Dr. Ed Lauterbach Acupuncture, Laser, Chiropractic 434-591-0900 Overcoming Addiction with Acupuncture.

According to acupuncture and Oriental medicine, emotions originate internally from different organs inside the body. Conditions and events in the external world may provoke specific reactions but, ultimately, each person is responsible for the emotion generated. Any addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, food, work, or other activity or substance, effectively blocks intelligence and suppresses healing abilities. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine can help cleanse and re-balance your body and mind to manage cravings and overcome a variety of addictions. The safe space provided during treatment is both literal and metaphorical. In Oriental medicine, disease prevention begins by focusing on the protective layer around the exterior of the body called Wei Qi or defensive energy. The Wei Qi involves acupuncture points known for strengthening the circulation of blood and energy to boost your body's defenses. Several approaches may be used when treating addictions, generally starting with therapies that help cleanse and balance. Sometimes a vague, uneasy sensation takes over after or during the process of releasing an addiction. Perhaps for the workaholic patient, it is strange and alarming to experience leisure time. To aid your transformation from addiction and addictive behaviors to healthier practices, try focusing on routine. Routine provides stability, and a new routine is necessary to break old habits. If your first thought in the morning is to reach for a cigarette, replace that action with another, healthier ritual. Everyone experiences addiction in different ways with varying symptoms, and treatment is adjusted to the individual needs of the person seeking treatment. Some respond better to a sudden, jarring change in habits, whereas others may require a slower process to adjust to the changes that must be made. At some point during the detoxification process, the next step necessary to your healing will be addressed, helping to ensure that your transformation lasts a lifetime. Are there cravings or an addiction you are working to overcome? The Opioid Addiction Epidemic and How Acupuncture Can Help Opioids are a class of powerful drugs used primarily as a treatment for pain and provide relief in the most excruciating of cases. Morphine, codeine, heroine, fentanyl, oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet) and hydrocodone (Vicodin) are all classified as opioids. The High Risk of Addiction to Opioids Unfortunately, the risk of addiction with these drugs is high because opioids are so effective and can give users a feeling of euphoria. Short term use of these drugs is the safest option as it lowers the chances of developing a drug tolerance. Developing a tolerance means a patient must take higher and higher doses of the drug to experience the same euphoric effects. This deadly cycle of increasing drug amounts can destroy lives and lead to a potentially deadly overdose. Treatment and Recovery from Opioid Addiction In cases where an opioid addict undergoes detoxification, withdrawal symptoms often make the process a terribly difficult experience. Signs and symptoms associated with withdrawal from opioids include: pain, intense emotional anguish, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hypertension, tachycardia and seizures. Treatment options for rehabilitation generally include a gradual reduction from the drug. Special drugs such as methadone and buprenorphine can help assuage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings. These drugs do not produce euphoric effects and have a lower risk of addiction. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for Opioid Dependence Acupuncture  treats opioid addiction in a holistic fashion. Not only is the physical body addressed, but the heart and mind as well. The heart represents the emotions, and the mind refers to the logical, cognitive functions. A great start to assisting patients during the rehabilitation process is the utilization of a simple and effective ear acupuncture protocol. The treatment consists of ten acupuncture needles applied to five points on each ear. After needle insertion, all a patient needs to do is sit quietly in a cozy chair for at least 20 minutes, up to one hour. Some patients may require additional acupuncture points. For example, a person manifesting signs and feelings of rage could benefit with the addition of an ear point called limbic system. It reduces aggressive, compulsive behavior which may lead to violence. This particular auricular therapy is known as the NADA protocol. Developed in the 1970's due to the efforts of Dr. Michael Smith at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital in New York, NADA stands for the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association. Dr. Smith created the NADA protocol as a treatment to help many suffering with heroin addiction in the local community. The success of the NADA program helped recovering addicts lower their chances of recidivism and increase their chances of entering society as healthy, drug-free individuals. In 1996, the World Health Organization declared acupuncture as a viable method to assist patients in withdrawing from chemical dependencies. Three reasons why acupuncture receives such high accolades for its success in treating opioid addictions, and other substances as well, is due to its simplicity, cost-effectiveness and absence of negative side effects. It is also safe for patients of virtually any age group, and in most cases, for pregnant women. Sometimes it is not only the patients who need treatment, but family members and loved ones who also suffer as their loved ones go through the withdrawal process. Application of the NADA protocol is safe for them and may help in dealing with their heavy emotions. It is support for the support team, so to speak. With an estimated 2.5 million people dealing with opioid addiction, safe and effective methods are needed more than ever to curb this national public health crisis. Whether the addiction is from doctor prescribed opiates, or illegal street drugs like heroine, acupuncture and Oriental medicine provides treatment. Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic A recent 2017 White Paper "Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management" investigated acupuncture as part of a solution to the current opioid epidemic in the US. The paper provides evidence that acupuncture is effective for managing pain. This applies to pain from numerous medical conditions including migraine headache, low back pain, neck pain, nausea resulting from chemotherapy and others. The author referenced several scientific studies in order to reach this conclusion. There are two other important reasons to utilize acupuncture. One is the relatively low cost of the treatment, which can save money for patients and insurers. The other reason is the risk of negative side effects occurring is minimal, especially when compared with the adverse events associated with some medical procedures and pharmaceutical drugs. Acupuncture is a safe procedure when performed by a qualified practitioner. The paper reaches the conclusion that acupuncture is appropriate and useful as an adjunct therapy to treat and rehabilitate those contending with an opioid addiction. The FDA recently recommended in May of 2017 that non-pharmacologic options be explored before doctors prescribe extended-release and long-acting opioids, in an effort to reduce the problems associated with opioid dependence. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, hospitals will also provide non-pharmacologic options to help patients manage their pain. This mandate was set by the Joint Commission, a prominent, non-profit organization which certifies health care organizations in the United States. Acupuncture meets the requirements necessary to satisfy this mandate. Source: Abel Bolash, Bonnie M., et. al., "Acupuncture's Role in Solving the Opioid Epidemic: Evidence, Cost-Effectiveness, and Care Availability for Acupuncture as a Primary, Non-Pharmacologic Method for Pain Relief and Management ." The Joint Acupuncture Opioid Task Force, 2017, http://www.asacu.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Acupunctures-Role-in-Solving-the-Opioid-Epidemic-_Final_September_20_2017.pdf.

Lauterbach Chiropractic - Chiropractor In Palmyra, VA USA :: Cool Stuff

Lauterbach Chiropractic - Chiropractor In Palmyra, VA USA :: Cool Stuff

Chiropractic Care Benefits Veterans with Low Back Pain

Chiropractic Care Benefits Veterans with Low Back Pain

Among veterans, musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints, particularly low back pain (LBP). The number of veterans reporting to the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) with low back pain rose an average of 4.8 percent per year between 2000 and 2007, exceeding the rise in rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and depression.

A survey of 15,000 veterans from the Persian Gulf War found that 45 percent reported experiencing back pain. Chiropractic services have been added to the care options for veterans, and most chiropractors providing services to veterans within the VHA reported that LBP was the primary complaint.

A study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic care in treating veterans with LBP was performed on 171 patients who met the inclusion criteria. The average veteran was male, obese and suffering from chronic LBP (for over 6 months, on average).  Most participants also presented with other physical and psychological issues.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is common in the veteran population and has been shown to contribute to chronic pain.

Veterans in the study received treatment from a chiropractor in the western New York area after being referred by their primary care physician. The number of treatments given to each case during the course of the study ranged from 2 to 26, with 8.7 being the mean number of treatments per person. Treatments were performed twice a week on average, and the patient was assessed after every four treatments.

Chiropractors used a range of treatment modalities on the subjects, including standard adjustments, spinal mobilization and flexion distraction. Patients were also instructed on how to perform therapeutic exercises and do stretches that were tailored to their specific condition.

Pain severity was measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), which is a verbal rating by the patient on the severity of pain using a scale ranging from 0 to 10 at the time treatment is undertaken.

The Back Bournemouth Questionnaire (BBQ) is a biopsychosocial measurement of low back pain symptoms consisting of 7 questions that measure pain, disability, and the affective and cognitive-behavioral aspects of musculoskeletal problems. Scores on the BBQ range from 0 to 70, with higher numbers indicating a higher severity of symptoms.

After only two chiropractic treatments, 60 percent of veterans showed a significant improvement of 37.4 points on the NRS and 34.6 points on the BBQ measurements.

he researchers concluded that, “Despite high levels of service-connected disability and comorbidity, veterans' chiropractic clinical outcomes in terms of mean percentage improvement from baseline to discharge for both NRS and BBQ were statistically significant and clinically meaningful.

This study adds to the understanding of chiropractic clinical outcomes for veterans with LBP and contributes to a foundation for further research.”

Dr. Lauterbach

Vitamin D news

Vitamin D status predicts new brain lesion activity in MS
06 September 2012

Researchers at University of California, San Francisco set out to determine if there is a link between vitamin D status and developing new lesions in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS).

The researchers used data from a 5 year longitudinal study of MS patients. The participants have clinical evaluations, a brain MRI, as well as blood work annually.

The measured 25(OH)D levels were assessed for an association with T2 lesions on brain MRI, clinical relapses, and disability. T2 images from an MRI show both old and new inflammation on the brain since onset of MS.

The authors collected a total of 2,362 brain MRI scans from 469 patients. The researchers found that with each 10 ng/ml increase in 25(OH)D level, the risk of new T2 lesions in the brain decreased by 15%. Also, the 10 ng/ml increase was associated with a 32% lower risk of gadolinium-enhancing lesions, representing “active” lesions. They also found that higher vitamin D levels were associated with lower relapse risk, although this finding was not statistically significant (p=.037).

The authors encourage future randomized trials looking into the relationship between vitamin D and brain lesions in MS.

Source:

Mowry EM, et al. Vitamin D status predicts new brain magnetic resonance imaging activity in multiple sclerosis. Ann Neurol. 2012.

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RCT: Vitamin D supplementation in patients with MS

Posted on September 8, 2012 by John Cannell, MD
Dr. Soilu-Hänninen and colleagues from the University of Turku in Finland recently conducted a double blind, placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D in 66 MS patients, to see if it helped as an add-on therapy with interferon.

Soilu-Hänninen M, Aivo J, Lindström BM, Elovaara I, Sumelahti ML, Färkkilä M, Tienari P, Atula S, Sarasoja T, Herrala L, Keskinarkaus I, Kruger J, Kallio T, Rocca MA, Filippi M. A randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial with vitamin D3 as an add on treatment to interferon β-1b in patients with multiple sclerosis. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2012 83(5):565-71.

They found that 20,000 IU of vitamin D3 once a week resulted in significantly fewer lesions on brain MRI and strong trends toward lower lesion burden, reduced disability scales, and improved ability to walk, compared to controls. 25(OH)D levels only went from 22 ng/ml to 44 ng/ml in one year.

The authors note that other studies have found that in children with possible MS, each 4 ng/ml decrease in 25(OH)D has been correlated with a conversion to definite MS. Lower serum 25(OH)D values have been associated with a higher rate of MS relapses. Researchers have correlated each 4 ng/ml increase in 25(OH)D with up to 12% reduction in relapse rate in adults with MS, and each 10 ng/ml increase in 25(OH)D with a 34% decrease in relapse rate in childhood MS.

Remember, observational studies (unlike the RCT above) are likely studying the effect of sunshine, not supplements, and the 25(OH)D levels are more likely to be a reflection of how much sun exposure a subject gets than whether they are taking a supplement or not.

In spite of the above findings in a randomized controlled trial, I would never recommend only oral vitamin D for people with MS. They may well benefit from sunshine or low-pressure sun tanning beds as well.

Until it is clear oral vitamin D can fully replace sunshine, make sure all MS patients take at least 5,000 IU of vitamin D per day and sun bathe daily at midday. In the winter, use low-pressure sunbeds, the ones that replicate high intensity sunlight, on a regular basis.

Dr Lauterbach.

Latest Research on BPA (bisphenol A) Exposure

Latest Research on BPA (bisphenol A) Exposure Bisphenol A (BPA) is an organic chemical used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is found in many hard plastic drink bottles and metal food and drink cans. Although it has been in commercial use since the 1960s, it is only recently that concerns have been raised over its use in food containers. These concerns are based on the fact that BPA has been observed to have a detectable hormonal action on the body, binding to estrogen and other endocrine receptors, a finding that has prompted several governments to reassess the safety information on this substance. A study in 1983 by the United States National Academy of Sciences concluded that exposure to BPA presented a minimal hazard to human health. However, in 2000, the US National Toxicity Program carried out a review of the BPA safety evidence, particularly in relation to its action as a hormonal disruptor at low doses, and suggested that “There is credible evidence that low doses of BPA can cause effects on specific endpoints.” The review panel did go on to say, however, that the weight of evidence was not conclusive and there was uncertainty as to the “biological relevance” of the findings. Nevertheless, two areas of recent research have disputed the apparent safety of BPA. Most of the previous studies on BPA used rats and other lab animals, but recent studies have been done that look directly at the effect of the chemical on humans; in particular, a ten year study carried out by scientists from a number of institutions, including the University of Exeter and European Center for the Environment and Human Health, clearly demonstrated a link between BPA exposure and the risk of developing heart disease1. Further, and perhaps even more alarming, a study by a team of American pediatricians found that higher BPA levels in infants both gestationally and after birth were associated with a lack of behavioral control2. This effect was greater in female infants, as might be expected, since BPA can disrupt healthy estrogen function. Alone, this research would be enough to give cause for thought and definitely for concern, but it comes on the heels of other studies which have pointed to the potentially hazardous nature of BPA to the human body 3,4,5,6,7. The Canadian government announced in 2010 that it considered BPA to be a toxic substance unsuitable for human consumption, and the European Union, United States and Canada have since banned the use of BPA in baby bottles. Given the ubiquity of BPA in the food industry, it is unlikely that researchers are going to be content to stop here, and further findings in the near future are to be expected. Indeed, a follow-up study on the link between exposure to BPA and the development of heart disease has already been published8. Although the industrial production of bisphenol A is worth billions to the world economy, governments have already demonstrated that they are willing to tighten regulations on the usage of BPA, and, if there is more evidence of the toxicity of BPA to human health, further measures are entirely possible. 1. Melzer D, Osborne NJ, Henley WE, Cipelli R, Young A, et al. (2012) Urinary bisphenol A concentration and risk of future coronary artery disease in apparently healthy men and women. Circulation 125: 1482–1490 2. Braun JM, Kalkbrenner AE, Calafat AM, Yolton K, Ye X, Dietrich KM and Lanphear BP (2011) Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children. Pediatrics 128: 873-882 3. Braun JM, Yolton K, Dietrich KN, et al. (2009) Prenatal bisphenol A exposure and early childhood behavior. Environ Health Perspect. 117: 1945–1952 4. Cantonwine D, Meeker JD, Hu H, et al. (2010) Bisphenol A exposure in Mexico City and risk of prematurity: a pilot nested case control study. Environmental Health 9:62. 5. Melzer D, Harries L, Cipelli R, Henley W, Money C, et al. (2011) Bisphenol A exposure is associated with in vivo estrogenic gene expression in adults. Environ Health Perspect 119: 1788–1793 6. Ning G, Bi Y, Wang T, Xu M, Xu Y, et al. (2011) Relationship of urinary bisphenol A concentration to risk for prevalent type 2 diabetes in Chinese adults: a cross-sectional analysis. Ann Intern Med 155: 368–374 7. Melzer D, Rice NE, Lewis C, Henley WE, Galloway TS (2010) Association of Urinary Bisphenol A Concentration with Heart Disease: Evidence from NHANES 2003/06. PLoS ONE 5 8. Melzer D, Gates P, Osborn NJ, et al. (2012) Urinary bisphenol A concentration and angiography-defined coronary artery stenosis. PLoS ONE

Chiropractic Care and Healthy Living

A Walk in the Forest


Chiropractic Care and Healthy Living

To be healthy it's important to cover all the bases. We want to exercise and we want to eat right, not just one or the other. We want to get enough rest and we want to have a positive mental attitude, not just one or the other.

Regular chiropractic care is also part of this equation. To reap the full benefits of all the other good things we're doing, it's important to make sure that our nerve systems are doing their part, too. The nerve system is the body's master system, coordinating the activities of all the other systems. The nerve system tells our digestive system what to do with the good food we're eating. The nerve system tells the muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments how to benefit from the exercises we're doing.

With regular chiropractic care, the nerve system is able to make sure that all our other body systems are doing their jobs, at the right time, in the right amount, and in the right place. Regular chiropractic care helps keep us vibrant, healthy, and well.
The world is changing. Global populations continue to migrate to urban areas. These ongoing relocations have a profound impact on deeply interconnected environmental systems and also lead to substantial distortions in human biosystems. In a word and to no one's surprise, living in big cities comes with a big cost in terms of our health and well-being.

The takeaway is not to turn around and go back to the countryside. Most persons living in large cities would not desire to pack up and move. Worldwide, people head to the cities seeking employment, a greater variety of opportunities, and hopefully an improved standard of living. The fact that frequently these aspirations are not fulfilled does not deter their friends, family, and fellow villagers from following the same course. Most large cities continue to get larger.

The takeaway relates to the methods and means we can employ to counter the effects of living in the big city. These often deleterious effects are well-known and yet worth repeating. Urban air quality is notoriously poor. We all can easily conjure up a mind's-eye view of the oily ochre tint of many metropolitan skies. Food in many urban areas has lost much of its nutritional value owing to the great distances meat, dairy products, and fruits and vegetables have to travel to get to the city supermarkets and marketplaces. Water quality is often degraded by nearby industry and sewage treatment plants. Green space is at a premium in most urban environments - there are few places in which to play outdoors.

How can we combat these tradeoffs in air quality, water quality, food quality, and lack of nurturing green space? First, it's important to recognize that these tradeoffs exist. The human organism was not designed to live in crowded cities. Our bodies were designed to thrive in a richly diverse outdoors environment, sowing and reaping in various ways and participating in complex ecosystems.

Now most of that is gone and we pay the price in terms of lifestyle diseases - diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disorders.1,2,3 The good news is that there are many action steps we can take to restore precious health to ourselves and our loved ones.

Two specific actions focus on food quality and outdoor activity. First, whenever possible, buy food produced locally. In general and all things being equal, the less distance food has to travel to get to the dining table the more nutritious it is. Food produced nearby is always best. Increasingly, farmers markets are making locally produced food available to urban populations in even the biggest cities. All that's required is to find out where the local farmers are setting-up their stands.

The other specific action involves engaging in outdoor activities several times per week. Getting outdoors is important in big cities, even though air quality leaves much to be desired. Being in the presence of sunlight, trees, flowers, birds and small wildlife, and shrubs, plants, and ground cover provides nourishment that is not measured in calories. Humans need to interact with other living species in order to thrive, in order to become more fully alive.

Lauterbach Chiropractic
Palmyra Va 22963
http://www.Drlauterbach.com

By taking simple, doable, healthful actions on our own behalf, we can become healthier and happier members of our great urban communities.

1Zhao Z, Kaestner R: Effects of urban sprawl on obesity. J Health Econ 29(6):779-787, 2010
2Coombes E, et al: The relationship of physical activity and overweight to objectively measured green space accessibility and use. Soc Sci Med 70(6):816-822, 2010
3Sallis JF, Glanz K: Physical activity and food environments: solutions to the obesity. Milbank Q 87(1):123-154, 2009

Allergy Season Tips...

Allergy Season Survival
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Courtesy of Standard Process

Preparation is the Key:

The allergy season is here, and it’s time to begin preparation for the onslaught of airborne allergens of many types. Many people are affected by these microscopic allergens, from mild to severe in their reactions. In some folks, these allergies lead to sinus or upper respiratory infections. Minimizing the effects of these allergens on your health will help minimize your chances of secondary infections. Here are some things you can do to minimize your exposure to these allergens.

- Keep you car’s ventilation system on re-circulate. This will prevent some of the pollen from entering the vehicle. Some cars have a pollen filter. Make sure you change it before and after each pollen season.
- Change your in-home furnace filters to the HEPA type. Also clean and/or change them often during the pollen season.
- Purchase a HEPA filter, and let it run continuously during the pollen season.

While the steps mentioned above can really help, it’s difficult to remove yourself from all allergen sources. This is where targeted whole-food nutritional supplements and herbal formulas can help reduce your body’s response to the allergens.

Targeted Products: (See suggested dosing chart for herbal preparations.)
Listed below are the key products to stock in your natural medicine cabinet for allergies. You should acquire these before the season starts to get a jump on them the moment you feel allergies kick in. These products may be used alone or in combination.

Mild- Moderate Allergies :
Allerplex: Sometimes the only product that is necessary for mild allergy reactions. Take 2 capsules 2 to 4 times a day; ½ doses for children. Works well for young children and adolescents.
Antronex: This beef liver extract helps in removing excess histamine from the blood stream.
Take 1 tablet 4 to 6 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.

Moderate-Severe Allergies :
Albizia Complex: This herbal formula helps lower mast cell histamine release. It reduces allergy symptoms quite well. Take 1 to 2 tablets 2 to 3 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.
Thymex: This thymus gland Cytosol formula helps balance the immune response. It helps to improve immuno-suppression which is depressed in moderately to severely allergic individuals.
Take 1 - 2 tablets 3 times a day with meals.
Antronex: This beef liver extract helps in removing excess histamine from the blood stream.
Take 1 tablet 4 to 6 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.
Additional Support : (Helps reduce inflammation and congestion…)
Boswellia Complex: This herbal anti-inflammatory formula works synergistically with Albizia Complex for moderate to severe allergies. It helps reduce inflammation. Take 2 tablets 3 times a day for 7 to 10 days; then reduce the dosage as symptoms diminish.
Chewable Congaplex: This formula will help break up congestion caused by excess mucous excretions. Great for use with children!
Euphrasia Complex: This herbal formula helps reduce mucous formation and the runny nose and watery eyes of allergies. Take 1 tablet 2 to 4 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.

Complications from allergies:
Sometimes seasonal allergies may result in other respiratory complications. Sinusitis and bronchitis may result from opportunistic bacteria present in the sinus and bronchial areas. There are a number of natural substances that can help eliminate sinusitis and bronchitis, if they’re caught in time. Also, many times, allergies will trigger an asthma attack.

Asthma:
PulmaCo: This synergistic formula will help alleviate allergy related asthma. It has herbs that act as decongestants, antibacterial action, and will provide relief from bronchial spasms that cause wheezing and shortness of breath. Note: Do not use in place of broncho-dilators!
Take 1 tablet 3 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.

Acute Bronchitis:
Andrographis Complex: This synergistic formula will help strengthen the immune system and has potent antibacterial action.
Take 1 to 2 tablets 3 to 4 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.
Broncafect Tablets: This formula helps with acute bronchitis or flu with cough.
Take 2 tablets 3 to 4 times a day for adults. Take for 7 to 14 days. (Caution: Do not use if high blood pressure, water retention, low potassium, allergy to the daisy family, or pregnancy is present.)
Fen-Gre: This formula helps break up thick mucous and congestion and gets it moving.
Take 2 capsules 3 to 4 times a day; ½ doses for children.
Golden Seal 500mg: This is one of the best herbs for restoration of the mucous membranes in the sinus, respiratory, and GI tract. It also has potent antimicrobial action. Take 1 tablet 2 to 3 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.

Sinusitis:
Fen-Gre: This formula helps break up mucous and congestion and gets it moving. Take 2 capsules 3 to 4 times a day; ½ doses for children.
Andrographis Complex: This synergistic formula will help strengthen the immune system and has potent antibacterial action. Take 1 to 2 tablets 3 to 4 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.
Golden Seal 500mg: This is one of the best herbs for restoration of the mucous membranes in the sinus, upper respiratory and GI tract. It also has potent antimicrobial action. Take 1 tablet 2 to 3 times a day; ¼ to ½ doses for children.

Nasal Irrigation: This is an excellent way to help restore the sinus passages and mucous membranes. It works very well in both acute and chronic sinusitis. (Caution: Do not use if allergic to any of the listed herbs. This is also great during the allergy season!!!
½ cup of warm water;
½ tsp. sea salt;
1 ml. Albizia 1:2;
1 ml. Eyebright 1:2;
1 ml. Golden Seal 1:3.
Place this solution into a Neti Pot or clean sterile container. Irrigate the sinuses 2 to 3 times a day with the solution using the Neti Pot or a large dropper. Make the solution fresh each day.

Other Important Considerations:
Sometimes, food sensitivities and allergies will compound airborne allergy reactions, making them worse. This entire group of allergens keeps the body in a systemic, elevated immune state, which can exaggerate airborne allergy symptoms. If you seem to have allergies all year-round, you may want to consider eliminating common allergenic foods such as wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs, and soy from your diet for a few weeks to see if your over-all allergy symptoms diminish. If they seem to, you may be experiencing additional allergy symptoms from food sensitivities. See your healthcare practitioner for more information.

Detoxification and Cleansing:
Now, take your health to the next level. Do the Standard Process Purification and Cleansing Program. This program will help improve the body’s ability to detoxify and may lower your response to seasonal allergens. For more information on the Purification Program, contact your healthcare practitioner.

*The dietary supplement products mentioned in this document are not intended to "diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease," because only a drug can legally make such a claim.

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Acupuncture, massage have cancer care role

Acupuncture, massage have cancer care role

United Press International

03-02-10

Acupuncture, massage and other alternative therapies have a place in cancer care, a U.S. doctor says. Gynecologic oncologist Dr. Julian Schink of Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University says offering integrative oncology services as well as counseling and stress management are part of their larger aim of providing for cancer patients' needs from every angle. "When a patient is diagnosed with cancer many of them want to fully participate in their recovery, but don't know where to begin. This program gives them control over their treatment," Schink says in a statement. Integrative oncology services -- offered by Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group's Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness include acupuncture, massage, energy healing and naturopathic medicine. "Our goal is to treat the whole person, not just their illness," Dr. Melinda Ring, medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness, says. "Research suggests that a holistic approach can alleviate stress and anxiety, as well as the physical pain and discomfort patients often experience while undergoing cancer treatments by activating the body's innate healing process." Schink points out integrative oncology services help manage the side effects associated with conventional therapies that would otherwise cause patients to end or curtail treatments prematurely.

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Slipped Disc Do's & Dont's

A slipped disc can be very painful and debilitating. However, in most cases, it should get better on its own, within six-eight weeks and there are certain things that you can do and avoid doing to aid and speed up your recovery.

What happens in a slipped disc?

Although people often mention about having a slipped disc, nothing in your spine has actually slipped out of place. Having a slipped disc means that one of the discs which sit between each of the bones in your spine has been damaged. When the disc is damaged, the soft gel-like inner pad of the disc squeezes out through a weak point in the torn outer layer, causing a bulge that often presses on nearby spinal nerves. This result in severe pain with symptoms that radiates down the leg/arm commonly referred to as sciatica. Slipped disc, also known as disc herniation, can occur in any disc in the spine but the two most common forms are lumbar disc and cervical disc herniation.

What can I do?

During the first 48 hours, a torn outer layer of the disc would result in the release of inflammatory chemical mediators which may directly cause severe pain, even in the absence of spinal nerve compression. This is the basis for the use of Ice & natural anti-inflammatory supplementation. At our office in Palmyra, VA we use state-of-the-art intefferential muscle stimulation, gentle traction & gentle spinal adjustments. As soon as possible massage & traction may be utilized.

Cold therapy should be applied immediately and after any activity that aggravates your symptoms as it helps to reduce pain and swelling. Use an ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for no more than 10 minutes, every 2-3hrs. After 72hours or more moist Heat therapy, such as a wheat bag or warm soak can be used to promote muscle relaxation and pain relieve and may be used before performing stretching and strengthening exercises.

As the pain lessens, you will most likely to return to work and begin exercises to strengthen your back muscles and joints. Exercise is introduced to improve strength, flexibility and proper back mechanics as part of recovery.

What shall I avoid doing?

Don’t rest excessively and avoid activities. Studies have shown that it is important for one to remain active and keep up with your normal activities as much as possible.

However, it is paramount to discontinue with any activities that aggravate your symptoms such as bending over, heavy lifting and any quick twisting or jerking motions. Avoid standing or sitting (e.g. driving) for extended period of time as it would increase strain to your spine and aggravate disc pain. At home, keep away from overstuffed and low furniture, because it is difficult to stand back up after sitting in them. Don’t lie on stomach and prolonged bed rest especially during early stage post injury.

In the long run

Back pain from a slipped disc may return, whether or not you have had treatment and it is important to learn how to avoid damaging your back again.

The outcome for most people is that they will feel better within six-eight weeks; although for others it may take a while longer. With proper care through correct posture, core exercises and back ergonomics, it is possible for one to remain pain-free.

Red wine may help impede cancer

United Press International

02-26-10

Derivatives of resveratrol -- found in red wine grapes -- may impede cancer cell development, U.S. researchers said. The National Cancer Institute has teamed with a biotech firm to examine the potential benefit of resveratrol among cancer patients. Dr. Bryan C. Donohue of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Shadyside Hospital, says early-stage clinical trials now under way are examining resveratrol's effectiveness among patients with heart disease, cancer, dementia and a host of other modern illnesses. In the meanwhile, some people simply looking for greater energy, enhanced clarity of thought and advanced overall well being are already benefiting from resveratrol supplementation, Donohue said. "I have had occasion to introduce hundreds of patients to daily resveratrol supplementation, ranging from healthy adults interested in health maintenance and prevention to more elderly individuals with specific health concerns," Donohue said in a statement. "People have experienced greater energy, increased exercise tolerance, crispness and clarity of thought and a general bounce in their overall level of well-being."

Health Care Reform Random thoughts.

Ok today is the big day, failure of both bills and know they want to compromise.

Here are some of my random thoughts:

We already have national Health-Care, its medicare (failing) Social Security disability, & welfare or medicaid. Many of these have better services than my insurance has.

Mr President: It is the small business owner that is suffering, we can't provide for employees because we have insurance agents selling one company (usually Anthem Blue Cross) & not working for us. Millions could be saved with high deductible plans with both employer, employee & maybe even small Tax to pay for the deductible portion cutting standard premiums in half. The problem is individuals do not get the same treatment as large groups do, premium increases & health issues are an ongoing problem and are penalized to the point of not being able to pay for the increased cost of insurance. Also Cobra is ridiculous, you don't get the Employer discount and often the rate is not affordable to keep.

We need a uniform State By State system with uniform pricing & ratings for the entire population. Remove any barriers to competition & reward people for staying healthy!

If life insurance companies can give a set rate for 20 years, why can't insurance premiums be set?

Eliminate Medicare fraud period. Millions of dollars are spent on treatments that offer no value and cost patients & taxpayers millions, I am specifically talking about cancer treatment in this country but that's another story...

Our society will not be healthier because we all have insurance, we are fatter, sicker, & more stressed/depressed and yet we have access to the "best" medical care in the world. Yes, Our elderly are living longer but at what cost? Are we comfortably numb? Living out our days with multiple prescription drugs to get us through the day?

Our FDA & pharmaceutical monopoly/partnership has destroyed any sense of legitimacy to a fare and balanced health care system. I would end the FDA (make it the Food Administration) start a new agency that does not allow any person that works for the Drug agency to ever work for, invest in or have any type of association with any pharmaceutical company.

So start fixing what we have.... Work on the middle class for once & help small business owners do what we have always done.... Save this country!

Strong Lower Backs

Strong Lower Backs



Exercise is a three-step process: stretching, exercising, and abdominal strengthening. Stretching prepares you for the work of exercise, and is done first — before anything else — gently and gradually.

You may be tighter than usual on a particular day. This is not important — you should never try to stretch to where “you think you should be”. Just stretch, making sure to pay attention to what you’re doing. It’s easy to injure a muscle if you’re thinking about something else, or if you’re rushing, trying to squeeze in some stretching before dashing off to the gym.
You never know until you hurt it how much you use your lower back all day long. When your lower back is injured, every movement becomes painful. Simple actions, such as getting out of a chair or bending over the sink, become excruciating, and your daily routine becomes difficult and frustrating.

Back pain affects 60 to 80 percent of U.S. adults at some time during their lives, and up to 50 percent have back pain within a given year. Some of these problems are easily treated and never return, but in five to ten percent of patients low back pain becomes chronic and the person continues to have recurrences and exacerbations.

Effective treatment of uncomplicated lower back pain involves treatment in a chiropractor’s office and beginning and continuing an exercise program. A recent study conducted by the Medical Research Council, a research organization based in the United Kingdom, has found that patients given a combination of spinal manipulation and exercise experienced greater improvement in back function and greater reduction in pain compared to those treated with spinal manipulation or exercise only.

Most mechanical lower back pain is associated with tight leg muscles and weak abdominal muscles. Leg muscles need to be stretched and abdominal muscles need to be strengthened to avoid recurrences of lower back pain.
People are generally not aware of these relationships. You may know you “should be exercising”, but you may be unaware of the importance of stretching. Also, abdominal strengthening is usually the last thing a person thinks of when he or she thinks of doing exercise.

Abdominal strengthening helps support the lower back. Spinal muscles are not designed to carry your body weight. If your abdominal muscles are weak, then your back muscles will be used to carry your body weight, and eventually you’ll have a lower back injury. Abdominal strengthening not only helps keep your lower back healthy, but also helps maintain good posture. Postural benefits include an easy, relaxed gait; muscles that are long and supple, rather than short and tight; and an open chest that allows for easy, smooth breathing. Your body is a machine. Everything’s connected. A lower back problem affects many other areas, ultimately. By making sure to stretch regularly and by including abdominal exercises in your gym routine, you can help ensure having a lower back that works.

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Post To Myself:

This is an email to me from a Chiropractic Friend: I post it as a motivation to myself to practice what I preach....

E-mail message this week .. Think About This For 2010

This past Sunday, I attended the funeral of a friend. She died after six months of cervical cancer that did not respond to traditional and alternative treatments. She was a happy soul, full of smiles for her family including three grandkids. As I stood with others at the gravesite, my emotions began to rise with each eulogy and picturing the gatherings we attended together. Life is too short and too bitter at times.

She was the last I would have thought to be stricken and taken away prematurely. I imagine many of you reading this have similar tales and sorrows and for that I am sorry. I write this two days before the New Year as a reminder that there is much work left for us to do both personally and professionally and is the perfect time to resolve them seriously and get our acts together.

Doctors, we need you, I need you. Look in the mirror and what do you see? Are you overweight, possibly physically fragile and challenged because you neglect yourself? Has your previous meals been tasty but void of nourishment, full of enhancements and noxious chemistry? Is your time spent stressed to perfection or depletion? You get my drift, this year the typical resolutions of losing weight, reading more books, taking extended vacations, exercising more should take a greater prominence because we are all marked toward extinction. The how and when to some degree you may control. You are worthless as a healer, a teacher and role model if you are unable to sustain a working day. You are reducing your self worth if you deny yourself the pleasures of health and look back at what coulda and shoulda been. Doctor, so many people beyond your family depend on you and no one more that we, your colleagues, your patients and staff.

Besides your personal challenges, you have professional obligations. How many people in your community can you literally save and how many have you yet to meet. This is not a stretch as timely reminders of health and wellness can turn a sickness and disease process into health and wellness. Once you have an opportunity to meet them at work, their social gatherings or sports venues you have an opportunity to share. If they take the proactive step to visit your office and be evaluated you have a greater opportunity to review and discuss and if they become a patient and refer their family and friends your impact can be quite profound. Add rehab exercises, adjusted daily living advice and working with them ergonomically you did save a life or add more quality to their existence.

These are no mere words. I recommend you attend a community funeral and see and hear those left behind. From physio to sociological the body will perform both at ease and in better harmony with less neurological and physical stress. This we should not debate. Friends, this is our department and where I’d like to leave my final thoughts with you in 2009. Get ready for the storm of success by gearing up with the tools that will get you there. A strong and committed staff, a well worked promotional department and patients understanding the real healthcare crisis, that is a lack of health care. We are in the forefront and the battleground and it starts right in your office and down th street in your community. Spread the message and make a difference.

Make 2010 Profound and Prosperous. We depend on you, they do too.

Have a Great Day

Dr. M

Postings:

Happy New You!

Hope you had a great Christmas & are ready for a new year! This time of year We get lot's of questions regarding Acupuncture for smoking, weight loss & other addictions.

It is a great procedure to help ease cravings and helps to decrease the stress & tension associated with coming off any habit forming substance. It will not miraculously cure you. Without effort on your part it will actually be useless.

We screen our clients carefully, any person with drug or alcohol addictions must be receiving standard medical counseling & receive a referral from that provider, this is not a law but a requirement of our office.

We utilize Auriculotherapy, Ear acupuncture points stimulated electronically (no needles) We also advise on proper nutrition to balance & relax the nervous system most notably amino acids.

I have attached information regarding Auriculotherapy. http://www.auriculotherapy.com/faqs.html

Please understand: We do not treat addictions! We offer a complimentary program to standard medical care & balance and Relax the nervous system.

We would be happy to answer any questions You may Have! Here is to A great New You!

Stress-Reducing and Energy for the Holidays…

Stress-Reducing and Energy for the Holidays…
Or… Anytime…


The Holiday season brings with it the cool, crisp weather, fun and enjoyable festivities, as well as additional stresses from weather changes and shopping, preparing meals for guests, etc…
If you’re already feeling the Holiday Stresses, this can lead to fatigue, and greater risk to colds and flu, putting a damper on what should normally be an enjoyable, fun-filled family time.

So, with the ‘flurry” of activities happening during these holiday months, how do we calm that stressed-out feeling, while improving our energy, and reducing our risk to illness ? Here are some suggestions to help you deal with the stress, improve your energy, and hopefully increase your enjoyment of this wonderful season…
Ask your natural healthcare practitioner which of these would be best for you !

Stress-Reducing and Calming Formulas :
Try one or more of these to help with the day-to-day stress naturally.
Min-Tran : A mild natural calmative balance of soothing minerals…
Take 4 tablets/meal to help calm.

Min-Chex : A balance of calming minerals and glandular extract to provide a stronger level of calming and may help with mild depression…

Take 1 capsule ½ hour prior to meals and one at bedtime if needed.
Orchex : The strongest formula used for hyper-irritability, insomnia and mild depression.
Take 3 to up to 9 capsules/day

Valerian Complex : Herbal natural calming formula for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous tension. This formula works best if taken consistently for 1 – 2 weeks so that it builds up in the system.

Take 1 tablet 2 – 3 X/day and/or 2 – 3 tablets 1 hour before sleep
Nevaton : Herbal natural calming, for anxiety, mood-swings, and mild to moderate depression relief.
Take 2 tablets 3 X/day for 2 – 4 weeks, then lower dose as it builds up support in the system.


Energy and Stamina Formulas :
Try one or more of these formulas to help improve energy, and stamina to keep going !
Rhodiola/Ginseng Complex : Herbal adaptogenic formula to promote vitality, stamina, enhanced mental clarity, and feelings of general well-being… Works well with Drenamin.
Take 1 tablet 2 – 4 X/day (Caution : Discontinue in acute illness and fever, or if hypertensive)


Drenamin : Natural glandular support for energy by assisting the adrenals
Take 3 tablets AM and Noon as needed for energy (Caution : Don’t use if LOW blood pressure)

Eleuthro : Herbal adaptogenic formula to help maintain stamina, and aerobic performance.
1 tablet 2 – 3 X/day (Caution : Discontinue in acute illness and fever) Works well with Drenamin.

Withania Complex : Herbal formula that helps with anxiety and fatigue ! Works well with Drenamin.
Take 1 tablet 2 – 3 X/day (Caution : Don’t use if hypertensive or acute illness and fever)


Reducing your risk to Colds & Flu :
Use one or both of these terrific preventive formulas through the whole Cold & Flu Season !

Immuplex : Combination of key immune-supporting nutrients and glandular support for immune tissues.
Take 1 capsule 3X/day (Caution : Contains iron. Use sparingly in children under the age of 6 !)

Echinacea Premium : The king of prevention herbs !
Take 1 tablet/day for children 5 – 12, 2 tablets/day for adults and children 12 and up.
(Caution : Don’t use if allergic to the daisy family)


Keep these on your shelf to use IMMEDIATELY in acute cold or flu !
Congaplex Breaks up congestion and works very well alone, or synergistically with Andrographis Complex to help stimulate the immune system.
Take 3 capsules 3 – 4X/day adults
Chewable Congaplex 1 – 2 tablets 3X/day for children Take for 7 – 14 days.

Andrographis Complex This is one of the most powerful herbal formulas for acute infections and colds/flu’s. This should be kept on the shelf and taken immediately at the onset of the infection to increase effectiveness and speed up recovery. (Caution : don’t take if allergic to daisy family or if pregnant)
Take 1 tablet 2 –3X/day for children 2 tablets 2 – 3X/day for adults Take for 7 – 14 days

MediHerb Herbal Throat Spray This is a great product to help soothe scratchy or sore throats. It is pleasant tasting, and is also useful for strained vocal cords. Also helps restore mucous membranes in the throat, promotes oral health and supports the immune system.
4-sprays into the mouth/throat every 1 –2 hours

For other symptoms or conditions, consult with your healthcare practitioner. Or, if you have a sustained high fever over 24 hours, consult your physician.

Courtesy of Standard Process.

Toy Lift 2009!

Our 6th annual Toy lift 2009 is history and I am pleasantly shocked by the outcome. In a year of doom and Gloom the residents of Fluvanna pulled together to provide at need children a wonderful holiday season! Locally we collected in one day over 500 New toys & bikes and $2305 in cash! This has far surpassed previous totals. many were $5.00 , $10.00 donations and several large ones. All of these donations are pooled together with Charlottesville and local school districts go shopping for children at need. According to Toy Lift over 3000 children will have a brighter Holiday because of the generosity of many of you! Preliminary results for Charlottesville is over 11,000 toys & 4000 books collected.

I could never pull this off by myself and the cast of characters & contributions is large. Special thanks to Comcast Cable, Central Va Electric Co-op, Marisella's Restaurant & Armstrong Landscaping for transferring Toys to Charlottesville, Miss Fluvanna, Kraft appliances & Columbia School for their Collection efforts & Tom Powell for his continued support and dedication to Toy Lift Foundation.

Special Thanks to: My Family & Friends: My wife Denise always... Nicholas Lauterbach, Sister-n-law and Chief Elf Cynthia Crespo , Macky our newest addition, Paddy & Doreen O'rourke (you know why) Lisa Smith, Steve & Sue Brownell, Pop (Victor Crespo) and my always there for me friends Betty & Mike Witt.

We are truly Blessed to live in such a wonderful community such As Palmyra, times are tough but giving does something for the soul. My prayer is for all of us to remember the greatest gift we have is the ability to help others...Have a wonderful Holiday & Merry Christmas!

With Love,


The Lauterbach Family.

Toy Lift 2009!

Lauterbach Chiropractic in conjunction with C-villes Toy Lift Foundation is sponsoring the sixth annual Live Toy Lift this Friday from 10 am until 7pm. Located In front of our office near Food Lion. This year's event We will be serving 3,468 area children this year! Join Santa and the famous (aging) Dancing elves! Bring your camera for Santa Pics. Hot cocoa & cookies provided.

Some of the most requested toys are: bikes, dolls & Barbies, cars &
trucks, remote control vehicles, board games, stuffed animals and arts
and crafts. Also, we always need items for middle school aged children
(jewelry, electronics, music, and sports equipment) Popular characters
this year are: Bakugan, Dora the Explorer, Hannah Montana, Moxie
Girls, Spiderman, Transformers & WWE Wrestlers

Thanks so much for your continued support. We will see you Friday. And
remember--
IT ONLY TAKES ONE...

Emergency Post H1N1

Please note I write this a parent and what I have chosen for my family and suggestion or recommendations should be thoroughly researched.

Many of us parents in Fluvanna are being asked to sign a form to have the H1N1 Shot given at school. There have been many question and concerns regarding this and I think it is good for us as parents to question the safety and efficacy of what we do for our kids.

Personally I have chosen not to have my children immunized, This after many months of research and information that I have reviewed.

I have stated on my Facebook page at Lauterbach Chiropractic and blog for many months about how prevention is the key to staying healthy.

Children should be getting proper rest, avoiding sugar, washing hands and most importantly if you child is sick do not let them go to school and do not let them go back to early as they will be prone to secondary infections.

I have done a lot of research on Vitamin D: the recommended dosage for children is only 400 units, My children take 1500 - 2000 day, especially now. You can google Vitamin D council for more info.

Vitamin c, zinc, echinachea (root) are all good and you should invest in good quality brands with little or no sugar added. If a child has signs of the Flu natural elderberry has been shown to be more effective than Tamiflu.

It is tragic when children die, most anyone that has died from H1N1 has had some type of immuno-compromising disease such as: cerebral palsy, MS, etc.

In a recent interview with Dr. Oz (you can google that to) it was on CNN. Dr. Oz went on to say that he had to get the shot because of mandates from his Job, but his wife and children would not be getting it.... I think that speaks volumes!

Also check out mercola.com for more info.

I don't think I am afraid of the Immunization as much as I am afraid of the hysteria surrounding it. After 18 years surrounded by natural health care, I have a deep conviction that a weakened immune systems gets people sick...

Lastly I struggle with these decisions just as much as most parents do. I do believe that proper nutrition, rest, and yes chiropractic adjustments are your best defense against weakened immunity.

Again do your research and make the best choice you feel comfortable with!

God Bless...

P.s. This is for informational purposes only I am not your Dr.