Upper Cervical Research Fundraising Campaign

The Upper Cervical Research Foundation (formally known as NUCCRA) is the non-profit research arm of NUCCA.  We have recently been awarded a $100,000 matching funds pledge by a private foundation. Between now and November 15th, we will be collecting donations at the office, or you can donate online here.  All donations at any amount are welcome. […]

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Gallstones and Gallbladder Problems

This is this weeks topic of the week:   Gallbladder Problems A recent literature review in the Alternative Medicine Review references studies that link food allergies with gallbladder/gallstone symptoms. 16-22 million Americans suffer from gallbladder problems. While most people with gallstones don’t have any problems, many others will have significant pain and problems. The most […]

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Depression, Genetics, and Nutrition – MTHFR

This is this weeks Topic of the Week. Depression, Genetics, and Nutrition The American Journal of Epidemiology recently published a review of literature that that indicated that a common genetic defect may play a role common psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The genetic defect is in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene, keeping […]

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Plastics (again!): Lining in aluminum and steel water bottles contain BPA

Ok, I really missed on this one. Evidently the insides of steel and aluminum water bottles contain a plastic liner. I should of guessed, since I did write about canned foods (see Plastic in a Can) over a year and a half ago.  Many of us switched to aluminum and steel bottles in order to avoid […]

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Neck Pain and Disability: An Upper Cervical Study

This is this weeks Topic of the Week. Neck Pain and Disability: Significant Improvement in 2 Weeks With Upper Cervical Care. A recent study in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (August 2009) found people suffering from pain and disability from neck problems were significantly improved with Upper Cervical Care. This was a retrospective […]

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Increase in first adjustment fee

On November 1st, I will be increasing the fee of the first adjustment from $165 to $230. All other fees will remain the same. If you, a friend or a family member are thinking of getting started, consider starting before the 1st. In addition to all major credit cards, I also take Care Credit and […]

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Study Prompts Canada to Delay Flu Shots

“TORONTO — An unpublished Canadian study that suggests getting an annual flu shot may make it easier to contract swine flu has caused most provincial governments in Canada to postpone or limit seasonal-flu vaccination programs.” More from the article: “It found that people who got flu shots last year were about twice as likely to […]

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National Vaccine Information Center on Swine Flu Vaccine

Barbara Loe Fisher latest post has up to date information on the Swine Flu Vaccine.  You can click here to read the full story. Mild Swine Flu & Over-Hyped Vaccine by Barbara Loe Fisher Every day Americans wake up to news reports that warn us about the dangers of influenza, especially the new H1N1 “swine […]

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Save Natural Thyroid

Several brands of natural thyroid has been taken off of the shelves in recent years causing an increase in demand for the remaining brands (Armour). Here is a site dedicated to keeping these remedies available, news updates, and possible solutions for those who are unable to continue on natural thyroid. Save Natural Thyroid Coalition

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Landmark Decision Promises Massive Relief For Homeowners And Trouble For Banks

This is the name of an article by Ellen Brown. She wrote The Web Of Debt and is one of my favorite writers and thinkers on our banking crisis and monetary policy. If you know anyone who is in foreclosure, make sure they read this article. Currently the Banks don’t own our mortgages, they were […]

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No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin.

No Heart Problems? Don’t take daily aspirin. This week’s topic of the week is about how daily aspirin for those without a heart condition is not good for you. While I’ve never recommended prophylactic doses of aspirin for those without heart conditions, those with heart conditions, should consider fish or krill oil (natural anti-inflammatory), 5-Methyltetrahydrofolate (a […]

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Brain not fooled by artificial sweeteners

This article in the LA Times reports on a study which shows that while artificial sweeteners can fool the taste buds, the brain does spot the difference. Interesting read on the controversy surrounding weight gain/loss and artificial sweeteners. The brain may not be fooled by sugar substitutes

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Methanol and Folate deficiency

I’ve been emailing with a biochemist who states that people that react to Aspartame have a folate (folic acid) deficiency. He says that they aren’t reacting to the Aspartame but to methanol which is a by product of its breakdown. He states that small amounts of methanol can also be found in pectin, fruit juices, […]

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For Doctors: Dixon X-ray Pencils Discontinued

New update 5-12-11 It seems that the trusty Tru/Color Film Marker Black 2225 (the Dixon X-ray Pencils) has been discontinued (the box says Vis-Aid Film Marker Pencils 12225). When I called Dixon,  they said that its last production run was two years ago, that stock has now been sold and they are not going to […]

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“Doing Democracy” radio show featuring financial reform

Victoria has been doing some great shows on WRUW on understanding the financial system as well as proposals for financial reform. She has been reading from Ellen Brown’s book Web of Debt as well as featuring a series by Richard Cook called “Credit As A Public Utility: The Solution to the Economic Crisis”. You can […]

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Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease

Interesting article at Science Daily. It actually supports my belief that the inability of converting folic acid to folate plays a role in Alzheimer’s. Folic acid and folate actually counteracts the harmful effects of nitrates. Nitrates May Be Environmental Trigger For Alzheimer’s, Diabetes And Parkinson’s Disease

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