Ear Infections

I had a 2 year old come in to me a week ago on his 6th course of antibiotics due to recurrent ear infections. The mother quizically asked me how Chiropractic could possible help with ear infections since she knows that I see a lot of children.

A question tendered this way tells me that unfortunatly like all too many parents out there, that they don't readily consider Chiropractic for their kids health because they see it as a painrelie tool. Of course, as usual I would say this is furthest from the truth.

Here's how it works, so consider this:
There generally is no rogue bacteria involved in an ear infection. There is generally subluxation in the childs upper neck, just at or below the skull. Children are more prone to ear infection as their little heads are more "round" than an adults "oblong" head; what this means is that an adults ear canal will more naturally drain with gravity than a childs. If there is any subluxation in the neck or in the cranial bones for that matter (yes........they can misalign slightly as well) then this tends to also limit the normal fluid flow in the ears. Without normal flow, what do you think happens............that's right.......where there in no flow there is an increased opportunity to allow bacteria to grow...........just like that fish tank with the broken pump that you never clean.......it ends up mucky and green and all you need to is restore flow and balance to make it healthy again............or wait, maybe some fish antibiotics would be easier? Afterall, that would require less effort.

In uncomplicated ear infections, Chiropractic is actually one of the most well-known treatment modalities with some of the highest success stories.

Things to look out for:
*Tugging at the ear
*General Malaise (tired and fatigued)
*Fever (Don't knee jerk the Ibuprophen here, fever can actually be beneficial, check with
your Chiropractor, GP or Pediatrician first)

Things to consider doing:
*Generally, take the kiddo off the cow's milk immediately. It isn't helping things
*Get the ear looked at. I look into ears and eyes all the time in my practice. Look, and find
out what's going on.
*If necessary, an Adjustment can do wonders. Along with an adjustment, manual
manipulation of the ear, lymphatic system can also stir things up to start healing........
..... I teach my parents how to do everything but the adjustment at home on their own
to help their uncomfortable child.
* There are many OTC oil blends such as Olive, grape seed, etc. that are fantastic, however
you must have the ear looked into first as putting oil into a perforated ear drum is never
recommended!
*Reconsider the antibiotics, yes, sometimes necessary in the worst cases occassionally,
however this in no longer considered the standard of care by the American Academy of
Pediatricians. For that matter, niether is the use of Tubes.
*There are many Homeopathic remedies that work wonders as well, check with your
Chiropractor, Hoeopath, or Naturopath on this one.
* Basically, take a conservative approach to allowing the body to heal itself or a treatment
that supports good self-healing.

Our Construction Dust

Please pardon our dust during construction! Temporarily we are using (2) seperate rooms for operations. Adjusting is at the N.W. corner of the building while administration and Massage remain at their usual location. We will finalize our buildout into the new space in early - mid September, so only 4 more weeks. At that time all entry and exit from our facility will be directly in the common area where the restrooms are located at the south of buliding.

Also, our hours are moving FROM 9-12 and 3-6, TO 9-1 and 4-6. This will allow for more of you to come get adjusted on your lunch hour.

We appreciate your patience with the changes at the moment and look forward to quickly resuming normal operations in our new space.

Pediatric Chiropractic

Chiropractic is for Kids Too!!!
There are those that have never heard of the idea of Pediatric Chiropractic, this is unfortunate as when all the contact numbers are listed up on the fridge for Emergency, Doctor, Pediatrician, Poison Control, and the like................there should absolutely be a space for Chiropractor as well! Could it really be that an infants delicate nervous system is any less important than Dad's, just becuause Dad has "low back pain?" Absolutely not! If we change our paradigm of health to include the importance of the nervous system and its maintenance for the total health of the person, rather than strictly valuing pain levels, then suddently we realize the importance of care we perhaps had not considered prior, such as Chiropractic for our Kids. Personally I see children daily in my office, because there are more and more parents that are better informed to understand why Chiropracti is an integral part of their childrens health an well-being. Children are commonly seen by Chiropractors for many conditions such as 1. Ear Infections
2. Cholic 3. Gastric Reflux 4. Headaches 5. Torticollis (Wry Neck) 6. Difficulty Nursing, and much more. There is plenly of research on this topic and I invite you to access it at http://www.icpa4kids.com/.

Stinkin Thinkin

In Chiropractic we refer to the blockage of normal energy flow within the nervous system via the spine as..........subluxation. We recognize that there are primarily (3) forms of stress that will cause "subluxation." Subluxation = diminished healing, diminished health, etc. because there is diminished homeostasis...........or your ability to efficiently adapt to your environment (i.e. you shiver when its cold, get a fever to heal an illness.............yes, fever is normal and good 99% of the time!)

Subluxation is caused by: negative thoughts, traumas, and toxins. Guess which one we see the most of in any health institution? Nope, not those nasty car accidents and injuries causing back pain. * It's the "stinkin thinkin!" Therefore in Chiropractic circles we say that that largest "subluxtion" is almost between the patient's ears! How could any person ever perceive better health if they can't at least initially conceive the idea in the first place. If you can't visualize something, obviously you will never have it. Any person that is ill, MUST at least "hope" and conceive of the idea that they could be healthy and that they would choose health, rather than complaining about the same old problem. The answer to a problem seldom ever exists at the level of the problem. Often the idea of something different being possible with a little willingness on the part of a patient is all it takes to generate the catylst of a change towards better health and therefore a better life!

DONATION DAY

This coming Wednesday June 2nd is our next donation day. Come see us between 9-12 and 3-6 first come basis. We will be offering Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Our massage chair all by your donation ( sorry folks..........the therapist is already booked this day).

Thoughtful Quote:
" A marriage is like a good hand-shake, no one has the upper hand"

Vitamin D

Evaluate your need for vitamin D supplementation in your diet. This idea is even getting popularized on such shows as "The Doctors," and hitting public awareness. Do your research, however not only is it good for holding off the FLU but also showing effectiveness in mitigating the progression of cancer!

SANTA IS HERE THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!!!!!

10am - 12pm both days. This is FREE so bring those wish-lists and enjoy good 'ole Saint Nich!!

Bring in some toys for those less fortunate this year and we'll make sure you get that much needed physical examination and see if we can't get you a little healthier in 2010!!

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