Children Need Care Too...

I came across some very interesting research articles (which I have included for your reading) which explain why it is important for your children to get adjusted.  I'm a firm believer children, including infants, need care more than adults.

Why?  We are aware of what we do to our bodies.  We make the decisions that lead us to dis-ease.  As parents we have an obligation to raise our children, giving them support and making decisions for them until they can make their own.

Below I have included some facts coming from the research.  Please feel free to leave comments, or contact me for more information.  My goal is to give you enough information to help you make an informed decision.  Regardless if I ever see you in my office, I hope this will make you start thinking.  Everyone is unique making every case unique, give us a call if you would like to discuss more about keeping your children healthy.

According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, antibiotics and vaccines are the medicines that most often cause adverse reactions in children.

• the leading problem was from Amoxicillin and "general" vaccines

Asthma accounts for more childhood hospitalizations than any other childhood disease.  Nearly all suffering from asthma are under the age of 18.

• strong links are noted between people who suffer from asthma and nerve interference from subluxations

Chiropractic care is thought to prevent infractions by correcting misalignments and allowing normal fluid drainage from the middle ear.  In one study, 80% of the children who received chiropractic care were free of infections 6 months following care.

I have also included some information about vaccines and medication errors within the United States.

The number of compulsory vaccines has increased from 10 to 36 in the past quarter-century.  Attention Deficit Disorder has doubled in the past 25 years, while Autism has increased by as much as an incredible 500% across United States in the past 10 years.

If you choose to vaccinate your children, ask for mercury-free versions.  Most vaccines now have a mercury-free version.  Avoid "triple-threat" vaccines if possible.  Vaccines such as the MMR have been linked to autoimmune disease, insulin-dependent diabetes, asthma, MS, Crohn's, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Pesticides Exposure Associated With Parkinson's Disease

This article was originally published back in 2006 by Harvard.

Individuals reporting exposure to pesticides had a 70% higher incidence of Parkinson's (PD) than those not reporting exposure.  On a positive note, no increased risk of PD was found from exposure to other occupational hazards, such as:  asbestos, coal dust, chemicals, or acids.

Taken from the article:

"Exposure to pesticides was reported by 5,203 men (8.2 percent) and 2,661 women (3.3 percent).  Among those reporting exposure, after adjusting for age, sex, and other risk factors for Parkinson's disease, there was a 70 percent higher incidence of PD than among people who reported no exposure."

Exposure to these pesticides were more often found in males who's occupation was either a farmer or rancher.  However, the data indicated regardless of occupations, the risk of PD was the same across the board.  It is likely the others included in this study were exposed while at home or gardening.

As always, I encourage people to research these topics on their own, encourage feedback or comments.  The study appeared in the July issue of Annals of Neurology (Ann Neurol. 2006; 60:197-203).

Facts Regarding HFCS...

What have you heard of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)?  Before taking a stand for or against HFCS, how about looking at the facts!  Ads have begun emerging stating HFCS is safe in moderation and there is no difference between it and sucrose.  If you haven't seen these ads, you'll likely see one.  The ads are funded by the Corn Refiners Association, which is funded and dependent on the success of HFCS.  As a consumer, you should be aware exactly what you, your family, and loved one's are eating on a regular basis.  Chances are you are consuming several products a day that contain HFCS and may not even be aware of it.  Below are some facts that I have found in various research articles, which I have also included, already highlighted for easy reading, and can be downloaded for further review.

• In 2010, Princeton researchers found that high-fructose corn syrup prompts considerably more weight gain.
• rats with access to HFCS gained significantly more weight than those with access to table sugar (sucrose), even when their overall caloric intake was the same.
• long term consumption of HFCS led to an increase in abdominal body fat, especially in the abdomen, and a rise in circulating blood fats known as triglycerides.
• these same characteristics in humans are known risk factors for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, cancer, and diabetes.
• rats drinking HFCS well below what is found in a soda became obese - every single one!
• male rats in particular gained 48% more weight than those eating a normal diet.
• rats with a diet of HFCS became obese, while rats drinking sucrose did not.
• while HFCS is a cost-effective sweetener, rates in obesity have skyrocketed according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since first introduced 40 years ago.
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• In 2008, It was suggested and confirmed increased fructose intake is associated with obesity.
• the study provides the first documentation that high-fructose diets can induce leptin resistance and subsequently predisposes the development of dietary obesity.
• serum triglycerides were observed during the study, which is known to impair the ability of the blood-brain-barrier (BBB) which is needed to transport leptin thus promoting leptin resistance.
• a lelptin-resistant state disrupts normal energy homeostasis, favors positive energy storage, and thus obesity.
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• I have also included another article posted in 2008 in The Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  This article has some great facts about HFCS, though the article itself stands on the notion HFCS is no different than sucrose.
• HFCS is not sweeter than sucrose, it is actually slightly less sweeter
• worldwide, <10% of the sweetener used is HFCS.  The United States primarily uses HFCS because its abundance of corn and advanced refining technology.
• HFCS is a caloric ingredient which can and will lead to weight gain if products sweetened with it are consumed in excess.
• Due to its liquid nature, HFCS is being incorporated in a much wider variety of products.
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These articles are designed to give you the information about HFCS.  At Wasinger Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we want to help you make a educated decision, especially regarding your health.  

I encourage any comments as I know this is a very debatable topic 

Foodmatters DVD

This documentary is a great start for anyone concerned about the food they consume on a day to day basis. This is just a short clip, the actual DVD can be purchased from the FOODMATTERS website.