April 6, 2009 -- Back pain can be a big pain in the neck. To deal with it, many U.S. adults favor hands-on therapies such as chiropractic manipulation, massage, and physical therapy, a new survey says... Read the rest at http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/news/20090406/relief-from-back-pain
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January 18, 2010 - "Rice credits his success on the field largely in part to chiropractic care. “If I had everything in alignment, I knew I could play my best football,” said Rice. His training routine included twice-weekly chiropractic adjustments, which helped his body recover from all the hard hits and countless tackles. Because Rice firmly believed in the benefits of chiropractic, his teammates began to favor this natural care over the medications that trainers traditionally give. “I wanted to set the standard within football,” said Rice. “I knew if chiropractic helped me put up outstanding numbers, it could help my teammates do the same.”
source: Parker College of Chiropractic, www.parkercc.edu March 22, 2010 - ...As fanciful as that seems, acupuncture does have real effects on the human body, which scientists are documenting using high-tech tools. Neuroimaging studies show that it seems to calm areas of the brain that register pain and activate those involved in rest and recuperation. Doppler ultrasound shows that acupuncture increases blood flow in treated areas. Thermal imaging shows that it can make inflammation subside...Studies in the early 1980s found that acupuncture works in part by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body's natural feel-good chemicals, much like vigorous exercise does. Now, a growing body of research suggests that it may have several mechanisms of action. Those include stimulating blood flow and tissue repair at the needle sites and sending nerve signals to the brain that regulate the perception of pain and reboot the autonomic nervous system, which governs unconscious functions such as heart beat, respiration and digestion, according to Alejandro Elorriaga, director of the medical acupuncture program at McMaster University in Ontario, which teaches a contemporary version to physicians...Read the rest at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704841304575137872667749264.html#dumm
The following is a snippet from a great article about acupuncture. We've noted the source below if you would like to read the entire article.
June 28, 2014 - " Researchers have discovered that acupuncture causes a special biochemical reaction that reduces inflammation and muscle pain. The study, published in Molecular Neurobiology, investigated the effects of needling one acupuncture point on the leg. The research team measured a remarkable effect. Manual acupuncture stimulation downregulated M1 macrophages (pro-inflammatory cells) and upregulated M2 macrophages (anti-inflammatory cells). As a result, acupuncture reduced pain and swelling. This neurobiological acupuncture continuing education study solves a great mystery, how does acupuncture work? The secret is in the biochemistry...This study measured responses in muscle tissues and confirmed that M1 to M2 macrophage phenotype switching is triggered by acupuncture stimulation. Acupuncture literally flips a switch wherein initial inflammatory responses are reduced and the secondary healing responses are promoted." Source : http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/1336-acupuncture-pain-killing-mystery-revealed References: da Silva, Morgana D., Franciane Bobinski, Karina L. Sato, Sandra J. Kolker, Kathleen A. Sluka, and Adair RS Santos. "IL-10 Cytokine Released from M2 Macrophages Is Crucial for Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture in a Model of Inflammatory Muscle Pain." Molecular Neurobiology (2014): 1-13. Rafael Torres-Rosas, Ghassan Yehia, Geber Peña, Priya Mishra, Maria del Rocio Thompson-Bonilla, Mario Adán Moreno-Eutimio, Lourdes Andrea Arriaga-Pizano, Armando Isibasi, Luis Ulloa. Dopamine mediates vagal modulation of the immune system by electroacupuncture. Nature Medicine, 2014; DOI: 10.1038/nm.3479. Wang, Ying, Rebekka Gehringer, Shaaban A. Mousa, Dagmar Hackel, Alexander Brack, and Heike L. Rittner. "CXCL10 Controls Inflammatory Pain via Opioid Peptide-Containing Macrophages in Electroacupuncture." PloS one 9, no. 4 (2014): e94696. This is a great article by Stephanie Watson on WEBmd. We've underlined some of the highlights for you!
You spend about a third of every day in bed. Whether that time is spent blissfully slumbering -- or tossing and turning -- depends a lot on your mattress. "A mattress can impact a person's sleep," says Michael Decker, PhD, RN, associate professor at Georgia State University and spokesman for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. One way that your mattress affects your sleep has to do with the network of fine blood vessels, called capillaries, that runs underneath your skin. "When you lie on any part of your body for an extended period of time, the weight of it reduces the flow of blood through those blood vessels, which deprives the skin of oxygen and nutrients," Decker says. This causes nerve cells and pain sensors in your skin to send a message to your brain for you to roll over. Rolling over restores blood flow to the area, but it also briefly interrupts your sleep. Ideally, a mattress that reduces the pressure points on your body should give you a better night's sleep, Decker says. Yet the ideal mattress is different for each person. Which Mattress Is Right for You? Finding the right mattress isn't about searching out the highest-tech brand or spending the most money. "A much more expensive mattress doesn't necessarily mean it's better," Decker says. A high price tag is a product of both the materials that go into the mattress, and the marketing that helps sell it. Instead of focusing on price and brand name, think about what you want in a mattress. "Selecting a mattress is very personal," Decker says. Some people prefer a firmer mattress; others favor a softer style. Although there isn't a lot of scientific evidence to prove that one type of mattress will help you sleep better than another, people with certain medical conditions do seem to rest easier on a particular mattress style. Anyone with back or neck pain should take a Goldilocks approach to mattress buying: not too hard, and not too soft. "If you're on too soft [of] a mattress, you'll start to sink down to the bottom. But on too hard of a mattress you have too much pressure on the sacrum, and on the shoulders, and on the back of the head," says Howard Levy, MD, an Emory University assistant professor of orthopaedics, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. A medium-firm mattress, or a firm mattress with a softer pillow top, will give your spine that "just-right" balance of support and cushioning. An adjustable bed can be a good buy if you need to sleep with your head raised. Doctors sometimes recommend elevating the head to help people with COPD breathe easier, or to prevent nighttime heartburn from GERD. These beds can also allow you to adjust your knees and hips to a 90-degree angle, relieving some of the pressure on sore joints, Levy says. If you have allergies or asthma, you might have considered buying a bed labeled "hypoallergenic." "There are a lot of claims made by mattress manufacturers that their mattresses are hypoallergenic or don't support the growth of dust mites, but I don't know of scientific evidence to support these claims," says Paul V. Williams, MD, a pediatrics professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and an allergist at Northwest Allergy and Asthma Center in Washington state. Williams says dust mites will live anywhere there's food -- and that food is your dead skin cells. Instead of investing in an allergy-free mattress, slip on a washable mattress encasing. It will form a barrier that prevents dust mites from getting to you. A mattress encasing cuts allergen growth by robbing dust mites of their food supply, Williams says. And what about those space-age memory foam mattresses, which can cost thousands of dollars? There is some evidence they can help with back problems and improve sleep, but their advantage over a regular coil mattress is only slight. Where memory foam mattresses can really help you sleep is if you have an active bed partner who is keeping you awake, Decker says. Foam mattresses reduce motion transfer, letting you lie still while your partner tosses and turns. Test Drive a Mattress Before You Buy "You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it," Decker says. So why would you invest hundreds -- or even thousands of dollars in a mattress without trying it out first? Take any new mattress you're considering for a test nap. "People should not be embarrassed to go into a store and lay on a mattress for 20 minutes," Decker says. For a more realistic test, sleep in the beds at different hotel chains when you travel. If you get an especially good night's sleep on one of them, ask the desk clerk what brand it is. When you test out a mattress, make sure it feels comfortable in every position, especially the side you favor for sleeping. The mattress should be supportive where you need it, without putting too much pressure on your body, Levy says. Time for a New Mattress If you've been having trouble sleeping, the problem might not be your mattress type, but its age. "It's really important for people to realize that mattresses have a certain lifespan," Decker says. Keep your mattress too long, and the foam and other materials inside it will start to break down, compromising its ability to support your body. Decker recommends keeping your mattress for no more than 10 years. After that, it's time to go mattress shopping again. Source: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/best-mattress-good-nights-sleep#1 We have provided a copy of the following article on acupuncture and infertility from WEBMD. This article is for informational purposes only.
Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Acupuncture performed by a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) in Texas is limited to scope of practice, which includes the adjunctive treatment of the subluxation complex or the biomechanics of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Acupuncture, and the related practices of acupressure and meridian therapy, includes methods for diagnosing and treating a patient by stimulating specific points on or within the musculoskeletal system by various means which include short-needle insertion for the purpose of obtaining a biopositive reflex response by nerve stimulation. The Ancient Art of Infertility Treatment When it comes to getting pregnant, old world techniques may be just what today's high-tech doctors will order. By Colette Bouchez WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD If headlines are any indication of what's hot and what's not, it's easy to believe that infertility treatment is strictly a modern day science, made possible solely through the courtesy of high-tech medicine. But as good as modern science is, many couples trying to get pregnant find themselves turning to an age-old treatment for help -- one so steeped in tradition it's about as far from life in the 21st century as one can get. That treatment is acupuncture, and today, even high-tech reproductive specialists are looking to the somewhat mysterious world of Chinese medicine to help those fertility patients for whom western science alone is not quite enough. "Most of our patients are referred to us by reproductive medicine specialists -- they are usually women who have failed one or usually more than one attempt at IVF (in vitro fertilization), and their doctor is looking for something to help implement the success of their treatment, over and above what the protocols alone can accomplish," says Raymond Chang, MD, the medical director of Meridian Medical and a classically trained acupuncturist as well as western-trained medical doctor. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine treatment that relies on the painless but strategic placement of tiny needles into a "grid-like" pattern that spans the body, from head to toe. The needles are used to stimulate certain key "energy points" believed to regulate spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical balance. And, for many women, it's often just what the doctor ordered. "It can allow you to cross the line from infertile to fertile by helping your body function more efficiently, which in turn allows other, more modern reproductive treatments, like IVF, to also work more efficiently," says James Dillard, MD, assistant clinical professor, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and clinical adviser to Columbia's Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Indeed, in a study of 160 women, published April 2002 in the reproductive journal Fertility and Sterility, a group of German researchers found that adding acupuncture to the traditional IVF treatment protocols substantially increased pregnancy success. In this study one group of 80 patients received two, 25-minute acupuncture treatments -- one prior to having fertilized embryos transferred into their uterus, and one directly afterwards. The second group of 80, who also underwent embryo transfer, received no acupuncture treatments. The result: While women in both groups got pregnant, the rate was significantly higher in the acupuncture group -- 34 pregnancies, compared with 21 in the women who received IVF alone. But increasing the odds of IVF is not the only way acupuncture can help. Chang says it can also work to stimulate egg production in women who can't -- or don't want to -- use fertility medications to help them get pregnant. "When you compare the pregnancy rates for an egg producing drug such as Clomid to acupuncture alone, the rates are equal -- a 50% chance of pregnancy in three months for general patients -- to those not undergoing IVF," says Chang. Unfortunately, however, Chang says that because acupuncture generally stimulates the growth and release of just one egg, it can't be substituted for fertility drugs used in IVF, since they work to produce the multiple eggs necessary to achieve success with this treatment. How Acupuncture Works Although acupuncture is fast becoming an accepted fertility protocol, not everyone agrees on how -- or why -- it works. According to the traditional Chinese medicine explanation, acupuncture stimulates and moves Qi (pronounced "Chee") a form of life energy that ancient wisdom says must flow through the body unhampered from head to toe, 24/7. When it doesn't, illness or malfunctions such as infertility arise. "Acupuncture works to restore the flow of Qi -- your essence, your body energy -- so with regards to infertility, treatment has a calming, restorative effect that increases a sense of well- being and ultimately helps the body to accept the creation of life," says acupuncturist Ifeoma Okoronkwo, MD, a professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. By placing the needles at key energy meridians linked to the reproductive organs, Okoronkwo tells WebMD acupuncture increases, and more importantly, moves the flow of Qi from areas where it may be too abundant, to areas that are deficient, all in a direction that encourages fertility. How Acupuncture Works continued...To get your fertility Qi up to snuff, most experts say you will need about two, 30 minute treatments a week, sometimes for several months, before the effects can be seen. However, a slightly more Western way of looking at the effects points less to the mystical Qi and more towards the solid science of brain chemistry. In studies published in the journal Fertility and Sterility in 2002, Chang, along with noted Cornell University reproductive endocrinologist Zev Rosenwaks, MD, found a clear link between treatment and the brain hormones involved in conception. More specifically their research noted that acupuncture increases production of endorphins, the body's natural "feel good" brain chemical that also plays a role in regulating the menstrual cycle. Chang says acupuncture also appears to have a neuroendocrine effect, impacting a three-way axis between the two areas of the brain involved with hormone production (the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands) and the ovaries, a constellation that ultimately impacts egg production and possibly ovulation. In still another research paper published in the journal Medical Acupuncture in 2000, Sandra Emmons, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health Sciences University, reports that acupuncture may directly impact the number of egg follicles available for fertilization in women undergoing IVF. "My guess is that acupuncture is changing the blood supply to the ovaries, possibly dilating the arteries and increasing blood flow, so that ultimately, the ovaries are receiving greater amounts of hormonal stimulation," says Emmons, who also uses acupuncture in her traditional medical practice. Chang says acupuncture may also help when the lining of the uterus is too weak to sustain a pregnancy -- a problem that is also known to increase the risk of chronic miscarriage. By increasing blood flow to this area, the lining may be better able to absorb the nutrients and hormones necessary to help it grow strong enough to hold onto an implanted embryo, says Chang. Can Acupuncture Help You? As good as it sounds, acupuncture is clearly not the panacea for all fertility problems. As Dillard tells WebMD, in instances where a structural defect exists -- such as a blocked fallopian tube or a fibroid tumor -- acupuncture won't help you get pregnant. Can Acupuncture Help You? How to Tell continued...Likewise, once past a certain age, no amount of tickling your Qi is going to increase necessary hormones that have long gone out of production. For this reason, many doctors recommend that you have at least a basic fertility workup before attempting acupuncture treatment, particularly if you are approaching, or you are over, the age of 40. "If it turns out you have structural problem that requires a traditional medical 'fix', then the sooner you find that out and get the proper treatment, the more likely it will be that you can get pregnant," says Dillard. At the same time Chang tells WebMD that younger women -- those in their early to mid-30s -- might want to consider acupuncture first, before investing in expensive and invasive fertility treatments. "Sometimes a few months of acupuncture will be enough to help you get pregnant on your own," he says. If, in fact, you do seek acupuncture treatment be aware that not all protocols are equal. "There is tremendous variability within the field -- with many different techniques and a great deal of the success dependant upon how much the acupuncturist knows about the treatment of infertility," says Okoronkwo. Read the original article here: Souce:http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/features/ancient-art-of-infertility-treatment Disclaimer: The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Acupuncture performed by a doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) in Texas is limited to scope of practice, which includes the adjunctive treatment of the subluxation complex or the biomechanics of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Acupuncture, and the related practices of acupressure and meridian therapy, includes methods for diagnosing and treating a patient by stimulating specific points on or within the musculoskeletal system by various means which include short-needle insertion for the purpose of obtaining a biopositive reflex response by nerve stimulation. Article copied from LIVESTRONG.COM; written by Meg Kramer
Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in Asia for millennia. According to TCM practitioners, ailments like dizziness result from imbalances within the body, and they use acupuncture to restore the balance and alleviate symptoms. Consult your doctor before using acupuncture in order to ensure safe care. Dizziness, Balance and Vertigo In medical terminology the word “dizziness” can describe a range of sensations, according to MayoClinic.com. These can include faintness, loss of balance and the feeling of motion known as “vertigo.” In most cases, vertigo occurs when the the inner ear and its nerves -- which aren’t functioning properly -- disrupt the brain’s ability to accurately perceive motion. Severe vertigo can be debilitating, in some cases causing vomiting and imbalance. Causes of Dizziness and Balance Disorders Dizziness can occur for a variety of reasons, including anxiety disorders. People who have panic attacks or agoraphobia may experience dizziness among their symptoms. While dizziness can be a symptom of either physical or mental ailments, vertigo’s causes are typically physical. Psychological issues can still play a role in vertigo, however, according to MayoClinic.com. Although the initial symptoms result from a physical disorder, anxiety may prolong the perception of dizziness or vertigo. Dizziness in TCM Dizziness and vertigo can occur as the result of a number of different imbalances, according to TCM practitioners. For example, blood stagnation or an excess of phlegm can cause these symptoms, according to Yin Yang House, an acupuncture center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. To treat these symptoms, acupuncturists use very thin, solid metallic needles, which are inserted into the patient’s skin at specific points. These acupuncture points lie along lines called “meridians” that spread throughout the body, interacting with the body’s systems. Common Acupuncture Points for Dizziness and Balance The acupuncture points used to treat dizziness differ from patient to patient, depending on the practitioner’s assessment of the underlying causes of the symptoms. Two common points that are used to treat dizziness and imbalance are “LV 3” and “ST 9.” "LV 3," known as the Great Surge, or Tai Chong in Chinese, is located on the top of the foot. It is a calming point, according to Yin Yang House, and is used to treat a range of symptoms including anxiety, headaches and chest pain. "ST 9" is also known as “Man’s Prognosis” or “Ren Ying.” Found near the Adam’s apple, it is also used to treat headaches, asthma and hiccups. Want to know more about how Acupuncture aids in pain relief? Just click the tab titled "In the Media". We've collected articles which provide a wealth of information.
The following excerpt explains how Acupuncture can help with weight loss:
"The rationale for using acupuncture for weight control is based in the premise that weight gain could be the result of disturbed energy flow to and from the regulating center of the brain, called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is responsible for maintaining "homeostasis" or functional balance that allows the body to run like a finely tuned instrument. It is the body's dispatch center that regulates hormones and neurochemicals, and helps to control body temperature, circadian rhythm, thirst and hunger. Of particular interest is the ability of acupuncture to influence obesity hormones. Research measuring the effectiveness of acupuncture for weight loss found treatments increased ghrelin, a hormone that controls meal initiation and decreased leptin, the hormone that regulates fat storage and metabolism. The guiding principal is that acupuncture can power up any other weight control strategy by curbing appetite, quelling cravings, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, regulating obesity-related hormones and enhancing the way nutrients are used. It also strengthens the function of the liver, the organ that produces many chemicals critical for digestion, processing nutrients and breaking down of fats. Acupuncture may also increase tone in the smooth muscle of the stomach to help people know that they are full." Source: http://www.doctoroz.com/article/acupuncture-and-weight-loss The Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology defines a vaccine as “a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms, administered for the prevention, amelioration, or treatment of infectious diseases.”
Vaccines are either:
There are many questions to think about when choosing a vaccine. q How many vaccines are recommended? q Are there risks with vaccination? q Are vaccines effective? q How do vaccinations alter the immune system? q May vaccinations be immunosuppressive? q Do I have to vaccinate my child? q What should I do if I don’t vaccinate my child? q What exemptions does my state allow? q What about the flu vaccine during pregnancy? I will try to answer many of the questions listed above. However, many of the questions will need to be answered by your Doctor. It is good to go into this conversation with your Doctor as an informed individual. In 2008 the CDC recommended that each individual have 68 vaccines before the age of 18. This is in stark contrast to the recommendations given in 2003, when the recommendation was 40. By the time you read this the CDC may be recommending more. The reason for vaccinations lies in the fact that vaccines work! Another reason vaccinations are so effective comes from something called the “herd effect.” The herd effect states that when most members of a population are immunized, un-immunized members in the population are indirectly protected from infection, because the disease can’t thrive in the immunized population. Here are a few simple questions to ask your doctor or other healthcare provider before you vaccinate your child. n Is my child sick right now? n Is my child at risk? n Is there a history of vaccine reactions or health problems in my family? n What are the adverse reactions to the vaccines given to my child? n What is the manufacturer and lot number of the vaccine? n How do I report an adverse reaction? Although vaccines work extremely well, there are side effects which can occur from being injected with either a live/attenuated or killed virus! There are also many preservatives and fillers that are injected along with the virus. Some of these fillers have been known to cause hypersensitivity reactions including gelatin, neomycin, and egg protein which can be found in DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox) vaccines. There are also some toxic substances which can be found in the DTaP vaccine including aluminum, and formaldehyde. Other toxic substances are found in the MMR and Varicella vaccines including human serum albumin, and antibiotics. In short-term studies these additives have not been found to be harmful. Some of the signs and symptoms of reactions to vaccines are as follows: q High Fever q Skin (hives, rashes, swelling) q High pitched screaming q Collapse/shock q Excessive Sleepiness q Convulsions q Brain Inflammation q Behavior changes q Mental/physical regression ***Courtesy of National Vaccine Information Center*** http://www.NVIC.org It is important to know that the number of cases of disease infection has dropped dramatically since vaccination. The following are examples. n Cases / yr in U.S. q Measles n 1960s: 503,000 n 2005: 66 q Mumps n 1960s: 152,000 n 2005: 314 q Rubella n 1960s: 48,000 n 2005: 11 q Diphtheria n 1920s: 176,000 n 2005: 0 q Pertussis (whooping cough) n 1920s: 147,000 n 2005: 26,000 q Tetanus (lockjaw) n 1920s: 1,300 n 2005: 27 Some of the side-effects to these vaccines include: q Measles/Mumps/Rubella n Joint Pain and Stiffness (1 in 4) n Fever (1 in 6) n Rash (1 in 20) n Febrile Seizure (1 in 3000) n Deafness, Coma, and Brain Damage are extremely rare side effects q Chicken Pox n Fever (1 in 10) n Rash ( in 25) n Seizure/Pneumonia/and Brain Damage are extremely rare q Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus n Fever (1 in 4) n Tiredness and poor appetite (1 in 10) n Vomiting (1 in 50) n Seizure (1 in 14,000) n High Fever (1 in 16,000) n Prolonged Seizure, Coma, and Permanent Brain Damage are extremely rare side effects Another hot-topic is to receive or not to receive a flu shot during pregnancy. The flu shot vaccine is a killed virus form of vaccination. The vaccine contains thimerosal which is a mercury based preservative. The preservative contain nearly 50% mercury by weight. The preservative has been linked to many neurodevelopmental disorders, and can readily cross lipid cell membranes including the placenta and brain. Some alarming statements have been made by drug manufacturing companies about thimerosal. Eli Lilly Manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) states that“exposure in-utero can cause mild to severe mental retardation and motor coordination impairment.”The National Toxicology Program (NPS) goes on too say “thimerosol is poison by ingestion, subcutaneous, intravenous, and possibly other routes. Childhood exposures result in mental retardation, loss of coordination in speech, writing, gait, stupor, and irritability, and bad temper progressing to mania.” Flu-vaccines during pregnancy may expose the fetus to 200X above the EPA’s (environmental protection agency) allowable daily reference dose. The manufacturers of the vaccines own statements include that “Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Influenza Virus Vaccine. It is not known whether Influenza Virus Vaccine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Influenza Virus Vaccine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.” (Fluzone) “Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with FLUARIX. It is not known whether FLUARIX can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. FLUARIX should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.” (Fluarix) With this information you should certainly ask your doctor to be clear on the side effects and safety of the flu-vaccine if recommended during pregnancy. If you are going to get the vaccine ask for a preservative free form of the vaccine! A federal program (The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program) has been created to help pay in the rare event you or a child has had a serious reaction to a vaccine. For details call 1-800-338-2382 or visit the programs website at www.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation. Here in Texas you are exempt from having your child vaccinated if you have a medical, philosophical, or religious reason not to be vaccinated. The state of Texas allows for the same or more exemption qualifications than any other state. This information was not posted to scare you. It is only posted to increase your knowledge on the subject of vaccinations. Vaccinations work and should be used. However, remember that every vaccine may not be necessary, and the side effects may cause you personally more risks than benefit. Make your own decision on whether or not to have your children vaccinated; now you are armed with some of the facts. Take care, and try to improve your health and wellness through proper nutrition and exercise every day. Sources: A special thanks to Doctors Larissa Froese D.C., Dannon Homer D.C., Andrea Mangi D.C., and Chad Richards D.C. for their hard work, and knowledge. Most of the information presented is from their presentation entitled “Vaccinations.” n Ayoub, David M.D. & Yazbak, Edward M.D. Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy: A Critical Assessment of the Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Vol. 11, Number 2, Summer 2006. n CBC News. (2005). U.S. chickenpox deaths plunge after vaccine introduced: http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2005/02/02/chicken-pox-050102.html. n Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccines & immunizations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm. Vaccine information statements: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm. n Dicker RC. (2008). Principles of immunization. St. George’s University School of Medicine. Public Health 501. n Effect of Breastfeeding on Infant and Child Mortality Due to Infectious Diseases in Less Developed Countries: a Pooled Analysis. Lancet 2000 (Feb. 5); 355 (9202): 451-455 n John TJ & Samuel R. (2000). Herd immunity and herd effect: new insights and definitions. European Journal of Epidemiology, 16, 601-6. n Kidd, Parris, PhD. Th1/Th2 Balance: The Hypothesis, its Limitations, and Implications for Health and Disease. Alternative Medicine Review, Volume 8, Number 3, Pg. 223-246. 2003 n Influenza Virus Vaccine Insert: FLUARIX®, 2007-2008 Formula. n Influenza Virus Vaccine: Fluzone® 2007, 2008 Formula n Marini, Stephen, M.S., D.C., Ph.D (2008). Neuroimmunology: A Pattern of Interference. ICPA Module V: Neuroimmunology: Patterns of Immune Interference – Concepts and Controversies. n Neustaedter, Randall OMD, Lac, CCH. “Alternatives to Vaccination”,http://www.hpakids.org n Offit PA & Jew RK. (2003). Addressing parents’ concerns: do vaccines contain harmful preservatives, adjuvants, additives, or residuals? Pediatrics, 112, 1394-7. n http://www.NVIC.org National Vaccine Information Center |
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