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Study Links Vaccine to Autism

US Researcher calls preservative used in annual flu shot a “smoking gun” — This was the headline that screamed across the front of the National Post today. You could well imagine my tears of joy upon reading this, especially after the phenomenally biased Marketplace program.

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Cocaine, Adderall, and Ritalin

Another report has appeared in the news suggesting that drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are being misused by kids, teenagers, young adults, and even older adults. (an abusive drug for all ages) An MSNBC article states that the drug Ritalin is, “popular on the black-market.” According to the article, many of the kids that

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Ritalin Altering Brain Structure & Function

Researchers reported at a neuroscience conference this weekend that the use of Ritalin, a drug used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may alter the structure of the brain resulting in long-term changes. According to a report on MSNBC, the changes look similar to brain tissue changes seen when using stimulants such

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Pregnancy and Chiropractic

By Martha Collins, D.C. As I write this today, two of our beautiful practice members are awaiting the arrival of new additions to their families. Adjusting women through pregnancy is one of the most rewarding parts of our work, because a healthier pregnancy means an easier labour and delivery, and a better transition for the

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Create a Condition, Create a Market

This week’s international Herald Tribune features an article titled, “Selling an Illness Helps Pharmaceutical Giant Peddle Its Pill.” The author speaks of a little-known malady called Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a condition many of us have become familiar with during the past two years as a result of marketing efforts which included advertising on television.

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Study Links Vaccine to Autism

US Researcher calls preservative used in annual flu shot a “smoking gun” — This was the headline that screamed across the front of the National Post today. You could well imagine my tears of joy upon reading this, especially after the phenomenally biased Marketplace program.

Read More »

Cocaine, Adderall, and Ritalin

Another report has appeared in the news suggesting that drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are being misused by kids, teenagers, young adults, and even older adults. (an abusive drug for all ages) An MSNBC article states that the drug Ritalin is, “popular on the black-market.” According to the article, many of the kids that

Read More »

Ritalin Altering Brain Structure & Function

Researchers reported at a neuroscience conference this weekend that the use of Ritalin, a drug used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may alter the structure of the brain resulting in long-term changes. According to a report on MSNBC, the changes look similar to brain tissue changes seen when using stimulants such

Read More »

Pregnancy and Chiropractic

By Martha Collins, D.C. As I write this today, two of our beautiful practice members are awaiting the arrival of new additions to their families. Adjusting women through pregnancy is one of the most rewarding parts of our work, because a healthier pregnancy means an easier labour and delivery, and a better transition for the

Read More »

Create a Condition, Create a Market

This week’s international Herald Tribune features an article titled, “Selling an Illness Helps Pharmaceutical Giant Peddle Its Pill.” The author speaks of a little-known malady called Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a condition many of us have become familiar with during the past two years as a result of marketing efforts which included advertising on television.

Read More »