The above headline is from a November 15, 2005 InteliHealth article reporting on 2 recent studies that show that on average people who regularly exercise can add up to three years to their lives. The study, performed at the Erasmus Medical centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands, noted that something as simple as brisk walking a half-hour
read moreJune 30, 2005 report from the Seattle Times reports that a large portion of doctors diagnoses may well be influenced by large drug companies looking to improve their bottom line. The expose, authored by Susan Kelleher and Duff Wilson points out that many of the criteria used for making a diagnosis have been changed in
read moreA story by John Dorschner of Knight Ridder News Service and published in the January 30, 2005 issue of the Miami Herald reported on the huge increase of insurance companies covering, what they termed, “Alternative Medicine”. The story reports that this activity is now a $30 billion industry. Some insurance programs, such as Vista Healthplan,
read moreA 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 moreThe general population is going to chiropractors in record numbers. Seniors, the fastest segment of the population is no exception. According to a recent August 24th 1999 article in USA Today, more than 80% of seniors age 65 or greater are aware of what the article termed alternative medicine. This awareness has lead to a
read moreIn a report released on January 10, 2000 from the development firm Sorelli B of Illinois comes the results of a survey that shows the public wants chiropractic and considers it a necessary part of health care coverage. Over 400 random adults from all over the US participated in the survey. Here are some of
read moreFrom the peer-reviewed scientific periodical, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, October 2004 edition, comes a study that shows that receiving maintenance chiropractic care after initial care helps patients continue reduction in their disability. The study was performed with 30 volunteers who were suffering from long term non-specific back problems. These volunteers were divided
read moreRecently Doctors of Chiropractic have stepped up the fight for their patient rights. In several different US states the issues have made it to the courtrooms. In one such action in the state of Washington, the Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA), recently filed a formal complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) against
read moreFrom the April 4, 2002 issue of the New York Daily News comes a story with a headline that reads, “The Conventional Alternative Once on the fringe, chiropractic joins the medical mainstream.” The story in essence reports that chiropractic care is gaining mainstream acceptance even in the medical community. The story reports on several individuals
read moreThe British Medical Journal reports that a three-year study proves what most chiropractic patients already know. Chiropractic care is more effective with higher patient satisfaction than outpatient medical care for these types of problems. The study reported involved 741 men and women with low back pain. A 3 year follow up showed that there was
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