Back Talk
A Monthly Newsletter by the Chiropractic Health Centre
586 Oxford St. East. London, Ontario
October 2012
519-435-1263
Chiropractic Helps Boost Immune System
Chiropractors have long stressed that the state of
your nervous system can determine whether you
will remain healthy or become ill. If you are
suffering from an illness, the health of your nervous
system will play a decisive role in how rapidly you
will recover.
Here's what the research has
discovered:
* After an adjustment it was found that a person's
white blood cells (the cells that fight disease and
infection) were increased.
* After an adjustment, antibodies (proteins that help
fight infection and disease) were increased.
* CD 4 Lymphocyte cells (specialized white blood
cells that help fight infection from viruses)
increased after chiropractic adjustments of HIV
positive patients.
* Children treated under regular chiropractic care
showed an increased resistance to common
childhood diseases like measles, chicken pox,
german measles and mumps.
* Children with recurrent chronic ear infections
who had not been treated chiropractically had an
excellent response to chiropractic adjustments.
* Senior citizens under regular chiropractic care
were less likely to have been hospitalized, less
likely to be in a nursing home, less likely to use
prescription drugs, more likely to be mobile, more
likely to report a better health status.
This research goes to show and continues to affirm
that a nervous system free from stress and
interference will help you guard against infection
and disease; and still help you deal physically and
emotionally with life's ups and downs.
October 16th is WORLD SPINE DAY!
To celebrate World Spine Day we are having a C.O.W.
Chiropractic Opportunity Week from October 15th to October 20th.
We invite those you care about to come take part and have their spines checked. During this week, those that
you refer will receive their initial visit at no charge, AND to show our gratitude, you will receive a
complimentary adjustment.
9 Reasons to Use Caution
With Pain Relievers
1. You have liver problems:
Taking
too
much of the pain reliever
acetaminophen, commonly sold as
Tylenol, can cause damage to this
important organ. If you already
have liver disease, you may have
problems even when taking the
recommended dose. Ask your
doctor
before
taking
acetaminophen if you have a
history of liver illness.
2. You’re at risk for kidney failure:
Ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), and many
other painkillers pass through your kidneys rather
than your liver. In rare cases, they can cause
sudden or gradual kidney failure. If you have
diabetes, high blood pressure, or another condition
that harms your kidneys, your doctor may suggest a
different treatment or frequent tests of your kidney
function.
3. You have a history of ulcers or
stomach bleeding:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and
prescription drugs such as Celebrex. But they can
also damage the lining of your stomach and upper
intestine. In fact, they’re the second leading cause
of stomach ulcers. Always take them with food.
4. You have high blood pressure, high
cholesterol, or other heart risks:
NSAIDs can interfere with your blood pressure
medication and even make hypertension worse for
some people. They’ve also been linked to an
increased risk of heart problems, including heart
attacks and heart failure. You can reduce your risk
by taking the lowest dose necessary.
5. You take other medications:
Some drugs can have harmful interactions with pain
medicines. Warfarin—a blood-thinning drug—can
contribute to bleeding when paired with
acetaminophen. Diuretics can increase kidney risks
when you’re taking NSAIDs. Make sure your
doctor knows about all the medicines you take, and
fill all prescriptions at the same pharmacy.
6. You’re taking care of a child:
Never give aspirin to children. It can contribute to a
rare but potentially fatal condition called Reye’s
Syndrome. Always read labels carefully for dose
information, and talk with your child’s doctor about
the formula and amount that’s best.
7. You have asthma:
For 10 to 20 percent of people with asthma, aspirin
and other NSAIDs trigger asthma attacks. These
attacks may be severe and sometimes even fatal.
Talk with your doctor about pain relief. If you’re
sensitive to NSAIDs, acetaminophen or prescription
drugs such as codeine may be safer.
8. You have chronic migraines:
If you take migraine pain relievers more than three
times per week, you risk “medication overuse
headache.”
This occurs when your original
headache returns and worsens as the drugs wear off.
9. Your pain is severe and long-lasting:
Powerful medicines called opioids work well for
serious pain, including after surgery. They’re less
likely to cause bleeding than NSAIDs. However,
you can become physically dependent on them.
They also impair your ability to drive and operate
heavy machinery.