A study published on August 2, 2004 in the peer reviewed “Journal of Vertebral Subluxation”, showed that the onset of both Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis were statistically related to trauma to the head and or neck. The study also showed that a high percentage of the patients in this retrospective study benefited significantly from
read moreFrom the website accenthealth.com comes a feature article by By Rosalee Sanchez on the benefits of water. We all know that water is an absolute requirement for life, but few of us realize just how important water really is. Here are some facts and information about water from the article. Every day, you lose somewhere
read moreIn the United Kingdom the use of aspirin in children under 12 has been banned since 1986. This past April the UK Committee on Safety of Medicines additionally warned that it should also be avoided in children up to 15 if they were feverish. The primary reason given is because of its links with Reye’s
read moreA report published in the October 1999 issue of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics states that baby walkers can not only slow physical development but can also slow mental development as well. These results came out of a study of 109 children by two researchers, Siegel and Burton. The researchers reported that the
read moreMore groups are warning about children carrying backpacks. In two February 2001 stories by the Associated Press and PRNewswire, health groups are coming out about the dangers of overweight backpacks being carried by children. Some of the groups who have issued warnings include, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Physical Therapy Association, the American
read moreThe British Department of Health, in conjunction with the Foundation for Integrated Medicine, the National Health Alliance and the National Association of Primary Care, has published a document called “Complementary Medicine”. This document is intended for physicians and health care groups and describes the benefits of what they term, “Complementary Medicine.” Included in the “Complementary
read moreA study published in the March 2007 issue of the scientific periodical, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, showed very positive results in health for chiropractic care rendered to populations living under the poverty line. The study was based in Canada and looked at patients who presented themselves to one of two community health
read moreWhen Chiropractors serve as Primary Providers in health plans, these plans save significant amounts of money. This according to a new study published in the May 2007 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. The study, also reported on in the June 7, 2007 Earthtimes.org could have profound implications as the US presidential
read moreThe September 5, 2001 Reuters Health story leads with the statement that says “Many physicians completing their residency training feel unprepared to treat conditions common to their specialty.” This report was based on a report in the September 5th Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. David Blumenthal from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston told
read moreA detailed study reported by Health and Human Services centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services said health costs are expected to grow at a rate of 7.3 percent annually between now and 2011. The report was published on March 12th, 2002 in the Journal Health Affairs, and predicts that by 2011, Americans are expected to
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