“I don’t believe it!” That was my reaction when I first read about this evidence. I was taught that heart disease and cancer were the #1 and #2 causes of death – not medical care.
Then I thought the research must have been done by some inexperienced journalist just wanting to publish something controversial.
I WAS WRONG
 
The research was published by three M.D.’s and two Ph.D’s and proved that medical care in the United States is the cause of death for approximately 1 million people each year. Just to put this into …

 
Clinical data utilizing the DRX9000 True Non-surgical spinal decompression system will be presented at the 2008 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in San Diego on November 20-23, 2008, according to Axiom Worldwide, the manufacturer of the DRX9000.
 
The first study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of theDRX9000 in treating chronic lower back pain.  A greater than 50% reduction in pain score was observed after two weeks of treatment and upon completion of the entire six week protocal an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented.  Improvement …

Spinal discs, also known as annuli fibrosis, are thick ligament-like outer rings that attach to the top and bottom of each vertebra.   They provide shock absorption, they protect the spinal cord and ensure flexibility of the spine.
An spinal disc contains a jelly-like substance called the nucleus pulposis, which is primarily made up of water.  The nucleus provides shock absorption and acts as a fulcrum to direct the movement of the vertebrae. 
It is vital to stay physically active and exercise regularly to help prevent disc problems.  Make a conscious effort to …

 
The most important lessons are often taught to us by observing the simplest of creatures in nature. We have all seen how squirrels spend much time and energy in spring, summer and fall preparing for winter. They gather up food and put it away for the winter.
Okay. If you’ve grown up here in Southern California maybe you haven’t observed this. But for most of the country, it’s true! Take my word for it.
The lonely squirrel doesn’t end up with too little food for the winter because he saved up during …

If you have low back pain (LBP), you are certainly not alone. Almost everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, daily activities, and/or recreation. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on LBP. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to lost work time. Back pain is second to headaches as the most common neurological condition in the United States. Fortunately, most occurrences of LBP go away within a few days. Others take much longer to resolve or lead …

I was just sitting at my desk trying to come up with a solution for Ventura County residents regarding the horrendous economic situation that is occurring in the good ol’ USA today.  Big banks and financial institutions are falling by the wayside, many people can’t get loans, and good people are losing their jobs.
Let’s face it we all have expenses.  We have house payments, car payments, food to consume, utilities, insurance and some even have student loans.  The list seems endless.  So, where does a person’s health fit in on this list?
Unfortunately, with …

I was eating lunch yesterday at one of my favorite cafes in Ventura, when I overhear a lady at the next table say “My back really hurts – I caught a draft in my back by sitting near an open window!”  Oh my, said her friend, and promptly reached into her purse to produce her large bottle of  Extra Strength pain reliever to help her friend with her back pain.  “I always carry these with me for my back pain” she exclaimed.
I honestly didn’t know that these old wives tales were still around …