document.write('\x3cmeta http-equiv=\x22x-dns-prefetch-control\x22 content=\x22off\x22/\x3e\x3col class=\x22tumblr_posts\x22\x3e\x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eWomen, Your High Heels Sometimes Cause Back Discomfort! \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cimg src=\x22http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7mhb9xruD1qagvla.jpg\x22/\x3eHigh heeled shoes can also cause foot, ankle, and knee pain too. You see when a person is standing the body weight is supported by the spine. The lower body tends to take more of that stress- your low back, feet, and knees. Wearing heels changes the wearer\u2019s weight distribution and tends to shift the spine forward. This will also change ankle and knee alignment. \x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e Your foot arches also get affected, and wearing heels with too much lift will change the arches and will cause decreased motion of the foot. Not to mention a lot of heels lack much foot support and also pinch the toes inward. \x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e So, for these reasons, women who present with back pain who wear high heels often can ease their pain by switching to a flat shoe or sneakers for a week or two. Along with this, chiropractic adjustments can correct any alignment issues in the lower body. What happens is that the shifts in the spine or pelvis put pressure on nerves in the back causing pain. Even though the wearer may switch to flats, the misalignments or joint restriction may remain until treated. \x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e Shoe orthotics may help as well. These are custom-made insoles for your shoes that help restore the alignment and arches of the feet. 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\x09mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; \x09mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; \x09mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; \x09mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} --\x3e \x3c!--[endif]--\x3e \x3cimg src=\x22http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4096odI0P1qagvla.jpg\x22 height=\x22226\x22 width=\x22229\x22/\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cu\x3eFacts About Stress:\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stress-related disorders are fast becoming the most prevalent reason for worker disability according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Job stress and related problems cost American companies an estimated $200 billion or more annually through absenteeism, turnover, accidents, etc.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The World Health Organization calls job stress a \x26#8220;worldwide epidemic.\x26#8221;\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40 million Americans take antidepressant drugs daily!!!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 After the death of a spouse, the average life span of the surviving spouse is one year.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stress destroys the immune system, and ruins health to destroy lives.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cu\x3eStress Management Techniques\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e1. \x3cu\x3eIn with the Good Air, Out with the Bad \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eTake a breathing break. Frequent short breaks during the day allow you to breathe deeply and relax your mind, preventing stress build-up.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e2. \x3cu\x3eKnow the Enemy \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eWhat, exactly, is stressing you out? Is it your job? Your home life? Your relationships? Without knowing the root of the problem, you are unlikely to resolve it\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e3. \x3cu\x3eMove It or Lose It \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eBegin an exercise program. Exercise helps release endorphins, which relieves stress.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e4. \x3cu\x3eLet Go \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eRecognize the difference between the things you can control and the things you cannot. Make a list of these two categories. Starting today, make a pact with yourself to stop stressing about the things in your job you have no control over.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e5. \x3cu\x3eBeware of the To Do List \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eTake note of all the good work you do and give yourself credit for it. Set short-term goals and allow yourself to take satisfaction in achieving them.\u00a0 Most people have too many long term goals, and have too many things on their minds at the same time.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e6. \x3cu\x3eDevelop a Tough Skin \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eTry not to personalize any criticism you receive. Look at negative comments as constructive criticism that allows you to improve your work.\u00a0 \u201cWho cares what other people think?\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e7. \x3cu\x3eShare the Load \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eDelegate or share work whenever possible. Don\u2019t fall into the trap of thinking you are the only person who can do the job right. Your coworkers and boss might start to buy into that concept as well.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e8. \x3cu\x3eDon\u2019t Make Work a Four Letter Word. \x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eJob stress builds when our minds are constantly focused on work. Strive for balance in your life. Make time for family, friends, hobbies and, most importantly, fun.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e9. \x3cu\x3eGet Adjusted.\x3c/u\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp class=\x22MsoNormal\x22\x3eYour nervous system is how your body deals with stress!\u00a0 The easier it is for your body to deal with stress, the less of a deal it will seem to be!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eIs Pain Affecting Your Family Relationships?\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3ePain and family relationships never get along well. Have you ever had  a conversation with someone who is in chronic pain? It never ends well,  you try to offer help but it seems as if there is no hope. Generally,  the very first treatment to relieve pain is drugs or surgery. Sadly, it usually does not solve  the core problem and can come with side effects. Patients still have to  bear the pain for a long time having much deeper implications than  anticipated.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cspan id=\x22more-295\x22\x3e\u00a0\x3c/span\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAfter an accident, physical wounds are healed, but often the mental  wounds are still left untouched. These remain active in a person\u2019s  cognitive memory and can be observed in their daily behavior. The  constant nagging, anxiety, and impatience can be easily noticed in a  person who has had a recent accident or injury. These symptoms are also  present in those suffering from long term and ongoing neck pain, back  pain, and migraines etc. The prime concern here is that this consistent  pain, either physical or mental, can have a devastating effect on family  relationships.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eHave you ever had it where no matter how hard you try, you can\u2019t  escape your pain. It is there all day long: in the morning, while  driving your car, while sitting in the office chair, walking/jogging and  during your sleep. This pain slowly aggravates which leads to constant  mental tension. This tension builds and builds, to the point of  explosion.\u00a0 The danger is who you explode on. Is it your 6-year-old  daughter, your husband, an employee? We never know who it will be.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eConversational and thinking processes are also adversely affected by  pain. Even a minor pain in the neck can deviate you from your  conversation. An interesting conversation can slowly turn into an  uninteresting one or even into a heated argument.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFamily bonding is essential for maintaining a healthy ambiance in  your home. When a person is suffering from constant pain, he/she no  longer concentrates on spending time with family. Even if one does give  it a try, they end up unsuccessful. The anxiety and impatience ensued by  the pain, is well noticed in the conversation. These cherished moments  are now lost.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eUnfortunately, modern medical science deals with such mental problems  in an uncanny way. Classified under depression, these pains, too, are treated with drug  medication. But the truth is pain requires a holistic approach in order  to be cured. It is not a physical entity and is linked to various body  parts including physical and psychological realms of the human body.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eEspecially in case of back and neck pain, people prefer to visit a  chiropractor for treatment. Chiropractic  is a non drug and non surgical holistic medical practice that treats  disorders of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system through  gentle spinal manipulations. It is extremely effective and safe for  people suffering from chronic issues and or looking to stay proactive  against them. In fact, many researches show that spinal manipulations  performed by a chiropractor are one of the very few means to effectively  and safely decrease and eliminate pain.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eChiropractors offer a myriad of holistic alternative medicine to  treat neck and back pain without any side effects. A chiropractic doctor  starts his treatment by doing a full case history and exam to give him  an insight into your medical history. This helps them decide exactly  what you need. Some common problems come from carelessness, improper  posture, inflammatory diets, or lack of motion. These usually  lead to moderate back and neck trouble, while severe pain is due to  born defects like scoliosis or large traumas.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThe spinal manipulations or adjustments help decrease injuries in  soft tissue and facilitate the stimulation of the nervous system  of the body. Besides this, a chiropractor may also work on your diet,  exercise, or lifestyle to help strengthening the nervous system. If your  nervous system is healthy, your body\u2019s innate ability to heal itself  improves drastically. If nerve interference is present, there is  decreased activation of the brain causing devastating effects to vital  body organs and tissues.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eIf you were inspired by this post and think that your family trouble  is related to pain please give us a call at 301-777-3710. Its time you  did something proactive about your health.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSincerely,\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eDr David Bohn\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eAre These \x26#8220;New Fruit\x26#8221; Drinks Fact or Fiction?\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cimg src=\x22http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0ibtmmDej1qagvla.jpg\x22 height=\x22138\x22 width=\x22195\x22/\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cem\x3eExotic Fruit Juices  Exposed\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eEvery day, I am asked a dozen times, \u201cWhat do  you think of that Acai (a-sigh-EE) berry? Is it any good?\u201d\u00a0 The great  news is that while Acai berries are a tasty and wonderful fruit, there  isn\u2019t any outstanding research out there to back up their claim that it  is any better than say, your typical apple, oranges, cranberries and  blueberries.\u00a0 There is not one shred of evidence that shows that it is  better than any other fruit(s) in this planet.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThe popular Men\u2019s Health magazine  recently did an article on this and found out the history of this  so-called \u201cexotic\u201d fruit from the Amazon.\u00a0 From the information that  they gathered, \u201cLast year, 53 new food and drink products containing the  Brazilian berries with the funny name were introduced in the United  States.\u00a0 Total sales of all things acai surged to $104 million \u2014 more  than double the 2007 figure, according to the market analysis firm  Spins.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, some of the beverage world\u2019s big players took  notice: Pepsi-owned Naked Juice also sells acai blends, and Jamba Juice  offers an acai concoction.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFurther, they stated that, \u201cIn  truth, what we\u2019re guzzling by the gallon is very skilful marketing.\u00a0  Rather than being a \u201cglobal wonderberry, acai might better be described  as an overhyped jungle juice that\u2019s no better for your health than the  average orange.\u00a0 Instead of the happy tale of the little berry that  could, the acai phenomenon is really just the latest example of how time  and time again we turn off our brains and open our wallets when we\u2019re  presented with a bottle of exotic \u201csuperfruit\u201d juice that\u2019s been  packaged as a shortcut to immortality.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eIn other words, WE\u2019VE BEEN HAD.\u00a0  Again.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThere\u2019s definitely no doubt that  Acai berry offers nutritional benefits (like most fruits that\u2019s out  there).\u00a0 The big question mark is whether this Acai berry is the all  mighty and powerful fruit that we thought it would be.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eHERE ARE THE FACTS: \x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3e\x3cem\x3eAcai berry and Omega 3\u2019s\x3c/em\x3e.\u00a0 One of the unique  selling points of Acai berry is that it has Omega 3\u2019s, the fatty acids  found in cold-water fish (i.e. salmon) that is endorsed by the American  Heart Association as a cardiovascular support.\u00a0 While it\u2019s true that  very little fruit out there contain Omega 3\u2019s, Acai is one of them but  not necessarily loaded with Omega 3\u2019s. \x3cstrong\x3eVERDICT:\x3c/strong\x3e You  would need to take almost 2.5 gallons of Acai fruit compared to taking a  3 ounce serving of salmon. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3e\x3cem\x3eAcai berry and Fiber\x3c/em\x3e.\u00a0 1 gram of fiber in 8  ounces of Acai juice.\u00a0 How about this? Drink a quart of juice, or eat a slice of 100 percent  whole-wheat bread.\u00a0 \x3cstrong\x3eVERDICT:\x3c/strong\x3e Acai juice will set you  back 600 calories, versus 100 for the bread. \x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3e\x3cem\x3eAcai berry and ORAC value\x3c/em\x3e.\u00a0 Ever heard of  \u201cantioxidants?\u201d\u00a0 Yes you have and ORAC value is just a form of  measurement about how good of an \u201cantioxidant\u201d a fruit is.\u00a0 Antioxidants  are properties of a fruit (in this case) that make it good for  preventing disease(s), researchers believe them to be similar to a  \u201cPacMan\u201d gobbling up the bad cell molecules that play a role in aging  and disease in your body.\u00a0 Simply put, the higher the ORAC value the  \u201cstronger the PacMan\u201d is in gobbling up the bad cells in your body.\u00a0 Hence, within the marketing world,  antioxidants and ORAC value have an even greater impact: They move  product. Here\u2019s a good example, fresh blueberries have 6,552 ORAC  points per 100 grams, while Red Delicious apples have 4,275 per 100  grams according to USDA data.\u00a0 Now, let\u2019s look at Acai.\u00a0 The USDA has  yet to test the berry, but it\u2019s marketed as having 50,000 ORAC points  (nearly 8 times that of blueberries).  \x3cstrong\x3eVERDICT: \x3c/strong\x3e An  average person on the street looks at this and says \u201cwhoa!\u201d this Acai  stuff is awesome!\u00a0 The jaw-dropping 50,000 ORAC is for 100 grams of  powdered Acai extract that was calculated, while the ORAC score of  blueberries was calculated using fresh diluted (but also more real world  representative) form of blueberries.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cp\x3eThe kicker though is that, even if  the numbers are correct \u2013 and Acai scored higher than any other fruits  on this planet \u2013 there\u2019s no evidence that it\u2019s better than \u201cregular\u201d  fruits, says Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., and director of USDA antioxidants  laboratory at Tufts University.\u00a0 Reason: they do not say about what happens in the body.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSo, what should we do as a health  conscious consumer?\u00a0 While there isn\u2019t any harm in trying Acai berries,  just because it sounds \u201cexotic\u201d and it\u2019s from the \u201camazon\u201d doesn\u2019t  necessarily mean that it\u2019s better than other fruits out there.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eMY VERDICT:\x3c/strong\x3e Eat  \u201creal\u201d fruit and save your money from multilevel marketing concoctions.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eIs Coffee Good or Bad For Your Health?\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3e\x3cimg src=\x22http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0ibe5ZNr41qagvla.jpg\x22 height=\x22124\x22 width=\x22198\x22/\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eCoffee has been blamed for  causing many ailments, but in many instances it is found not guilty.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThe most  popular beverage worldwide is tea (after water), but coffee is close  behind it in industrialized countries. \u00a0While caffeine is a natural  component of both coffee and tea, coffee contains more of it. \u00a0According  to UC Berkeley, coffee contains approximately 60 to 120 milligrams in  six ounces, depending on brewing method and factors. \u00a0Caffeine is  considered to be a mild psychoactive substance \u2013 it stimulates the  central nervous system and increases alertness. \u00a0It also enhances the  analgesic effect of aspirin and other pain relievers, which is why it is  added to some drugs. \u00a0And yes, in large amounts, it can cause heart  palpitations, insomnia and stomach upset.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eCoffee\u2019s  history dates back in the 1500\u2019s, even though they are seeds, they are  referred to as \u201cbeans\u201d because of their resemblance. \u00a0Coffee bean  contains many phytochemicals besides caffeine, and does have many  beneficial effects in the body (very similar to tea) which is currently  being studied. \u00a0The studies done on coffee has been whether it can cause  disease and not so much for its beneficial effects, which is why many  people think that it is bad to drink coffee. \u00a0While many believe that  drinking decaf is better, there is actually no proof of it being any  better than your regular \u2018cuppa joe.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eSo, is  coffee guilty of causing many ailments or not? In many instances, it has  been declared\u2026not guilty.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3eMany studies exonerated the link  of drinking coffee and heart disease. \u00a0Some researchers are still  worried that it can cause hypertension \u2013 but many studies have failed to  show that it does. \u00a0If you consider smoking and heavy alcohol  consumption into account, any link between coffee and heart attack  disappears.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eCoffee and fibrocystic disease  (painful lumps in breast), proved no connection.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eOsteoporosis risk in coffee  drinkers is minimal \u2013 although controversial. \u00a0(Heavy coffee drinkers  are more likely to eat poorly and smoke, which increases their  predisposition to osteoporosis).\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eMiscarriages and birth defects  haven\u2019t supported intake of coffee \u2013 perhaps high intake. \u00a0Pregnant  women should limit their amount to one or two cups a day.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cp\x3e\x3cstrong\x3e\x3cem\x3eThe research on  coffee continues\u2026Here are the latest tidbits:\x3c/em\x3e\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cul\x3e\x3cli\x3eSeveral large studies have shown that  caffeine intake is associated with a reduce risk of developing  Parkinson\u2019s disease (PD) in men, but studies in women have been  inconclusive. \u00a0Men who drank no coffee were two to three times more  likely to develop PD than those who drank one to four cups a day and  five times more likely than those who drank more than four cups a day.  \u00a0The protective substance was caffeine. \u00a0Again, this is unexplainable at  the moment, with many limitations.\u00a0 Definitely worth investigating  further.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3cli\x3eIn another study, those who drank  two to three cups daily cut their risk for developing gall stones by  40%.\u00a0 Again, there is no explanation to this \u2013 therefore, do not jump on  the java wagon and say that it can prevent gall stones just yet.\x3c/li\x3e\x0a\x3c/ul\x3e\x3cp\x3eStudies in regards to coffee are  still out there, and some do raise minor issues.\u00a0 Five to eight cups of \x3cem\x3eunfiltered \x3c/em\x3eEuropean style coffee, made in a French press (pot with plunger \u2013  raises blood cholesterol.\u00a0 Majority of coffee consumed in the U.S. and  Canada are filtered.\u00a0 And anyway, that\u2019s a lot of coffee.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAnother study brings up urinary  incontinence linked to coffee consumption.\u00a0 This is definitely a no  brainer.\u00a0 Hence, cut back.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cem\x3e\x3cstrong\x3eBottom Line:\x3c/strong\x3e\x3c/em\x3e If you\u2019re healthy  it\u2019s fine to drink coffee in moderation (no more than three or four cups  per day).\u00a0 Social coffee drinking is not a bad thing.\u00a0 In fact, don\u2019t  deprive yourself if you like the lift it gives and the sociability  that\u2019s attached to it.\u00a0 Overindulging in coffee sure does have some  negative effects \u2013 as does eating and leading an unhealthy lifestyle.\u00a0  Drink up!\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_link_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x3ca href=\x22http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1978448/\x22 class=\x22tumblr_link\x22  target=\x22_blank\x22 \x3eDo you have foot pain?\x3c/a\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_description\x22\x3e\x0a                        \x3cp\x3eDo you have foot pain?\x3cbr/\x3eIn my practice I treat a lot of people who are suffering with plantar fascitis. PF is a common condition that can be effectively treated by conservative interventions. The results of this study demonstrate that the integrative use of acetic acid iontophoresis in combination with active rehabilitation\x26#8230; (stretch/strength programs, theraband and balance board exercises), ultrasound, mechanical control\x3cbr/\x3eof the foot with taping and orthotics, joint mobilization/manipulation and soft tissue therapies is more effective than the limited approach of just one method. The use of multiple therapies is required to resolve the effects of tissue adaptation due to chronic inflammation while improving musculoskeletal abnormalities and biomechanical imbalances. This integrative approach in the conservative management of chronic plantar fascitis resulted in the resolution of symptoms and a high degree of patient satisfaction within 6 weeks of treatment.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                    \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eAre you getting mercury from High Fructose Corn Syrup?\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eTHIS INFORMATION IS FROM DAN MURPHY, DC AND SUBSCRIPTION TO HIS NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE AT www.\x3cb\x3edanmurphydc\x3c/b\x3e.com\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eJanuary 26, 2009;8:2\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eMercury from chlor-alkali plants:\x3cbr/\x3eMeasured concentrations in food product sugar\x3cbr/\x3eEnvironmental Health\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eRenee Dufault, Blaise LeBlanc, Roseanne Schnoll, Charles Cornett, Laura\x3cbr/\x3eSchweitzer, David Walling, Jane Hightower, Lyn Patrick and Walter J Lukiw\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFROM ABSTRACT\x3cbr/\x3eMercury cell chlor-alkali products are used to produce thousands of other products\x3cbr/\x3eincluding food ingredients such as citric acid, sodium benzoate, and high fructose\x3cbr/\x3ecorn syrup.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eHigh fructose corn syrup is used in food products to enhance shelf life.\x3cbr/\x3eA pilot study was conducted to determine if high fructose corn syrup contains\x3cbr/\x3emercury, a toxic metal historically used as an anti-microbial.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eHigh fructose corn syrup samples were collected from three different manufacturers\x3cbr/\x3eand analyzed for total mercury. The samples were found to contain levels of\x3cbr/\x3emercury ranging from below a detection limit of 0.005 to 0.570 micrograms\x3cbr/\x3emercury per gram of high fructose corn syrup.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAverage daily consumption of high fructose corn syrup is about 50 grams per\x3cbr/\x3eperson in the United States. With respect to total mercury exposure, it may be\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3enecessary to account for this source of mercury in the diet of children and sensitive populations.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eTHESE AUTHORS ALSO NOTE:\x3cbr/\x3eChlorine and caustic soda are produced at chlor-alkali plants using mercury\x3cbr/\x3ecells or the increasingly popular membrane technology that is mercury free and\x3cbr/\x3emore energy-efficient.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eWorldwide there are approximately 50 mercury cell chlor-alkali plants in\x3cbr/\x3eoperation, 8 of which are in the US. Each plant has an average of 56 mercury cells,\x3cbr/\x3eeach containing about 8,000 pounds of mercury.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eIn 2003 the EPA reported that approximately seven tons of mercury were missing from each plant in 2000. \u201cMercury is a danger to unborn children whose developing brains can be damaged if they are exposed to low dose microgram exposures in the womb.\u201d \u201cSince mercury is a potent neurological toxin, these unaccounted for mercury losses from the chlor-alkali industry are of concern as they could be a source of exposure for humans, wildlife, and the environment.\u201d2\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eAn Environmental Health Officer at the Food and Drug Administration\x3cbr/\x3e(FDA) conducted an investigation to find the missing mercury in the chlor-alkali\x3cbr/\x3eindustry by contacting Vulcan Chemicals\x26#8217; of Wisconsin because it was the only\x3cbr/\x3echemical company to find its missing mercury. \u201cThis information led to the\x3cbr/\x3erealization that mercury residue may be found in all products produced by the\x3cbr/\x3emercury cell chlor-alkali industry.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eMercury grade caustic soda and hydrochloric acid are primarily used by the\x3cbr/\x3ehigh fructose corn syrup industry. Even \u201corganic\u201d high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)\x3cbr/\x3euses both mercury grade caustic soda and membrane grade caustic soda in their\x3cbr/\x3emanufacturing process to enhance the shelf life of HFCS. Food manufacturers, to stabilize food products, and enhance product shelf life, use the sweetener HFCS.\x3cbr/\x3eMaking HFCS requires several chemicals, including caustic soda, hydrochloric\x3cbr/\x3eacid, alpha-amylase, gluco-amylase, isomerase, filter aid, powdered carbon,\x3cbr/\x3ecalcium chloride, and magnesium sulfate. The caustic soda and hydrochloric acid\x3cbr/\x3eare used to adjust the pH of the product.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3eShould mercury grade caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, or sodium hypochlorite\x3cbr/\x3e(derived from mercury grade chor-alkali chemicals) be used in the milling process,\x3cbr/\x3eit seems plausible that mercury would end up in the final product \u2013 HFCS.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eRESULTS\x3cbr/\x3eOf the 20 HFCS samples analyzed:\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cIt clearly and reliably demonstrated significant levels of mercury in 45% of\x3cbr/\x3ethe HFCS samples analyzed.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eKey aspects of the HFCS manufacturing process are considered proprietary.\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cWhen university researchers outside of the government attempted to obtain\x3cbr/\x3eadditional HFCS samples direct from the manufacturer they were unable to get\x3cbr/\x3ethem. However, with 45% of the HFCS samples containing mercury in this study, it\x3cbr/\x3ewould be prudent and perhaps essential for public health that additional research be conducted by the FDA or some other public health agency to determine if products containing HFCS also contain mercury.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u201cIn 2004, several member states of the European Union reported finding\x3cbr/\x3emercury concentrations in beverages, cereals and bakery ware, and sweeteners \u2013\x3cbr/\x3eall of which may contain HFCS.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3eThe \u201cFDA does not currently have a mercury surveillance program for food\x3cbr/\x3eingredients such as added sugars or preservatives manufactured with mercury\x3cbr/\x3egrade chlor-alkali products.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eAverage daily US consumption of HFCS for the year 2007 was approximately\x3cbr/\x3e49.8\x26#160;g per person. High-end consumers of beverages sweetened with HFCS will\x3cbr/\x3eingest more HFCS than the average person.3\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u201cA recent study of dietary fructose consumption among US children and\x3cbr/\x3eadults indicate that fructose consumption by Americans represents ten percent\x3cbr/\x3e(10%) of calories consumed in a 24-hour period.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u201cProduct labels listing HFCS as a first or second ingredient may contain\x3cbr/\x3edetectable levels of mercury if the HFCS was manufactured with mercury grade\x3cbr/\x3echlor-alkali chemicals.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3eThese authors estimate that the potential average daily total mercury\x3cbr/\x3eexposure from HFCS could be as high as 28.4 microg mercury. [WOW!]\x3cbr/\x3eDaily exposure of mercury from dental amalgams is significantly lower than\x3cbr/\x3e28.4 microg averaging between 0.79 to 1.91 microg, and \u201cCanada and other\x3cbr/\x3ecountries do not recommend the use of mercury amalgam in pregnant women or\x3cbr/\x3echildren.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3eHFCS \u201cis often added to a product in addition to sugar presumably to enhance\x3cbr/\x3eproduct shelf life.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cHFCS is presently ubiquitous in processed foods and therefore significantly\x3cbr/\x3econsumed by people all over the world.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cMercury in any form \u2013 either as water-soluble inorganic salt, a lipid-soluble\x3cbr/\x3eorganic mercury compound, or as metallic mercury- is an extremely potent\x3cbr/\x3eneurological toxin.\u201d [Important]\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cOrganic mercury compounds such as methylmercury that are fat-soluble\x3cbr/\x3eand readily cross the blood brain barrier are especially damaging to developing\x3cbr/\x3enervous tissues.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eBrain development is related to cumulative early life exposure to mercury.\x3cbr/\x3eThese early life exposures include the following sources:\x3cbr/\x3e1) Maternal fish consumption during pregnancy [methylmercury]\x3cbr/\x3e2) Thimerosal in certain vaccines (ethylmercury)\x3cbr/\x3e3) Dental amalgam [inorganic mercury]\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cWhile the US government only regulates methylmercury in fish, several other\x3cbr/\x3egovernments regulate all forms of mercury in all foodstuffs.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cIn the US, the current action level of 1 microg methylmercury/g fish or\x3cbr/\x3eseafood was set in 1977 during court proceedings of the United States of American\x3cbr/\x3ev. Anderson Seafoods, Inc. The data used to determine the action level in fish came from a poisoning incident that occurred in Iraq under Saddam Hussein\x26#8217;s regime in 1971\u20131972.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cThere has never been a blinded, placebo, controlled study published giving\x3cbr/\x3ehumans mercury or methylmercury, nor would this kind of study be ethically\x3cbr/\x3econsiderable.\u201d 4\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u201cQuantitative information on long-term effects of inorganic [found in dental\x3cbr/\x3eamalgams] mercury compounds in humans does not exist.\u201d Inorganic mercury\x3cbr/\x3ecompounds react with DNA and are clastogenic [agents that induce disruption or\x3cbr/\x3ebreakage of chromosomes].\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cBecause the mechanisms of these [mercury] reactions remain unknown, it is\x3cbr/\x3ecurrently impossible to establish a no adverse-effect-level for mercury in humans.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cSensitive populations such as neonates lacking the ability to efficiently\x3cbr/\x3eexcrete mercury or individuals that retain mercury in their body due to impairments\x3cbr/\x3ein detoxification [glutathione] pathways may not be protected by any exposure\x3cbr/\x3elimit.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eCONCLUSION:\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cMercury is widely accepted to be a neurotoxic heavy metal.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cThe American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that minimizing any\x3cbr/\x3eform of mercury exposure is essential for optimal child health and nervous system\x3cbr/\x3edevelopment.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3eMercury containing chemicals may be used to make HFCS. Therefore, food\x3cbr/\x3eproducts containing HFCS may also have mercury contamination.\x3cbr/\x3e\u201cWith daily per capita consumption of HFCS in the US averaging about 50\x3cbr/\x3egrams and daily mercury intakes from HFCS ranging up to 28 microg, this potential\x3cbr/\x3esource of mercury may exceed other major sources of mercury especially in highend consumers of beverages sweetened with HFCS.\u201d\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eKEY POINTS\x3cbr/\x3e1) Mercury is a \u201cpotent neurological toxin.\u201d \u201cMercury is a danger to unborn\x3cbr/\x3echildren whose developing brains can be damaged if they are exposed to low dose\x3cbr/\x3emicrogram exposures in the womb.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e2) Mercury is used to produce thousands of products including food ingredients\x3cbr/\x3esuch as citric acid, sodium benzoate, and high fructose corn syrup.\x3cbr/\x3e3) High fructose corn syrup is used in food products to enhance shelf life. It is\x3cbr/\x3eoften produced with mercury in part because mercury is a preservative.\x3cbr/\x3e4) This study only looked at the mercury content of high fructose corn syrup and\x3cbr/\x3efound some samples to be significantly high in mercury content. These authors had\x3cbr/\x3etrouble in their analysis because the companies that make high fructose corn syrup\x3cbr/\x3eare reluctant to share their processing information and contents, claiming such\x3cbr/\x3einformation to be proprietary.\x3cbr/\x3e5) Even \u201corganic\u201d high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) uses mercury in the\x3cbr/\x3emanufacturing process to enhance the shelf life of HFCS.\x3cbr/\x3e6) HFCS is used as a sweetener by food manufacturers. It also stabilizes food\x3cbr/\x3eproducts and enhances product shelf life.\x3cbr/\x3e7) This study \u201cclearly and reliably demonstrated significant levels of mercury in\x3cbr/\x3e45% of the HFCS samples analyzed.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e8) \u201cIn 2004, several member states of the European Union reported finding\x3cbr/\x3emercury concentrations in beverages, cereals and bakery ware, and sweeteners \u2013\x3cbr/\x3eall of which may contain HFCS.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e9) The \u201cFDA does not currently have a mercury surveillance program for food\x3cbr/\x3eingredients such as added sugars or preservatives manufactured with mercury\x3cbr/\x3egrade chlor-alkali products.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e10) \u201cA recent study of dietary fructose consumption among US children and\x3cbr/\x3eadults indicate that fructose consumption by Americans represents ten percent\x3cbr/\x3e(10%) of calories consumed in a 24-hour period.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e11) \u201cProduct labels listing HFCS as a first or second ingredient may contain\x3cbr/\x3edetectable levels of mercury if the HFCS was manufactured with mercury grade\x3cbr/\x3echlor-alkali chemicals.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e12) These authors estimate that the potential average daily total mercury\x3cbr/\x3eexposure from HFCS could be as high as 28.4 microg mercury. [WOW!]\x3cbr/\x3e13) Daily exposure of mercury from dental amalgams is significantly lower than\x3cbr/\x3e28.4 microg averaging between 0.79 to 1.91 microg, and \u201cCanada and other\x3cbr/\x3ecountries do not recommend the use of mercury amalgam in pregnant women or\x3cbr/\x3echildren.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e14) \u201cHFCS is presently ubiquitous in processed foods and therefore significantly\x3cbr/\x3econsumed by people all over the world.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e15) \u201cMercury in any form \u2013 either as water-soluble inorganic salt, a lipid-soluble\x3cbr/\x3eorganic mercury compound, or as metallic mercury- is an extremely potent\x3cbr/\x3eneurological toxin.\u201d [Important]\x3cbr/\x3e16) \u201cOrganic mercury compounds such as methylmercury that are fat-soluble and\x3cbr/\x3ereadily cross the blood brain barrier are especially damaging to developing nervous\x3cbr/\x3etissues.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e17) Brain development is related to cumulative early life exposure to mercury.\x3cbr/\x3eThese early life exposures include the following sources:\x3cbr/\x3eA)) Maternal fish consumption during pregnancy [methylmercury]\x3cbr/\x3eB)) Thimerosal in certain vaccines (ethylmercury)\x3cbr/\x3e6\x3cbr/\x3eC)) Dental amalgam [inorganic mercury]\x3cbr/\x3e18) \u201cIn the US, the current action level of 1 microg methylmercury/g fish or\x3cbr/\x3eseafood was set in 1977 during court proceedings of the United States of American\x3cbr/\x3ev. Anderson Seafoods, Inc. The data used to determine the action level in fish came\x3cbr/\x3efrom a poisoning incident that occurred in Iraq under Saddam Hussein\x26#8217;s regime in\x3cbr/\x3e1971\u20131972.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e19) \u201cThere has never been a blinded, placebo, controlled study published giving\x3cbr/\x3ehumans mercury or methylmercury, nor would this kind of study be ethically\x3cbr/\x3econsiderable.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e20) \u201cQuantitative information on long-term effects of inorganic [found in dental\x3cbr/\x3eamalgams] mercury compounds on humans does not exist.\u201d Inorganic mercury\x3cbr/\x3ecompounds react with DNA and are clastogenic [agents that induce disruption or\x3cbr/\x3ebreakage of chromosomes].\x3cbr/\x3e21) \u201cSensitive populations such as neonates lacking the ability to efficiently\x3cbr/\x3eexcrete mercury or individuals that retain mercury in their body due to impairments\x3cbr/\x3ein detoxification [glutathione] pathways may not be protected by any exposure\x3cbr/\x3elimit.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e22) \u201cThe American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that minimizing any\x3cbr/\x3eform of mercury exposure is essential for optimal child health and nervous system\x3cbr/\x3edevelopment.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3e23) Mercury containing chemicals may be used to make HFCS. Therefore, food\x3cbr/\x3eproducts containing HFCS may also have mercury contamination.\x3cbr/\x3e24) \u201cWith daily per capita consumption of HFCS in the US averaging about 50\x3cbr/\x3egrams and daily mercury intakes from HFCS ranging up to 28 microg, this potential\x3cbr/\x3esource of mercury may exceed other major sources of mercury especially in highend\x3cbr/\x3econsumers of beverages sweetened with HFCS.\u201d\x3cbr/\x3eCOMMENTS FROM DAN MURPHY\x3cbr/\x3eTo understand more about the dangers of mercury, the book Diagnosis Mercury:\x3cbr/\x3eMoney, Politics, and Poison by Jane Hightower MD (2009) is excellent.\x3cbr/\x3eBased upon this study (Dufault), I believe that any product containing high fructose\x3cbr/\x3ecorn syrupy should be avoided. This included most sodas, catsups, etc.\x3cbr/\x3eAdditionally, numerous studies have linked high fructose corn syrup to both the\x3cbr/\x3eobesity epidemic and escalating diabetes rates in the United States.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eWhy Not Try Myofascial Dry Needling to Stop Pain?\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eMore Info at \x3ca href=\x22http://www.accentonhealth.org\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3ewww.accentonhealth.org\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eWhat is myofascial dry needling? The cost effective approach is used in treating myofascial dysfunction, a painful condition. At first glance, dry needing appears to be identical to acupuncture, a facet of Traditional Chinese Medicine, but it is very different.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eDry needing is a western development that focuses on neurology and anatomy in a biological sense rather than in a spiritual or energy sense. However, like acupuncture the needles do use specific \x3cspan class=\x22IL_AD\x22 id=\x22IL_AD6\x22\x3etrigger points\x3c/span\x3e to treat myofascial dysfunction.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3ch2\x3eMyofascial Dysfunction\x3c/h2\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eMyofascial dysfunction is a type of \x3cspan class=\x22IL_AD\x22 id=\x22IL_AD2\x22\x3echronic pain\x3c/span\x3e that is associated with \x3cspan class=\x22IL_AD\x22 id=\x22IL_AD5\x22\x3efibromyalgia\x3c/span\x3e. However, it is a distinct disorder with its own set of symptoms and treatments.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3ca href=\x22http://www.methodsofhealing.com/Types_of_Healing/files/2009/11/Myofascial-Dry-Needling.JPG\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3e\x3cimg class=\x22size-full wp-image-1154 aligncenter\x22 src=\x22http://www.methodsofhealing.com/Types_of_Healing/files/2009/11/Myofascial-Dry-Needling.JPG\x22 alt=\x22Myofascial Dry Needling\x22 width=\x22340\x22 height=\x22226\x22/\x3e\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFascia is a web-like tissue that surrounds bones, muscles, blood vessels, and organs in the body. Myofascial dysfunction causes degeneration of the fascia, leading tochronic pain.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eFascia connects to muscles at trigger points that can be felt as nodules under the skin. These connective points are where pain is detected in cases of myofascial dysfunction. Myofascial dry needling addresses the pain at the source of the myofascialtrigger points (TrPs).\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3ch2\x3eMyofascial Dry Needling\x3c/h2\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThe inexpensive dry needling approach uses the trigger points as a guide for relieving pain associated with the dysfunction. The points are extremely sensitive and painful to the touch. Indiviudals who have the disorder notice:\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u2022\x09Tender skin\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Pain\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Autonomic phenomena\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Motor problems\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3ePrior to myofascial dry needling, physicians injected substances that were supposed to relieve pain, but they discovered that the \x3cspan class=\x22IL_AD\x22 id=\x22IL_AD3\x22\x3epain relief\x3c/span\x3e was associated with the stimulation the needle rather than the substance injected. The process may work by redirecting dysfunctional endplates in the affected region.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eJanet Travell, MD, a physician who would later work as President John F. Kennedy\u2019s physician, initially developed the approach during the 1940s. Some refer to this needle technique as \u201cbiomedical acupuncture\u201d but it is important to recognize the difference between dry needling and acupuncture.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3ch2\x3eAcupuncture and Dry Needling\x3c/h2\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eIt is important to make the distinction between the approaches. Myofascial dry needling differs from acupuncture in a number of ways.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\u2022\x09Dry needling technicians are not usually trained in acupuncture\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Meridian acupoints are exclusive to acupuncture\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Dry needling does not use Traditional\u00a0Chinese Medicine theories\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09The approaches use different forms of diagnosis\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Each approach uses its own technique\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Acupuncture uses energy channels\x3cbr/\x3e \u2022\x09Dry needling uses biomedical foundations\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3ch2\x3eManaging Myofascial Pain\x3c/h2\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eMyofascial pain can be difficult to manage, especially considering how difficult it is to detect. People are often misdiagnosed as having fibromyalgia or other chronic pain condition when myofascial dysfunction is present. Proper diagnosis is the first step in treating the condition properly.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eThose who think they can benefit from dry needling have a few resources available, but it is best to get a proper diagnosis in order to create a comprehensive treatment plan. Myofascial dry needling is a very effective option that offers relief with little or no side effects.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eDr Bohn has over 300 hours of acupuncture training and is licensed to perform Myofascial Dry Needling in his office at 359 National Highway, LaVale, MD. He has been using needle therapy for over 15 years.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_video_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_video\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3ciframe src=\x22http://player.vimeo.com/video/9813957\x22 width=\x22400\x22 height=\x22300\x22 frameborder=\x220\x22\x3e\x3c/iframe\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_caption\x22\x3e\x0a                        \x3cp\x3eThis video presents the questions that a person should ask prior to selecting a health care provider. The focus is on chiropractors and back pain specialists but it applies to any health care provider.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                    \x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a        \x0a            \x3cli class=\x22tumblr_post tumblr_text_post\x22\x3e\x0a                \x0a                    \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_title\x22\x3eSome Common Questions from Auto Accident Victims\x3c/div\x3e\x0a                \x0a                \x0a                \x3cdiv class=\x22tumblr_body\x22\x3e\x0a                    \x3cp\x3eVisit us at \x3ca href=\x22http://www.accentonhealth.org\x22 target=\x22_blank\x22\x3ewww.accentonhealth.org\x3c/a\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eQ:\u00a0 Should I see an attorney before I see the doctor?\x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cimg alt=\x22bone joints\x22 src=\x22http://www.jasoncarlechiropractic.calls.net/images/img2.jpg?nxg_versionuid=published\x22 osrc=\x22http://silverspringtherapyllc.onyellowpages.com/images/img2.jpg\x22 align=\x22right\x22 hspace=\x2230\x22/\x3eA:\u00a0 It is important to \x3ci\x3eget checked out by the doctor first, if at all possible\x3c/i\x3e. That way, the findings from your exam will give you the information you need in order to decide if an attorney is necessary.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cb\x3eQ:\u00a0 If I need treatment, do I have to pay for it myself?\x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eA:\u00a0 No. Your automobile policy covers all expenses.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cb\x3eQ:\u00a0 Will conflicting chiropractic benefits increase my car insurance premium?\x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eA:\u00a0 No.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cb\x3eQ:\u00a0 Does treatment hurt?\x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eA:\u00a0 Absolutely not. The care is very gentle and quite soothing. Most patients look forward to receiving their care.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3e\x3cbr/\x3e\x3cb\x3eQ:\u00a0 Is the treatment safe?\x3c/b\x3e\x3c/p\x3e\x0a\x3cp\x3eA:\u00a0 Yes, particularly when compared to the side effects that pain medication and muscle relaxants can cause. We have many flexible treatment options to ensure your comfortable recovery.\x3c/p\x3e\x0a                \x3c/div\x3e\x0a            \x3c/li\x3e\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a\x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a        \x0a\x0a                        \x0a    \x0a\x3c/ol\x3e');