Neary Chiropractic | Santa Barbara

Medical, Inc – Exposing the Modern Medical Monopoly

Dr. Neary — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:37:59 +0000

There is a new documentary coming out in March 2012, entitled: “Medical, Inc. – Exposing the Modern Medical Monopoly“. The film’s tagline tells potential viewers, “You’ll never look at modern medicine the same way again.

From the film’s website:

A visit to the doctor can be traumatic enough. Now we learn about the ‘influencers’ – . . . → Read More: Medical, Inc – Exposing the Modern Medical Monopoly

Top Health Website Features JVSR Research

Dr. Neary — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:24:36 +0000

One of the most popular alternative health websites on the internet – mercola.com - featured a research report from the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research that explored the link between chiropractic and basic physiological processes that influence oxidative stress and DNA repair.

The lead researcher was Christopher Kent, DC, who serves on the board of directors . . . → Read More: Top Health Website Features JVSR Research

Why Chiropractic if I Don’t Have Symptoms?

Dr. Neary — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:04:59 +0000

Why would I need Chiropractic if I don’t have symptoms?

This would seem to be a very logical question. An overwhelming majority of Americans are accustomed to a system of “healthcare” that has convinced us that we should sit and wait until we get sick or show symptoms . . . → Read More: Why Chiropractic if I Don’t Have Symptoms?

Spinal Manipulation Proves Equally Beneficial as Surgery in Sciatica Treatment

Dr. Neary — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:01:29 +0000

In a recent study, “Manipulation or Microdiskectomy for Sciatica? A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study,” (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, October 2010, Vol. 33 Iss. 8, p: 576-584), researchers concluded that spinal manipulation was just as effective as microdiskectomy for patients struggling with sciatica secondary to lumbar disk herniation (LDH). The patient population studied included people experiencing . . . → Read More: Spinal Manipulation Proves Equally Beneficial as Surgery in Sciatica Treatment

Child Obesity, behavior or genetics?

Dr. Neary — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:52:17 +0000

The problem with childhood obesity is well documented. But when our own children are overweight, it’s often tempting to blame genetics rather than admit they overeat, don’t get enough exercise, and consume the wrong types of food. “It’s in her genes,” or “He gets it from his father,” we tend to think.

Yet, it’s hard . . . → Read More: Child Obesity, behavior or genetics?

Meditate Rather Than Medicate

Dr. Neary — Wed, 11 May 2011 04:02:53 +0000

Meditate rather than medicate!

An article in the Jan. 30, 2011 issue of Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging offers a powerful reminder of how beneficial meditation can be.

According to a the findings of a University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness study – the “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) program – participating in eight-weeks of mindfulness meditation appears . . . → Read More: Meditate Rather Than Medicate

Chiropractic Care Without Symptoms

Dr. Neary — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:18:38 +0000

Why would I need chiropractic care if I don’t have symptoms?

This would seem to be a very logical question. An overwhelming majority of Americans are accustomed to a system of healthcare that has convinced us that we should sit and wait until we are sick or show symptoms of disease or illness before we . . . → Read More: Chiropractic Care Without Symptoms

Accidental Drug Poisoning in Children

Dr. Neary — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:44:43 +0000

70,000 kids hospitalized for accidental drug ‘poisoning’

A Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) study found that two-thirds (68.9%) of the 100,340 emergency department visits made in 2008 for accidental ingestion of drugs were made by children aged 5 or younger.

Two-fifths (42.3%) of the visits involved patients aged 2 years-old, and . . . → Read More: Accidental Drug Poisoning in Children

Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic Care

Dr. Neary — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:15:01 +0000

Do you ever have problems carrying objects or using your arm? Have you ever had pain while sleeping or at rest? The pain can be local and just in and around the shoulder joint, or it may be referred and going down the arm and possibly into the hand, or into the middle back and lower neck area . . . → Read More: Shoulder Pain and Chiropractic Care

Super Bowl MVP is “Well-Adjusted”

Dr. Neary — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:06:39 +0000

Professional athletes recognize the value of chiropractic care

CARMICHAEL, Calif.-From his son’s first “stingers” to various neck, back and other injuries resulting from playing football, Dr. Ed Rodgers – Dad of championship Green Bay Packers’ winning quarterback Aaron Rodgers – was always there to make an adjustment. It was the care he received following a . . . → Read More: Super Bowl MVP is “Well-Adjusted”