La Barbera Family Chiropractic, LLC
2719 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501
Phone 315-724-0368 Fax 315-724-0374
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La Barbera Family Chiropractic, LLC 2719 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501 Phone 315-724-0368 Fax 315-724-0374
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La Barbera Family
Chiropractic, LLC
2719 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501 315-724-0368
E-Mail
us at LaBarberaChiro@aol.com
"WE
TREAT PEOPLE, NOT SYMPTOMS."
Welcome to our office's Chiropractic newsletter. We'd like to entertain you, inform you and even inspire you a little. We'd love to hear from you; feel free to write to us with any questions or comments. Table of Contents Current Information
Cases of the Month
Chiropractic Care during Cancer Treatment
Baby's Mis-shaped Head Not Just Aesthetics
GMO in Organic Breakfast Cereals
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Current Information
Hello Everyone and welcome to our office newsletter. It has
been a very long while since my last newsletter due to the loss and
necessary reconstruction of my address book. This was a time
occupying task that I am happy to say is finally done. If you are
reading this on our web site or a hard copy and would like to be on our
e-mail list, simply drop me an e-mail stating so and I will be happy to
add you to our list. To be removed, please follow the directions
below.
Winter is trying to get here, but from the way the weather has been, one
would not know that we were in the Mohawk Valley. Please use
prudence when driving in bad conditions. We understand that
you may be delayed coming to the office, so there is no need to rush and
risk an injury. Our hours will stay the same through out the winter.
You can always visit our web site for current hours as well as days off.
A reminder to our snow birds that I encourage you to continue your care
while you are away. If you would like a list of like minded doctors,
supply my staff with a list of all cities and towns in the area you will
be staying and I will do my best to match you up with someone. We
will be happy to provide you with a copy of your x-rays on a CD disc at no
charge.
We have expanded our supplement line per the request of many practice
members. One herbal product getting high praise is Nettles.
This common plant acts as an anti-histamine without causing all of the
unpleasant side effects of over the counter or prescription
anti-histamines. Another product is Astaxanthin which is a powerful
anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatoy. Read more about it on Dr.
Mercola's web site at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/12/astaxanthin-the-antiinflammatory-nutrient.aspx .
We can order just about anything you wish for a fraction of the cost you
would pay anywhere else. With the winter coming, be sure to at least
take a good multi-vitamin (Ultra-Nutrient or Nutrient 950), Krill Oil or
Fish / Cod-Liver Oil, Vitamin D (ask me to have your levels checked) and
one of our Probiotics to keep the intestinal bacteria at a healthy level.
We also carry several anti-viral / bacterial / fungal herbal products.
If you don't see it, ask for it.
A reminder to all that if your insurance changes (as many will on January
1, 2012) you must inform us as soon as possible. You may end up
forfeiting coverage if you allow too much time to lapse between the date
of service and the date of submission. Blue Cross, for example,
requires all claims to be submitted within 90 days. After this time,
they will not cover the services provided to you.
Worker's Compensation - This is still up in the air despite a promise that
it was going to be resolved by the end of the summer. A business
group in New York is blocking the passage of the bill that would have made
the new law void for anyone injured before December 1, 2010.
Contact your state Senators and Assembly Persons to voice your concerns.
Cases of the Month
14 Month Migraine - A 53 year old woman had a constant, severe Migraine Headache for 14 months. She had tried medications, injections, pain management and therapy. She came to our office in mid-October, 2011 as a desperate last hope on the advice of a patient of hers. She is a dental hygienist and leans over people all day. When she was first seen, she was in such pain that one eye was mostly closed and it was apparent she was in distress. After her first adjustment, she had instant relief and has been mostly pain free as of this writing. While she has had an occasional twinge, she has not had the pain or debilitation she came to the office with. She remarked to me that note only has Specific Chiropractic care changed her life, it did so of her family as well.
Two
Year Migraine
- A
34 year old woman first came to the
office in late September, 2011. She was crippled by Migraine
Headaches for over two years. She had seen
her MD, nurse practitioner, a neurologist as well as other health
care providers looking for relief. She had drastic resolution
after her first visit and despite some minor issues, has been relatively
pain free since she started care. Problem solved.
Cerebral
Palsy -
A 15 month old girl was
first seen in the office in November, 2011 by the referral of her Aunt
from the previous case. She was diagnosed with Cerebral
Palsy and an Underdeveloped Corpus Callosum. Her
main signs included limited movement of her right arm and she was not
walking yet. She had been receiving PT to help her regain movement
of the arm. After her second visit, her physical therapist (who is
now a patient) broke into tears as she was able to raise her right
arm and she took her first steps. Understand that Chiropractic
reestablishes the innate connection between the inborn power of the body
and the transmission of this information from the brain to the spinal
cord, nerves and eventually every cell in the body. Without this
connection, the body can never function to its optimum potential
regardless of how well you eat, how much you exercise, meditate or sleep.
No matter how healthy you think you are, you are not fully healthy without
a fully functioning central nervous system. The power is on.
High
Blood Pressure & Lifetime Migraines
- A 77
year old woman is a long time
patient and recently commented to me on all the benefits she has received
from her care. Among feeling better and having less aches and pains,
she told me that she had not had any Migraine
Headaches since starting care in
2002 and that her High Blood Pressure had
been under control as well. See the Research Paper on
my web site regarding Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic and Blood
Pressure. Questions??
Ear
Infections
- An 11
month old boy was referred to
our office by another patient for Ongoing
Ear Infectoins. He was
first seen in early October, 2011. His parents had been
contemplating ear tube surgery and decided to try specific
chiropractic as a last resort. Aside from resolving the
subluxations using specific chiropractic adjustments and cranial care, his
mom reported that he seemed happier. Why risk anesthesia and surgery
without trying non-invasive health care systems like chiropractic?
Problem solved.
Neck
Immobility- A 41
year old man was first seen in late
April, 2011 with a primary concern of Limited
Neck Movement and Pain that had been going on for many
years. While his improvement was not immediate and earth shattering,
he is now drastically improved after several months of care and can enjoy
life and work without being in pain all the time.
Neck
Pain from MVA
- A 46
year old woman was first seen in
mid-November, 2011 after sustaining a car accident in June, 2011. She
complained of Neck and Spinal Pain that
had not responded to any other care. She improved
drastically following her first adjustment and is making quick gains
despite the time frame from her accident date. I expect a full
recovery.
Facial
Tics -
A 9 year old boy
was first seen in Mid-October, 2011
with a primary concern of Facial
Tics. Aside from the obvious
physical issues causing this problem, the social pressure it was creating
among his peers was a concern as well. He drastically responded
within a few visits, and of the date of this writing, he is mostly symptom
free with only an occasional blinking of the eyes rather than a near
constant display of facial movements.
Bed
Wetting
- A
5 year old girl was first
seen in mid-August by her mom with a primary complaint of Bed
Wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis). She responded
excellent to her specific adjustments, but understandingly, suffered
setbacks when she went too long between visits. I suspect that
when her care becomes regular, she will experience great results as many
kids and teenagers that have been seen in this office for the same issue
have had thru the years.
Nighttime
Urination/ Weak Legs -
A 91 Year old man was
first seen in mid-August, 2011 on the referral of another local
chiropractor. He had the usual aches and pains, but was also plagued
with Frequent Nighttime Urination and
Weakness in his Legs. He remarked that his
chiropractic care has markedly decreased the frequency he needs to get up
at night to use the bathroom. Restful sleep is critical to optimal
health. As a result, he has more energy and feels overall better.
His back pain has improved and he is able to walk better and raise his
legs higher. You are never too old to enjoy the benefits of Specific
Chiropractic care.
Migraine
Headache -
A 10 year old Girl was
brought in by her mother in August, 2011. She had developed severe Migraine
Headaches and had no relief from the medical route.
Since her first adjustment, she has been completely symptom free as of this
writing (December 2011). The body does not need any outside help, just
no interference. The power is on!!
Fibromyalgia -
A 41 year old woman was
first seen in April, 2011 with many symptoms that were collectively called Fibromyalgia by
her medical provider. While this condition does respond to
Chiropractic care, nutritional considerations are always part of the
equation. She has drastically improved, has since married and is
expecting!!
Back
/ Neck Pain- Many
patients have been seen this past year for neck, mid and / or low back pain.
Most all have enjoyed remarkable improvements and are able to enjoy life,
work and play without having to constantly be preoccupied with pain,
immobility and the risk of further damage to their spines and nervous
systems.
Please visit our web
site at www.LaBarberaChiro.com
and click on the Results button to read about
many more cases I have seen over the past 25 years. If you would
like to share your story in writing or by supplying a personal testimony,
please write your thoughts down and send an e-mail or written letter to
the above office address.
Chiropractic Care during Cancer Treatment
This was a newsletter featuring Chiropractic from
the Cancer Treatment Center of America. It discusses the role
Chiropractic can play during cancer treatment to help reduce the pain
associated with this process. It is interesting to see more
"traditional" medical facilities employ chiropractic care as
part of the whole person treatment.
Baby's Mis-shaped
Head Not Just Aesthetics
This article discusses the implications of
what happens to a baby's brain and nervous system as the result of a mis-shaped
head that usually occurs from the birth process. It can also occur
in utero from the baby not sitting correctly inside the womb and having
unequal pressure on the skull. The human skull is made up of 22
bones. When we are born, there are even more segments that
eventually fuse into the 22 individual bones. These joints are all
movable throughout our lives. When the bones do not align
properly, it affects the soft tissue underneath them; especially the
dura also known as the meninges (you have heard of meningitis which is
an infection or inflammation of the meninges or dura). This tissue
can become "twisted" and contorted. Imagine a piece of
plastic food wrap around a basketball (the brain) that has wrinkles
in it. This can impede the flow of the fluid around the brain as
well as the spinal cord. The effect on the nervous system can be
dramatic. Nutrients can not get into the brain, nerves and cord
and toxins can not be removed. It is likened to a pool of water
along a rivers edge that sits stagnant and does not flow with the rest
of the moving water. Cranial Chiropractic, in addition to Upper
Cervical Specific adjustments and the Logan Technique I also employ,
restores not only the cranial alignment, but untwists the meninges from
the tail bone to the top of the brain to allow proper fluid flow.
The sooner we can start adjustments on a newborn skull, the quicker the
results will be. I have had many cases of Plagiocephaly (or mis-shaped
skulls) respond magnificently to cranial adjustments.
Many "Natural" Breakfast Cereals and Snack Bars Contain GMO's
GMO stands for Genetically Modified
Organism. Altering foods DNA changes the way it functions in your
body. Avoid GMO foods at all cost. You can quickly tell a
GMO product by looking for the number on the food sticker. It will
begin with the number 8 if it has been messed with in a lab.
This article goes to show you that just because something says
"Natural" or "Organic", you may still be eating
something that is not totally natural. Beware and learn to read
labels. Look for the stickers starting with a 9 to be sure you are
getting organic. A 4 means it is natural food, but grown with
traditional pesticides and chemicals. Here is the whole article:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/19/mark-kastel-cornucopia-good-food-movement.aspx?e_cid=20111119_DNL_art_1
From our Chiropractic Family to yours, we
wish you a Very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, Joyous
Holidays and a Very Healthy and Happy New Year.
Thanks
for reading. Feel free to pass this on to friends or relatives, especially
those who are walking
medicine cabinets. Don't forget to come in for a spinal checkup yourself,
especially if we haven't seen you in a while. Let us know what you think
of this newsletter and if there are any particular topics you'd like us to
cover. Would you like copies of this newsletter for your friends?
Stop by the office and we'll give you some hard copies or e-mail me
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