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The topic of this message is Pain and Inflammation

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Dr. Mike

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PAIN AND PAIN AND INFLAMMATIINFLAMMATI

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Pain and InflammationPain and InflammationQuestion SurveyQuestion Survey

A A single check marksingle check mark on this survey on this survey can be the sole reason why you can be the sole reason why you

are suffering &/or at risk for health are suffering &/or at risk for health problems!problems!

Are you eating foods and/or drinking liquids that are promoting pain and inflammation? (Please fill in your dietary log & let us review it)

Do you get enough sleep every night? Do you get good quality deep sleep every

night?

Are you presently experiencing Are you presently experiencing mental or emotional stress at mental or emotional stress at home and/or at work?home and/or at work?

Do you stretch regularly, Do you stretch regularly, especially if you sit a fair amount especially if you sit a fair amount at home and/or at work?at home and/or at work?

Are you performing core stability Are you performing core stability exercises, minimum of 3 days exercises, minimum of 3 days per week?per week?

Do you perform daily stress Do you perform daily stress reduction techniques such as reduction techniques such as breathing deep for a minute or breathing deep for a minute or two a few times per day?two a few times per day?

Do you have chronic aches and Do you have chronic aches and pains, such as back pain, neck pains, such as back pain, neck pains, headaches, or general pains, headaches, or general muscle and/or joint soreness?muscle and/or joint soreness?

Do you regularly take anti-inflammatory or anti-pain medications, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or Tylenol or a similar prescription drug?

Do you regularly eat grains and grain products, (such a white bread or whole wheat bread, pasta, cereal, pretzels, crackers) and any other products made with grain or flours from grains, which includes most desserts and packaged snacks?

Do you regularly eat refined sugars? Do you regularly eat refined sugars? (including non-diet sodas)(including non-diet sodas)

Do you regularly eat partially Do you regularly eat partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) found in hydrogenated oils (trans fats) found in most margarines, deep fried foods most margarines, deep fried foods (French Fries etc.) and most all (French Fries etc.) and most all packaged foods?packaged foods?

Do you regularly eat corn oil, safflower Do you regularly eat corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, and oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, and foods made with these oils such as foods made with these oils such as mayonnaise, tarter sauce, margarine, mayonnaise, tarter sauce, margarine, and nearly all salad dressings?and nearly all salad dressings?

Do you regularly eat cheese more than condiment size portions?

Do you regularly consume soy or soy products, or eat them in place of fruits and vegetables?

Do you regularly eat or drink dairy products? Do you regularly eat meat and eggs from grain-

fed animals? Are you overweight and is it hard for you to lost

weight/fat?

Can you grab too much fat around Can you grab too much fat around your waist?your waist?

Are you physically lethargic?Are you physically lethargic? Do you feel well when you exercise, or Do you feel well when you exercise, or

if you exercise more than you should, if you exercise more than you should, do you find it hard to recover?do you find it hard to recover?

Are you mentally lethargic and feel Are you mentally lethargic and feel rundown and depressed more than rundown and depressed more than you would like?you would like?

Do you look old, or feel old for your Do you look old, or feel old for your age?age?

Does your skin look old, and is it sagging? Are you a smoker? Do you suffer from one of the following:

Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Sinusitis, Allergies, Acne, Asthma, Digestive conditions, Flu symptoms, Dysmennorhea,

Endometriosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Heart disease, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Depression, Insulin resistant syndrome Diabetes.

Your body is Your body is self self healing! healing!

(“No doctors heal (“No doctors heal you!”)you!”)

Your pain or health Your pain or health problems are simply problems are simply

due to interference to due to interference to your nervous system your nervous system

(master system). Your (master system). Your nervous system nervous system controls all body controls all body

functions and healing.functions and healing.

There are always 3 potential There are always 3 potential interferences or stressors interferences or stressors on your nervous system: on your nervous system:

1. physical 1. physical 2. chemical 2. chemical

3. mental3. mental

Physical Stressors

posture & spine subluxation lack of sleep little rest and relaxation minimal sunlight exercise (none or minimal)

Chemical Stressors

InflammationAcidityToxicityInsufficient Nutrients

Mental Stressors

mental & emotional tension shallow breathing lack of social support poor attitudelittle gratitudenot enough daily rest & relaxationanxious, impatience & anger easily

Remove or minimize the 3 stressors to maximize your health!

Read our wellness guide on CD (now over 500 practical health resources!), watch our DVD shows, receive our key handouts, come to our classes and follow Dr. Mike’s recommendations for your best health results in the shortest amount of time.

10 Steps to Optimize Energy and Function

1 Practice daily deep breathing and visualization.

2 Apply an optimal dietary approach with mostly live raw foods, balanced blood sugar, alkaline and anti-inflammatory.

3 Drink lots of pure water.

4 Enhance digestion and elimination.

5 Do daily aerobic and strengthening exercise.

6 Get enough rest, relaxation, and sleep.

7 Have a positive attitude with daily laughter, fresh air and sunshine.

8 Take quality nutritional supplements and super-foods.

9 Minimize or avoid processed foods and artificial chemicals including all drugs.

10 Optimize posture and spinal health.

Foods that Cause InflammationFoods that Cause Inflammation

All grain and grain products such as, All grain and grain products such as, white bread, whole wheat bread, white bread, whole wheat bread, crackers, pretzels, pasta etc.crackers, pretzels, pasta etc.

Partially hydrogenated oils found in Partially hydrogenated oils found in margarine and deep fried foodsmargarine and deep fried foods

Corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, Corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil and foods cottonseed oil, soybean oil and foods made with these oils such as made with these oils such as mayonnaisemayonnaise

Soda, dairy, soy and sugarSoda, dairy, soy and sugar Meat and eggs from grain-fed animals Meat and eggs from grain-fed animals

There is No Such Thing as Moderation. With Every Bite You Take, You are Either Deflaming or Inflaming. Therefore eat mostly anti-inflammatory foods!

Diseases Caused by Inflammation

Chronic painArthritisSinusitisAcneDigestive conditionsFluCancerDepressionHeart disease

Pain-Safe Foods

•Brown Rice

•Cooked or Dried Fruits (not citrus fruits, bananas, peaches, or tomatoes)

•Cooked green, yellow, and orange vegetables

•Water

•Condiments: modest amounts are well-tolerated

•Note: Specific raw food is ultimately the best dietary choice for your health-come to Dr. Mike’s classes to learn more.

Common Headache Triggers

1. Dairy Products

2. Chocolate

3. Eggs

4. Citrus Fruits

5. Meat

6. Wheat

7. Nuts and Peanuts

8. Tomatoes

9. Onions

10. Corn

11. Apples

12. Bananas

Major Arthritis Triggers

•Dairy Products

•Corn

•Meats

•Wheat, Oats, Rye

•Eggs

•Citrus Fruits

•Potatoes

•Tomatoes

•Nuts

•Coffee

18 Pain Relieving 18 Pain Relieving Strategies and Strategies and Relaxation ExercisesRelaxation Exercises

These hand-outs can be emailed to These hand-outs can be emailed to you. Just ask!you. Just ask!

18 Pain Relieving Strategies and Relaxation Exercises

1.) Spinal and Extremity Adjustments adjustments help restore proper motion and

alignment and remove nerve interference thereby decreasing pain and improving body functions

adjustments are for Pain Relief Care, Corrective Care and Wellness Care

18 Pain Relieving Strategies and 18 Pain Relieving Strategies and Relaxation ExercisesRelaxation Exercises

2.) 2.) Ice and Heat Contrast TherapyIce and Heat Contrast Therapy remember that ice is for pain and heat is for remember that ice is for pain and heat is for

stiffnessstiffness do 10 minutes of ice on the painful area do 10 minutes of ice on the painful area

followed with 10-20 minutes of heat & then followed with 10-20 minutes of heat & then do some gentle stretching while warm in a do some gentle stretching while warm in a pain free range of motionpain free range of motion


3.) Natural Anti-Inflammatory Creams contain plant based anti-inflammatory herbs and

homeopathic substances examples include Biofreeze, Arnica, Traumeel,

Deep Cold, etc…


4.) 4.) Orthopedic Supports Orthopedic Supports Many types of extremity braces (ankle, Many types of extremity braces (ankle,

knee, wrist braces) or SI Belts or back knee, wrist braces) or SI Belts or back supports to wear or sit on & contoured supports to wear or sit on & contoured pillows- all of these can be used for pillows- all of these can be used for extremity, neck, back/pelvic pain and extremity, neck, back/pelvic pain and instability; some people experience instability; some people experience immediate relief using these supports;immediate relief using these supports;

Some people experience immediate relief Some people experience immediate relief wearing custom made orthotics &/or heel wearing custom made orthotics &/or heel liftslifts


5.) 5.) Stretches & Gentle Stabilization ExercisesStretches & Gentle Stabilization Exercises Unresolved pain anywhere in the body and/or poor posture Unresolved pain anywhere in the body and/or poor posture

leads to stiffness and scar tissue which must be stretched leads to stiffness and scar tissue which must be stretched regularly to help bring back health to the arearegularly to help bring back health to the area

Do all your recommended stretching & stabilization exercises Do all your recommended stretching & stabilization exercises in a pain free range of motion in a pain free range of motion

Try to do some upper & lower body stretching every hour at Try to do some upper & lower body stretching every hour at home and at workhome and at work

Do each stretch 2-3 times & hold the stretch for 10-15 Do each stretch 2-3 times & hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds; do stabilization exercises dailyseconds; do stabilization exercises daily

See general stretching, stabilization and sport specific See general stretching, stabilization and sport specific stretching exercise handouts in our Wellness Guide and feel stretching exercise handouts in our Wellness Guide and feel free to watch our Spine Rehabilitation DVDs for free to watch our Spine Rehabilitation DVDs for demonstrationsdemonstrations


6.) 6.) Pain Control Machine (TENS)Pain Control Machine (TENS) Research proven to decrease pain by Research proven to decrease pain by

decreasing substance P (pain neuro-decreasing substance P (pain neuro-transmitter), reduces muscle spasm transmitter), reduces muscle spasm and increases some circulation to the and increases some circulation to the local arealocal area

Can be used at our clinic and/or Can be used at our clinic and/or rented or purchased for use at home rented or purchased for use at home and/or workand/or work


7.) 7.) Spinal Molding & Fulcrum ExercisesSpinal Molding & Fulcrum Exercises Both exercises use foam fulcrums to restore Both exercises use foam fulcrums to restore

proper alignment and reduce tension in the proper alignment and reduce tension in the spine and nervous systemspine and nervous system

Spinal molding is a proven relaxation Spinal molding is a proven relaxation exercise to help reduce painexercise to help reduce pain

See handouts and/or Spine Rehab DVDs for See handouts and/or Spine Rehab DVDs for more informationmore information


8.) 8.) Hand Held Electric Massage Unit Hand Held Electric Massage Unit & & Massage ChairsMassage Chairs

TTry one of our four electric massage ry one of our four electric massage chairs to help relax you and reduce chairs to help relax you and reduce muscle tensionmuscle tension

For loosening muscles anywhere on For loosening muscles anywhere on your bodyyour body

Use as often as you need in our Use as often as you need in our exercise roomexercise room


9.) 9.) Wobble Chair Exercises & Motion Wobble Chair Exercises & Motion SeatsSeats

Do daily exercises on these motion Do daily exercises on these motion seats to increase flexibility, reduce seats to increase flexibility, reduce tension/pain and improve health of tension/pain and improve health of all spinal tissuesall spinal tissues

It is vital to sit on a motion air It is vital to sit on a motion air cushion at all times at work and cushion at all times at work and homehome


10.) 10.) Mind-Body ExercisesMind-Body Exercises Meditation & other stress Meditation & other stress

management exercises using deep management exercises using deep breathing are powerful relaxation and breathing are powerful relaxation and healing techniques to reduce stress & healing techniques to reduce stress & pain and optimize your healthpain and optimize your health

See our mind-body handouts, your See our mind-body handouts, your Health Log and/or our Spine Rehab Health Log and/or our Spine Rehab DVDs for more informationDVDs for more information


11.) 11.) AcupunctureAcupuncture Dr. Mike is certified in acupuncture and has Dr. Mike is certified in acupuncture and has

treated hundreds of patients with different treated hundreds of patients with different kinds of painkinds of pain

Dr. Mike has worked in acupuncture and Dr. Mike has worked in acupuncture and medical pain control clinics medical pain control clinics

More information available at front desk More information available at front desk


12.) Massage Therapy More information and referrals available at front

desk

13.) Acute Pain Relieving Natural Supplements Specific natural supplements can definitely

reduce pain quickly without having to use drugs ie. Herbogesic (buffered natural aspirin),

Zyflammend (patent herbal pain reliever), Enzymes, Pure Fish Oil, Kaprex, Glucosamine Sulphate & MSM, etc…


14.) 14.) Anti-Inflammatory & Alkaline DietAnti-Inflammatory & Alkaline Diet Drink more water when you wake up in the morning and Drink more water when you wake up in the morning and

between mealsbetween meals Pain will decrease when we improve elimination from our Pain will decrease when we improve elimination from our

bowels, therefore take a proven bowel cleanser daily for one bowels, therefore take a proven bowel cleanser daily for one month with good bacteria; this strategy will decrease pain month with good bacteria; this strategy will decrease pain and increase energy your diet can be easily modified to and increase energy your diet can be easily modified to decrease pain anywhere in your bodydecrease pain anywhere in your body

It is best to always eat foods that decrease acidity and It is best to always eat foods that decrease acidity and inflammation in our bodies at all times not just when we inflammation in our bodies at all times not just when we have pain-this is mainly through a plant based ‘colorful’ diethave pain-this is mainly through a plant based ‘colorful’ diet

See our “Healing Diet”, “Anti-Inflammatory Diet” and See our “Healing Diet”, “Anti-Inflammatory Diet” and acid-alkaline sheets in our Wellness Guideacid-alkaline sheets in our Wellness Guide


15.) Gentle Aerobic Exercise Walking especially outdoors and/or rebounding are good exercises

for pain relief and overall health

16.) Hanging Exercise Only do hanging exercise if Dr. Mike recommended it to you Use the hanging bar in our rehab room to decrease spinal

compression, stretch muscles and ligaments and help improve spinal alignment

Soon we will have a spinal decompression unit as well


17.) 17.) Active Release Therapy (ART)Active Release Therapy (ART) Dr. Mike is certified in ART which is a specialized Dr. Mike is certified in ART which is a specialized

& proven sport injury technique which has been & proven sport injury technique which has been used on top athletes; Dr. Mike has treated hundreds used on top athletes; Dr. Mike has treated hundreds of patients using ART with different kinds of painof patients using ART with different kinds of pain

18.) 18.) Hot Bath with Ginger & Epson SaltHot Bath with Ginger & Epson Salt Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and Epson Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and Epson

Salt is a good muscle relaxant Salt is a good muscle relaxant

Dr. Mike’s Nutritional Recommendations

Diet

Healing Diet Anti-Inflammatory Diet Live/Raw Food Diet Detoxification/Elimination Diet

Core Supplements

High Quality Multivitamin-Mineral Formula Super Green Supplements Mega-Magnesium Coenzyme Q10 Cold Water Pure Fish Oil (SEP EFA) Vitamin C Buffered (Trophic) Enzymes Bacteria

Pain and Inflammation

Zyflamend (New Chapter) Herbogesic (Genestra) Glucosamine Sulphate and MSM (Trophic) Cold Water Pure Fish Oil (SEP EFA) Vitamin C Buffered (Trophic) & E Cal-Mg LSP Ginger & Tumeric High Quality Multivitamin-Mineral Formula Enzymes

Arthritis and/or Joint Healing

Glucosamine Sulphate and MSM (Trophic) Vitamin C Buffered (Trophic) & E High Quality Multivitamin-Mineral Formula

(New Chapter, Pure Synergy or Genestra) Pure Coldwater Fish Oil (Genestra or

Metagenics)

Muscle and Nerve Relaxation

Magnesium Herbals ie Valerian, Lavendar Calcium

Headaches

Headache Relief (New Chapter) Herbogesic (Genestra) Calcium-Hydroxy-Appetite Cal-Mg LSP (Genestra) Magnesium

Energy

Superfood Supplements ie E3 Live, Green’s Powder (Pure Synergy or Berry Greens), Chlorella

Herbal Supplements ie. Zyflamend Chromium & Vanadium Quality Multivitamin Antioxidants ie. CoQ10, Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) Pure Fish Oil Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) B-Vitamins Calcium/Magnesium Bowel Cleanser Formula

Sleep

Calcium Magnesium Melatonin 5-HTP Vitamin B complex Herbals ie Valerian

Stress

Herbals ie. Ginseng, Cordyceps, & Holy Basil Aromatherapy Oils Superfood Supplements Vitamin B complex Vitamin C with Bioflavinoids Magnesium

Cool the Heat of Inflammation

Evaluating and choosing the best natural source anti-inflammatory depends on the specific inflammatory condition, but the primary arsenal of remedies to combat a range of inflammation includes ginger, turmeric, boswellia, bromelain, glucosamine sulfate, omega-3 essential fats, N-acetyl glucosamine, and slippery elm, fenugreek, and devil’s claw root.

Ginger

A spice loved by many cultures around the world, ginger’s most active and aromatic chemical compounds are called gingerols. Ginger has been reported to offer significant improvement in cases of arthritic inflammation and pain by inhibiting the body’s pro-inflammatory responses.

Turmeric

A member of the ginger family, turmeric is a bright yellow spice used in Indian curries. Turmeric has long been used for its medicinal properties in Ayurvedic traditional medicine. It is used topically, orally, and by inhalation. Curcumin is the primary active anti-inflammatory component of turmeric. Numerous studies on the safety and effectiveness of curcumin show it to contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Like ginger, it exerts its anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the enzymes and prostaglandins that play a role in inflammation.

Boswellia

Boswellia has been found to be specifically useful for reducing inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as well as back pain and some chronic intestinal disorders.

The primary active compounds responsible for the anti-inflammatory activities of Boswellia, known as boswellic acids, are derived from the Boswellia tree bark’s gummy resin. These acids appear to interfere with the chemical reactions that promote inflammation. Boswellic acids also prevent inflammatory white blood cells from infiltrating damaged tissue.

Bromelain

Extracted from the pineapple plant, bromelain is a proteolytic (protein-digesting) enzyme shown in numerous European studies to successfully reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthritis, joint, and connective tissue injuries as well as in tissue repair in patients following surgery.

Glucosamine Sulfate

Several recent studies comparing glucosamine sulfate to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs suggest that glucosamine may be as effective in easing arthritic pain and inflammation as the NSAIDs—without the negative side effects.

A Chinese study of individuals with osteoarthritis of the knee found that participants taking l,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate daily experienced similar reductions in symptoms as those participants given l,200 mg daily of ibuprofen.

The glucosamine group tolerated their supplementation much better, however.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The natural anti-inflammatory effects of the omega-3 fats can be found most abundantly in salmon, salmon oil, flaxseed, and flaxseed oil.

Omega-3 fats prevent the body’s production of prostaglandins, which lead to inflammation. Omega-3 fats also protect against heart disease through the anti-inflammatory effect.

Eating fish rich in omega-3 fats two or more times per week is associated with a 40-percent reduction in risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG)

This naturally occurring amino sugar has shown remarkable potential in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. Acting to soothe and repair damaged, inflamed tissue in the bowel, NAG is especially helpful to those with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Slippery Elm, Fenugreek, Devil’s Claw Root More good news comes from a British study

on the antioxidant effects of herbal therapies used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

A research team investigated the usefulness of a variety of herbs including slippery elm , fenugreek, and devil’s claw root.

They concluded that all of these herbs had a beneficial effect and merited formal evaluation as alternative therapies in inflammatory bowel disease.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Moods

When it comes to inflammation, it’s not only what we eat, but also what we think that makes a difference. One remarkable study showed that even a mild case of the blues can increase blood levels of interleukin-6, an inflammatory protein that increases the risk of inflammatory conditions and heart attacks.

Contd.

Eating a diet rich in wild fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds is the best way to prevent inflammatory conditions. Berries, especially blueberries and cranberries, provide polyphenolic protection against sight-damaging inflammation and oxidative stress. Cherries (the tarter the better) are another inflammation-fighting food. Limit or eliminate red meat, alcohol, hydrogenated fats, refined sugars, and flours.

Keeping inflammation free is another good reason to eat well and keep a positive attitude.

Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Inflammatory AlternativesAlternatives

GingerGinger

BoswelliaBoswellia

Fish OilsFish Oils

BromelainBromelain

Cetyl Cetyl Myristoleate Myristoleate (CMO)(CMO)

Evening Evening Primrose, Black Primrose, Black Currant and Currant and Borage OilsBorage Oils

Cayenne CreamCayenne Cream

Sincerely,

Dr. Mike and the Wellness First Team

7315 Woodbine Ave.Markham, Ontario L3R 3V7

www.wellnessfirst.ca [email protected]

(905) 477-6578(416) 318-5939

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Dr. Michael Whitley

Delivering ResultsDelivering Results Dr. Michael Whitley practices Dr. Michael Whitley practices

up-to-date research-based up-to-date research-based chiropractic. Specifically, his chiropractic. Specifically, his additional 4 year U.S. certification in additional 4 year U.S. certification in pediatrics, pregnancy & posture and pediatrics, pregnancy & posture and spinal correction provides patients spinal correction provides patients with a comprehensive proven analysis with a comprehensive proven analysis & treatment protocol. This means that & treatment protocol. This means that research supports its effectiveness and research supports its effectiveness and safety in optimizing posture, spine and safety in optimizing posture, spine and nervous system health for all ages. nervous system health for all ages. Dr. Whitley helps all kinds of health Dr. Whitley helps all kinds of health complaints such as headaches, complaints such as headaches, asthma, digestive problems, fatigue, asthma, digestive problems, fatigue, depression, allergies, scoliosis, spinal depression, allergies, scoliosis, spinal and extremity pains and many more. and extremity pains and many more. His primary focus goes beyond His primary focus goes beyond symptom relief or patch work. His goal symptom relief or patch work. His goal is to restore spinal function to is to restore spinal function to maximize nerve integrity in the maximize nerve integrity in the shortest amount of time without drugs shortest amount of time without drugs or surgery. This is done through a or surgery. This is done through a spinal rehabilitation program of spinal rehabilitation program of postural adjustments, traction, spinal postural adjustments, traction, spinal weights, spinal molding, exercises, weights, spinal molding, exercises, etc.. and lifestyle recommendations etc.. and lifestyle recommendations like nutrition and stress.like nutrition and stress.

Before & After Nerve and Muscle Study (EMG)

Before

After

Before & After Computerized Postural Analysis

AfterBefore

A Revolutionary Technology: Spinal Decompression Therapy

Several studies show over 70% of patients report good to excellent relief of their symptoms! In fact, “86% of patients experienced complete elimination of pain even after numerous other types of treatment had failed, including surgery!”

(sourced from the Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain)

Chiropractic has proven itself to be among the safest of all healing arts:

Just How Safe is Safe?

A study in the Journal of the Canadian Medical Association (Oct. 2001) found the risk of a stroke from a Chiropractic neck adjustment is only 1 in 5.85 million. Whereas the probability of death from stroke caused by 1 aspirin a day is7000 per million.

A 7- year international multidisciplinary study published Feb. 15, 2008 in the medical journal Spine provides further evidence that chiropractic care is extremely safe. The study concluded that when patients see a medical doctor or a chiropractor for neck problems or headaches, they found that “…stroke is a very rare event and the risk of stroke associated with a visit to the chiropractor’s office appears to be no different from the risk of stroke following a visit to a family physician’s office.”

This study also found that adjustments are among the short list of effective treatments for the most common types of neck pain and headaches.

By choosing Chiropractic care, you have chosen one of the safest, most effective modes of health-care delivery available today. Just ask the millions of people who receive chiropractic care every day around the world how safe and beneficial it is!

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Our Patients SpeakOur Patients Speak “ “ Since being under chiropractic care, my 8 years of shoulder Since being under chiropractic care, my 8 years of shoulder

pain has completely disappeared.”pain has completely disappeared.”Anna M.—patientAnna M.—patient

““Thanks to chiropractic care I no longer suffer with neck pain Thanks to chiropractic care I no longer suffer with neck pain and headaches and my family and daily life is back to and headaches and my family and daily life is back to normal!”normal!”

Lisa P.—patientLisa P.—patient

““My years of back pain and wrist pain has improved due to My years of back pain and wrist pain has improved due to chiropractic adjustments and health advice. My x-ray chiropractic adjustments and health advice. My x-ray changes are impressive!”changes are impressive!”

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““I have more energy and take less medication”I have more energy and take less medication”Jill H.—patientJill H.—patient

Half Hour To Optimal HealthHalf Hour To Optimal Health

Dr Whitley conducts a FREE “Half Hour to Optimal Health” seminar Dr Whitley conducts a FREE “Half Hour to Optimal Health” seminar every second Wednesday Evening at 6:30pm and every second every second Wednesday Evening at 6:30pm and every second Thursday at 12 noonThursday at 12 noon

The seminar covers: The seminar covers:

How to increase your energy by 300%How to increase your energy by 300% Build your immune systemBuild your immune system The secret cause of illness and how to stay well naturallyThe secret cause of illness and how to stay well naturally The dangers of modern medicineThe dangers of modern medicine Home and clinic exercises designed to restore proper Home and clinic exercises designed to restore proper

posture and nervous system function are demonstratedposture and nervous system function are demonstrated The latest techniques on correcting posture,spine and The latest techniques on correcting posture,spine and

nervous system demonstrated with before and after x-raysnervous system demonstrated with before and after x-rays Why the healthiest people on the planet are under regular Why the healthiest people on the planet are under regular

chiropractic carechiropractic care

Dr. Whitley also offers a complimentary “Lunch & Learn” wellness workshop. This is a fun, fast and informative FREE workshop that will educate you and your company/church/organization on how to get well, stay well and save time and money ….during your

lunch break!

Biomechanics at work: Proper Biomechanics at work: Proper ErgonomicsErgonomics

Blast Stress – Increase your Blast Stress – Increase your energy by 300%energy by 300%

ArthritisArthritis Spinal Health: Safety and Spinal Health: Safety and

PreventionPrevention Power Stretching and Power Stretching and

ergonomicsergonomics The Truth about Fibromyalgia The Truth about Fibromyalgia Freedom from Headaches and Freedom from Headaches and

StressStress Protecting yourself from heart Protecting yourself from heart

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The ADHD controversyThe ADHD controversy Advanced Nutrition and Advanced Nutrition and

WellnessWellness Sitting on the job “How to Sitting on the job “How to

stay fit while you sit.”stay fit while you sit.” Standing on the job “ Your Standing on the job “ Your

Back to the Future.” Back to the Future.” Asthma, Allergies and Asthma, Allergies and

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