Great Life Chiropractic

The Immediate Effects of Spinal Thoracic Manipulation on Respiratory Functions

Doo Chul Shin, PT, PhD and Yong Woo Lee, PT, DC, PhD Journal of Physical Therapy Science, September 2016; 28(9): 2547-254 Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of thoracic spinal manipulation therapy on respiratory function including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second in young healthy

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Nutrition and Stress

For when humans have to evade predators, we have a fight-or-flight response to help alert our body to a danger. When we’re stressed our body releases a group of hormones called glucocorticoids (including cortisol) whose job it is to replenish the energy supply lost during the stressful encounter by revving sugar cravings and increasing fat

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Neuroimmunology and Chiropractic

Neuroimmunology and Chiropractic By Dr. Christopher Kent In the last few years, a growing number of scientists have become interested in the role of the nervous system in modulating immune system function. To doctors of chiropractic, the field of neuroimmunology is rich with clinical promise. This column will present a brief review, and discuss the

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Resolution of Immunodeficiency in a Child Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case Study

Resolution of Immunodeficiency in a Child Undergoing Chiropractic Care for the Management of Vertebral Subluxations: A Case Study & Review of the Literature Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health Chiropractic, Volume 2018 Delphine Deignan, DC & Toni DaCampo, DC Abstract Objective: To report on the outcomes experienced by a child diagnosed as immune-deficient undergoing

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Resolution of Chronic, Recurrent Otitis Media & Avoidance of Tympanostomy Surgery Following Chiropractic in a Three Year Old: A Case Report & Review of Literature

Tatyana S. Lachowich, DC & Joel Alcantara, DC Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~ September 23, 2019 ~ Pages 109-112 Abstract Objective: To describe the chiropractic care of an infant with chronic otitis media, failed antibiotic therapy and scheduled for tympanostomy tube surgery. Clinical Features: A 3-year-old female presented for care with a history of

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