticism came from. More specifically, the
data show that when creative professionals or participants received criticism from a boss or a peer, they tended to
become less creative in their subsequent work. However, when an individual received negative feedback from an
employee of lower rank, they became more creative. Academy of Management Journal, April 2019
Health Alert: Poor Fitness and Sleep Apnea. Using long-term health data concerning 1.5 million Swedish men,
researchers have identified an association between poor fitness scores at age 18 and a 30% increased risk for
obstructive sleep apnea later in life, even among those who were not obese/overweight.
Journal of Sleep Research, April 2019
Diet: Unhealthy Diet Linked to 1 in 5 Deaths… A study that included data from nearly 200 countries has linked
poor diet quality (particularly diets high in sodium and low in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts and seeds) to
nearly 11 million of the 55 million deaths recorded each year worldwide. The Lancet, April 2019
Exercise: Staying Fit Cuts Heart Attack Risk in Women. An analysis of data concerning over 13,000 middleaged Norwegian women whom researchers monitored over a 13-year time period revealed that the most fit women in
the study had a 12-25% lower risk for an acute myocardial infarction than the least fit participants.
Journal of the American Heart Association, May 2019
Chiropractic: Sinus Headaches and Neck Pain. Examinations of 31 patients with self-reported sinus headaches
and 30 patients without a history of headaches revealed that neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction
were common among those with sinus headaches and may be a contributing factor to headaches attributed to
sinusitis. The researchers recommend further studies to understand these associations. Chiropractors often treat
patients with sinus headaches and accompanying neck pain/dysfunction with a combination of lifestyle advice,
manual therapies, and nutrition counseling. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, February 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Carbon Monoxide Safety. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous
gas, which can be deadly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that more than 150 people in the
United States die each year from CO poisoning. The commission goes on to recommend that consumers do the
following: have annual heating system inspections, never use portable generators indoors, never use an oven for
heating, install battery-operated CO alarms, and know the symptoms of CO poisoning.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, March 2019
Quote: “What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Mental Attitude: Growing Up Near Green Spaces Is Good for You. Following a review of data from a nationwide
database, Danish researchers report that individuals who lived near a park, forest, or other green space as children appear
to have up to a 55% lower risk for mental health issues later in life. Lead researcher Dr. Kristine Engemann notes,
“Ensuring access to green space and enhancing opportunities for a diverse range of uses, especially in densifying urban
environments, could be an important tool for managing and minimizing the global burden of disease increasingly
dominated by psychiatric disorders.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, February 2019
Health Alert: Smokers Fare Worse Against Melanoma. A study of more than 700 melanoma patients in the United
Kingdom revealed that smokers or those who had recently quit were 40% less likely to survive the disease than patients
who hadn’t smoked for at least ten years before their diagnosis. Cancer Research, February 2019
Diet: An Unhealthy Diet Linked to Poor Mental Health. A review of data of more than 240,000 telephone surveys
conducted between 2005 and 2015 has identified an association between consuming an unhealthy diet and an elevated risk
for moderate or severe psychological distress. Researcher Dr. Jim E. Banta writes, “This and other studies like it could
have big implications for treatments in behavioral medicine… Perhaps the time has come for us to take a closer look at the
role of diet in mental health, because it could be that healthy diet choices contribute to mental health. More research is
needed before we can answer definitively, but the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction.”
International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, February 2019
Exercise: Just a Little Resistance Training Benefits Older Individuals. Resistance training is a form of exercise that
improves muscular strength and endurance by using body weight, gravity, bands, or weights. A new study found that
resistance training as little as just once a week can offer seniors a number of health benefits including improvements in
blood values, muscle strength, and mental well-being. Frontiers in Physiology, February 2019
Chiropractic: Neck Pain & Dizziness. Among a group of 236 patients with dizziness, researchers found that 59% also
suffered from neck pain. Furthermore, those with neck pain reported a lower quality of life and worse dizziness
symptoms. The findings suggest that dizziness may be a symptom associated with cervical dysfunction. Doctors of
chiropractic are trained to assess patients with both neck pain and dizziness and can offer conservative treatments to
manage these conditions. Disability and Rehabilitation, February 2019
Wellness/Prevention: At-Home Test May Be Alternative to Colonoscopy. A simple at-home stool test may soon be a
reliable way to screen for colon cancer. An analysis of over 30 studies, which looked at the effectiveness of fecal
immunochemical tests, found that a one-time screen caught up to 91% of colon cancers among those at average risk for
the disease. The finding offers more support for at-home stool screening tests as an alternative to the usual colonoscopies.
Annals of Internal Medicine, February 2019
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Mental Attitude: Poor Health Can Increase the Risk for Loneliness in Seniors. Surveys completed by over 2,000
seniors revealed that one in four felt isolated from others at least some of the time, especially those in fair or poor
mental/physical health and those with hearing loss. National Poll on Healthy Aging, March 2019
Health Alert: Irregular Sleep Can Impact Heart Health. Researchers analyzed data concerning nearly 2,000 adults and
found that individuals who go to bed at a consistent time each night and who sleep nearly the same number of hours from
night to night during the week have about half the risk for a cardiovascular event as men and women with irregular sleep
behaviors. American Heart Association, March 2019
Diet: Encouraging Kids to Eat Healthy. To encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables, the Department of
Agriculture recommends the following: create smoothies with fat-free or low-fat yogurt with fruit pieces and crushed ice;
make fun kabobs resembling caterpillars by assembling chunks of melon, apple, orange, and pear on skewers; add tomato
sauce, low-fat cheese, cut-up vegetables, or fruit to the top of whole-wheat English muffins, bagels, or pita bread to make
a personal pizza; assemble a fruity peanut butterfly by using carrot sticks or celery for the body and attaching wings made
of thinly sliced apples with peanut butter; freeze fruits for a fun and refreshing treat during summer months; top celery,
cucumber, or carrot sticks with peanut butter, then add raisins, cranberries, or cherries; make homemade trail mix with
dried apples, pineapple, cherries, apricots, or raisins; and make a “potato person” by decorating half a baked potato with
vegetables such as sliced cherry tomatoes or peas, and low-fat cheese to make a fun face.
Department of Agriculture, February 2019
Exercise: Exercise Improves Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. Current research suggests that exercise
can improve disease severity, memory, executive function, and cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s disease
(PD). Lead investigator Dr. Tim Stuckenschneider writes, “The potential of exercise to improve motor and non-motor
symptoms is promising and may help to decelerate disease progression in individuals affected by PD.”
Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, February 2019
Chiropractic: Musculoskeletal Pain Very Common in ICU Nurses! Among a group of 702 intensive care unit (ICU)
nurses, 97% reported experiencing one or more work-related musculoskeletal disorder during the previous year, with back
pain (80.1%), neck pain (78.6%), and shoulder pain (70.4%) being the most common complaints.
Workplace Health & Safety, December 2018
Wellness/Prevention: How to Eat Less Salt. To lower one’s salt intake, the Food and Drug Administration offers these
tips: eat more fresh fruits and vegetables; eat foods that are rich in potassium, such as leafy green veggies and bananas;
season food with herbs and spices, instead of salt; opt for unsalted snacks; and read food labels to help select foods low in
sodium. Food and Drug Administration, February 2019
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Mental Attitude: An Active Brain and Body May Stave Off Dementia. The findings of a multi-decade study involving
over 800 Swedish women suggest that being more physically and mentally active in middle age is associated with a
reduced risk for dementia in old age. Neurology, February 2019
Health Alert: New Way to Measure Vitamin D. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and St. James’s Hospital
report that human hair can be used to measure vitamin D. This is important, as traditional blood analysis captures only a
moment in time, while hair can reflect vitamin D status over several months capturing the large seasonal differences in
vitamin D status. Study co-author Dr. Martin Healy explains, “The finding that vitamin D can be measured in hair
samples potentially opens up a new approach to epidemiological studies relating the vitamin to bone and non-bone related
medical conditions which have been associated with its deficiency.” Nutrients, February 2019
Diet: Fish Oil During Pregnancy Offers Benefits to Kids. The results of a new study involving 171 mother-child pairs
suggest that taking a daily 600mg DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) supplement during pregnancy may help protect kids from
high blood pressure in childhood. The findings may lead to changes in the amount of DHA found in prenatal supplements,
as current levels are usually much lower. JAMA Network Open, February 2019
Exercise: Unfit Teens More Likely to Be Disabled Later in Life. Staying fit during adolescence may pay dividends
throughout life. In this study, researchers reviewed health data concerning 1,079,128 Swedish men from age 16 to about
age 46 and found that those with poor cardiorespiratory fitness as they entered adulthood were over three times more
likely to be out of the workforce due to disability by midlife. Annals of Internal Medicine, February 2019
Chiropractic: What Research Says About Manipulative Therapies… A recent article published in the American
Family Physician notes that spinal manipulative therapy can provide short-term improvement in patients with acute or
chronic low back pain and is comparable to other standard treatments. For patients with neck pain, the current research
shows cervical manipulation/mobilization provides better short-term pain relief and improved function when compared
with oral analgesics. The authors of the article add that manipulative therapies may be as effective as the prescription
medication amitriptyline for managing patients with migraines. Doctors of chiropractic are highly skilled in the art of
manipulation and mobilization techniques, which they utilize in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
American Family Physicians, February 2019
Wellness/Prevention: Reducing Infertility. About 1 in 10 couples trying to have a baby suffer from infertility. The
National Institutes of Health notes that advancing age is the primary cause of infertility, but there are other factors that can
affect the chances of having a baby including excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, exposure to environmental toxins,
certain medicines, radiation treatment and chemotherapy, stress, poor diet, being overweight, and sexually transmitted
infections. National Institutes of Health, February 2019
Quote: “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” ~ John R Wooden

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