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05/13/2013

Chiropractic Has Better Results and More Cost Effective for Lower Back Problems
A release by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) cites new studies showing that chiropractic care is not only more effective for helping people suffering from lower back problems, but is also more affordable. The F4CP release dated, April 08, 2013, cites the results of two recent studies documenting the chiropractic advantage for patients with lower back problems.

Gerard Clum, D.C., spokesperson for the F4CP commented on one of the studies by saying, "Chiropractic care is a cost-effective, evidence-based approach that is well-documented for its outstanding patient outcomes and satisfaction scores." The study he referenced was published on April 1, 2013 in the medical journal Spine, which found that spinal manipulation (as the study authors termed it) was significantly better than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac and clinically superior to placebo for patients with acute non-specific low back pain. Dr. Clum added, "When used as a primary treatment option for back pain, chiropractic can boost avoidance of risky and costly measures, and promote equal or greater clinical outcomes."

The second study referenced by the F4CP release was published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in January 2013. The study titled, "Aging baby boomers and the rising cost of chronic back pain: secular trend analysis of longitudinal Medical Expenditures Panel Survey data for years 2000 to 2007," showed that with the common (medical) care of chronic lower back problems the costs will continue to escalate. The author concluded, "The prevalence of back pain, especially chronic back pain, is increasing. To the extent that the growth in chronic back pain is caused, in part, by an aging population, the growth will likely continue or accelerate. With relatively high cost per adult with chronic back pain, total expenditures associated with back pain will correspondingly accelerate under existing treatment patterns."

The F4CP makes the point that utilization of chiropractic care presents opportunities for improved patient outcomes and decreased costs. Dr. Clum emphasizes the point that chiropractic would lower the cost of chronic lower back care as well as overall healthcare by saying, "To improve the system, it will be essential that patient care approaches with clinical and economic advantages -- such as chiropractic care -- be the focal point of progressive healthcare and health policy discussions."

05/10/2013

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04/16/2013

Chiropractors Seeing More Children
An article published on March 5, 2013 in the Medill Reports - Chicago, from Northwestern University reports how more children are going to chiropractors. The article titled, "Chiropractors crack necks, backs and ankles - increasingly among children" , by Kristin Callahan, reports on the trend toward chiropractic for this younger demographic.

The author of the article starts by noting, "With the demand for complementary and alternative treatment increasing, more people are considering the use of chiropractic care for children and newborns." The article also reports that according to a 2010 study done by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, (ICPA) chiropractic is the most popular form of alternative (non-medical) care for children.

The most recent data available in the ICPA study showed that an estimated 86 million pediatric visits were made to chiropractors throughout the United States, Canada and Europe in 2007. Dr. Sean Curry, a Chicago area chiropractor explained, "My most rewarding visits are with kids because they don’t have a lot of scar tissue build up, they respond to care the quickest and the fastest."

The article points out that one of the most common reasons that children are brought to the chiropractor is recurring ear infections. “These kids have gone through the medical protocol and have plateaued,” said Dr. Jeanne Ohm, a Pennsylvania chiropractor and CEO of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. “They are not functioning at a level the parents would like -- that’s when they go see a chiropractor.”

The article author reported on the growing trend toward chiropractic as well as the growing number of Doctors of Chiropractic. She reports, "In 2012, there were 70,000 chiropractors and 778,000 physicians in the United States. Every year there are more than 4,000 chiropractic graduates from 30 educational institutions, and due to increasing enrollment, the number of American chiropractors is expected to rise to 145,000 by 2015."

The article also notes that in a recent study in Montreal, Quebec fewer than half of the patients who went to chiropractors told their medical doctors that they were going. Some people fear being chastised by their medical doctor who may incorrectly think chiropractic adjustments are too forceful or can harm children. Dr. Robert Braile, a chiropractor from Georgia and former president of the International Chiropractors Association dismisses any thoughts of danger for children, "Chiropractic adjustments for children or infants are specific, scientific and safe." He continued, "A medical professional would not prescribe the same strength drug for an infant that they would for a 200 pound man. In the same light the adjustment that I give to a newborn is not the same as the one I give to an adult.http://www.braile.net/Newsletters/2013_NYK/DrBobAdjBaby.jpg

04/15/2013

Chiropractic Has Better Results and More Cost Effective for Lower Back Problems

A release by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) cites new studies showing that chiropractic care is not only more effective for helping people suffering from lower back problems, but is also more affordable. The F4CP release dated, April 08, 2013, cites the results of two recent studies documenting the chiropractic advantage for patients with lower back problems.

Gerard Clum, D.C., spokesperson for the F4CP commented on one of the studies by saying, "Chiropractic care is a cost-effective, evidence-based approach that is well-documented for its outstanding patient outcomes and satisfaction scores." The study he referenced was published on April 1, 2013 in the medical journal Spine, which found that spinal manipulation (as the study authors termed it) was significantly better than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac and clinically superior to placebo for patients with acute non-specific low back pain. Dr. Clum added, "When used as a primary treatment option for back pain, chiropractic can boost avoidance of risky and costly measures, and promote equal or greater clinical outcomes."

The second study referenced by the F4CP release was published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics in January 2013. The study titled, "Aging baby boomers and the rising cost of chronic back pain: secular trend analysis of longitudinal Medical Expenditures Panel Survey data for years 2000 to 2007," showed that with the common (medical) care of chronic lower back problems the costs will continue to escalate. The author concluded, "The prevalence of back pain, especially chronic back pain, is increasing. To the extent that the growth in chronic back pain is caused, in part, by an aging population, the growth will likely continue or accelerate. With relatively high cost per adult with chronic back pain, total expenditures associated with back pain will correspondingly accelerate under existing treatment patterns."

The F4CP makes the point that utilization of chiropractic care presents opportunities for improved patient outcomes and decreased costs. Dr. Clum emphasizes the point that chiropractic would lower the cost of chronic lower back care as well as overall healthcare by saying, "To improve the system, it will be essential that patient care approaches with clinical and economic advantages -- such as chiropractic care -- be the focal point of progressive healthcare and health policy discussions."http://www.braile.net/Newsletters/2013_NYK/adjust-back.jpg

04/12/2013

CHICKEN AND QUINOA RISOTTO
PHASE 3
Serves 6 to 8
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons hummus
1 cup cooked quinoa
20 leaves fresh basil, cut in chiffonade
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken and sauté for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 1 or 2 more minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until the peppers become slightly limp but are still brightly colored, about 1 or 2 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the hummus. Add the quinoa and basil, and toss until the basil is wilted. Serve hot.
Recipe reprinted from THE FAST METABOLISM DIET Copyright © 2013 by Haylie Pomroy. Published by Harmony Books, a division of Random House, Inc

04/12/2013

SALAD DRESSING
Phase 2
Makes about ¾ cup
½ cup-chopped peeled cucumber
1 garlic clove
3 teaspoons balsamic or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons cilantro or parsley
1 teaspoon dill
½ teaspoon Stevia or Xylitol
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

04/12/2013

STEAK AND SPINACH SALAD
PHASE 2
Serves 1
4 to 5 ounces New York strip steak
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
½ cup chopped cucumber
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped red or green chile pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ lime, squeezed
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 to 4 tablespoons Phase 2 Salad Dressing (below)
Preheat the broiler, and put the broiler pan in to get hot. Trim excess fat off the steak. Rub both sides of the steak with the garlic, salt, and pepper. Place the meat in the hot broiler pan and broil to desired doneness, 7 to 15 minutes (you can butterfly or slice the steak in half if you want it well done without charring the outside). While the steak broils, toss the spinach, cucumber, onion, chile, and bell pepper together in a large salad bowl. Top the mixture with the lime juice and cilantro. Set aside. Slice the steak into 1½- inch strips and serve on top of the salad and veggie mix. Drizzle with dressing before serving.

04/12/2013

BAKED CINNAMON GRAPEFRUIT
PHASE 1
Serves 1
1 pink grapefruit
¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
Pinch of cardamom (optional)
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Peel and section grapefruit. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees or until cinnamon has caramelized.

04/12/2013

OATMEAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE
PHASE 1
Serves 1
½ cup steel- cut oats
½ cup frozen fruit, such as pineapple or strawberries
½ cup ice cubes
1 packet Stevia or Xylitol
Ground cinnamon, to taste
Put the oats in a blender and pulse until they reach a powdery consistency. Turn off the blender and add 1 cup water. Incorporate the remaining ingredients into the mix and blend until smooth. Serve.

04/12/2013

Celebrity nutritionist and wellness consultant Haylie Pomroy is known as "the metabolism whisperer" for helping her clients lose up to 20 pounds in four weeks, she says, through the fat-burning power of food.
Now Pomroy, who is out with a new book, " The Fast Metabolism Diet," says she can "get your metabolism to pay attention," and you too can lose weight.
"It's a therapeutic way to eat- incredibly nutritious foods to actually enhance your metabolism. So, it's using food as the vehicle for weight loss," said Pomroy.
What's the secret? Keeping your metabolism guessing, which gets it to work faster, she says. Pomroy's eating plan consists of three phases: Phase I (Monday-Tuesday) is lots of carbs and fruits; Phase II (Wednesday-Thursday) is proteins and veggies; and Phase III (Friday-Sunday) mixes all of the above, plus healthy fats and oils. Three full meals and at least two snacks a day are the norm.
"You become healthier, you become active. I get along much better with my husband now. With me doing the plan he's lost 35 pounds because of the foods I'm preparing. So we went through this journey together and we sort of rekindled our relationship," said mom Leanie Roh, who lost 20 pounds in 4 weeks.
Many food experts say this is nothing new.
"None of these fad diets really offer anything unique but what they all offer is discipline," said Dr. David Katz, Director of Medical Studies in Public Health at Yale University.
"The Fast Metabolism Diet" was featured on "Good Morning America" today. Check out a sampling of some of the recipes featured in the book, reprinted with permission of the publisher.