By Michael Dorausch, D.C.

Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the widely successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series, will be speaking on goal setting at the Dead Chiropractic Society clubhouse in Newport Beach, CA February 6th 2008.

Wednesday February 6th 2008 : Mark Victor Hansen – 2008 Goal Setting Session

For 30 years, Mark Victor Hansen has influenced society’s top leaders and the general public on a global scale. His credentials include a lifetime of entrepreneurial and publishing successes.

Mark is the co-creator of the widely successful Chicken Soup for the Soul series including Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul, The One Minute Millionaire, The Enlightened Way to Wealth, Cracking the Millionaire Code, and many more. Mark Victor Hansen is a major component of Chiropractic. You don’t want to miss the highly energized presentations of Mark Victor Hansen who was always so positive and promotional of Chiropractic.

The Dead Chiropractors Society is organized by a group of chiropractors (and chiropractic evangelists) based in Southern California. Speakers lined up to present during 2008 include Drs. James Chestnut, Fred Schofield, Rob Schiffman, Jimmy Gregg, Patrick Gentempo, Dennis Nikkiow, Eric Plasker, and more. Events are open to the general public (yes medical doctors do attend) but you must get your tickets in advance.

Visit the chiropractor events page for details on the February 6 event. You can also call the DCS hotline at (949) 250-0600. The DCS is located at 20321 Birch St, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Some more on Mark Victor Hansen…
Along with business partner, Jack Canfield, Hansen is best known for creating what Time magazine called, “the publishing phenomenon of the decade.” With more than 140 million Chicken Soup for the Soul books sold internationally and more than 100 licensed products, it is one of the most successful publishing franchises in the world today. The first Chicken Soup book, published by Health Communications, Inc., sold more than 2 million copies. There are now over 140 million copies in print and in 54 languages world-wide.

Dead Chiropractic Society
20321 Birch St, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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planetc1.com-news @ 9:35 am | Article ID: 1201800958

by planetc1 classifieds

Whether you are seeking Chiropractic Supplies and Equipment for Sale or Job Opportunities and Practices for Sale, this post is a midweek round up of the most recent advertisements placed in the Classifieds section on Planet Chiropractic. Featured are selected ads placed since January 27, 2008.

Southeastern Massachusetts Practice for Sale — 15 year old practice for sale. Family practice in growing community between Boston and Cape Cod. Office collected $110K in past 12 months on only 2 1/2 days per week. Perfect for associate ready to make the jump or a relocating doctor looking for a turnkey opportunity. Office is x-ray and subluxation equipped. All equipment goes with the sale of the practice. Call with questions or for more information.

(photo: individual lying face down on chiropractic table – not related to any posted classified ads)

Used Lloyd Stationary Flexion Table — Used Lloyd Stationary flexion/distraction table. Elevating and tilt head. Adjustable headpiece. Chest and pelvic separation. Manual flexion distraction. Pelvic rotation. Adjustable ankle rest and ankle straps. Manual foot pump. Gray. $1,000

Nashville Associate/Clinic Director Needed — Associate needed for busy Nashville clinic. No experience needed, but must be driven and eager to learn to run your own practice. $60,000/year minimum plus unlimited bonus to care for patients that we provide for you! In addition, keep 60% of any patients you generate. Paid training, vacation time and health insurance are just a few of the added incentives.

Drx 9000 Spinal Decompression 2006 for sale — this spinal decompression unit is gently used. In excellent cosmetic condition and functioning at 100% It was purchased in June 2006 from the Manufacturer. Includes all components of the axiom spinal decompression system: DRX9000 Control Tower, Integrated Computer System with XP Software, DRX 9000 Hi-Lo table, Pelvic Harnesses- (small, medium, large) , chest harnesses (Medium and Large), Head Pillow, Knee Triangle Bolster. This lumbar unit is located in the Northeast, in the New England area.

Cost: 71 999 or OBO. Serious enquires only please. You can easily get financing for this as well if needed. Another option is to take over the existing financing. Please contact us- we are flexible.You can either submit an offer OR take over the Lease payment. The Lease payment is very affordable because we put down a down payment, making the lease payments less.

Experienced DC ready for practice — Hello and thank you for looking at my post. I’m currently a practicing DC in California who owns his own practice. I am looking to relocate to the Denver Area and am open to idea’s of fitting into an existing practice as an associate or independent. I have 2 years of practice building experience. Please contact me if you have any questions or interest.

Interested in Exam Doc position — Motivated, hard-working recent graduate of Palmer-Florida interested in exam position while waiting to take FL boards. Available immediately. Looking forward to interviewing and speaking with you!

New grad seeking associate opportunity in MN — Motivated, enthusiastic new grad with a strong Minnesotan work ethic. I’m looking for an opportunity to gain experience treating patients while learning more about the business. Seeking opportunity in the TC metro area.

Downtown Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Clinic — Seven year old chiropractic/massage therapy clinic for sale. Store front on major street and unlimited potential for growth. This multi-disciplinary facility currently has 2 chiropractors, 3 massage therapists, 1 homeopath and a full time receptionist.

Tingle TXR325D X-Ray Equipment — 2002 Tingle TXR325D X-ray, small room set-up, very good condition, recently inspected, single phase, standard frequency, linear MC-150 collimator, includes wall cassette holder (14×17 max), calipers, lead shield (2’x6′), two-14×17 cassettes, two-8×10 cassettes, 15 old cassettes, two boxes of film, film envelopes, Hope Micro Max Model 319 Processor, $5,000

Come To Sunny Florida (Unlicensed/Licensed) — We are looking for a motivated, go-getter to join our family based practice in Orlando, FL. This job entails performing exams, x-rays, consultations, and outside marketing. Office currently sees over 250PV/week and looking to be at 500. Unlicensed in Florida is fine and we will help you take the FL boards so you will have a position in the office as an associate. Already FL licensed, no problem!

New Chiro-Grad Looking For Opportunities — New chiro-grad (Aug 07) returning from sabbatical looking for part or full-time opportunities with seasoned or established clinicians in Kentuckiana (35 mile radius) area. Eager to learn. Honest, friendly and hard worker.

The above content is of a time sensitive nature. Individual advertisements made no longer be available if ad has expired or user has deleted their post. Visitors can browse and view all active classifieds and/or subscribe to the classified RSS feed, which updates with the latest advertisement posted, several times per day.

planetc1.com-news @ 9:23 pm | Article ID: 1201757051

by Daria Belov

Automated vending machines that provide medical marijuana are now in service in parts of West Los Angeles, California. The high tech machines, known as AVMs, will provide prescription marijuana users with after hours access to products like Wild Cherry and Purple Kush.

For those outside the state of California, this is no joke, the sales of medical marijuana have been growing throughout the state, and new cannabis dispensaries have been opening steadily in metro areas like Los Angeles.

The new medical marijuana vending machines are available in two locations of West Los Angeles, both in the mid-Wilshire district. What could be mistaken as the name of a personal injury based chiropractic office, or a physical therapy center, the Melrose Avenue located office called Melrose Quality Pain Relief, is a place to pick up one’s bud.

The other office, Herbal Nutrition Center (HNC), sounds like a place one could pick up organic produce and nutritional products. The only organics you’ll likely find here are their popular selling Purple Kush, which is an indica strain reportedly used to treat chronic pain.

A local CBS news station was recently on location at the HNC and filmed this broadcast which can be watched via YouTube.

According to the news reports these vending machines are the first in the state of California, the first in the nation, and first in the world, that dispense medical marijuana. How it works is that patients go to the dispensary first, show their medical marijuana prescription cards, pick out the choice of marijuana they want to purchase, are fingerprinted, and then receive an access card for vending machine use.

According to the news report, with the access card patients will have access to the store after hours, where they will be greeted by a security guard. They use the same card to access the AVM and receive their dosage of marijuana. Owners of the automated vending units believe the machines will provide greater convenience for patients at a lesser expense.

There hasn’t been much chiropractic coverage related to the topic of medical marijuana, except for this ganja guru article, but it’s an issue many chiropractors in the state of California are dealing with. It’s not uncommon for California Chiropractors to receive solicitation from local medical doctors seeking patient referrals for potential clients. No word yet on any joint (pun intended) offices run by pain based chiropractors and medical doctors, that would certainly be a Crack Pot facility. (Okay, lighten up)

planetc1.com-news @ 1:13 pm | Article ID: 1201727621

by Daria Belov

Eli Stone Series Premiere on Thursday, January 31 has some pediatricians apparently throwing temper tantrums. The anticipated series premiere of this legal drama, which features actor Jonny Lee Miller in the role of Eli Stone, debuts with a story involving the topic of vaccines, the mercury-based preservative known as thimerosal, and a drug company cover-up.

The show will be airing on Thursday night after Lost, a very popular series about survivors of a plane crash.

The topic of vaccines in connection with any type of childhood disorder brings on some seriously heated debates. Topics such as autism, concerns about mercury preservatives in vaccines, and heavy-metal type poisoning symptoms have gained greater awareness in major media during the past year or so.

According to news reports, the American Academy of Pediatrics, has issued a reactionary statement regarding a recent New York Times article about the upcoming show. The organization has also sent a public letter to ABC asking that the network cancel the show’s episode. The reaction is similar to actions of chiropractic organizations strongly opposing the airing of a CBS broadcast of the show 2 1/2 men, in which several jokes were made regarding chiropractors.

ABC is defending its stance on the episode and the broadcast is expected to air as scheduled on Thursday night. At the time of writing this article, ABC is displaying Google adsense ads for searches related to the show’s title.

An interesting comment regarding the Thursday broadcast appeared in Google News, from David Kirby, author of the book Evidence of Harm. Kirby mentions that there are millions of unvaccinated children in the United States. He wants to know why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention won’t support a study comparing unvaccinated children to those that have received vaccinations. A link was provided to representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) who has proposed funding for such a study.

There are dozens of Planet Chiropractic articles related to the topic of the thimerosal preservative, as well as topics related to autism.

Some of the more popular articles include posts related to Autism in Court (the ABC show may have been modeled off of this), mercury poisoning and flu vaccines, thimerosal safety studies, children’s flu vaccines and concerns regarding mercury content, consumption of tuna and concerns related to mercury (there is fresh news regarding this topic, search: Oceana and the Mercury Policy Project), vaccine links, some 2002 news related to Chairman Dan Burton and the Committee on Government Reform, investigating the status of research into vaccine safety, and news from 2001 suggesting that concerns regarding vaccine safety are increasing.

Most interesting in the 2001 article (Vaccine Safety Concerns Are Up), was a report that nearly 70% of doctors surveyed stated patient worries have risen regarding vaccination, and more than one third of those same physicians reported having concerns of their own. That was seven years ago.

On September 18, 2007, actress and author Jenny McCarthy appeared on Oprah, to openly discuss her thoughts on autism and vaccination. While unlike ABC’s Eli, which is a comedy drama fantasy type program, certain groups were not particularly pleased with the increased attention the topic of vaccinating children received in that broadcast.

planetc1.com-news @ 10:02 pm | Article ID: 1201672984

By Darrel Crain, D.C.

There are so many diseases to choose from these days, no one seems to know exactly how many there are. I have heard estimates from medical experts of least 10,000 different ways to be sick. By remarkable coincidence, many of these diseases were discovered and described just as a new prescription medicine came along to treat the new disorder.

But just like everything else in life, the answer you get depends on whom you ask. For example, ask the cells in your body how many diseases there are. Without any hesitation they will answer, “There are two.” Believe it or not, your cells operate under the assumption there are only two diseases, one called Too Much and the other Too Little.

I know this sounds rather simple-minded, foolish and hopelessly naive, but everyone is entitled to their opinion, including the trifling 70 trillion life units that make up the human body. Kind of ridiculous that human cells could go around claiming to know more about health than actual medical professionals, isn’t it? Such arrogance. Those little pipsqueak cells would have us believe that the body’s innate ability to organize health far surpasses that of doctors and drug companies.

One thing that the medical world and our cells can agree on is that all processes in the body depend on chemistry. Cells are chemical factories called upon by the central nervous system nanosecond by nanosecond to help balance body chemistry from the inside. Medical doctors, meanwhile, believe in experimenting with different chemicals (drugs) from the outside, placed into the body in the hopes of changing things for the better.

Every single thing we do changes the body’s chemistry. Our rate of breathing, exercise and rest, the food we eat and beverages we drink, even our thoughts affect body chemistry. When the body chemistry is balanced, all things improve including healing, coordination, endurance, success in relationships and the ability to be creative.

At any given moment each cell inside the human body is either a) growing and repairing itself, or b) defending and guarding itself. No cell is able to accomplish growth and defense at the same time, but within a single body some cells may be in health building mode while other cells are guarding and protecting themselves.

Which brings us to Too Much of anything: food, carbon dioxide, oxygen, toxins, even excess nerve signaling from irritated nerves. Any of these may create interference with normal, healthy cell function. Consider someone who drinks “too much” alcohol. Coordination, thinking and speaking (not to mention driving) all become impaired when the body’s cells have to cope with too much alcohol.

Alcohol and other chemical toxins are often described as “harmless” in small amounts, even though the same substance may be deadly in a slightly greater quantity. The cells’ side of the story tells us that this thinking may be dead wrong. Even the smallest exposure to anything toxic will cause some cells to switch to their defensive mode and cease growth and repair. Depending on the toxin and the dose, a certain number of cells will even die.

A toxin or chemical may be called “harmless” when the rate of cell disruption and cell death it causes is at or below an “acceptable” level of damage. This is not to be confused with “harm free,” which means no harm occurs at all.

Too Little is the flip side of the health and disease coin, according to our cells. This means a lack of vital nutrients necessary for healthy cellular activities such as respiration, ingestion, excretion and chemical manufacture. If there is lack, there will be disorder and disease first in the cells, next in the tissue made up of cells, then the organ made from the tissue, then the whole body. By the same token, when the proper nutrients are available to cells in the proper quantities at the proper time, the miracle of good health can happen in the body.

Biologists estimate that within one square inch of skin there are 1,300 nerve cells, four yards of nerve fibers, 100 sweat glands and three yards of blood vessels. During the time it takes you to read this paragraph, about 50 million cells in your body will have died and been replaced. For most people, the entire body is renewed on the cellular level every couple of years. If the replacement cells are healthy, that bodes well for overall health.

The body possesses an amazing intelligence that automatically controls temperature, blood pressure, breathing, heart rate and blood chemistry at every moment?even when we are asleep. A balance of body chemistry, regulated by the body’s innate wisdom and controlled by the central nervous system, delivers just the right quantity and quality of the body’s own chemicals to exactly the right place at precisely the right time. Think of the body as nature’s perfect pharmacy.

The two-disease theory is alive and well among cells, it always has been and always will. It is also popular among a growing number of health professionals who find that focusing on health at the cellular level allows people to regain their health naturally without risk of adverse reactions.

As long as we hold onto our health freedom, we are each free to decide whether the cellular side of the story is just simple-minded, or just another magnificent example of nature’s elegant simplicity. Simplicity is defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers as, “The degree to which a system or component has a design and implementation that is straightforward and easy to understand.”

When it comes to health and healing, the simplest explanation may possess the greatest wisdom of all.

Dr. Darrel Crain is a Family Chiropractor and Natural Health Writer practicing in San Diego, California. He is the President of the CCA San Diego County District and can be reached at 619-445-0100

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planetc1.com-news @ 11:23 am | Article ID: 1201634619

Press Release: NZ Chiropractors Association

Ground-breaking research (1) has, for the first time, identified the actual changes that occur in the body, the nervous system and the brain during chiropractic spinal adjustments.

The study was conducted by award-winning Auckland researcher, Dr Heidi Haavik-Taylor. It demonstrates that chiropractic care sends signals to the brain that change the way the brain controls muscles.

“The process of a spinal adjustment is like rebooting a computer. The signals that these adjustments send to the brain, via the nervous system, reset muscle behaviour patterns,” said Dr Haavik-Taylor.

“By stimulating the nervous system we can improve the function of the whole body. This is something that chiropractors and their patients have known for years; and now we have some scientific evidence to prove it.”

Research findings
Dr Haavik-Taylor has spent the last seven years researching the effects of chiropractic adjustments on the nervous system. However, in her latest research, carried out in conjunction with fellow New Zealander, Dr Bernadette Murphy, she was able to measure how brain waves are altered before and after spinal adjustments.

“This is the first time that anyone has used EEGs to prove that there are definite changes to the way the brain processes information after chiropractic care.”

International awards
Dr Haavik-Taylor recently gained international recognition by winning an award from the World Federation of Chiropractic Research.

She has also just been awarded two grants from the Australian Spinal Research Foundation to further her studies on how chiropractic care affects the function of the nervous system and alters muscle function.

Earlier this year Dr Haavik-Taylor was recognised by her peers and awarded the New Zealand College of Chiropractic Alumni Chiropractor of the Year 2007 in recognition of her research and her passion for the discipline.

“Heidi’s work is ground-breaking on an international level by proving that chiropractic adjustments do alter and benefit the nervous system,” said Dr James Burt, president of the New Zealand Chiropractors Association.

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New Zealand Chiropractors Association

(1) Haavik Taylor H and Murphy B. (2007). World Federation of Chiropractic’s 9th Biennial Congress Award Winning Paper (3rd Prize): Altered sensorimotor integration with cervical spine manipulation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, in press.

planetc1.com-news @ 7:41 pm | Article ID: 1201491683

by planetc1 ads

From Chiropractic Supplies and Equipment for Sale to Job Opportunities and Practices for Sale, this is a weekly round up of the most recent advertisements placed in the Classifieds section of Planet Chiropractic. Featured are ads that were placed for the week of January 27, 2008.

Recent Grad? No License? $42K, Benefits/Bonuses
Recent Grad? Not licensed? How about $42,000 and benefits to start! Come work with Cleveland grads Dr. Jason Hart, Dr. Dawn Havel and Dr. Leland Lemon! Growing practice in Montgomery Alabama is seeking to add our SEVENTH (7th) DC to the team. Please don’t count Montgomery out! Montgomery is the capitol and is close to beaches, lakes, golfing, hunting and NASCAR. If you like college ball it gets no better with the Alabama Auburn rivalry! We have a great office with new equipment in an upscale location. I would describe our office as a full spine, wide scope, family practice with therapy. To start we guarantee you a minimum base pay of $42,000 + benefits (and bonuses based on clinic performance). Be stress free as you learn the ropes by helping with therapy and xrays.

Wanted: Thermeter / Neurocalometer
I’m an Upper Cervical Doc looking for a “Merdock-type” Thermeter or Neurocalometer. Please reply to this ad if you have one to sell. Thanks.

Recent SCUHS grad ready to work
Looking for an opportunity to work as a full-time (possibly part-time) associate. I am willing to work anywhere in the San Diego or L.A areas.

Ultrasound E-Stim Combo: Chattanooga Forte 400
This is a gently used, Chattanooga Forte 400 Combo Unit. The unit allows the user to combine not only 4-channels of interferential with ultrasound at the same time, but also gives you the choice of using Interferential, Russian Stim, Microcurrent, Premodulated or Hi-Volt as well.

The Clinical Protocols feature allows the doctor/therapist to focus the desired therapy to exactly where the patient has the pain! The unit comes complete with everything pictured, which is the unit, US head, 2,lead wires and a hospital-grade power cord.

The unit was born in October 1997 and has had the necessary FDA upgrade done to allow for the 5-pin DIN lead wire attachments. The unit is completely operational & ready to come help you in your office!

Seeking Associateship In Central NJ
I have been licenced in NJ for almost 4 years and am seeking a full-time associate position in Central NJ. I have done office coverage in the past and can transition easily into any office setting. My adjusting styles mainly include Diversified and Thompson Drop, and I’m open and excited to learn new techniques. I’m looking forward to finding the right DC and share the importance of regular care to existing and new patients!

Germany Cologne
Dr. of Chiropractic wanted for our beautiful “high volume” practice that is located in the heart of cologne Germany (1 million residents open minded city with long history, great place to life, many people speak english and love americans!) We work with six Lloyed tables in our “open room adjusting area” The staff of 6 DA’s and one DC have been building a great practice with wonderful, greatful patients. Chiropractic is new to Germany and for that reason there’s a lot of potential for an experienced Dr. who likes to work in a team and is prepared to built up.

Space for two chiropractors for rent…
Looking for two Chiropractors eager to heal. Located next to Starbuck’s, 24 Hour Fitness, PetSmart, Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Off Broadway Shoes, AMC Movie Theatre, Old Navy, Staples and many more big stores. We are all in the same Shopping Mall. I’m moving back to Hawaii and need two Chiropractors… preferably, one male and one female.

Texas – NE of Dallas
Dallas region, located in Greenville on I-30,17 year old practice, averages over $18K/mo collections, 20+ NP/mo the last 36 months, minimum 360 PV’s a month, diversified technique, solid PI referrals, newer x-ray machine, all equipment stays, has $3K/mo non-chiro revenue source, can also purchase building or lease to buy. Practice $130,000 if building purchased at appraised value. Practice only priced at $145,000. Seller willing to carry some financing to qualified candidate if purchasing both practice and real estate.

Independent contractor 50/50 split
I’m looking to build a practice within an existing, adjustment and physical therapy [non-electric] based clinic. I have 15 yrs experience and great adjusting skills. Prefer 20 miles or less from The Grove/Farmer’s Market [3rd and Fairfax] in LA.

Cervical traction chairs for sale
Cervical traction chairs for sale restore the arc of life with chairs for phenominal results. One chair 800.00 or buy both for 1200.

2 Zenith HyLo Tables Electric and Manual for Sale
Features Include:

-Tilting Headpiece
-Breakaway Thoracic
-Face Paper Towel Dispenser
-Slide & Crank Pelvic
-Adjustable Front and Pelvic Sections
-Adjustable Ankle Rest Cushion
-Blue Heritage Upholstery
-Table Length 89″
-Table Height can be varied with adapters – there are 4 and 6 inch adapters available
-Cushion Width 19″
-Delivery is available for an additional fee

RENT SPACE in Los Angeles
In the center of Los Angeles. Patient can park in the front of clinic. 3 treatments available to rent or share for D.C., P.T., or acupuncturist. For full time, part time, or semi-retiring doctors. The room(s) could be empty or you could use existing table if desired. Population is growing in this area. More residents and business are coming. 30 minutes free parking. You must see the lovely this clinic.

planetc1.com-news @ 1:23 pm | Article ID: 1201469016