Monday, March 26, 2012

Curious to learn more about how KST works?

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!

Heidi has been coming to Van Every Family Chiropractic Center for two years. Today in addition to shoulder pain, Heidi is experiencing the panic pattern. Watch below as Dr. Saylor explains what KST or Koren Specific Technique is, what the panic pattern is and just how important chiropractic care is for your wellness!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Chiropractic is key for the treatment and care of emotional illnesses

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!


Mental health and chiropractic
Did you know that, over a forty-year period, Doctors of Chiropractic and chiropractic schools operated nearly two hundred hospitals? They were built on the principal that chiropractic care, with proper subluxation correction, a healthy, nutritious diet, exercise, fresh air and sunlight, had powerful healing effects. (1)

What especially amazed clinicians were the beneficial effects chiropractic had on those suffering from “mental and emotional disorders.” Chiropractic care was especially helpful for people who suffered from anxiety, “nervous disorders” (as they were then called) and more severe forms of emotional illness.
In time the chiropractic profession owned and operated two hospitals devoted to mental health: Clear View Sanitarium and Forest Park Sanitarium, both in Davenport, Iowa. Over a 40-year period, the chiropractic hospitals had greater success than the state mental hospitals. (2)

The results so impressed North Dakota circuit court judge A.W. Ponath that he consistently refused to send a patient to the state mental hospital unless they first spent time in the chiropractic institution. (3)

Why? Because without drugs, surgery (pre-frontal lobotomies) and electric shock therapy, chiropractic promoted real brain health and had a greater healing success rate.

Today chiropractors see many patients suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, ADD, ADHD, autism and other conditions related to a dysfunctioning nervous system. (4)

Chiropractors are specially trained to locate nerve interference (spinal nerve stress) and release or correct it. Once your nerve interference is released your nervous system, especially your brain and spinal cord, is able to communicate with all your body systems – your immune, digestive, circulatory, endocrine and muscular systems as well as all the rest – to help them function closer to their potential and to improve your natural healing ability. (5)

Everyone of us in this (often) stress-filled world needs to see a Doctor of Chiropractic for a chance to enjoy some drug-free healthcare and less stress in their lives – it could make a big difference for your physical and mental health.

References:

1. Quigley WH. Pioneering mental health: institutional chiropractic care. Chiropractic History. 1983;3:68-73.

2. Goff PJ. Chiropractic treatment of mental illness: a review of theory and practice. Research Forum. 1987;4(1):4-10.

3. 1936 (Sept): The Chiropractic Journal (NCA) [5(9)] includes “Judge Ponath speaks” by Judge A.W. Ponath (pp. 46-47)
http://www.chiro.org/Plus/History/Persons/Mental-Health_in_Chiro/Mental_Health&Chiro-chrono.pdf

4. Glenther GC et al. Improvement in depression following reduction of upper cervical vertebral subluxation using orthospinology technique. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. November 7 2005;1-4.

5. Schwartz H. Mental Health And Chiropractic: A Multidisciplinary Approach. New York: Sessions Publishers, 1973.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

KST Chiropractic helps wonderfully for a healthy pregnancy

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!

Melissa is the mother of a toddler and also is seven months pregnant. Today she is being adjusted by Dr. Saylor for sciatica and sinus pain. KST is so gentle that women who are pregnant can use adjustments as part of their healthy pregnancy plan. Watch below to see what a special experience KST can be while pregnant--the baby in utero can help Dr. Saylor address Melissa's health care needs!

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Does an aspirin regimen help or hinder your health?

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!


Daily aspirin?
In 1988 research suggested that some high-risk patients who took daily aspirin had fewer heart attacks. Drug companies began pushing daily aspirin use and some medical doctors began “prescribing” aspirin to prevent heart attacks.


But recent findings reveal that people without a history of cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) are unlikely to benefit from a regular dose of aspirin, given the associated risk of internal bleeding.

The researchers found that aspirin in conventional daily or alternate day doses reduced the risk of total non-fatal cardiovascular disease events by just 10% – but this benefit was offset by a 30% increase in risk of life-threatening internal bleeding events. Aspirin is not a safe drug (actually there is no drug without dangerous side-effects). Look at this:

* 1,600 children die each year from allergic reactions to aspirin
* Patients with blockage of arteries to the brain are three times more likely to have a stroke if they are taking aspirin
* Dyspepsia and gastrointestinal hemorrhage occur in 31% of those taking 300 mgs. of aspirin per day
* Low doses of aspirin can increase the risk of brain hemorrhage
* Other side effects can include anemia, bleeding ulcers, confusion and dizziness, and numerous other problems (7)


References:
7. Seshasai SRK et al. Effect of aspirin on vascular and nonvascular outcomes. Archives of Internal Medicine. Published online January 9, 2012. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2011.628

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

KST Adjustments help with Bells Palsy

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!


Jim is a relatively new patient at Van Every Family Chiropractic. Recently diagnosed with Bells Palsy, he sought KST adjustments as part of his treatment plan. In the months he's been with us, he's seen vast improvement--and it's happened in a lot less time then he expected! Watch below as Jim, Dr. Saylor and Jim's daughter explain how quickly his Bells Palsy has transformed due to Chiropractic care.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Up coming events--Mark your calendars!!!

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!

We also strive to provide you with healthy, family friendly Chiropractic events!!! Check out what's coming up!

Events


Kids Club! On the third Friday of each month, all established patients under the age of 12 can get adjusted for just $10! Special prizes and giveaways for the kids that get adjusted! Mark your calendars! Next Kids Club is March 16th.


Bring A Friend Day! Thursday, April 19th is Bring A Friend Day! Bring a friend or family member for a free scan and consultation and receive a FREE adjustment yourself! The scan is performed on our state-of-the-art equipment, The Subluxation Station. This technology features painless and non-invasive tests that will help us characterize abnormal activity surrounding your spine. We are very proud and excited about staying on the cutting edge of chiropractic care by offering this service.


Mark your calendars - Royal Oak Kids Day is Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


Kids Day planning is under way and we need your help!


Kids Day is May 19th and it may seem like so far away, but we have already been planning it for the past 2 months!


We do need your help! We are looking for Event Sponsors, Donations both big and small, places to pass out fliers and volunteers.


Also ask us about our MARCH special for sponsors.


We also are always trying to improve on the event each year, so we welcome your ideas and suggestions and of course, your help! So talk to us at the front desk or give us a call.

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Switching to KST Chiropractic pays off!

We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!


Melissa is a runner who uses KST adjustments to stay in top running shape! Watch as Melissa explains what a wonderful experience she's had since coming to us a year and a half ago--Good Luck on your first marathon Melissa!