Newsletter- March 2023

Welcome to the following NEW PATIENTS!!

Jon P.                           Edyn A.                        Kiley K.                         Davis H.                       Cecilia B.

Robert J.                      Sally T.                         David T.                       Sara H.                         Jason H.          

Thank you for your Referrals!!!

Sue S. x2!                     Amber A.                     Hope H.                       Sara B.                         Andy W.

Dr. J x2!                       Taylor H.                                             

Welcome Back!!
           
Leon Z.                        Candace S.                   Carol T.                                                                                   

Office News:
Patient Orientation Class is held once a week at 6:00pm. It is a requirement for new patients, but all are always welcome to attend.  See the front desk to sign up.  This month class will be held each week on Wednesday, March 8^th and 22^nd and Monday, March 13^th and 27th.          

VAXCon 23!
Don’t forget that VaxCon23 is coming April 15th at the Chula Vista Resort in the Dells. The all day event starts at 10 a.m. and includes these speakers: Dr. Pierre Kory, Dr. Paul Marik and Del Bigtree. VIP tickets are available for a 5-10 p.m. Friday night event. Please go to the WUFF (Wisconsin United for Freedom) website:
https://preview.mailerlite.com/a2i7k9l0z2/2126419517633467394/t1a6/
Accommodations are available for a limited time for this event at:
 Chula Vista Resort Room Block Information:
Room blocks are available at Chula Vista Resort. Contact Chula Vista Resort at (608) 678-3119 to book your room for VaxCon23 at the block rate. When you call please refer to booking ID# i65776 United for Freedom.
Please make reservations under the block by 3/5/23.
Condition of the Month:
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

Concussion prevention is all the rage now that we have seen the effects of repeat head trauma over time. We can’t ignore the same effects to the rest of the nervous system aka the spinal cord and the nerves that are a part of that system. 
Here are some facts on pediatric concussions/TBI from a 2019 chiropractic pediatric conference:
-Hockey accounts for 2-14% of concussion in any age group.
-Snowboarding accounts for 30% of concussions, snow skiing 25% of concussions for extreme sports.
-15% of TBI’s occur in basketball through adolescence.
-25-30% of TBI’s occur in football through adolescence.
-10-15% of TBI’s occur in soccer through adolescence. The U.S. Youth Soccer Assoc. states “headers” should not occur in children 10 yrs. of age and under.
-Sledding accounts for 9% of concussions and some states are considering legislating mandatory helmets for certain ages.
School sports that report the most concussions:
Football, hockey, wrestling, soccer, basketball, field hockey, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

For the ages of 15-24 yrs. old, motor vehicle accidents account for most concussions. Even very minor accidents (with or without impact) will have concussive damage to children and adults.

For 45-65 yrs. old, accidents and falls are the major cause of head injuries.

For over 65, proprioceptive events, medications and mobility issues are the major causes.

Non-sports incidences are the least researched and known about at this time.

Common cognitive symptoms include but are not limited to:
Fogginess, inability to concentrate, memory loss, and slower to process thoughts/actions.  Also be sure to look for behavioral changes: quick to anger, frustration, loss of interest, and frequent headaches.
Chiropractors are one of the best initial evaluators because they can do something to help immediately: adjust! This helps the nervous system immediately to calm itself, work more appropriately and start healing right away. The structures related to the flow of cerebral spinal fluid are positively influenced to do their job. More serious injuries may also require an MRI or CT studies for assessment. The severity of the injury will also dictate the amount of time to heal and recover.  Younger children and H.S. athletes require MORE time for recovery than adults. Additionally, supplements are known to help, especially DHA/EPA found in fish oils, and curcumin for anti-inflammatory benefits.  Upper cervical chiropractic care is uniquely positioned to be a primary way to help people recover from concussions since we treat the brainstem area, affecting nerves, circulation and spinal fluid flow which have a major impact on concussion and head/neck injuries.  You can search online for the ESPN show “30 for 30” and find the program featuring former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon. He now is under the care of an Atlas Orthogonal doctor for his multiple concussions and got amazing relief and healing for his dementia condition.
Laser Therapy for TBI
Laser therapy is can be an adjunct to chiropractic as a way to treat TBIs.  High-powered near-infrared (NIR) class IV laser therapy devises have been shown to effectively penetrate through the skull and deliver impactful amounts of light to the brain.  While there is still more research to be done, Aspen Laser worked with scientists and the Neuro-Laser Foundation to conduct a study on the effects of high-powered laser therapy on individuals with TBIs.

The study involved 10 individuals with chronic TBI, or lasting damage from severe or repeated TBIs.  Treatment durations and dosages varied based on the patient, but patients either received treatment in 10 or 20 visits.

The study found that overall, patients saw improved mood and sleep.  In fact, all ten patients had their sleep concerns resolved and anxiety and depression was down across the board.  Additionally, five of the patients reported thoughts of suicide before treatment began, and all five no longer had those thoughts after the treatment was completed.  Additionally, two individuals who did not have jobs improved their mental state to a point where they were able to find and retain employment following the study. 
  https://www.aspenlaser.com/laser-therapy-as-an-emerging-treatment-for-traumatic-brain-injuries/


Announcements:
Due to increased
operational costs there will be a slight raise in our rates
so we can continue to maintain the quality of service you
have come to expect.  The new prices will go into effect on:
April 1^st 2023.
Keep a look out for signs posted with the new rates and
please talk to Mai or Betsy if you have any questions! Thank you!


Recipe:
Granola
6 cups rolled gluten free oats
1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup mixed raw nuts and seeds (any variety)
⅛ cup coconut oil, avocado oil, or nut oil
⅓ cup raw honey
¼ cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins)
Optional: ½ tsp. Cinnamon, vanilla, almond extract, cardamom, nutmeg, other spices

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients except dried fruit in a roasting pan. Bake for 30 minutes, then stir. Bake for an additional 15 minutes then stir. Bake until lightly browned. Pour into a bowl and stir in dried fruit.
Eat with (alternative) milk, yogurt, raw or cooked. To cook, typically about 2.5 parts water to 1 part granola. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes, or until soft.
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