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HEALTHBEAT SHOW NOTES .... Episode #7 - Recorded September 2, 2005

Seminar in Neurobehavioral Disorders

The University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic will be offering a 50 hour, 2 part certificate program that will cover the development of the brain along with the genesis of neurobehavioral disorders.

The course will explore the relationships of all facets of learning and behavioral disorders to clinical practice.  Detailed strategies for diagnosing evolving disorders will be discussed, leading to specific treatment protocols.

Dr. Robert Melillo, a well known chiropractic neurologist will be presenting the course, starting in October 2005 and concluding in December 2005.  The location for both parts is Chicago , Illinois .

For more information, contact the University of Bridgeport College at 203-576-4880 or email Dr. Richard Saporito at rsaporit@bridgeport.edu

Subluxation:  Dogma or Science?

According to the Journal Chiropractic and Osteopathy, Subluxation syndrome is a legitimate, potentially testable, theoretical construct for which there is little experimental evidence.

Acceptable as hypothesis, the assertion of its clinical meaningfulness brings criticism from the scientific and health care communities and creates confusion within the chiropractic profession. The author, Joseph Keating, believes that an evidence based orientation among chiropractors requires that we distinguish between subluxation dogma and subluxation as the potential focus of clinical research.

The full article is available for free at the Chiropractic & Osteopathy journal website:   http://www.chiroandosteo.com/

Study Links Painkillers, Blood Pressure

According to an article in Intellihealth.com, Women taking daily amounts of non-aspirin painkillers -- such as extra-strength Tylenol -- should monitor their blood pressure, as a new study suggests a link between the drugs and hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.

The new study found that women taking Tylenol were about twice as likely to develop blood pressure problems. Risk also rose for women taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or  NSAIDS other than aspirin.

The study involved 5,123 women participating in the Nurses Health Study at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston . None had had high blood pressure when it began.

Results were published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

Healthbeat strongly recommends discussing any treatment changes, such as alteration in any medications you may currently be taking with your doctor. 

For non-drug therapies, it is suggested you contact an Alternative Healthcare provider, such as your Doctor of Chiropractic.

For more information, surf to www.intellihealth.com

Pain Neurons Respond to Garlic

People tend to love garlic or hate it, but few probably associate it with pain. Nonetheless, it turns out that pain-sensing nerves respond to the sulfur-based chemicals in garlic.

Indeed, the same mechanism the body uses to react to the sharpness of chili peppers and hot mustards like wasabi is the one that detects garlic, according to a study in the August 16, 2005 issue of the  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The finding was made during research on the mechanisms of pain sensation.  Understanding how such nerves work can help researchers learn more about how arthritis and other muscular problems develop.

Healthbeat recommends discussing any Nutritional recommendations with your healthcare provider.

For more information, surf to www.intellihealth.com

Soda Consumption and Obesity

According to a story posted on Intellihealth.com, The American Beverage Association recently recommended limiting the availability of soft drinks in schools across the country, saying the industry needs to help fight the increasing rate of childhood obesity.
 
An estimated 9 million school children ages 6-19 nationwide are overweight, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 1980, the number of overweight children has doubled, and the number of overweight adolescents has tripled, according to the CDC.
 
Individual school districts around the country have responded to the problem, with many starting to get rid of soda and candy in vending machines and replacing them with healthier items.
 
According to the state legislatures conference, annual obesity-attributed medical expenses in the United States were estimated at $75 billion in 2003.
For more information, surf to www.intellihealth.com

WSCC Offers Massage Program 

Beginning Fall 05 Western States Chiropractic College will offer a one year certificate program in massage therapy beginning the fall quarter of 2005. The program, with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, will be provided in a flexible and convenient evening format.

With access to cutting edge educational tools such as a medical anatomy lab, wireless internet access in most lecture halls, and a comprehensive medical library, Western States Chiropractic College is the ideal place to earn a certificate in massage therapy. In Northeast Portland, WSCC has been preparing leaders in healthcare since 1904.

For complete program information please contact the Admissions Office at (503) 251- 5734 or surf to www.wschiro.edu

Headache and mood disorders

A study released in the July 2005 Online First issue of The Journal of Headache and Pain discussed the results of the study which was undertaken to estimate the occurrence of mood, anxiety and disability disorders in 300 patients affected by chronic daily headache and medication-overuse headache, also referred to as MOH.

Several tests were conducted, underlining a significant correlation between

• headache and mood disorders

• impairment of working activity

• And, social and family life.

The study shows that patients affected by chronic daily headache and MOH present high levels of anxiety along with a depressive symptomatology associated with alexithymia, which refers to a patient’s inability to express one's feelings.

Moreover, it has been discovered that anxiety and depression facilitate the onset of headache, while patients suffering from pain persistence were more vulnerable to psychiatric problems.

In consideration of these results, the study recommended more exhaustive clinical evaluations relating to the psychopathological aspects in patients affected by headache. 

For more information, do a Google search for The Journal of Headache and Pain. Once at the site, click on the Online First section and look for the Study entitled Headache and Mood Disorders.

Financial Corner

COT’s HealthBeat is pleased to introduce a new addition to your Podcast Lineups…. Our new Financial Corner…. As financial concerns are part of everyone’s daily life and can at times lead to increased stress, we hope you find the information presented as a valuable addition to your overall health information.

In this episode, we will listen to an interview by the Wall Street Journal Reports’ Maria Bartiromo who discusses the upcoming Bankruptcy Law which will change in the United States in October 2005.

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