Get back to a healthier lifestyle

Pain Pill overdose send thousands to the ER each year

2011-06-14T18:06:00.005-07:00

Acetaminophen overdoses lead to more than 78,000 emergency room visits a year according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Consumers take acetaminophen the active ingredient in Tylenol to reduce pain or fever. People think just because it is over the counter it is safe.

Immune response to spinal adjustments

2011-04-26T11:34:00.006-07:00

Being in clinical practice for over 15 years I have seen hundreds of cases where patients immune systems where not functioning at optimal levels before care. After a few visits patients report back that their child has no more ear infections, less colds and flu's and overall less sick. Now science shows how chiropractic may help with increase immune function.
A recent study found that spinal manipulation may boost the functioning of the immune system, even in patients with no specific pain issue.

Researchers from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College investigated the effect of spinal manipulation on interleukin-2, a signaling protein that controls immune responses. They selected 74 test subjects with no current symptoms or recent history of manipulation. The patients were randomly assigned to three treatment groups to receive either a control venipuncture treatment or two types of spinal manipulation. All treatments were administered on a single day, and blood samples were collected before each treatment, 20 minutes after the treatment and two hours after treatment.

The blood samples were compared to see if there was any increase in the levels of certain antibodies: induced immunoglobin G (IgG) and immunoglobin M (IgM). These two antibodies generally appear in the bloodstream in response to an infection, and they are powerful tools of the immune system.

The researchers found that subjects treated with spinal manipulation with cavitation had significantly increased levels of IgG and IgM within 20 minutes after the session. After two hours, these patients had significantly elevated IgM levels compared to baseline and the control group. These findings suggest that spinal manipulation can have what they call a "priming" effect on the body's immune response, possibly resulting in faster responses to new infections. Although more study is needed to better explain this response, this research provides fascinating evidence that spinal manipulation may affect the functioning of the body's immune system and assist in maintaining overall health.

Teodorczyk-Injeyan JA, McGregor M, Ruegg R, Injeyan HS. Interleukin 2-regulated in vitro antibody production following a single spinal manipulative treatment in normal subjects. Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2010, 18:26

Patient testimonials

2011-04-11T16:53:00.005-07:00

We have some new testimonials posted on the website. These are just a few patients that have made these wonderful video testimonials for Smigiel Family Chiropractic. One patient was never supposed to run again and now he is running races and just completed a 300 mile challenge in 3 months. Let me know what you think.

2 new products at Smigiel Family Chiropractic

2011-03-30T16:51:00.010-07:00

We have 2 new products at Smigiel Family Chiropractic, Stop Acid Reflux and Stop Leg and Foot Cramps made by Caleb Treeze organic farm. I have personally tried both of these, not because I have either condition, I just like the ingredients certified organic apple cider vinegar, natural ginger and garlic juice. I take it as a wellness product. However, I have received some good feedback from patients that have used it for leg cramping and they like it. I will keep you posted on the other people who are using it. Most of the population with bloating and reflux take antacid that neutralizes acidity in the stomach and inhibits the complete break down of food and prevents nutrient absorption. Caleb's formula increases acidity so you have more complete breakdown and absorption, that leads to less reflux, gas and bloating.

Green Christmas

2008-12-30T11:31:00.003-07:00

Green toys, green pots and pans, green wrapping paper, green Christmas trees, green Christmas lights the list goes on......

It all makes sense, make a product that is manufactured from bio renewable material. I think the wool is being pulled over our eyes. Most of this stuff is manufactured over seas with the bottom line as the primary intent. Most of these so called renewable or recycles materials are from the scraps of plastic from the manufacturing process.

A family member with love in their heart chose a "green pan" for a gift for me and my family. They are non-stick and supposing have a Eco friendly-non toxic surface for cooking. If you read what the pans are made from it is a complete contradiction from what they are advertising. They are made from aluminum, a toxic element to ingest that has been shown to contribute to such disease like Alzheimer's.
Anyway, this green marketing campaign is becoming toxic.

AVOIDING AN ADVERSE DRUG REACTION

2008-08-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

Researchers are now estimating that 3 to 6 percent of all hospital admissions are caused by dangerous, and often hidden, side-effects associated with prescription drugs. Even worse, 87 percent of these adverse drug reactions were not listed on the medication’s label. Between the years 1998 to 2005, hospital admissions—due to negative side-effects stemming from prescription medication—sky-rocketed from 34,966 cases to 89,842. With this came a 2.7 percent increase in deaths directly resulting from an adverse drug reaction. In 2005 the number of Americans who needlessly died as the result of lethal drug-related side-effects reached a disturbing 15,107 souls.It’s clear that America’s drug-safety evaluation system is full of flaws, making it very difficult to trust the medical community. That’s why every one of us must take our health seriously. If we don’t want to end up a medical statistic we must make permanent, healthy changes to our lifestyle. Healthy eating is a priority, as is exercise. Add regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments to that mix and you’ll be on your way to a longer, healthier, better quality of life that is adverse drug reaction free.

[Source: Archives of Internal Medicine 9/10/2007]

CHIROPRACTIC IMPROVES ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

2008-08-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

A new study reveals that bicyclists can improve their performance by undergoing a short program of chiropractic care.The study involved six people, 4 male and 2 female. Three of the males and both females were competitive racers.Initially, the subjects were tested to determine their base line performance. Using a CompuTrainer--a stationary, computerized machine that allows the rider’s personal bike to be attached to it—each bicyclist participated in a race simulation. Researchers then recorded various data regarding strength, pressure and force. After the test, each biker was examined and adjusted by a chiropractor, then retested on the CompuTrainer one to two weeks later.A poll of the riders found that five reported a lower perceived effort of how hard they were working at the same workload during the retest. Five of the riders also experienced improvement in pedaling performance. These results indicate that a bicyclist can ride longer before fatiguing.Chiropractic adjustments improve all aspects of body performance by correcting misalignments of the spine, which interfere with nervous system and the body’s ability to function at 100 percent capacity. If this is what chiropractic adjustments can do for bicyclists, just image how beneficial chiropractic adjustments will be to your everyday living!

[Source: www.montanarochiropractic.com/computrainer.htm]

BEWARE OF VYTORIN

2008-08-17T10:44:00.001-07:00

Data from a recent study shows that people taking the popular cholesterol-reducing heart medication, Vytorin, are 33 to 70 percent more likely to develop—and die from—cancer.The study, called SEAS, was initially launched to examine the effectiveness of Vytorin to prevent severe, age-related heart valve problems. During the course of the study researchers unexpectedly stumbled upon Vytorin’s link to cancer.Vytorin and its sister-drug, Zetia, are widely prescribed medications in the US, raking in over $4 billion a year for Merck and Schering-Plough. A statement by Merck and Schering-Plough acknowledged that the medications did seem to come with a higher risk of cancer, but added that the discovery was “an anomaly that, taken in light of all of the data, doesn’t support an association with Vytorin.”The problem with that statement is that current ongoing studies, such as IMPROVE-IT and SHARP, are investigating the Vytorin-cancer link, and what they’re finding does not look good for anyone who has been taking Vytorin.
[Source: “Heart drug’s safety scrutinized” USA Today Weekend Edition, 7/25/08]

ANTIBIOTICS LEAD TO ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA

2008-08-17T10:41:00.001-07:00

As the worldwide medical community continues to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics—especially to young children—negative side effects are beginning to surface.A 2003 study at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit presented compelling evidence confirming the danger antibiotics. This study, authorized by Christine Cole Johnson, PhD, concluded that children who receive antibiotics within the first six months of life increase their risk of developing asthma and allergies to pets, ragweed, and dust mites.Researchers followed 448 children from birth to seven years of age. The children were evenly divided by gender. Of the entire group, 49% had received antibiotics in the first six months of life. Data gathered throughout the study showed that children who took at least one antibiotic as a baby were 1.5 times more likely to develop allergies, and 2.5 times more likely to develop asthma than children who did not receive antibiotics.

High Blood Pressure Drugs Lead to Bone Loss

2008-05-05T07:15:00.000-07:00

A study in the April 14, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine reports that diuretics, commonly prescribed for hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure, can also leach calcium from bones and cause significant bone loss in older men taking the drugs.
Researchers at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut tested the bone density levels of 3,269 men over the age of 65. They reexamined the men 4.6 years later and also collected data on medication use during that time.
84 of the men were continuous users of loop diuretics, 181 were intermittent users and 3,004 were non-users. At the end of the study period, the average annual rate of decline in total hip bone mineral density was –0.33 among the non-users, -0.58 among the intermittent users and –0.78 among the continuous users, about 2.5 times that of the non-users.

Medical Errors Cost US Lives and Billions of Dollars

2008-05-05T07:11:00.000-07:00

On April 8, 2008, HealthGrades, a health care ratings organization has released its fifth annual Patient Safety in American Hospitals Study, covering the years 2004 through 2006. It reports that medical errors resulted in 238,337 potentially preventable deaths of U.S.
Medicare patients and cost Medicare $8.8 billion.
The study reviewed records of 41 million Medicare patients. 3 percent of the patients experienced medical errors including anesthesia complications, bed sores, failure to rescue (from respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, sepsis and abdominal wounds that split open after surgery), selected infections and numerous post-operative events. This percentage represents 1.1 million medical errors over the three-year period the study examined.
Patients who experienced medical errors had a 20 percent chance of dying from them. Failure to rescue alone accounted for at least 188,000 lives lost, or 128 deaths for every 1000 patients. Bed sores, failure to rescue and post-operative respiratory failure together accounted for 63.4 percent of the errors.
The report says they "now have convincing case studies that perfection is possible when will to change and improve is present and the effort is made to implement new practices. While these examples illustrate that we have a much clearer idea of what we need to do, formidable barriers remain. Many in the industry continue to deny that truly safe care is achievable, thus the status quo continues…"
"With the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services scheduled to stop reimbursing hospitals for treatment of eight major preventable errors, including objects left in the body after surgery and certain post-surgical infections, starting Oct. 1, the financial implications for hospitals are substantial," HealthGrades said in a prepared statement.
Commentary: Two things to think about. The first is more than 238,000 deaths (217 per day) that could have been prevented and that’s only among Medicare patients. If that number were extrapolated out to the total number of hospitalized patients in the U.S. it would have to be astronomical. Also, imagine the uproar if 217 people started dying every day while riding in airplanes. How long would it take the airline industry to find the problems and correct them? Medicine needs to apply the same due diligence to disease care.
Second, it’s bad enough that doctors have been leaving objects (tools and equipment) inside of people after surgery but they’ve been billing Medicare to go back in and remove them? And Medicare paid for it? No wonder the disease care system is in a shambles.

Autistic Child Improves Under Chiropractic Care

2008-05-05T07:09:00.000-07:00

The March 24, 2008 issue of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research reports on a case study involving a three year-old autistic child who experienced improvements in her social interactions and language skills after a short course of chiropractic care.
The girl had been diagnosed with autism 12 months before beginning chiropractic care. She did not communicate with anyone except by throwing tantrums and screaming. She wouldn’t socialize with kids her own age and the only physical activity she got was from throwing tantrums. Difficulty sleeping and constipation were also mentioned as ongoing problems.
Previous research has noted links with autism from both traumatic birth injuries and vaccinations. This child was delivered using vacuum extraction, which has been associated with birth trauma. She also received all the standard vaccinations, with her mother noting that she slept for 24 hours after receiving her first set of vaccinations. She had not spoken at all, only verbalizing by screaming.
At the beginning of chiropractic care the child was very apprehensive about getting adjusted. Within two weeks of beginning chiropractic care, the child was climbing onto the table by herself and holding the chiropractor’s hand. By the 10th visit the child was verbalizing and laughing.
After a month of care, the mother noted fewer nightmares, expressions of sadness and discomfort and less hyperactivity. She noted more spontaneity, expressions of joy and better posture.
The authors point out that vertebral subluxations can affect sensory input into the parts of the brain that sense its surrounding environment; the same parts of the brain that seem to be affected in autistic people. Once the child had her subluxations corrected, better sensory input occurred to these areas and she then experienced improvements in her behavioral patterns.

ADD HEART PROTECTION TO CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSMENTS

2008-04-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

Alone, chiropractic adjustments make remarkable progress in allowing your body to operate at maximum capacity and heal itself naturally when threatened with illness. As wonderful as chiropractic adjustments are, you could harness even more life-improving power by simply adding exercise to your routine of chiropractic adjustments.Here’s the good news. Lots of people falsely believe that exercise has to be grueling in order to be effective. The truth is that just 30 minutes of exercise that elevates your heart rate is all you need—and you only have to do it every other day! Reaching a better quality of life is easier than you think. So don’t think about exercising, grab your sneakers and do it! Here are some motivating facts to consider:People who keep aerobically fit are six times less likely to die prematurely from heart attack, stroke and arterial clogging.Cardio and aerobic exercise, done vigorously for 30 minutes, increases your energy usage by 10 times! This means you’ll use excess calories, burn fat, lose weight and become more physically fit.Many studies have linked alertness and productivity with physical fitness. A Purdue University study found that by increasing personal fitness by 22 percent, a person could improve their mental capacity and decision making ability by a whopping 70 percent. What’s more, NASA scientists proved fitter employees were 12.5 percent more productive than their less active colleagues who tired earlier.Aerobic and cardio exercises will:- Increases healthy DKL cholesterol levels- Helps stabilize blood sugar levels- Cleanse impurities from the skin- Strengthen bones to fight osteoporosis- Lubricate and strengthen joints- Improve co-ordination and mobility - Enhance confidence and self-esteem[Source: American Heart Association and International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association website]

CHIROPRACTIC HELPS MORE THAN BACK PAIN

2008-04-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

If you have family members and friends suffering with painful physical conditions and illness, encourage them to give chiropractic adjustments a try. Here’s what they probably don’t know.A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the spine that many times goes unnoticed, yet causes many bodily discomforts and physical aliments. When a vertebra in the spine goes out of alignment it can interfere with nerve, brain and spinal cord communication, causing various body parts to stop functioning as they should, and instead, experience pain and deterioration.For example, a misalignment in the spine can do the following things:- Disrupt the function of your internal organs, glands, muscles, joints and discs- Cause pain not only in the back region, but anywhere in your body- Induce headaches- Accelerate joint aging- Cause osteoarthritis - Open the door to disease, by lessening your body’s ability to adapt to stress and heal itself - Drain you of energyPrescription drugs can’t remedy the root of the problem, they only mask symptoms. Encourage your family and friends to take their ailments to a chiropractor where they can start to enhance their health and quality of life the safe and noninvasive way.

YouTube - ICPA - Holistic Pediatric Healthcare

2008-03-06T21:08:00.001-07:00

"Pay particular attention to the segment in minute 5-6 when he tells the interviewer that the first line of defense for parents should be to take their child to the chiropractor. He also understands the innate ability of the body to self heal."

YouTube - ICPA - Holistic Pediatric Healthcare

Can you avoid the common cold?

2008-01-06T09:23:00.000-07:00

Can You Avoid A Cold?There are many myths surrounding the common cold. One common myth states that a sick person is only contagious during the first three days of symptoms. But when this theory, and others, was put to the test, scientists drew conclusions that are very different from what many of us believe.While it is difficult to pinpoint the exact time a sick person becomes contagious, scientist agree that most common colds become infectious before the first symptoms emerge, and they remain infectious throughout the duration of the cold.The time between becoming infected with a cold virus and the emergence of symptoms—like a sore throat, sneezing, sinus congestion and nasal drip—is usually three to five days. The common cold may develop a bit faster, becoming contagious only 24 hours after a person has been infected, even though the person experiences no cold symptoms.Even after cold symptoms disappear, a person can still infect others for up to three days. What’s most fascinating is that just because you come in contact with someone who is contagious, more often than not you do not get sick. Our bodies are designed to defend themselves. When your spine is strong, healthy and well-aligned your bodies ability to defend itself is at it’s highest potential. When it is improperly aligned, a condition called a subluxations, it effects the immune system and lowers your resistance to getting sick.It’s clear, if you want to avoid the common cold, you need to do more than just steer clear of sick people. Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy this winter: wash your hands regularly; eat healthy food; minimize white refined sugar in your diet because of its known effect on lowering the immune system; get plenty of rest; do not get chilled and get to your Chiropractor regularly. Chiropractic adjustments enhance your body’s natural ability to ward off sickness. Here’s some good news. If you do catch the common cold, chiropractic adjustments will help your body’s immune system get stronger faster.[Source: New York Times, “The Claim: A Cold Is Contagious Only Before Symptoms Emerge” 3/15/05]

Nervous System Physiology

2007-12-06T08:55:00.000-07:00

Nervous System Physiology

Virtually every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body is controlled and regulated by your nervous system. And while the chemical and electrical nature of this vast network is best left to specialists, here are four key things you should know:
When the neurological circuits have integrity, your body works as it was designed.
When spinal vertebrae pinch or choke nerves, affected organs and tissues don’t work the way they should and ill-health results.

Efferent Communications
Nerve impulses are sent from the brain out to the organs and tissues of your body.

Afferent Communications
Nerve impulses are sent back to the brain to make sure everything is working correctly.

Compressive Lesions
If spinal vertebrae pinch or choke nerve tissue, signals going from or to the affected organ or tissue can be diminished. (i.e., constipation.)

Facilitative Lesions
If spinal vertebrae chafe or irritate nerve tissue, signals going from or to the affected organ or tissue can be excited. (i.e., diarrhea.)

The nervous system is vulnerable where delicate nerve tissue comes into proximity with the moving bones of your spine. That’s why we're interested in your spine!

BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS

2007-12-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

Over the decades hundreds of healthcare studies have been conducted. Time and again research shows that chiropractic adjustments are beneficial in multiple ways.The following is a brief overview of the benefits of chiropractic that have been determined by medical and chiropractic health studies:.Significantly lower costs of injury care and medical care..Decreased number of days missed at work due to injury or illness..Less dependence on medication..Improved overall health.Improved quality of life..Less time spent at the Chiropractor's office compared to the amount of time spent at a medical doctor's office..Decreased feelings of pain and discomfort.Researchers and chiropractic experts have also found other beneficial things that you can do in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments to improve your health:.If you lose just one pound, you will take 10 pounds of stress off your lower back..Quit smoking. Smoking causes the discs between vertebrae to degenerate faster..Don't sleep on your stomach, it contributes to misalignment of neck vertebrae..Keep your wallet out of your back pocket to help maintain equilibrium throughout your spine and back muscles.

[Source: Article "Work Comp Study: Chiropractic Less Expensive, More Effective Than Medical Care," from Dynamic Chiropractic, Nov 2004]

Beware Of The Flu Shot

2007-11-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

As temperatures drop the beginning of Flu Season is being ushered in across the United States. But before you get in line for the flu shot, there are a few life altering things you need to know about this seemingly harmless vaccination.Research from Dr. Hugh Fudenberg—one of the world’s leading immunologists—found that people who receive the flu shot 3 to 5 years in a row are ten times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.The catalyst appears to be the mercury and aluminum found in the flu shot vaccine. Dr. Fudenberg believes that these elements are toxic to brain cells, causing a reaction that over-stimulates the brains immune system. There is compelling evidence that suggests that an over-stimulated immune system can trigger Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Lou Gehrig’s disease and autism spectrum disorders, as well as Gulf War Syndrome.Even more disturbing is that the same aluminum and mercury found in the flu vaccination is found in vaccinations given to babies and children. Once these poisonous elements begin to accumulate in the brain, diseases and disorders like Autism often follow.Here’s the good news, there are several alternatives to vaccinations. There is a solid connection between nutrition and a healthy immune system. People who stay hydrated and eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits each day, are much less likely to develop an illness or disease. By simply adding regular chiropractic adjustment to healthy eating habits, you’ll maximize your body’s immune system naturally! And you can do it all without injections and toxic chemicals being released into your system.

[Source: Newsmax.com health alert October 2007]

HYPERTENSION RELAXES WITH CHIROPRACTIC

2007-10-30T06:55:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic adjustments have recently been proven to reduce-even eliminate-hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. This is good news for the 65 million Americans who currently struggle with the disease.Traditionally, many people with high blood pressure have turned to prescription drugs such as diuretics, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers to provide a cure. But medication has not been able to defeat this disease. In many cases, medication has gone on to cause other health problems for hypertension sufferers. That's why it's important to first treat high blood pressure with safer, alternative therapies such as chiropractic.In a ground-breaking clinical study, presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension, researchers gathered 50 patients with blood pressure greater than 140/90. The group was randomly divided into two groups for study purposes. Group One received regular chiropractic adjustments, and group two received a mock chiropractic adjustment. In just three weeks, the group that received chiropractic adjustments showed significant improvements in their blood pressure reading. After eight weeks, their systolic pressure averaged less than 130. In comparison, the group receiving mock adjustments noted no drop in blood pressure during the entire study.If you suffer from hypertension, it's time to put the power of regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments-along with a healthy diet-into your lifestyle today.

Say goodbye to Headaches

2007-10-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

People suffering from headaches may find the antidote they're looking for in chiropractic adjustments. A study from Duke University in Durham, NC, found that regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments can dramatically lessen the intensity and frequency of headaches. In the study, 2,500 people suffering with headaches were divided into two groups. The first group received chiropractic care. The second group took a common pain reliever. Both methods of treatment were found to provide relief for a majority of patients. However, people taking the drug also experienced some type of adverse affect 82 percent of the time.Four weeks after the study ended, it was found that patients who had received chiropractic adjustments were experiencing less intense headaches, less often. As for the group who had taken pain medication to relieve their headaches, they continued to suffer. Their headache frequency and intensity remained the same.This report shows that chiropractic adjustments allow the body to function more smoothly, opening the doors to healing. Drugs, on the other hand, tend to mask the problem instead of offering a cure. Make sure your body is running at the highest level of function by making chiropractic a regular part of your lifestyle.[Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, 2001]

GERMS: FRIEND OR FOE?

2007-10-09T11:13:00.000-07:00

True or false: when you come in contact with a germ, you’re bound to get sick from that particular germ. While many people believe this statement to be true, the answer is actually false. Just because you make contact with a germ doesn’t mean you’ll get sick. The truth is that healthy people remain healthy when they contact a germ; it’s the unhealthy people who develop serious illnesses from germs. The human body is not indestructible, and therefore very healthy people may develop a simple illness like the common cold, or perhaps the stomach flu, but rarely anything worse. People who are truly strong and healthy on the inside do not drop over dead from heart attacks or get cancer. Only people whose inner health has slowly deteriorated and whose resistance has become compromised get sick with serious illness. Think about it like this—if the germ theory was true, no one who works in a hospital would be alive to talk about it. Doctors, nurses and health care workers come in contact with germs all the time, yet just the opposite occurs. They rarely get sick because their body’s resistance has been built up.To compliment the germ theory, a new fear of germs has spread across the U.S.—it is called the “hygiene hypothesis” In a nut shell, the hygiene hypothesis tells us that we’re not safe from the illness caused by germs, therefore we must eliminate germs every chance we get. That’s why we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the use of antibacterial soaps and hand gels. As a theory, the idea sounds great, get rid of the germs before they get you. But in reality, just the opposite it true. Everyone’s immune system needs exercise, or else is gets weak and becomes unable to fight off sickness. By creating sterile environments with antibacterial washes, sprays and cleaning agents, we’re making our immune systems lazy. Then, when a germ happens to sneak past our line of defense, its ability to make us sick increases dramatically because our immune system is too weak and out of shape to fight it off. To prove this point, let’s look to the Amish community of America. The Amish are comprised mainly of farmers who live in less than sterile conditions. They do not use vaccinations or medications of any kind. They don’t seek medical doctors, but believe in natural home remedies and chiropractors to keep their health in check. They eat fresh produce and get natural exercise from their active lifestyles. Many also interact with livestock on a daily basis and their children often get dirty playing on the farm. Yet, these people who come in contact with all sorts of germs everyday—and never visit medical doctors—have one of the healthiest track records in the world. Why? They’ve allowed themselves to be exposed to life and the germs that come with it. That exposure has exercised their immune systems so that they can withstand the sickness caused by germs.It all boils down to this—don’t be afraid of germs. Instead, allow yourself to live a full and healthy life, and in the process eat lots of fresh produce and avoid processed foods. Exercise. And optimize your immune system by getting regularly scheduled chiropractic adjustments.[Source: Book, “Setting Things Straight” by Dr. John Madeira, D.C.]

Spinal Decompression Therapy

2007-10-08T10:29:00.000-07:00

Avoid surgery with safe and effective spinal decompression therapy

Effective on: Herniated discs, ruptured discs, Spinal Stenosis,
Sciatica, Facet Syndrome and failed surgery.

Non-surgical spinal decompression.
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical, traction based treatment outcome for herniated or bulging discs in the neck and lower back.

Treatment for many spinal conditions.
Anyone who has back, neck, arm or leg pain caused by a degenerated or damaged disc may be helped by spinal decompression. These conditions include herniated or bulging discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, facet syndrome, spondylosis or even failed spinal surgery.

Why is this treatment so effective?
This award winning computerized traction head is the key. The preprogrammed pattern for ramping up and down the amount of axial distraction eliminates muscle guarding and permits decompression to occur at the disc level.

DON’T RISK SPINAL SURGERY.
Spinal decompression therapy has saved many people from spinal surgery. If you are suffering from a degenerated or herniated disc, don’t risk spinal surgery, until you have explored your options.

Contact Dr. Keith Smigiel for a Consultation today.

Call 602.485.9390 now, or visit www.smigielfamilychiropractic.com