Updates on legislation, industry shifts, and global news.
From Yahoo and FOX news comes an article titled, “Painkillers Do Not Relieve Post-Exercise Muscle Soreness” The article opens with the statement that “in a world filled with pain-killing drugs, it may be that only time heals a sore muscle.” According to a study published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, “Drugs from…
Commentary by Michael Dorausch, D.C. From ABC news comes an article titled, “The Art of Medicine, Medical Schools Focus on an Old Skill in the New Millennium” In my opinion, this is an article that should be read by all health care professionals. The article expresses the importance of the “art” in healthcare rather than…
From Yahoo News comes an article titled, “Chiropractic Group Gets Green Light to Sue HHS” According to the article, a federal court ruling has found “that the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) may sue the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over guidelines that the ACA says virtually exclude chiropractic services from the Medicare+Choice…
Multiple newsfeeds reported yesterday that anti-bacteria products may be promoting the growth of drug-resistant “superbugs.” From Yahoo News“Dousing everything we touch with antibacterial soaps and taking antibiotic medications at the first sign of a cold can upset the natural balance of microorganisms in and around us, leaving behind only the ‘superbugs’.” According to the Yahoo…
From the Village Voice comes an article titled, “Injecting Big Brother” which discusses new antidrug vaccines from pharmaceutical companies and biotech labs. Looks like we are soon going to have vaccines for cocaine, PCP, nicotine and other substances, and if the pharmaceutical companies have their way, these will be added to our children’s regular schedule…
From Yahoo News comes an article titled, “US Sees Progress Reducing Mercury in Vaccines.” According to the article, US health officials and doctors stated that, “progress is being made in efforts to reduce infants’ exposure to a type of mercury used as a preservative in childhood vaccines.” The article states that the US government has…
From Yahoo News comes an article titled, “Patient Empowerment Drives Healthcare Changes.” According to the article, “the patient empowerment movement” is changing healthcare and its effects are being felt nationwide. The article points out that when there is a “4% unemployment economy” and employees are not happy with the healthcare options given by their employers,…
Forwarded by the ICA Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada in early June, ICA’s Board of Directors gathered to celebrate the Association’s 74th year of service to the chiropractic profession and the public, and to map out an aggressive set of goals for the coming year. Reporting to the Annual Meeting of the Association, ICA’s President,…
Forwarded by the ICA ICA’s Board enthusiastically endorsed a major enhancement of membership services ranging from new insurance and financial planning services in partnership with John Hancock to important new product discounts and public education efforts. New programs were approved to enhance ICA’s patient referral efforts and, as part of ICA’s strategic planning effort, a…
Forwarded by the ICA ICA’s international growth was the focus of serious planning and developmental discussion, since international membership was on pace to triple within the next calendar year. ICA now has members in 43 nations, as well in all 50 of the United States and every province in Canada. In recent weeks, ICA expanded…
Forwarded by the ICA Among the important topics addressed at the 2000 Annual Board of Directors Meeting held June 6-8th in Las Vegas was the continuing concern over the policies and finances of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). ICA’s Board renewed its earlier call for immediate and profound reforms in the organization and…
Forwarded by the ICA Reflecting the democratic procedures that have long characterized the International Chiropractors Association, five ICA Board seats were filled in an election that returned three veterans to the ICA Board and recognized the talents and abilities of two newcomers. Dr. Gary Walsemann of New Hampshire, Chairperson of ICA’s Legal Affairs Committee and…
From PROVE (Parents Requesting Open Vaccine Education) comes an article titled, “The Democratic National Committee Takes Immunization Politics to an All Time Low” From the article:Brace yourselves for a juvenile, irresponsible, and unacceptable display of partisan politics. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is warning people not to travel to Texas for fear of ill-health based…
From the Toronto Star comes an article titled, “Increased stroke risk from pill called slim” According to the article, a new study suggests that “women taking low-dose birth control pills are at higher risk of having a stroke – although the risk is slight – than those who aren’t taking oral contraceptives.” Notice the headline…
Last November, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report stating that “between 44,000 and 98,000 people die in US hospitals annually as a result of medical errors.” Since the report was released some physician groups have questioned the claim stating that the reported numbers were too high yet the July issue of JAMA features…
From the British Medical Journal comes an article titled, “Doctors’ strike in Israel may be good for health” Medical doctors in Israel went on strike in March, 2000 and according to the article, “Death rates have dropped considerably in most of the country since physicians in public hospitals implemented a programme of sanctions three months…
By Stew Bittman Returning from another of Sig’s Gatherings, my heart was wide open, my mind was focused, my mission was clear, my passion and determination were soaring. Then I read the newspaper. The human genetic code has been cracked. The scientists and politicians and businesses involved are drooling over the implications, “A historic point…
Authored by Dr. Joe Strauss More and more, the health fields are acknowledging the interrelationship of areas of health and human function that previously were thought to be unrelated. In the field of psychology, researchers are finding that depression weakens bones, anxiety about eating can affect the menstrual cycle and stress can affect fertility. Whether…
Some of you may have seen last Fridays Dateline Report on State Farm titled the “Paper Chase” a story on bogus paper medical reviews. If you missed this broadcast and did want to see it, it is available in it’s entirety online via streaming media. You’ll need a Windows Media Player and a good connection…
From the Nando Times comes an article titled, “25 ROTC cadets issued near double-dose of anthrax vaccine.” According to the article, “twenty-five ROTC cadets at an Army training camp were given nearly double the proper dose of the anthrax vaccine, Army officials said Monday.” According to the report, the higher doses given were based on…
From EagleForum.org comes an article titled, “Is Ritalin Raising Kids To Be Drug Addicts?” The article states that “three to four million U.S. schoolchildren are using the controversial stimulant Ritalin” and that “its illicit use is providing a powerful kick to college students, too.” According to the article, it was found that “one in five…
From Netscape comes “Mel Gibson’s Patriotic Duty” According to the article, “appearing in films like The Patriot and Braveheart has taken its toll on Mel Gibson” but the actor quotes that “I got a chiropractor to come along to the [Patriot] shoot.” Mel also states (about his chiropractor) that, “the guy’s amazing.” One more reason…
From Dr. Kerry T. Kilpatrick and the Michigan Chiropractic Council “At its heart the medical cartel is not medical at all. It is concerned with controlling populations!” Jon Rappoport Dear Doctors, I have a GREAT example of the ever increasing paradigm shift in the health arena. Following the ICA convention my wife and I attended…
From the Chicago Tribune comes an article titled: “School Expands On Backbone Of Its Therapies” The headline continues to read, “After Years of Focusing on Chiropractic, a Lombard college is branching out by adding new treatments.” The college is National Chiropractic College and according to the article, “the school plans to offer a professional doctorate…
From the Bergen Record comes an article titled: “CDC says vaccine to be mercury-free” According to the article, federal health officials notified parents that “a preservative with high amounts of mercury is being discontinued in childhood vaccines.” The preservative in question is thimerosal, and according to the article, thimerosal consists of nearly 50 percent ethyl…
June 21st, 2000 — It’s a celebration of champions here today in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers are celebrating their championship and Planet Chiropractic is celebrating one year of bringing news to the chiropractic profession worldwide. Planet Chiropractic is number one!!! Getting the news out is hard work but someone has to do…
By Madeline Behrendt, D.C. Breasts. Reflecting the beauty of the human form, breasts are celebrated, revered, painted, written about and envied by artists and other mortals, they carry the name to identify an entire class, Mammalia. Innate has organized breasts to express uniqueness, and there is healthy variation in size, shape and sensitivity…even within one…
I wanted to share some of the wonderful things you have been saying during the past year. These e-mails of inspiration always seem to come at just the right time. – Thank You! Awesome web site! WOW! We love this! You have done a great thing for chiropractic! Love and Light,Dan & Kristin Ribley— Good…
Happy Anniversary Everyone.I’ll have an article up soon but today I am going to the Los Angeles Lakers Parade!See you all soon.Michael Enjoy your summer! planetc1.com-news @ 8:20 am | Article ID: 961600851
By Dr. Stew Bittman In speaking with many of you in the last few weeks, a common theme emerged. We embark on a spiritual path, and at first, perhaps for a long time, things seem worse. We gain awareness, and become aware that we still often make the same bad choices, and as a result…
It seems as though a day does not go by that we do not see news regarding vaccination awareness, vaccination injury, or changes in vaccination policy. Although many of us have been following this news for several years now, a change has occurred just recently that is sure to pour fuel into this already heated…
From The Wellness Report and The Michigan Chiropractic Council Back in April of 1998 the Wellness Report featured information about Michigan ranking third in the nation for Ritalin use – 56% higher than the national average. The October 1998 issue told about the children, newborn through age 3, identified in a study of the Michigan…
From Fox News.com comes the article, “Russian germ warfare antidote gives kids smallpox” According to the article, “at least eight children in Russia’s Far East have contracted a mild form of smallpox from discarded vaccine ampoules which a local clinic kept in case of germ warfare attack.” The article goes on to state that smallpox,…
The following is forwarded from Dr. Terry A. Rondberg From: Terry A. Rondberg, D.C., President, World Chiropractic AllianceTo: All WCA members and subluxation-based doctors The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has just released its first “Strategic Plan” and the verbiage sounds as if it was written by medical doctors or the most…
By Michael Dorausch, D.C. From Yahoo News comes an article titled “Doctor’s Group Questions Anti-Bacterial Soaps” According to the article, the American Medical Association stated, “antibacterial soaps may be no more effective against germs than common soap, and could contribute to the threat posed by drug-resistant bacterial strains.” The AMA has asked governmental agencies to…