Wednesday, October 30, 2002

What your doctor doesn't know about fibromyalgia may hurt you

If you or someone you know suffers from fibromyalgia, then there is still hope for you without relying on the traditional treatment by most doctors of medication that just plain out doesn't work. If you are sick and tired of trying to live with constant pain that limits you from living the life you want, then this is news for you.

At long last a treatment for fibromyalgia has been discovered that treats the real cause of pain, unlike medications, which only cover up the pain for short periods of time. And unlike any medications, this non-drug treatment has no serious side effects other than feeling great and a life without constant pain.

As a doctor of chiropractic, I do not diagnose, treat or cure any disease. By simply eliminating many of the contributing factors and then restoring balance or homeostasis to the body, the body heals from the inside out. "The 10 Steps to Total Health" is a 10-step wholistic approach created and refined by Dr. John Brimhall, D.C. from Mesa, Ariz. The following is a summary of that approach, in which I have recently achieved certification.

Remove nerve interference. Structure rules function. Spinal alignment is important for the integrity of the Nerve System. This allows electrical impulses form the brain to flow freely to all tissues and organs, providing life and energy. The fascia or the Saran Wrap-like tissue that surrounds every organ and muscle, carries an electrical charge that is in constant communication with the Nerve System. Pain free Chiropractic Adjustments and Percussion, frees the fascia that may be bound in scars and muscles contractures.

Rebalance electro-magnetics. Electrical pollution is draining our body's energy every day. Even the earth itself has decreased in magnetic energy because of the atomic bombs and modern technology. So instead of recharging our bodies with life and energy, the earth is actually draining our body's energy supply. Wearing a simple north-south magnet against the body helps to protect you from electro-magnetic radiation.

Reset the adrenals and the general adaptive syndrome. Nearly 80 percent of all health problems are stressed related. Increased demands on the adrenal glands suppress the immune system, deplete nutrients and cause other hormones to be out of balance. Specific nutrients, glandulars and co-factors in combination formulas help to regulate and nourish the adrenals to prevent burn out and degenerative diseases.

Repair nutrition. Through a testing procedure called "electro-dermal screening," the various body systems may be tested for strength or weakness. Painless measurements are read at various reflex points in the body, indicating deficiencies or toxicities. Specific nutrition to alleviate stress will bring the body to balance and promote healing.

Remove infective organisms. Various tests determine the presence of pathogenic yeasts, bacteria, viruses or parasites. It is estimated that every 5th person in the U.S. is infested with parasites. Hulda Clark, Ph.D., ND, states that in every cancer patient she has "cured", all pathogenic stress will allow the body to heal.

Replace Enzymes and/or HCI. Processed and over cooked foods are the norm for the typical American diet. Enzymes are found in raw, unprocessed foods and are responsible for hundreds of chemical reactions in our bodies. Lack of enzymes speed up the aging process by decreasing mineral and vitamin uptake. Lack of enzymes also increase the toxic load of the body. Specific plant enzymes that are not affected by the ph in the gut, add a spark of life to your system.

Re-inoculate bowel flora. Healthy bacteria are essential to a healthy digestive and immune system. The use of some pharmaceutical drugs, antibiotics and recreational drugs destroy the healthy bacteria in the intestines. By replenishing with various strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidus you receive the following benefits: healthy intestinal wall, production of "natural" antibiotics, normalized ph, production of certain B vitamins, inhibition of unhealthy pathogens, improved digestion and stonger immune system.

Reprogram allergies and sensitivities. A pain free technique called A/Sert is designed to desensitize your body to allergens, chemicals, animals, foods, heavy metals, etc. This frees the immune system to be more alert to the healing process.

Remove abnormal emotional patterns. Emotions are energy in motion. Various tools and techniques such as ocular release, sound therapy, color therapy, and self-help books aid in the release of negative emotional patterns.

Remove heavy metals and toxins. Heavy metal contamination is very common in today's polluted world. Since heavy metals block enzyme reactions in the body, it is so important to free the body of excessive toxins and metals. Specific homeopathic remedies may trigger the release of the heavy metals from the tissues.

So how do you put all this together? At Health Concepts our goal is to bring your body to balance Structurally, Nutritionally and Energetically. Any lack of balance in any of these areas leads to "disease". It is so important to get to the root or cause of your health problem, and that's what we do best! We are here to serve, educate and coach you to health and wellness.

We offer various therapies and programs that speed up the healing process:

1. Cold Laser Therapy, the first FDA approved cold laser.

2. Bio-Cleanse: A painless and efficient way to dissolve toxic accumulation in the body.

3. Chiropractic Care: a pain-free instrumentation adjusting that also balances the electro-magnetics of the body.

4. Color Therapy: Specific colors have specific frequencies that stimulate specific organ systems.

5. Body Scan: A computerized scan that measures skin resistance at various reflex points. The stress imbalances reveal the strengths and weaknesses in the organ systems as well as what may be needed to bring the body to balance.

For more information and a free demonstration of our services, please feel free to call 770-719-8785