Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Noel Batten - Australia
Monday, 20 May 2013
B J Palmer - BINGO!!!!!!
I posted this back in 2011, this mans research was so crucial, but they chose to ignore it, what a mistake that was.
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011
And this was my - bingo moment - and it all made sense
Thursday, 17 November 2011
B J Palmer was so right
B.J. Palmer, D.C., reported management of Multiple Sclerosis patients
with upper cervical chiropractic care as early as 1934. (7-8) In his
writings, Palmer listed improvement or correction of symptoms such as
"spasticity, muscle cramps, muscle contracture, joint stiffness,
fatigue, neuralgia, neuritis, loss of bladder control, paralysis,
incoordination, trouble walking, numbness, pain, foot drop, inability to
walk, and muscle weakness." His chiropractic care included paraspinal
thermal scanning using a neurocalometer (NCM), a cervical
radiographic series to analyze injury to the upper cervical spine, and
a specific upper cervical adjustment performed by hand.
While few of Palmer's Research Clinic cases were published, Palmer described one case of Multiple Sclerosis in detail. (8) The patient, a 38-year-old male, went to the Palmer Research Clinic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1943, after a diagnosis of MS by the Mayo Clinic. At the time of admission into the Palmer Clinic, this subject was "…helpless; he could not feed nor take care of himself." His medical history included a head/neck trauma at age 16 in which "…he fell ten feet off a building, landing on his head." The fall rendered him unconscious for thirty minutes and he reported having a sore neck for several days. At the Palmer Clinic, upper cervical radiographs showed a misalignment of the atlas to the right. After upper cervical chiropractic care, the patient remarked, "I am happy to say that through chiropractic, I have been made almost well. Today, I have just a little numbness left in my hands. I have the full use of my hands, feet, and my whole body."
During the past several decades, research linking chiropractic and MS has been virtually nonexistent. A literature search produced only two single case reports. One patient was adjusted with an instrument, while the other was managed with thoracolumbar manual chiropractic adjusting procedures. (9-10) No other references for the chiropractic management of MS patients were found. To the author's knowledge, the MS cases discussed in this report are the first documented using specific upper cervical care (cervical radiographs, thermal imaging, and knee-chest adjustments) since Palmer's research seventy years ago.
The following five individuals suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for one to ten years, ranged from 33 to 55 years of age, and had symptoms varying from mild to severe. All patients showed lesions on MRI (MS plaques) and were diagnosed with MS by their neurologist. Some concurrently were undergoing treatment with medications. The following report discusses the upper cervical chiropractic intervention in detail and summarizes the five cases' results.
Paraspinal digital infrared imaging, which measures cutaneous infrared heat emission, was chosen as the diagnostic test for neurophysiology. Thermography has been proven valid as a neurophysiological diagnostic imaging procedure with over 6000 peer-reviewed and indexed papers in the past 20 years. In blind studies comparing thermographic results to that of CAT scans, MRI, EMG, myelography, and surgery, thermography was shown to have a high degree of sensitivity (99.2%), specificity (up to 98%), predictive value, and reliability. (11-13) Thermal imaging has been effective as a diagnostic tool for breast cancer, repetitive strain injuries, headaches, spinal problems, TMJ conditions, pain syndromes, arthritis, and vascular disorders, to name a few. (14-23)
At each patient's first upper cervical chiropractic office visit, a paraspinal thermal analysis was performed from the level of C7 to the occiput according to thermographic protocol. (24-26) Compared to established normal values for the cervical spine, each of the five subject's paraspinal scans contained thermal asymmetries higher than 0.5 ºC. According to cervical thermographic guidelines, thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC or higher indicate abnormal autonomic regulation or neuropathophysiology. (27-30) Because upper cervical misalignments were suspected in all five patients, a precision upp
er cervical radiographic series, including Lateral, A-P, A-P Open Mouth, and Base Posterior views, was performed at each patient's initial chiropractic office visit. (31) These four views enabled examination of the upper cervical spine in three dimensions: sagittal, coronal, and transverse. To maintain postural integrity, each subject was placed in a positioning chair using head clamps. Analysis of the four views was directed towards the osseous structures (foramen magnum, occipital condyles, atlas, and axis) that are intimately associated with the neural axis. Laterality and rotation of atlas and axis were measured according to each vertebra's deviation from the neural axis. (31) All five patients showed upper cervical misalignments.
Because the two criteria determining subluxation (thermal asymmetry and vertebral misalignment) were met in each case, a treatment plan was discussed with each patient. After each subject consented, chiropractic care began with an adjustment to correct the atlas/axis misalignment. To administer the adjustment, the patient was placed on a knee-chest table with his/her head turned to the direction of misalignment (left for left misalignments and right for right misalignments). The knee-chest posture was chosen because of the accessibility of the anatomy to be corrected. In addition, this posture retained spinal curvatures, thus preventing compression of the spine. Using the posterior arch of atlas as the contact point, an adjusting force was introduced by hand. (32) The adjustment's force (force = mass X acceleration) was generated using body drop (mass) and a toggle thrust (acceleration).
Then, each patient was placed in a post-adjustment recuperation suite for fifteen minutes as per thermographic protocol. (24-26) The adjustment's success was determined by reviewing the post-adjustment thermal scan. The first post-adjustment scans of all five patients revealed thermal differences of 0.1 ºC to 0.2ºC, which were considered normal according to established cervical thermographic guidelines (compared to the pre-adjustment differential of 0.5 ºC or greater). Therefore, resolution of each patient's presenting thermal asymmetry was achieved.
All subsequent office visits for each patient began with a thermal scan. An adjustment was administered only when the patient's presenting thermal asymmetry returned. If an adjustment was given, a second scan was performed after a fifteen-minute recuperation period to determine whether restoration of normal thermal symmetry had occurred. On average, each subject's office visits occurred three times per week for the first two weeks of care, two times per week for the following two weeks, and once per week for the subsequent month. After spinal stability was achieved (thermal asymmetry was rarely present), visits were reduced to once per month.
Exam: During her initial chiropractic examination, this subject showed reduced sensitivity bilaterally in her arms, hands, legs, and feet. L'hermitte's Sign was present during cervical flexion and right lateral flexion compression was positive. The subject reported experiencing these symptoms constantly for the three months prior to her chiropractic exam. Cervical ranges of motion were reduced during left lateral bending and left rotation. She reported visual loss from previous optic neuritis episodes. Computerized thermal imaging showed thermal asymmetries as high as 1.0 ºC. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed left laterality and left anterior rotation of atlas.
Outcome: Immediately following this subject's first upper cervical adjustment, Lhermitte's Sign was no longer present. During the following week, normal sensation returned to her extremities. After two weeks of upper cervical care, cervical ranges of motion no longer produced pain and cervical compression tests were negative. At the end of week four, this patient reported improved vision in her left eye (which had been damaged by the episode of optic neuritis ten years earlier). After four weeks of upper cervical care, this subject's neurologist reexamined her and no longer recommended drug therapy. Two years after beginning upper cervical care, this subject remained symptom-free.
Summary: This patient experienced a minimum of one relapse per year for the ten years prior to upper cervical care. After upper cervical intervention, two years passed without reoccurrence of symptoms.
Exam: During this patient's initial examination, he reported wearing sunglasses at all times, even indoors, due to light sensitivity. L'hermitte's Sign was present. Sensitivity was reduced in his hands and feet. Heat aggravated his symptoms. He showed inability to balance on one foot bilaterally and to walk heel-to-toe in a straight line. As a result, he reported frequent falls on hiking trails. He reported difficulty with bladder control (he urinated six times per night) and constipation (averaging four to five days without a bowel movement). He also suffered with memory loss (he carried a tape recorder to remind himself of errands, etc.), insomnia, and fatigue. Most of his MS symptoms had progressively worsened during the second and third years following his diagnosis and had been constant for at least one year. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed left laterality of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging showed thermal asymmetries as high as 0.8ºC.
Outcome: After the first upper cervical adjustment, L'hermitte's Sign was absent and balancing on his left leg improved (both symptoms had been present for one year or greater). One week later, he reported that due to less light sensitivity, he was able to leave his sunglasses off, even outdoors. Upon visual reexamination one month later, he tested 20/160 bilaterally. Six months later, balancing on both left and right legs improved, so he was able to resume hiking while carrying a heavy backpack. He also was able to take hot showers and sit in jacuzzis because heat no longer aggravated his symptoms. In addition, normal sensation returned to his extremities, bladder control improved (urination occurred once per night), and constipation improved (one bowel movement per day).
Summary: During the two years prior to chiropractic care, this patient experienced a progressive worsening of MS symptoms. Most symptoms had been present constantly for at least one year prior to the start of upper cervical care. After the intervention of chiropractic care, this subject reported immediate correction of some symptoms as well as gradual improvement of other symptoms over several months. One year after beginning care, this patient reported an overall correction and/or improvement in MS symptoms.
Exam: At her initial chiropractic examination, this subject reported feeling continuous, painful tingling and loss of sensation in both arms and legs during the previous month. She complained of a weakness in her legs that she described as "a rubbery feeling." She also had difficulty with cognition and bladder control for the previous two years. She complained of generalized stiffness and aching in her neck. Cervical extension was reduced and painful. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed right laterality and right posterior rotation of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging showed 0.5ºC thermal asymmetries.
Outcome: Within the first week of upper cervical care, this subject reported improved bladder control (resumption of muscular control during urination) and a decrease in numbing, tingling, and pain in her left leg and right hand. One month later, her leg strength returned and numbness was noted only in her left hand. In addition, memory and cognitive ability returned to normal. After two months of care, bladder control, sensitivity, and strength in her extremities returned to normal. After four months of upper cervical care, this subject reported the absence of all MS symptoms. A follow-up MRI showed no new lesions as well as a reduction in intensity of the original lesions. During the subsequent six months, this patient was examined once per month with digital infrared imaging. An adjustment was necessary on three visits. At each of those three occasions, a minor reoccurrence of symptoms also existed, which was corrected following each adjustment. No other flare-ups occurred.
Summary: Most of this patient's MS symptoms (except one month of sensory deficits) had been present for two years prior to the start of upper cervical care. After the intervention of upper cervical chiropractic care, the patient's MS symptoms gradually improved over several months. After one year of care, this individual primarily remained asymptomatic.
Exam: During this patient's initial exam, she complained of extreme pain in her left arm, requiring multiple doses per day of pain medication (neurontin). She also took daily medication for sleeping (klonopin) and energy level (amantadine) due to her insomnia and fatigue. Her handwriting coordination (right-handed) was poor so she preferred using a computer. Cervical radiographs depicted a misalignment of her atlas to the right and posterior. Computerized thermal imaging revealed thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC.
Outcome: During the first week of upper cervical care, this subject noticed an increase in energy level. One month later, she no longer noticed arm pain. Consequently, she consulted with her neurologist to reduce her pain medication. Her pain medication was reduced by two-thirds and she had no occurrences of arm pain. This patient also reported a continued increase in energy level and a renewed sense of mental clarity, so she considered looking for a part-time job. She felt "more alert and energized" and her "mind was clear." Four months after the start of upper cervical care her condition continued to improve without any relapses.
Summary: For the nine years prior to upper cervical care, this patient suffered from a chronic, progressive worsening of MS symptoms. Since the intervention of upper cervical care, this individual experienced improvements in MS symptoms and required less medication.
Exam: During her initial chiropractic exam, cervical flexion produced L'hermitte's Sign. Cervical extension and left rotation were reduced and painful. She reported constant tingling in her left arm, grip strength loss in her left hand, and weakness and pain in both forearms. She experienced aggravation of forearm pain while taking notes in class. As an avid martial arts participant, she expressed concern over her inability to perform push-ups in class due to exacerbation of L'hermitte's Sign. She also reported experiencing dizzy spells several times per day for many years. Cervical radiographs depicted right laterality of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging revealed thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC.
Outcome: After the first upper cervical adjustment, this patient noted reduction in intensity of L'hermitte's Sign. By the end of two weeks of care, L'hermitte's Sign was noticeable only occasionally and no dizzy spells had occurred. After four weeks of care, this patient no longer reported experiencing any dizzy spells, arm pain, tingling, forearm weakness, or L'hermitte's Sign. Consequently, she reduced her pain medication dosage. In addition, she resumed taking notes in class and performing pushups in her martial arts class without pain or tingling.
Summary: This subject's symptoms were present constantly for six months prior to upper cervical care. With the intervention of chiropractic care, symptoms were reversed either immediately or over one month's time.
While medical research has shown that trauma may lead to MS and the other neurological conditions mentioned above, no mechanism has been defined. It is the author's hypothesis that the missing link may be the injury to the upper cervical spine. While various theories have been proposed to explain the effects of chiropractic adjustments, a combination of several theories seems most likely to explain the profound changes seen in these MS patients due to upper cervical chiropractic care. After a spinal injury, central nervous system (CNS) facilitation can occur from an increase in afferent signals to the spinal cord and/or brain coming from articular mechanoreceptors. (44-48) The upper cervical spine is uniquely suited to this condition because it possesses inherently poor biomechanical stability along with the greatest concentration of spinal mechanoreceptors.
Hyperafferent activation (through CNS facilitation) of the sympathetic vasomotor center in the brainstem and/or the superior cervical ganglion may lead to changes in cerebral blood flow, including ischemia. (49-55) Because of the close association between the nervous and immune systems (the immune system recently has been reclassified as the neuroimmune system), upper cervical injuries affecting sympathetic function consequently may cause a cascade of non-favorable immune responses. (56-58) Among these are uncoordinated immune tissue responses (auto-immune responses) and the release of cortisol, which ultimately can result in decreased immune function.
It is likely that the five MS patients sustained injuries to their upper cervical spines (visualized on cervical radiographs) during spinal traumas they experienced. It is also likely that due to the injuries, through the mechanisms described previously, sympathetic malfunction occurred (measured by paraspinal digital infrared imaging), possibly causing decreases in cerebral blood flow. Consequently, because the nervous and immune systems are so closely intertwined, it is possible that CNS facilitation and cerebral ischemia could have stimulated an auto-immune response such as myelin destruction. According to the results of each of the five patients discussed in this report, it seems correction of the upper cervical injury not only stopped but also reversed the pathological processes involved in MS. However, few conclusions can be drawn from a small number of cases. Therefore, further research is recommended to study the link between trauma, the upper cervical spine, and neurological disease.
While few of Palmer's Research Clinic cases were published, Palmer described one case of Multiple Sclerosis in detail. (8) The patient, a 38-year-old male, went to the Palmer Research Clinic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1943, after a diagnosis of MS by the Mayo Clinic. At the time of admission into the Palmer Clinic, this subject was "…helpless; he could not feed nor take care of himself." His medical history included a head/neck trauma at age 16 in which "…he fell ten feet off a building, landing on his head." The fall rendered him unconscious for thirty minutes and he reported having a sore neck for several days. At the Palmer Clinic, upper cervical radiographs showed a misalignment of the atlas to the right. After upper cervical chiropractic care, the patient remarked, "I am happy to say that through chiropractic, I have been made almost well. Today, I have just a little numbness left in my hands. I have the full use of my hands, feet, and my whole body."
During the past several decades, research linking chiropractic and MS has been virtually nonexistent. A literature search produced only two single case reports. One patient was adjusted with an instrument, while the other was managed with thoracolumbar manual chiropractic adjusting procedures. (9-10) No other references for the chiropractic management of MS patients were found. To the author's knowledge, the MS cases discussed in this report are the first documented using specific upper cervical care (cervical radiographs, thermal imaging, and knee-chest adjustments) since Palmer's research seventy years ago.
The following five individuals suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for one to ten years, ranged from 33 to 55 years of age, and had symptoms varying from mild to severe. All patients showed lesions on MRI (MS plaques) and were diagnosed with MS by their neurologist. Some concurrently were undergoing treatment with medications. The following report discusses the upper cervical chiropractic intervention in detail and summarizes the five cases' results.
IUCCA UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC INTERVENTION
At
each subject's first upper cervical chiropractic office visit,
her/his medical history was discussed. In Case 1, a nine-year history
of the typical relapsing-remitting pattern of MS symptoms was
established. In Cases 2 through 5, MS symptoms were constant and
progressively worsening without remissionParaspinal digital infrared imaging, which measures cutaneous infrared heat emission, was chosen as the diagnostic test for neurophysiology. Thermography has been proven valid as a neurophysiological diagnostic imaging procedure with over 6000 peer-reviewed and indexed papers in the past 20 years. In blind studies comparing thermographic results to that of CAT scans, MRI, EMG, myelography, and surgery, thermography was shown to have a high degree of sensitivity (99.2%), specificity (up to 98%), predictive value, and reliability. (11-13) Thermal imaging has been effective as a diagnostic tool for breast cancer, repetitive strain injuries, headaches, spinal problems, TMJ conditions, pain syndromes, arthritis, and vascular disorders, to name a few. (14-23)
At each patient's first upper cervical chiropractic office visit, a paraspinal thermal analysis was performed from the level of C7 to the occiput according to thermographic protocol. (24-26) Compared to established normal values for the cervical spine, each of the five subject's paraspinal scans contained thermal asymmetries higher than 0.5 ºC. According to cervical thermographic guidelines, thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC or higher indicate abnormal autonomic regulation or neuropathophysiology. (27-30) Because upper cervical misalignments were suspected in all five patients, a precision upp
er cervical radiographic series, including Lateral, A-P, A-P Open Mouth, and Base Posterior views, was performed at each patient's initial chiropractic office visit. (31) These four views enabled examination of the upper cervical spine in three dimensions: sagittal, coronal, and transverse. To maintain postural integrity, each subject was placed in a positioning chair using head clamps. Analysis of the four views was directed towards the osseous structures (foramen magnum, occipital condyles, atlas, and axis) that are intimately associated with the neural axis. Laterality and rotation of atlas and axis were measured according to each vertebra's deviation from the neural axis. (31) All five patients showed upper cervical misalignments.
Because the two criteria determining subluxation (thermal asymmetry and vertebral misalignment) were met in each case, a treatment plan was discussed with each patient. After each subject consented, chiropractic care began with an adjustment to correct the atlas/axis misalignment. To administer the adjustment, the patient was placed on a knee-chest table with his/her head turned to the direction of misalignment (left for left misalignments and right for right misalignments). The knee-chest posture was chosen because of the accessibility of the anatomy to be corrected. In addition, this posture retained spinal curvatures, thus preventing compression of the spine. Using the posterior arch of atlas as the contact point, an adjusting force was introduced by hand. (32) The adjustment's force (force = mass X acceleration) was generated using body drop (mass) and a toggle thrust (acceleration).
Then, each patient was placed in a post-adjustment recuperation suite for fifteen minutes as per thermographic protocol. (24-26) The adjustment's success was determined by reviewing the post-adjustment thermal scan. The first post-adjustment scans of all five patients revealed thermal differences of 0.1 ºC to 0.2ºC, which were considered normal according to established cervical thermographic guidelines (compared to the pre-adjustment differential of 0.5 ºC or greater). Therefore, resolution of each patient's presenting thermal asymmetry was achieved.
All subsequent office visits for each patient began with a thermal scan. An adjustment was administered only when the patient's presenting thermal asymmetry returned. If an adjustment was given, a second scan was performed after a fifteen-minute recuperation period to determine whether restoration of normal thermal symmetry had occurred. On average, each subject's office visits occurred three times per week for the first two weeks of care, two times per week for the following two weeks, and once per week for the subsequent month. After spinal stability was achieved (thermal asymmetry was rarely present), visits were reduced to once per month.
CASE 1
History: This 54-year-old
female was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 44 after a bout of
optic neuritis, which prompted an MRI (MS plaques were visible). Over
the next nine years, she experienced a minimum of one exacerbation per
year lasting an average of one month. She recovered completely each
time except for partial vision loss resulting from optic neuritis. The
most recent flare-up occurred at age 53 when she experienced numbness
that switched from side-to-side in her body. With this exacerbation,
no remission occurred. Symptoms included tingling in her arms, hands,
legs, and feet as well as a positive L'hermitte's Sign (pain,
numbness, tingling down extremities upon cervical flexion). After
these symptoms were present for three months, this subject's
neurologist surmised her condition was worsening and recommended drug
therapy. Due to her concerns over long-term drug use, this patient
chose to undergo upper cervical chiropractic care first.Exam: During her initial chiropractic examination, this subject showed reduced sensitivity bilaterally in her arms, hands, legs, and feet. L'hermitte's Sign was present during cervical flexion and right lateral flexion compression was positive. The subject reported experiencing these symptoms constantly for the three months prior to her chiropractic exam. Cervical ranges of motion were reduced during left lateral bending and left rotation. She reported visual loss from previous optic neuritis episodes. Computerized thermal imaging showed thermal asymmetries as high as 1.0 ºC. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed left laterality and left anterior rotation of atlas.
Outcome: Immediately following this subject's first upper cervical adjustment, Lhermitte's Sign was no longer present. During the following week, normal sensation returned to her extremities. After two weeks of upper cervical care, cervical ranges of motion no longer produced pain and cervical compression tests were negative. At the end of week four, this patient reported improved vision in her left eye (which had been damaged by the episode of optic neuritis ten years earlier). After four weeks of upper cervical care, this subject's neurologist reexamined her and no longer recommended drug therapy. Two years after beginning upper cervical care, this subject remained symptom-free.
Summary: This patient experienced a minimum of one relapse per year for the ten years prior to upper cervical care. After upper cervical intervention, two years passed without reoccurrence of symptoms.
CASE 2
History: After this 33-year-old
male noticed visual changes at age 30, he was examined by a
neuro-opthalmologist and showed 20/30 vision in the right eye
(according to the Snellen eye chart examination). After an MRI showed
three brain lesions (MS plaques), he was diagnosed with MS. The year
following his diagnosis, this subject showed minimal deterioration in
his condition. However, during the subsequent two years, he experienced
chronic progression of MS symptoms. In addition to vision loss, he
suffered from loss of bladder control, constipation, loss of balance,
sensory deficits in his extremities, and L'hermitte's sign. Three years
after the MS diagnosis, he was reexamined by his neuro-opthalmologist
who noted his optic nerves appeared pale and his vision had
deteriorated to 20/400 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye. He
was declared legally blind. A follow-up MRI showed ten lesions, one
active. This subject began upper cervical care soon after the second
MRI. Exam: During this patient's initial examination, he reported wearing sunglasses at all times, even indoors, due to light sensitivity. L'hermitte's Sign was present. Sensitivity was reduced in his hands and feet. Heat aggravated his symptoms. He showed inability to balance on one foot bilaterally and to walk heel-to-toe in a straight line. As a result, he reported frequent falls on hiking trails. He reported difficulty with bladder control (he urinated six times per night) and constipation (averaging four to five days without a bowel movement). He also suffered with memory loss (he carried a tape recorder to remind himself of errands, etc.), insomnia, and fatigue. Most of his MS symptoms had progressively worsened during the second and third years following his diagnosis and had been constant for at least one year. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed left laterality of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging showed thermal asymmetries as high as 0.8ºC.
Outcome: After the first upper cervical adjustment, L'hermitte's Sign was absent and balancing on his left leg improved (both symptoms had been present for one year or greater). One week later, he reported that due to less light sensitivity, he was able to leave his sunglasses off, even outdoors. Upon visual reexamination one month later, he tested 20/160 bilaterally. Six months later, balancing on both left and right legs improved, so he was able to resume hiking while carrying a heavy backpack. He also was able to take hot showers and sit in jacuzzis because heat no longer aggravated his symptoms. In addition, normal sensation returned to his extremities, bladder control improved (urination occurred once per night), and constipation improved (one bowel movement per day).
Summary: During the two years prior to chiropractic care, this patient experienced a progressive worsening of MS symptoms. Most symptoms had been present constantly for at least one year prior to the start of upper cervical care. After the intervention of chiropractic care, this subject reported immediate correction of some symptoms as well as gradual improvement of other symptoms over several months. One year after beginning care, this patient reported an overall correction and/or improvement in MS symptoms.
CASE 3
History: This 46-year-old
female first experienced symptoms of MS at age 44, when she noticed
memory and cognitive problems (inability to formulate thoughts or
words), frequent urination and loss of bladder control (loss of
muscular control to begin and end urination). She was diagnosed with MS
after an MRI showed active brain lesions. Her symptoms remained
constant without worsening until the addition of sensory deficits
(painful tingling) in her arms and legs, two years after her diagnosis.
Exam: At her initial chiropractic examination, this subject reported feeling continuous, painful tingling and loss of sensation in both arms and legs during the previous month. She complained of a weakness in her legs that she described as "a rubbery feeling." She also had difficulty with cognition and bladder control for the previous two years. She complained of generalized stiffness and aching in her neck. Cervical extension was reduced and painful. Analysis of cervical radiographs revealed right laterality and right posterior rotation of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging showed 0.5ºC thermal asymmetries.
Outcome: Within the first week of upper cervical care, this subject reported improved bladder control (resumption of muscular control during urination) and a decrease in numbing, tingling, and pain in her left leg and right hand. One month later, her leg strength returned and numbness was noted only in her left hand. In addition, memory and cognitive ability returned to normal. After two months of care, bladder control, sensitivity, and strength in her extremities returned to normal. After four months of upper cervical care, this subject reported the absence of all MS symptoms. A follow-up MRI showed no new lesions as well as a reduction in intensity of the original lesions. During the subsequent six months, this patient was examined once per month with digital infrared imaging. An adjustment was necessary on three visits. At each of those three occasions, a minor reoccurrence of symptoms also existed, which was corrected following each adjustment. No other flare-ups occurred.
Summary: Most of this patient's MS symptoms (except one month of sensory deficits) had been present for two years prior to the start of upper cervical care. After the intervention of upper cervical chiropractic care, the patient's MS symptoms gradually improved over several months. After one year of care, this individual primarily remained asymptomatic.
CASE 4
History: This 55-year-old
female was diagnosed with MS nine years ago at age 46 after an MRI
confirmed active brain lesions. Her symptoms included painful
paresthesia of her left arm, fatigue, mental confusion, insomnia, and
lack of coordination of her right arm and leg. All symptoms
progressively worsened over the nine-year period. Seven years after her
diagnosis, a follow-up MRI confirmed the addition of new active
lesions. Due to the fatigue, confusion, and pain, she had been on
disability leave from work for several years. Exam: During this patient's initial exam, she complained of extreme pain in her left arm, requiring multiple doses per day of pain medication (neurontin). She also took daily medication for sleeping (klonopin) and energy level (amantadine) due to her insomnia and fatigue. Her handwriting coordination (right-handed) was poor so she preferred using a computer. Cervical radiographs depicted a misalignment of her atlas to the right and posterior. Computerized thermal imaging revealed thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC.
Outcome: During the first week of upper cervical care, this subject noticed an increase in energy level. One month later, she no longer noticed arm pain. Consequently, she consulted with her neurologist to reduce her pain medication. Her pain medication was reduced by two-thirds and she had no occurrences of arm pain. This patient also reported a continued increase in energy level and a renewed sense of mental clarity, so she considered looking for a part-time job. She felt "more alert and energized" and her "mind was clear." Four months after the start of upper cervical care her condition continued to improve without any relapses.
Summary: For the nine years prior to upper cervical care, this patient suffered from a chronic, progressive worsening of MS symptoms. Since the intervention of upper cervical care, this individual experienced improvements in MS symptoms and required less medication.
CASE 5
History: This 43-year-old
female first experienced symptoms of MS seven years ago. The symptoms
included numbness in her legs, hands, and face, and lasted for two
weeks. No further symptoms occurred until six years later with the
onset of L'hermitte's Sign. Soon after L'hermitte's Sign began, this
patient noticed loss of grip strength and a spasmodic curling of her
left hand. After an MRI, she was diagnosed with MS. Because Lhermitte's
Sign was present every time she nodded her head causing her pain, she
began daily pain medications (neurontin). After the symptoms were
constantly present for six months, she began upper cervical care.Exam: During her initial chiropractic exam, cervical flexion produced L'hermitte's Sign. Cervical extension and left rotation were reduced and painful. She reported constant tingling in her left arm, grip strength loss in her left hand, and weakness and pain in both forearms. She experienced aggravation of forearm pain while taking notes in class. As an avid martial arts participant, she expressed concern over her inability to perform push-ups in class due to exacerbation of L'hermitte's Sign. She also reported experiencing dizzy spells several times per day for many years. Cervical radiographs depicted right laterality of atlas. Computerized thermal imaging revealed thermal asymmetries of 0.5ºC.
Outcome: After the first upper cervical adjustment, this patient noted reduction in intensity of L'hermitte's Sign. By the end of two weeks of care, L'hermitte's Sign was noticeable only occasionally and no dizzy spells had occurred. After four weeks of care, this patient no longer reported experiencing any dizzy spells, arm pain, tingling, forearm weakness, or L'hermitte's Sign. Consequently, she reduced her pain medication dosage. In addition, she resumed taking notes in class and performing pushups in her martial arts class without pain or tingling.
Summary: This subject's symptoms were present constantly for six months prior to upper cervical care. With the intervention of chiropractic care, symptoms were reversed either immediately or over one month's time.
RESULTS
At their first upper cervical
chiropractic office visits, computerized thermal scans showed thermal
asymmetries and cervical radiographs showed upper cervical
misalignments in all five subjects. Because these exam findings
indicated upper cervical injuries, all five patients consented to upper
cervical chiropractic care. The five subjects underwent upper
cervical care for a minimum of four months and a maximum of two years
at the time of this paper's submission for publication. Before the
intervention of upper cervical chiropractic care, four out of the five
patients (Cases 2 through 5) showed patterns of constant, progressive
MS symptoms for a minimum of six months. After upper cervical care, MS
symptoms were improved or corrected, including L'hermitte's Sign,
paresthesias, pain, balance, muscle weakness, bladder control, bowel
control, cognitive ability, vision loss, insomnia, dizziness, and
fatigue. The only case that followed the typical MS relapse-remit
pattern, Case 1, had a history of MS relapses once per year for nine
years. After the intervention of upper cervical care, this subject had
no further relapses and remained symptom-free for two years. Therefore,
results of the five cases indicated that upper cervical chiropractic
care prevented the progression of MS, stopped the MS relapse pattern,
and improved and/or reversed symptoms of
DISCUSSION
An important parallel in
the MS patients' medical histories was their recollection of head
and/or neck trauma(s) prior to the onset of MS (also mentioned in the
Palmer case described in the Introduction). All five patients
remembered specific incidences of trauma preceding the onset of MS
symptoms such as a fall on an icy sidewalk, an auto accident, and a ski
accident. In addition, all five individuals showed evidence of upper
cervical injury during exams (digital infrared imaging and cervical
radiographs). The body of medical literature detailing a possible
trauma-induced etiology for MS, or at least a contribution, is
substantial. (33-35) In fact, medical research has established a
connection between spinal trauma and numerous neurological conditions
besides Multiple Sclerosis, including Parkinson's Disease, Amyotrophic
Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), epilepsy, migraine headaches, Attention
Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), vertigo, and bipolar disorder,
to name a few. (36-43) While medical research has shown that trauma may lead to MS and the other neurological conditions mentioned above, no mechanism has been defined. It is the author's hypothesis that the missing link may be the injury to the upper cervical spine. While various theories have been proposed to explain the effects of chiropractic adjustments, a combination of several theories seems most likely to explain the profound changes seen in these MS patients due to upper cervical chiropractic care. After a spinal injury, central nervous system (CNS) facilitation can occur from an increase in afferent signals to the spinal cord and/or brain coming from articular mechanoreceptors. (44-48) The upper cervical spine is uniquely suited to this condition because it possesses inherently poor biomechanical stability along with the greatest concentration of spinal mechanoreceptors.
Hyperafferent activation (through CNS facilitation) of the sympathetic vasomotor center in the brainstem and/or the superior cervical ganglion may lead to changes in cerebral blood flow, including ischemia. (49-55) Because of the close association between the nervous and immune systems (the immune system recently has been reclassified as the neuroimmune system), upper cervical injuries affecting sympathetic function consequently may cause a cascade of non-favorable immune responses. (56-58) Among these are uncoordinated immune tissue responses (auto-immune responses) and the release of cortisol, which ultimately can result in decreased immune function.
It is likely that the five MS patients sustained injuries to their upper cervical spines (visualized on cervical radiographs) during spinal traumas they experienced. It is also likely that due to the injuries, through the mechanisms described previously, sympathetic malfunction occurred (measured by paraspinal digital infrared imaging), possibly causing decreases in cerebral blood flow. Consequently, because the nervous and immune systems are so closely intertwined, it is possible that CNS facilitation and cerebral ischemia could have stimulated an auto-immune response such as myelin destruction. According to the results of each of the five patients discussed in this report, it seems correction of the upper cervical injury not only stopped but also reversed the pathological processes involved in MS. However, few conclusions can be drawn from a small number of cases. Therefore, further research is recommended to study the link between trauma, the upper cervical spine, and neurological disease.
CONCLUSION
All five patients
discussed in this report recalled experiencing head or neck trauma(s)
prior to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. In all five cases,
evidence of upper cervical injury was found using paraspinal digital
infrared imaging and upper cervical radiographs. After IUCCA upper
cervical chiropractic care, all five cases reviewed revealed
improvements in Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. In fact, correction of the
five patients' upper cervical injuries appeared to stimulate a
reversal in the progression of MS symptoms. To the author's knowledge,
these are the first cases reported on this topic using thermal imaging
and knee-chest adjustments since Palmer's research seventy years ago.
Further investigation into upper cervical injury and resulting
neuropathophysiology as a possible etiology or contributing factor to
Multiple Sclerosis should be pursued. candidiasis and leaky gut syndrome
Candidiasis
Candidiasis
is a fungal infection produced by a species of Candida Fungi, especially
Candida Albicans. Candida fungi are found in many places in the
environment and some reside harmlessly with the other bacteria residing
in the mouth, gastrointestinal tract and genitourinary tract. [1].
In a normal healthy person the immune system and the beneficial
bacteria prevent the overgrowth of candida. One of the purposes
of Candida Albicans in our digestive tract is to recognise and alleviate
harmful bacteria. A healthy person can have millions of Candida
Albicans.[2]
If the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract is reduced by antiobiotics, pesticides, chlorine or if the person's immune system has been weakened by illness (particularly by AIDs or diabetes) malnutrition or certain medications (such as corticosteroids or anti cancer drugs) the candida fungi can dramatically increase in numbers causing numerous symptoms. Also poor diet, alcohol and incorrect pH in the digestive system can cause candida to proliferate and invade the body.
In it's normal yeast state candida is harmless but as a fungus it becomes invasive producing root like structures called rhizoids that can push through the mucous membranes or intestinal walls damaging the villi (finger like projections along the intestinal tract) and allowing undigested food particles, toxins and bacteria to move through the lining and enter the bloodstream resulting in leaky gut syndrome. Your antibodies attack the particles and wait for them to appear again ready for another attack when you eat the same foods. Then you end up with food intolerances and allergies as well as sensitivities to the environment. [3]. Candidiasis and Leaky Gut Syndrome often go hand in hand and left untreated can lead to advanced stages of disease.
Causes of Candidiasis
There are many causes of Candidiasis such as: repeated use of antibiotics, diet high in sugar /refined carbohydrates/processed foods, birth control pills, malnutrition, steroid medications, alcohol, cytotoxic drugs. Anything that compromises the immune system can result in the reduction of friendly bacteria in the intestines and allow Candida Albicans to proliferate.
Symptoms
Chronic fatigue, depression, yeast infections, abdominal bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, brain fog, poor memory, confusion, mood swings, chronic joint or muscle pain or weakness, allergies, hair loss, athlete's foot, recurring ear or sinus infections, nail ridges, nail fungus, flatulence, nasal congestion, indigestion/ heartburn, eczema, dark circles under eyes, bad breath, itchy scalp, constant coated tongue, skin fungus infections, genital itching, worse symptoms in damp, moldy or muggy places, sensitivities to environment, low blood sugar, carbohydrate, sugar or vinegar cravings, impotence, prostatitis, night sweats, persistent cough, hyperactivity, hyperthyroidism.
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Summary
Candidiasis
is a fungal infection produced by a species of Candida Fungi,
particularly Candida Albicans. Candida fungi normally reside
harmlessly in various parts of the body.
If
the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract becomes seriously
depleted the candida proliferate and can produce root like
structures which damage the villi along the intestinal tract
leading to a 'leaky gut'.
There
are many causes of candidiasis cited, such as: repeated antibiotic
use, poor diet, steroid medications, birth control pills,
malnutrition, cytotoxic drugs.
Symptoms
of candidiasis include: chronic fatigue, depression, yeast
infections, bloating, joint or muscle pain, genital itching,
hyperactivity, athletes foot, hair loss.
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If the healthy bacteria in the digestive tract is reduced by antiobiotics, pesticides, chlorine or if the person's immune system has been weakened by illness (particularly by AIDs or diabetes) malnutrition or certain medications (such as corticosteroids or anti cancer drugs) the candida fungi can dramatically increase in numbers causing numerous symptoms. Also poor diet, alcohol and incorrect pH in the digestive system can cause candida to proliferate and invade the body.
In it's normal yeast state candida is harmless but as a fungus it becomes invasive producing root like structures called rhizoids that can push through the mucous membranes or intestinal walls damaging the villi (finger like projections along the intestinal tract) and allowing undigested food particles, toxins and bacteria to move through the lining and enter the bloodstream resulting in leaky gut syndrome. Your antibodies attack the particles and wait for them to appear again ready for another attack when you eat the same foods. Then you end up with food intolerances and allergies as well as sensitivities to the environment. [3]. Candidiasis and Leaky Gut Syndrome often go hand in hand and left untreated can lead to advanced stages of disease.
Causes of Candidiasis
There are many causes of Candidiasis such as: repeated use of antibiotics, diet high in sugar /refined carbohydrates/processed foods, birth control pills, malnutrition, steroid medications, alcohol, cytotoxic drugs. Anything that compromises the immune system can result in the reduction of friendly bacteria in the intestines and allow Candida Albicans to proliferate.
Symptoms
Chronic fatigue, depression, yeast infections, abdominal bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, brain fog, poor memory, confusion, mood swings, chronic joint or muscle pain or weakness, allergies, hair loss, athlete's foot, recurring ear or sinus infections, nail ridges, nail fungus, flatulence, nasal congestion, indigestion/ heartburn, eczema, dark circles under eyes, bad breath, itchy scalp, constant coated tongue, skin fungus infections, genital itching, worse symptoms in damp, moldy or muggy places, sensitivities to environment, low blood sugar, carbohydrate, sugar or vinegar cravings, impotence, prostatitis, night sweats, persistent cough, hyperactivity, hyperthyroidism.
Sunday, 19 May 2013
just my info- ms society
I am so glad that I have just stumbled across this my post as goodtotalk and a group of arrogant ignorant fools, now I have my proof-brilliant
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Just sit and wait
08 Jun 2012 at 2:27PM
Hi!
It causes me great concern for those of you that are left sitting and waiting for a positive diagnosis, now lets ask ourselves, is that your only option, then NO.
You do have choices to make your own investigations. this is for starters, I am not premoting this lady, but she writes very concisely, take note of the symptoms that misalignment can cause. google dr windman atlas, take a copy of the diagram of the affect of misalignment on the body. copy it by printing it off. Then go to american acupuncture, go to the bladder meridian (acupuncture speak) copy the pcture of the meridian of the body, it runs down the spine and down the right leg, now crossreference the two diagrams, the practically match. I couldnt understand why when I had acupucture along the bladder meridain it had such a positive affect. I do now. It all makes incredible sense to me,.
It causes me great concern for those of you that are left sitting and waiting for a positive diagnosis, now lets ask ourselves, is that your only option, then NO.
You do have choices to make your own investigations. this is for starters, I am not premoting this lady, but she writes very concisely, take note of the symptoms that misalignment can cause. google dr windman atlas, take a copy of the diagram of the affect of misalignment on the body. copy it by printing it off. Then go to american acupuncture, go to the bladder meridian (acupuncture speak) copy the pcture of the meridian of the body, it runs down the spine and down the right leg, now crossreference the two diagrams, the practically match. I couldnt understand why when I had acupucture along the bladder meridain it had such a positive affect. I do now. It all makes incredible sense to me,.
Hi Fee,
Long time, no speak. But this is an MS Forum not a misaligned Atlas and chiropractic forum....
Take care,
Belinda
Long time, no speak. But this is an MS Forum not a misaligned Atlas and chiropractic forum....
Take care,
Belinda
Hi again Fee,
You've stated before that you don't have MS, that you were misdiagnosed with MS so why are you appearing here in Limbioland spreading your false doctrine with people desperate for genuine diagnoses?
Some people might also benefit from chiropractice and / or acupuncture. You do not have MS, you've said so before, your situation is therefore completely different from someone who may well unfortunately be on the way toward an MS diagnosis.
So please go away (again).
You've stated before that you don't have MS, that you were misdiagnosed with MS so why are you appearing here in Limbioland spreading your false doctrine with people desperate for genuine diagnoses?
Some people might also benefit from chiropractice and / or acupuncture. You do not have MS, you've said so before, your situation is therefore completely different from someone who may well unfortunately be on the way toward an MS diagnosis.
So please go away (again).
I don't think I've misaligned my Atlas, but I've misplaced my dictionary......
My body is already in terrible pain why on earth would I want someone to stick pins in me?
No thankyou.
Im happy with my meds,thankyou.
No thankyou.
Im happy with my meds,thankyou.
08 Jun 2012 at 9:00PM
good to talk no thanks
@goodtotalk.
What you are spreading is nonsense.
Misaligned Atlas does not list anything to do with MS.The headaches expierinced by MS suffers appear to have nothing to do MA.Plus usaly caused due to trauma.
Looking at the list of things that are possibly caused due to MA you could say Chronic fatigue,A balance problem,Migraines and headaches however what MSers suffer is nothing to do with MA....
You are clearly here to promote this twoddle and you do NOT have MS and therefore should NOT be posting such twoddle here.
"If you suffer from recurring back pain, migraines and headaches, a stiff neck, joint pain in the hips and or knees, rotation of the hips, repetitive strain injury, jammed spinal nerves, trapped nerves, a difference in leg length, there is now new hope".
This again has nothing to do with MS.Our synptoms come from the brain and spinal column NOT MA....
MA is due to a missaligned bone in the kneck and again NOTHING to do with MS...
STOP posting this utter rubbish.
What you are spreading is nonsense.
Misaligned Atlas does not list anything to do with MS.The headaches expierinced by MS suffers appear to have nothing to do MA.Plus usaly caused due to trauma.
Looking at the list of things that are possibly caused due to MA you could say Chronic fatigue,A balance problem,Migraines and headaches however what MSers suffer is nothing to do with MA....
You are clearly here to promote this twoddle and you do NOT have MS and therefore should NOT be posting such twoddle here.
"If you suffer from recurring back pain, migraines and headaches, a stiff neck, joint pain in the hips and or knees, rotation of the hips, repetitive strain injury, jammed spinal nerves, trapped nerves, a difference in leg length, there is now new hope".
This again has nothing to do with MS.Our synptoms come from the brain and spinal column NOT MA....
MA is due to a missaligned bone in the kneck and again NOTHING to do with MS...
STOP posting this utter rubbish.
I have a misaligned atlas but it's only because the staples have come out
I have one to,my atlas has slipped off the wall LOL.
10 Jun 2012 at 7:24AM
.....LOL.....that's made me chuckle ladies 
Fee, why do you persist with churning this stuff out?
Limboland is a place where people come because they're worried and concerned about the possibilty of being diagnosed with ms or something similar. They need reassurance and a listening ear not false hope.
Oh and by the way, I have a chiropractor and he doesn't spout all this nonsense......
Fee, why do you persist with churning this stuff out?
Limboland is a place where people come because they're worried and concerned about the possibilty of being diagnosed with ms or something similar. They need reassurance and a listening ear not false hope.
Oh and by the way, I have a chiropractor and he doesn't spout all this nonsense......
my info - MS Society
I would love to reply to following post on MS Society message boards, as I believe she has an Atlas problem which has caused problems in her cervical spine, which can affect the face but I have yet again been blocked from site, when I posted a reply the other week, to someone who could have benefited from some well researched info that I had made available to her. It is a waste of my time and energy to try and help as it will just be deleted by those who do not
even bother to read its content, that makes it a very manipulative place to visit, and very dangerous to the young and newly diagnosed and especially those in limbo.
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even bother to read its content, that makes it a very manipulative place to visit, and very dangerous to the young and newly diagnosed and especially those in limbo.
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06 Feb 2012 at 3:08PM
Hi
This is my first post on here but i really need some help and support. I have been having problems now since 2004 but only recently gone back over the years and started putting things together. I was dx with a bells palsy in 2004 but for the last 10 years i have been going back and forth for excessive tiredness. I then have had a palsy and numbness and had a clear mri in 2004. Since then i have had the tingling and pins and needles and numbness in my right side of face and then arm and hand. I have had numeous episodes of these since which i have just put down to weakness from the palsy. In September of last year i had another bad bout of tingling in the face and loss use of all the right side since then i now wake up every night with pins and needles in both hands and now legs leaving them numb. I am forgetting things and also pain behind my eye.I am totally exhausted. Neurologist sent me for MRI which came back negative so my gp said that it cannot be ms but doesnt know what it can be so has requested a blood test.
I know how i feel and that the symptoms are there but made to feel a hypocondriac and that im going mad. Any suggestions please im desperate?
Thanks
Donna
This is my first post on here but i really need some help and support. I have been having problems now since 2004 but only recently gone back over the years and started putting things together. I was dx with a bells palsy in 2004 but for the last 10 years i have been going back and forth for excessive tiredness. I then have had a palsy and numbness and had a clear mri in 2004. Since then i have had the tingling and pins and needles and numbness in my right side of face and then arm and hand. I have had numeous episodes of these since which i have just put down to weakness from the palsy. In September of last year i had another bad bout of tingling in the face and loss use of all the right side since then i now wake up every night with pins and needles in both hands and now legs leaving them numb. I am forgetting things and also pain behind my eye.I am totally exhausted. Neurologist sent me for MRI which came back negative so my gp said that it cannot be ms but doesnt know what it can be so has requested a blood test.
I know how i feel and that the symptoms are there but made to feel a hypocondriac and that im going mad. Any suggestions please im desperate?
Thanks
Donna
Candida and Diabetes connection
CANDIDA OVERGROWTH AND HOW IT AFFECTS DIABETES HYPOGLYCEMIA AND SUGAR REGULATION IN GENERAL SEE HOME PAGE FOR TREATMENT DETAILS AND FREE INFORMATION The Candida connection to diabetes and sugar regulation The main connection to sugar level problems and candida overgrowth is that candida feeds on sugar, its main food is cane sugar (sucrose) found in many processed foods and candida overgrowth can create sugar cravings. The question is what could controlling candida overgrowth do to help with diabetes and hypoglycemia symptoms. The control plan presented will come with a diet that cuts out all cane sugar for a period of time so the only sugars consumed are more complex sugars, the most common will be fructose which is allowed on this diet in fruit and vegetables or in powder form. Cutting out excessive sucrose may help stop excessive insulin secretion by the pancreas as it try’s to normalize blood sugar levels, these highs and lows created as the pancreas struggles to get sugar into the body's cells and out of the bloodstream through insulin production may lead to the pancreas becoming overworked and development of diabetes two. It has long been believed that the western diet high in cane sugar and suspect fats is leading to an increase incidence of diabetes and recent figures may show this trend emerging. By re training the body to be happy with a more natural sugar supply sugar cravings are reduced and long term health results may be achieved . Diabetes 2 starts off as insulin resistance where the body has plenty of insulin but cannot use it efficiently and may develop into diabetes 1 as the pancreas deteriorates. Cane sugar has no protein, minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids or dietary fiber many foods with a lot of added cane sugar have little in the way of important nutrients. Hypoglycemia and Candida Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is the common factor in all sugar regulation problems, it is a drop in blood sugar occurring in most people several times a day, usually two to five hours after a meal this stimulates appetite and we eat and restore blood-sugar levels, this is normal, Hypoglycemia can also be reversed by breaking down muscle tissue and converting the protein to blood glucose. Some people react to ‘lows’ in their blood-glucose levels by feeling a sudden loss of energy. These Symptoms may include irritability, inability to make decisions, headache, feelings of shakiness, depression, poor concentration, increased sweating or nausea. Some Candida overgrowth symptoms are similar to some of the symptoms of hypoglycemia and both can be present together hypoglycemia symptoms of fatigue and sugar craving are common to both conditions. Candida overgrowth may lead to leaky gut syndrome which may lead to candida and other toxins spreading through the body and having far reaching effects. The candida diet is similar to hypoglycemia diet and there are other ways Candida overgrowth may contribute to Hypoglycemia, poor thyroid function may contribute to Hypoglycemia by reducing cellular respiration candida overgrowth is known to effect thyroid function. Progesterone helps protect the body from Hypoglycemia it is more likely to be in short supply if the thyroid function is low. Candida overgrowth may affect the endocrine system, disrupting hormones such as estrogen and progesterone levels therefore affecting blood sugar regulation directly. The relationship between candida and sugar regulation is not as clear cut as many other heath problems where there is a direct cause and effect . It seems to me that Candida overgrowth and sugar regulation go side by side the effect of a diet high in refined sugar is to overwork the pancreas which can lead to long term sugar regulation problems such as diabetes two and feed candida causing overgrowth leading to many other serious health problems including further interference with sugar regulation , so treating candida overgrowth can only help in sugar regulation and if the long term result is better health then a good job has been done . From a healthy eating perspective a person or family that has completed a candida control plan will learn healthier eating patterns that will stay with them for life children may avoid sugar regulation problems such as diabetes later in life or at least know how to bring the body back into balance if problems occur, any diet changes need to be checked by a health professional for people who are already under diet regulations. Remember Alternative Medicine can work in with Western Treatment GENERAL INFORMATION Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and many people are unaware they have it. The disease mechanisms in type 2 diabetes are not wholly known, but some experts suggest that it may involve the following three stages in most patients: Type 1 Diabetes In type 1 diabetes, the disease process is more severe than with type 2, and : onset is usually in childhood: Beta cells in the pancreas that produce insulin are gradually destroyed. Eventually insulin deficiency is absolute. Without insulin to move glucose into cells, blood glucose levels become excessively high, a condition known as hyperglycemia. Because the body cannot utilize the sugar, it spills over into the urine and is lost. Weakness, weight loss, and excessive hunger and thirst are among the consequences of this "starvation in the midst of plenty." Patients become dependent on administered insulin for survival. Hyperglycemia (or high blood glucose) can occur any time blood glucose is above the target range. Hyperglycemia is caused by having too much sugar and/or not enough insulin in the body. In fact, the symptoms of diabetes are the same as the symptoms of hyperglycemia. That's because diabetes itself causes hyperglycemia |
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the Atlas and high bood pressure
Chiropractic / NUCCA
ATLAS SUBLUXATION COMPLEX (ASC)
HOW THE SPINE INFLUENCES THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
CHIROPRACTIC CUTS BLOOD PRESSURE
About: ATLAS SUBLUXATION COMPLEX
A misaligned spine can lead to a variety of problems in the body, often in ways that may first appear to be unrelated. If the top bone of the spine (Atlas or C-1) is misaligned and distorted, signals from the brain which travel through the nerve system that feeds all parts of the body, can be affected. Because the nervous system has a dominant role in coordinating information and directing responses, this can have a major impact throughout the body.
Atlas
Subluxation Complex (ASC), the misalignment of theAtlas/C-1, can cause
symptoms ranging from headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, allergies,
dizziness, ringing in the ears, depression, and high blood pressure to
name a few.The proper adjustment of C-1 can remove interference to normal nerve function and create an opportunity for the body to heal itself.
The diagnosis and treatment is rather simple – a chiropractor who specializes in the NUCCA System (National Upper Cervical Association) will do a visual exam as well as a series of neck x-rays to determine if treatment is required. The treatment itself is fast, painless and very gentle – at least that has been my experience and that of others I have spoken to. The number of treatments you will need depends on many factors, including the type of condition you have, how long you have been subluxated, your general health and how long the adjustment holds its restored position.
For more information on Atlas Subluxation Complex, including articles, illustrations as well as to find a practitioner in your area, visit www.nucca.org or call the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association at 1-800-541-5799. Two other sites of interest are: www.uppercervical.org and www.upcspine.com.
How The Spine Influences The Nervous System
Can chiropractic help me? Isn't it just for neck pain or lower back pain?I hear these questions quite frequently, and will answer them and explain the basics about how the spine influences the nervous system.
To begin our understanding of the primary importance of the nervous system, we must look at the growing fetus. The nervous system develops before any of the other systems or organs; before there is a heart that beats, before there are kidneys to filter the blood, before intestines exist to break down and absorb food, there already exists a nervous system to control and coordinate the development of the other systems of the body. That relationship is maintained throughout our entire lives. Health depends on maintaining our bodies in a state of balance (homeostasis) with our internal and external environments. The nervous system is the communication pathway that allows the brain to be aware of our environment and respond appropriately to it.
What if the nerves are not functioning at their best? For example, what if the nerves that control and coordinate the stomach are irritated? Could there be overproduction of acid, indigestion, heartburn? You bet. The one thing that most strongly influences the health and function of the nervous system is the spine. The spine consists of 24 movable bones that surround and protect the delicate nervous system. But because the spine is so flexible, it can also misaligned and become fixed, which irritates the nerves that exit between each bone of the spine. These nerves have target organs that they travel to in order to control and coordinate their function. If the nerve suffers, the target organ will be affected to the same extent. Some more examples of this might be: the fifth bone in the neck strongly affects the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and arms; the second bone in the upper back influences the nerves to the heart, blood and lymph to the chest,shoulders, arms, and hands; the eighth bone in the back influences the stomach, food allergies, and the pancreas; the second bone in the lower back influences the bladder, colon, and small intestines. Did you know that neck problems can be a source of ringing in the ears, upset stomach, high blood pressure, headaches, blurred vision, loss of balance or coordination, nausea, problems concentrating, short term memory loss, moodiness, irritability, depression? To get you thinking about this, search on www.webmd.com for a hypertension study that proved a good upper cervical adjustment to the top of the neck lowered blood pressure. (Note: See reprint of article below)
If you are looking for a natural, drug-free option to help heal the body and return to a state of optimum health and human performance, you owe it to yourself to look into chiropractic care. Remember that the body is a self-healing organism, but only if you get rid of the interference blocking that healing.
Christopher Dawson, D.C.
Christopher Dawson has been a chiropractor since 1993 and expanded his specialty in 2002 as a member of NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association, www.nucca.org). You can reach Dr. Dawson at nuccachris@gmail.com.
WebMD Article: Chiropractic Cuts Blood Pressure
The article below from the WebMD website (www.webmd.com) concernsa University of Chicago research study indicating that proper alignment of the C-1 (Atlas vertebra) can have a significant impact on lowering blood pressure. One of the doctors conducting the study says that misaligment of C-1 can trigger release of signals that make the arteries contract, effecting blood flow to the arteries in the base of the skull, which in turn can have an impact on blood pressure. My husband has struggled with high blood pressure for some time and is currently on medication to control it. After one treatment his pressure is now in the low normal range, and has stayed that way for the last week! I would strongly suggest anyone with high blood pressure look in this type of chiropractic procedure - but make sure you find someone experienced in the NUCCA system (www.nucca.org).Study Finds Special 'Atlas Adjustment' Lowers Blood Pressure
By: Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Medical News
Reviewed By: Louise Chang, M.D.
March 16, 2007 -- A special chiropractic adjustment can significantly lower high blood pressure, a placebo-controlled study suggests.
"This procedure has the effect of not one, but two blood-pressure medications given in combination," study leader George Bakris, MD, tells WebMD. "And it seems to be adverse-event free. We saw no side effects and no problems," adds Bakris, director of the University of Chicago hypertension center.
Eight weeks after undergoing the procedure, 25 patients with early-stage high blood pressure had significantly lower blood pressure than 25 similar patients who underwent a sham chiropractic adjustment. Because patients can't feel the technique, they were unable to tell which group they were in.
X-rays showed that the procedure realigned the Atlas vertebra -- the doughnut-like bone at the very top of the spine -- with the spine in the treated patients, but not in the sham-treated patients.
Compared to the sham-treated patients, those who got the real procedure saw an average 14 mm Hg greater drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure count), and an average 8 mm Hg greater drop in diastolic blood pressure (the bottom blood pressure number).
None of the patients took blood pressure medicine during the eight-week study.
"When the statistician brought me the data, I actually didn't believe it. It was way too good to be true," Bakris says. "The statistician said, 'I don't even believe it.' But we checked for everything, and there it was."
Bakris and colleagues report their findings in the advance online issue of the Journal of Human Hypertension.
Atlas Adjustment and Hypertension
The procedure calls for adjustment of the C-1 vertebra. It's called the Atlas vertebra because it holds up the head, just as the titan Atlas holds up the world in Greek mythology.Marshall Dickholtz Sr., DC, of the Chiropractic Health Center, in Chicago, is the 84-year-old chiropractor who performed all the procedures in the study. He calls the Atlas vertebra "the fuse box to the body.
"At the base of the brain are two centers that control all the muscles of the body. If you pinch the base of the brain -- if the Atlas gets locked in a position as little as a half a millimeter out of line -- it doesn't cause any pain but it upsets these centers," Dickholtz tells WebMD.
The subtle adjustment is practiced by the very small subgroup of chiropractors certified in National Upper Cervical Chiropractic (NUCCA) techniques. The procedure employs precise measurements to determine a patient's Atlas vertebra alignment. If realignment is deemed necessary, the chiropractor uses his or her hands to gently manipulate the vertebra.
"We are not doctors. We are spinal engineers," Dickholtz says. "We use mathematics, geometry, and physics to learn how to slide everything back into place."
What does this have to do with high blood pressure?
Bakris notes that some researchers have suggested that injury to the Atlas vertebra can affect blood flow in the arteries at the base of the skull. Dickholtz thinks the misaligned Atlas triggers release of signals that make the arteries contract. Whether the procedure actually fixes such injuries is unknown, Bakris says.
Bakris began the study after a fellow doctor told him that something strange was happening in his family practice. The doctor had been sending some of his patients to a chiropractor. Some of these patients had high blood pressure.
Yet after seeing the chiropractor, the patients' blood pressure had normalized -- and a few of them were able to stop taking their blood pressure medications.
So Bakris, then at Rush University, designed the pilot study with 50 patients. He's now organizing a much bigger clinical trial.
"Is it going to be for everybody with high blood pressure? No," Bakris says. "We clearly need to identify those who can benefit. It is pretty clear that some kind of head or neck trauma early in life is related to this. This is really a work in progress. It is certainly in the early stages of research."
Dickholtz has been teaching, practicing, and studying the NUCCA technique for 50 years. He says high blood pressure is far from the only thing an Atlas misalignment causes.
"On the other hand, if people have high blood pressure, there is a tremendous possibility they need an Atlas adjustment," he says.
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