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Though many suffer with chronic year-round sinus + allergy problems, we often see a peak of problem during the next few months. Approximately 35 million American children and adults suffer with sinus problems, and it is often the cause or large contributing factor to many other problems including chronic cough (post-nasal drip), headaches, snoring, ear infections, partial hearing loss, and hallitosis to name a few. Within the last year, the famous Dr OZ endorsed the same idea on his show. This is certainly not a new idea, and has actually has been used in the thousands of chiropractic practices across the country for over 80 years. As I was researching to write this post, I came across an excellent article on the topic, which does an excellent job reviewing nasal irrigation. I recommend and personally use the NeilMed SinusRinse simply because it does not require you to bend your head backwards or to the side.
The standard medical approach relies heavily on antibiotics and nasal sprays. You probably have some idea about the dangers of over-prescribed antibiotics, and the fact that they do not solve the underlying causative factor(s). As for the steroid-based sprays, these work locally to decrease inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses (Flonase, Nasonex, etc) forcing these tissues to do the opposite of what they were meant to do–drainage! There are consequences of going this medical route for too long or too often, as many have discovered. There is a better approach! And I will describe it in my next post.
Last weekend, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker at a chiropractic health care fitness event in Columbus, Ohio. Did you know that the Governor has personally endorsed the chiropractic profession for at least 40 years and has been speaking at the International Chiropractors Association symposium since 1993?
Here are a few quotes from this year’s symposium: “What I love about chiropractors, is that you say, OK, we can fix you up when you have an injury and we can help you when you’re sick, we can help you with all kinds of different things. But what you are really saying is in your profession is, look, why don’t you come to us before you get sick, before you have a problem with your back, before you have a problem with your shoulders or elbows.” He continued, “Prevention, it’s all about prevention.”
The California Governor noted, “If you don’t have prevention as a big-big part of the health care reform, you have nothing, you have absolutely nothing!” He continued by pointing out that incentives for healthy living and preventative health care must be included in health care reform, “This is why I say that prevention is the answer.”
He once again linked the chiropractic profession to health and preventative care when he concluded remarks by saying, “We know it (prevention) works. And we know that you (chiropractors) are in the right profession. Because you are really in a profession that saves people money, and it brings the health care costs down. This is what I love about your profession. You are the most incredible profession, you always help people.”
Many in the chiropractic profession personally oppose legislation because there is little in the way of adding preventative services–especially the type of prevention that chiropractic patients KNOW and LOVE. How about you? Have you experienced the fantastic benefits of chiropractic health care? Thank you for reading this blog, and I certainly appreciate all of those that would take the time to comment and add their own thoughts.
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