McCann Chiropractic

“An Ounce of Chiropractic…”

2012-03-05T17:47:00.000-08:00

There's a saying that goes an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure. From a financial stand point, nothing could be more true when it comes to using Chiropractic care.

A 2005 study published in JMPT found "for low back and neck pain, the inclusion of Chiropractic benefits resulted in a reduction in the rates of surgery, advanced imaging, inpatient care, and x-rays." That means less unnecessary testing, less hospitalization and fewer operations when Chiropractic care is made available. The scales clearly tip in our favor.

When you keep your Nerve System clear and give your body a chance to heal itself, you end up saving tons of time, money and aggravation. Chiropractors know it. Our patients know it. We're just waiting for the rest of the world to catch on.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Could You Save a LIFE?”

2012-02-28T15:52:00.003-08:00

What does it take to save a Life? Do you need to pull a helpless swimmer from the ocean or perform CPR on a drowning victim to qualify? Or can something as simple as sharing your Chiropractic story with others count too?

If your story helps someone find a solution for their debilitating migraines…you just saved a Life. If your story empowers a family member to reduce their prescriptions, and lower their risk of becoming another 'drug error' statistic… you just saved a Life. If your story encourages a friend to stop blindly placing their health in the hands of doctors, and start placing the Doctor inside them in charge of their health… then you just saved a Life.

Do you have the power and capability to save a Life? If you know the Chiropractic story, you bet you do! The question is will you? You can't be a Chiropractic Life saver if you don't spread the word. So please, don't keep your story a secret. Tell others how your Life has improved because of Chiropractic care. You could save someone's Life when you do.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Remember to Check Your Eggs”

2012-02-13T12:11:00.000-08:00

How many times have you had a minor fender-bender, or a slip on the ice and never gave it a second thought? Maybe your ego was bruised, but you didn't notice any outward signs of injury. What happened to you on the inside could be a different story.

After a trauma, things may appear fine on the outside, but it doesn't mean they're OK on the inside. That's why we open egg cartons and check the contents for hidden damage before we buy them. The same goes for your spine after any jolt. What may seem like a minor bump from the outside, could actually create SUBLUXATIONS on the inside. (Misaligned vertebrae that interfere with nerve function, and silently diminish health)

The solution? Get your spine checked for SUBLUXATIONS after any trauma, no matter how big or small. If your kid takes a tumble down the stairs – get them checked. If your spouse backs the car into a fence post – get them checked. If you tripped over the dog on the way to the refrigerator last night – get yourself checked too. Life's tough enough without having to live it SUBLUXATED.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“How to Surge-Protect Yourself from STRESS”

2012-02-07T16:46:00.000-08:00

What happens when you plug ten appliances into one outlet and turn them all on at the same time? You blow a circuit! The same thing can happen when you surge an unprotected Nerve System with STRESS.

Picture your Nerve System as an electrical outlet with multiple stressors plugged in. Turn them all on at the same time and POW – you overload the system, fry a circuit and ruin your good state of health. Chiropractors call this a SUBLUXATION. Depending on what nerves (circuits) are blown, you could experience symptoms from minor aches and pains to more significant health problems like High Blood Pressure (Journal of Human Hypertension, 22,1: G Bakris, MD et al.)

Although it's impossible to turn off all the stress in your life, you can guard against unexpected surges with regular Chiropractic Care. Chiropractors perform their job like a surge protector – skillfully monitoring your Nerve System for overloads and ADJUSTING circuits back to normal when necessary. When it comes to fighting stress and dis-ease, nothing beats keeping your power ON with Chiropractic!

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Innate and the Three Bears”

2012-01-30T19:26:00.000-08:00

Remember the lead character in Goldilocks and the Three Bears? She didn't settle for too hot, or too cold – too hard, or too soft. She kept trying until she found what was JUST RIGHT. When it comes to fighting disease, your body innately strives for the same thing.

Disease is nothing more than your body performing too much or too little of something. If your thyroid is UNDER active, you have hypothyroidism. If your lungs OVER react to dust in the air, you experience asthma. If your heart pumps too HARD, you have high blood pressure. Health on the other hand is when your body is clearly directed by its inner wisdom to produce, adapt, regenerate, secrete, eliminate, filter and metabolize to a degree that's JUST RIGHT.

Chiropractors recognize that no doctor, pharmacy or research lab on the planet can live up to the awesome task of keeping EVERYTHING in your body working JUST RIGHT. Only innate intelligence, the immeasurable genius within you, is capable of handling that job. The best we can do as Chiropractors is to remove the stress that gets in its way. When we do, we know innate will only settle for what's JUST RIGHT inside you.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Where the Body Finds Answers

2012-01-17T14:13:00.000-08:00

How much stomach acid does it take to digest a cheeseburger? Or, how much calcium is needed to heal a broken leg? How about a fever, how high should it reach to fight a common cold? You don't need to surf Google for the answers, your INNATE search engine already knows.

If you doubt there's genius inside you, just consider this – the 50,000,000 cells in your body that will die while you read this sentence… your innate intelligence knows how to replace every single one of them. The trillions of impulses coursing through your Nerve System at this moment… innate is moving them at speeds approaching 248 mile per hour. The number of heartbeats you'll get in your lifetime… innate reserved around 3 billion for you.

Google may be the web's leading source for information, but it's got nothing over your innate intelligence when it comes to keeping you alive and well. Innate has solutions to just about any health challenge you have. All you have to do is search within to find the answer.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Feeling a Bit Out of Tune?”

2012-01-10T09:46:00.000-08:00

You can't sleep, your energy levels are low and you're finding it harder to make it through your day. The specialists insist there's nothing wrong, but you innately feel like something's out of tune. Maybe it's time to call the Chiropractor.

D.D. Palmer, the Father of Chiropractic, recognized that repetitive physical, chemical and emotional stress can alter the normal 'tone' within a person's Nerve System (a.k.a. Subluxation). This persistent irritation can lead to poor physical, mental and emotional performance. The solution? Restore normal tone to the Nerve System with specific, Chiropractic adjustments and better health will naturally follow!

Health is the 'music' that plays when all your cells, tissues and organs vibrate perfectly in unison – orchestrated by a finely tuned Nerve System. If you're feeling sluggish, weak and tired, a trip to the Chiropractor may just be the thing YOU need to get back in key.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Hanging with the RIGHT Crowd…

2012-01-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

It's resolution time again! Like everyone, you've probably set goals to improve your lifestyle and get your health on track. The question is, are you hanging out with the right people to succeed?

There's a saying that goes 'if you want to be happy, hang out with happy people.' The same can be said for being HEALTHY. Ever notice the people who hang out at the Chiropractor's office? They're generally health conscious and excited about Life. Most of them didn't start off that way. At some point they decided to maintain their spines like other happy, healthy Chiropractic clients and eventually became happier and healthier people themselves.

If you're resolved to being more sick, more tired and more medicated, then hang out at your local pharmacy or hospital. On the other hand, if you're committed to renewing your health and improving your Life in 2012, then spend more time with people who can get you there. We'll be hanging out at the Chiropractor's office.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Where Do You REALLY Live?”

2011-12-29T08:51:00.000-08:00

What do you use to see with? If you said your eyes… you're wrong. How about hearing? If you said ears… wrong again! You don't see or hear with your eyes or ears. Those are just end organs for collecting light and sound waves. To actually see and hear you have to interpret those waves with your nerves and brain (Nerve System) first.

In reality, you LIVE in your Nerve System. EVERYTHING you experience in life is processed through it… what you see, what you hear, what you feel. That's why Chiropractors care so much about keeping it healthy. If your Nerve System is stressed, there goes your ability to interpret your world, and there goes your ability to successfully navigate life.

Regular adjustments keep your Nerve System clear so you can respond to life's challenges in a positive way. If you're feeling a little foggy, or just disconnected from the world, maybe it's time for some Nerve System house cleaning. Give your Chiropractor a call today and get reconnected to Life.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

The Most Important Life Line of them All

2011-12-12T14:13:00.000-08:00

Fortune tellers read the life line in the palm of a client's hand. Cardiologists interpret the blipping life lines of a patient's EKG. But Chiropractors dedicate their work to the most important life line of them all… the spinal cord and its protective covering, the spine.

The spine itself is an engineering marvel. Made up of articulating bones called vertebrae, each segment lines up perfectly with the next to provide both support to your body and protection to the spinal cord. It's this critical relationship between spinal alignment and the flow of Life through the spinal cord that Chiropractors are devoted to. Distort the alignment of the spine and you distort the flow of Life through the cord. Distort the flow of Life through the cord and you distort the expression of health in your body.

For a Chiropractor, smooth lateral curves and plumb postures are more than just simple diagnostic findings. They’re the validation that Life itself is flowing freely through the patient like a river. And as long as Life courses through the line, healing is sure to follow.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Case Study: Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient with Asthma

2011-12-12T13:51:00.000-08:00

Dec. 12, 2011:

A recent article in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal &Family Health reported on a 23 month old female suffering from asthma,gastrointestinal complaints and frequent colds who received chiropractic care.

Following the study, the child showed a reduction of 90% ofall signs and symptoms and was able to discontinue the use of all medications. Brookfield-basedDr. Patrick McCann, D.C., follows health and wellness issues closely in professional journals and otherpublications stated, “Chiropractors are the most common complementary and alternative medicine providersvisited by children and adolescents and among the most common reasons for seeking chiropractic carefor children are attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep problems, sinusitis andasthma.”

Asthma is a common and chronic inflammatory conditionaffecting the airways. It is defined as an obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by reversibleairway obstruction, airway inflammation and increased mucous production and bronchial smooth musclehyperactivity. Asthma in children is very prevalent in the general population with nine million U.S.children under 18 being diagnosed with asthma.

In this study, a 23 month old female presented at achiropractic office with asthma and was taking a series of different asthma medications and was also underconstant monitoring by her pediatric pulmonologist. “Asthma is the leading cause of schoolabsence in the United States.” Dr. McCann related. “In preschool children it is difficult to diagnose asthmabecause symptoms are non-specific and conventional lung function tests cannot be carried out,therefore a symptom-based approach is usually applied.”

“The patient was cared for using a combination of both highvelocity, low amplitude Diversified adjustments and low-force adjustments with the Activatoradjusting instrument to address areas of vertebral subluxation in the cervical, thoracic andlumbosacral spine.” said Dr. McCann. “Within approximately 11 months, the patient’s parents reported a 90%improvement of their child’s condition.

The patient was able to reduce her care plan frequency anddiscontinued use of all medications. The parents also reported a decrease in their child’sasthma, sinus problems and frequency of colds.”“This is just one study,” explained Dr. McCann, “butthis case reports provides supporting evidence that chiropractic care can have a positive impact onchildren suffering with asthma and help balance immune system functioning. It is recommended that furtherresearch be conducted on this subject to support the findings of this case study.”

Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. McCann,whose office is located at:

17585 W. North Ave Suite 130, Brookfield , WI (telephone262-782-9700).

Patient Appreciation Day/Toy Drive

2011-12-06T12:57:00.001-08:00

McCann Chiropractic

Asks the Brookfield and the surrounding communities to consider donating an item as part of our

Patient Appreciation Day/Toy Drive & Grand Opening!!

Saturday, December 10th from 8:30am – 2pm

Donations go to:

The Christmas Council of Waukesha County

Wish List:

NEW items only – and please do not wrap

Infant Clothing and blankets

Pre-School board games

Toys for children ages birth to 9

Gift items for pre-teens ages 10-12

Books

Crafts

Sporting Equipment

Hats and waterproof mittens

Gift cards for teenagers ($20)

If you plan on attending please call 262-782-9700 or send us an email at

mccannchiropractic@gmail.com so we can set up a time for your arrival.

Everyone who donates a toy will be entered in a raffle to win some great prizes!

If you cannot make the event but would like to donate a toy you can stop by the

office before Dec 14th and drop it off.

As a special offer for anyone who donates a toy we will do a complimentary

Wellness evaluation in our office which includes our initial consultation, exams, and

x-rays (if necessary) for those who are interested!

Clark Needs a Good Adjustment!

2011-12-05T11:00:00.001-08:00

It's a classic holiday movie scene. Clark Griswold stands with bated breath and extension cords in hand as a childlike giddiness overtakes him. The family drum roll commences, he makes the much anticipated electrical connection and VOILA… nothing happens.

Clark has a power problem. Although the extension cords are all connected and each individual Christmas light has been inspected with precision, he's still not connected to the source. It isn't until his wife 'adjusts' an obscure switch in the garage, and turns the main POWER back on that the light show begins. She'd actually make a good Chiropractor!

If your wiring (nerve system) is connected and your body parts have all been dutifully inspected by the best doctor in the world, you still won't function to your potential if you're not connected 100% to your source… the Life creating power that flows from above, down, inside, out. Make sure you and your family stay connected to it with regular Chiropractic care during this bustling holiday season. You glow brighter when your power switch is on.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Chiropractic Fires Up Your LIFE!

2011-12-02T10:45:00.001-08:00

A chain reaction occurs when a small event ignites a reaction nearby, setting off another reaction, then another, until it produces an ultimate result. Getting your health back with Chiropractic care happens in a similar way.

Chiropractors start the process with a small event called an Adjustment. Spinal adjustments restore a state of Ease in your nerve system which ignites Healing.

Over Time your body's internal Functions light up and you experience Benefits like stronger immunity, deeper sleep, greater physical performance and a confident sense of well being. The ultimate thing that lights up is your LIFE.

The goal of Chiropractic is to ignite Life within you so you can regain your health, fulfill your purpose and bring more joy to those around you. Staying 'lit up' with regular Chiropractic care is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and those you love the most.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Pharmaceutical False Start”

2011-11-18T13:46:00.001-08:00

Spike a fever – run for some Tylenol. Get an ear infection – dash for an antibiotic. Big Pharma wants us to race for a drug every time a symptom or illness challenges us. But is it better to let your body run its own race without interference from the drug companies?

Research reported in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology found evidence that elevated body temperature helps immune cells work harder to fight colds and the flu – so much for lowering fevers with Tylenol. Still yet another study from the journal Pediatrics reports doctors write over 10 million UNNECESSARY prescriptions for antibiotics every year, dangerously raising the risk of antibiotic resistant infections for society as a whole.

Chiropractor's acknowledge that symptoms are your body's attempt to save itself… not the start of a 100 yard dash to CVS. Current best practice is to wait for natural responses like fever and inflammation to do their job, instead of 'false starting' with drugs and interfering with what nature knows best. As long as you're in adjustment (clear Nerve System), your body will innately know how to run its own healing race.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

“Clocks and Chiropractic…”

2011-11-08T09:45:00.000-08:00

LESS LIGHT! OK, I can hear all the groaning… we're really stretching it this time. But in some way this statement is true. The primary purpose of Chiropractic is to locate and correct subluxations. When you break the word down into it's roots, SUB-LUX-ATION you get this…

"SUB" – means less than, or lower than normal
"LUX" – is latin for LIGHT and
"ATION" – is a state of being, or a condition

The literal definition of subluxation is a state or condition of less LIGHT or power than normal. Subluxations occur when spinal bones mis-align and restrict the normal flow of “light” through the spinal cord and nerves. The effect… your body gets less of the Life energy or “light” it needs from the nerve system to maintain health and vitality.

When Chiropractors locate and correct subluxations, they're removing blockages to the light so it can flow freely through your nerve system, illuminating every cell, tissue and organ in your body. If sub-lux-ations produce darkness in your health, Chiropractic adjustments bring EN-LIGHTEN-MENT.

So don’t let the shorter, darker days get you down. Fall back into a healthy Chiropractic routine and keep your nerve system lit up. Life is brighter when you’re subluxation free.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

The Vaccine Question

2011-11-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

The Greater Good looks behind the fear, hype and politics that polarize people into emotionally charged pro-vaccine or anti-vaccine camps with no room for middle ground. Exploring the cultural intersection where parenting meets modern medicine and individual rights collide with politics, this character driven documentary weaves together the stories of three families whose lives have been forever changed by vaccination. By reframing the vaccine debate and offering, for the first time, the opportunity to have a rational and scientific discussion on how to create a safer and more effective vaccine program in America today, The Greater Good challenges viewers to think again.

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“Patience: Healing Zone Ahead”

2011-11-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

Construction zones are hectic. Traffic congestion, safety cones guarding hazardous areas and heavy equipment buzzing everywhere. It’s amazing anything gets done amid the chaos. But underneath that chaos is organization: A team of skilled engineers and contractors carefully working the plan until it reaches completion. It's similar when you heal under Chiropractic care.

Like a construction zone, organic healing with Chiropractic can appear disorganized and chaotic at times. You might see an improvement in unrelated aspects of your health before your chief complaints begins to respond. But like the construction zone, behind the scene is a sophisticated innate wisdom inside you, moving the process forward with a mastery beyond comprehension.

Sometimes care feels like 'stop and go traffic.' But be patient. Amid the chaos, healing is happening – with precision and patience, the job is getting done. You’ve got the right plan (Chiropractic Care) and the best engineer (Innate Intelligence) working for you.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

It Starts with a Solid Foundation…

2011-10-24T11:22:00.000-07:00

A body built on the 'sandy' philosophy of drug care will eventually fall.

Our Chiropractic Principle is the solid foundation the sick and tired are looking for.

Help them build on something that will last.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Garbage in Your Nerve System

2011-10-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

This is a great analogy for folks who can't make the connection between stress and illness.

The connection is in the Nerve System. Clear out the garbage with regular Chiropractic care, and experience cleaner living.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

So Young and So Many Pills...

2011-10-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

Article Written By ANNA WILDE MATHEWS

Gage Martindale, who is 8 years old, has been taking a blood-pressure drug since he was a toddler. "I want to be healthy, and I don't want things in my heart to go wrong," he says.

And, of course, his mom is always there to check Gage's blood pressure regularly with a home monitor, and to make sure the second-grader doesn't skip a dose of his once-a-day enalapril.

These days, the medicine cabinet is truly a family affair. More than a quarter of U.S. kids and teens are taking a medication on a chronic basis, according to Medco Health Solutions Inc., the biggest U.S. pharmacy-benefit manager with around 65 million members. Nearly 7% are on two or more such drugs, based on the company's database figures for 2009.

Doctors and parents warn that prescribing medications to children can be problematic. There is limited research available about many drugs' effects in kids. And health-care providers and families need to be vigilant to assess the medicines' impact, both intended and not. Although the effects of some medications, like cholesterol-lowering statins, have been extensively researched in adults, the consequences of using such drugs for the bulk of a patient's lifespan are little understood.

Many medications kids take on a regular basis are well known, including treatments for asthma and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

But children and teens are also taking a wide variety of other medications once considered only to be for adults, from statins to diabetes pills and sleep drugs, according to figures provided to The Wall Street Journal by IMS Health, a research firm. Prescriptions for antihypertensives in people age 19 and younger could hit 5.5 million this year if the trend though September continues, according to IMS. That would be up 17% from 2007, the earliest year available.

Researchers attribute the wide usage in part to doctors and parents becoming more aware of drugs as an option for kids. Unhealthy diets and lack of exercise among children, which lead to too much weight gain and obesity, also fuel the use of some treatments, such as those for hypertension. And some conditions are likely caught and treated earlier as screening and diagnosis efforts improve.

Gage, who isn't overweight, has been on hypertension drugs since he had surgery to fix a heart defect as a toddler, says his mother, Stefanie Martindale, a Conway, Ark., marketing-company manager.

Most medications that could be prescribed to children on a chronic basis haven't been tested specifically in kids, says Danny Benjamin, a Duke University pediatrics professor. And older drugs rarely get examined, since pharmaceutical firms have little incentive to test medicines once they are no longer under patent protection.

Still, a growing number of studies have been done under a Food and Drug Administration program that rewards drug companies for testing medications in children. In more than a third of these studies, there have been surprising side effects, or results that suggested a smaller or larger dose was needed than had been expected, Dr. Benjamin says. Those findings underscore that children's reactions to medicines can be very different than those of adults. Long-term effects of drugs in kids are almost never known, since pediatric studies, like those in adults, tend to be relatively short.

"We know we're making errors in dosing and safety," says Dr. Benjamin, who is leading a new National Institutes of Health initiative to study drugs in children. He suggests that parents should do as much research as they can to understand the evidence for the medicine, confirm the diagnosis, and identify side effects. Among the places to check: drug labels and other resources on the FDA's website, published research atwww.pubmed.gov, and clinical guidelines from groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics.

When a child psychiatrist diagnosed their then 8-year-old daughter with bipolar disorder four years ago, Ken and Joy Lewis, of Chapel Hill, N.C., sought a second opinion from another child psychiatrist.

They also worked with a psychologist. Dr. Lewis, who leads a company that does early-stage drug studies, reads all the available research on each medication suggested for the girl, now 12, who has taken antipsychotics and other psychiatric medications including Risperdal and Haldol.

"If your child has a chronic problem, then you have to invest the time as a parent," he says.

Parents and doctors also say nondrug alternatives should be explored where possible. Tom Wells, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences who sees patients at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, frequently pushes diet and exercise changes before drugs for hypertensive kids. "Obesity is really the biggest cause I see for high blood pressure in adolescents," he says. But only about 10% of families adhere to his diet and exercise recommendations, he says.

Beverly Pizzano, a psychologist who lives in Palm Harbor, Fla., spent years struggling with behavioral therapies for her son Steven, 10, who showed symptoms of ADHD at a young age. She worked with a counselor on a system of rewards for good behavior, and even had a research team watch him and suggest interventions. But she turned to medications after he struggled in kindergarten. "We tried everything before I would get to that," she says.

After a drug is prescribed, children must be closely monitored, doctors say. They may not recognize or communicate a possible side effect, or whether their symptoms are improving. They also don't always follow prescription instructions.

Robert Lemanske, a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, says patients at his pediatric asthma clinic are checked regularly for side effects such as slowed rates of growth. He quizzes parents and young patients on details like where they keep their inhalers to make sure they're taking their prescribed medicine.

Nichole Ramsey, a preschool teacher whose 9-year-old son Antwone is a patient at the clinic, watches her son's basketball practices so she can head off any wheezing or other symptoms. She also makes sure she's around when he gets his regular Advair dose. If Antwone stays at a friend's house overnight, she asks the parents to watch that he takes steps like rinsing out his mouth to avoid a fungal infection that can be a side effect of the inhaled drug.

"You're still the best monitor of what's going on with them," she says of a parent's role.

Ms. Ramsey is particularly concerned about Advair, which has been tied to rare instances of asthma-related death, but says it works better than a previous drug he was using. Before he started the medications, Antwone was hospitalized several times for asthma attacks.

As children's bodies change and grow, they often need different drugs or doses, says Greg Kearns, chairman of medical research at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Jennifer Flory, a homemaker in Baldwin City, Kan., says that after her daughter Cassandra, now 16, started taking a higher dose of the asthma drug Singulair a few years ago, she became more moody and sad. Ms. Flory didn't connect the change to the drug, but when she eventually mentioned it to a nurse practitioner at the girl's asthma clinic, the nurse suggested stopping Singulair, which currently has a precaution in its label about possible psychiatric side effects. Cassandra, who continued taking Advair, became far more cheerful and didn't have any increase in asthma symptoms, Ms. Flory says.

A spokesman for Merck & Co., which makes Singulair, said in a statement that the company is "confident in the efficacy and safety of Singulair," which is "an important treatment option for appropriate patients."

View Original Article Published in The Wall Street Journal Online Here: http://on.wsj.com/nQcgyq

Article Written By ANNA WILDE MATHEWS

Flu Shots and Airport Security

2011-10-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

When anything other than food enters your body, it gets 'screened' in the mucous membranes of your nose, mouth and gut with suspicion and rejected if necessary… like TSA Agents screening luggage for dangerous materials before they're allowed on a plane. Sneezing, runny noses and coughs are your body's natural way of preventing harmful dust, germs and foreign chemicals from 'getting on board.'

When you INJECT foreign virus material and chemicals from a flu shot directly into your body, this natural innate screening process is bypassed and hazardous materials are allowed to pass freely into secure areas, like your blood stream and soft tissues. The potential for trouble begins.

How comfortable would you feel getting on a plane knowing the bags didn't get X-Rayed first? If your answer is 'not very comfortable' then consider how safe your body feels when chemicals in the flu shot like Mercury (in the form of Thimerisol), Formaldehyde and Glycol are allowed bypass your body's check-in and go for a ride inside you. There are safer, natural ways to protect yourself from the flu this year. Ask your Chiropractor how.

For more information check out The Weekly Sticky, or McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI.

Successful Conception Following Reduction of Vertebral Subluxation in a 31 Year Old Woman

2011-10-10T13:37:00.000-07:00

(10/7/11, Brookfield, WI). A recent article in the Journal ofPediatric, Maternal and Family Health reported on a 31 year old female who hadbeen unable to conceive until she received chiropractic care.

The woman presented to a chiropractic office with the intent ofimproving overall health. Her health history included headaches, digestivecomplaints and SI joint pain with bending. She had also been unable to conceiveafter nine months of attempting to do so previous to presenting to this office.Brookfield-based Dr. Patrick McCann, D.C., follows health and wellness issuesclosely in professional journals and other publications states, “Infertilityhas been estimated to affect 7.3 million American women,” said Dr. McCann, “andonly 11% of women aged 29 and younger are deemed infertile, whereas after 30that number jumps from 17% and 22.6% after the age of 35.”

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one yearof unprotected sexual intercourse. This study discusses a case of a 31-year-oldwoman who had attempted to conceive for nine months.

In this case, an initial examination of the nervous system showedpoor function of the autonomic and motor systems. The woman was recommended acourse of care consisting of regular chiropractic adjustments. After one and ahalf months of getting adjusted for the purposes of correcting vertebral subluxationsshe was able to conceive, however the first pregnancy was not viable because therewas no genetic material in the egg – a common reason for miscarriage.

Two months later, while still under chiropractic care, sheconceived again and this pregnancy was carried to term with no complications,while staying on a wellness schedule of chiropractic adjustments at a frequencyof one visit per week. “Through the detection and correction of vertebralsubluxations and the application of adjustments,” Dr. McCann related, “a chiropractorrestores control to the body so the person can better use his or her naturalinborn ability to self-regulate and heal.”

“Chiropractors theorize that one of the many problems a womancould have as a direct result of a poorly functioning nervous system is theinability to conceive” said Dr. McCann.

“This is just one study of many showing how chiropractic canpositively affect conception,” explained Dr. McCann, “however it should beemphasized that chiropractic care should not be utilized as a treatment forfertility, but for restoring optimal nervous system function by the correctingof subluxations.”

Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. McCann, whoseoffice is located at 17585 W. North Ave Suite 130, Brookfield, WI. Phone number is (262)782-9700.

On Purpose - Case of the Month - September 2011 - Furio

2011-10-07T13:24:00.000-07:00

A 15 month old (Furio) presented to our office w/ InterstitialLung Disease weighing 22 lbs, no food by mouth, could not turn his head to theright, restless, anxious, quiet, zoned out, and 3 liters of oxygen/minute. Hisnext option being a neurologist and biopsy of muscle and possible nerve and othertissues. We began checking him daily.

After 7 days of being checked and adjusted, Furio is alert,smiling, cooing, attempting to formulate words, turning his head to the right,is able to control his upper body without falling to one side and becomingweak. He is down to 1 1/2 liters/oxygen/minute and his mom thinks he will bedown to 1 liter/minute soon. He has life in his eyes and is eating foods bymouth. With his speech therapist on board and excited he is motoring histongue, loving his adjustments, and I am pretty sure he has attempted everytime to flirt with a member of my staff. We will continue to check him everyday. I am awed by the life that exudes from him. He radiates joy and you canliterally witness his innate functioning. He looks alive. Am I amazed? Not withthe fact that chiropractic was able to re-balance his nervous system but with everynew member to my practice I am constantly awed by the power of the human bodywhen life is fully expressed. I am awed at Innate for its beauty and itsintricacy. Furio is a living testimony of the power of chiropractic.

McCann Chiropractic is located at 17585 W. North Ave Suite 130, Brookfield, WI - 262-782-9700

Reduction in Cholesterol and Improving Quality of Life in a Patient with Dyslipidemia Undergoing Chiropractic Care

2011-10-07T13:13:00.000-07:00

A Case Study reveals interesting data:

(9/30/11). A case study in the Journal of Vertebral SubluxationResearch illustrated changes in cholesterol levels and quality of life in apatient following chiropractic care.

“Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in theUnited States.” stated Dr. McCann, a Brookfield-based, D.C., who follows healthand wellness issues closely in professional journals and other publications,“Among the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia is citedas a major risk factor. Dyslipidemia is a combination of ill-favoredcholesterol levels in the circulating blood, namely Low Density Lipoprotien(LDL).”

In this case study, a 49 year old female presented with neck pain,carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, dyslipidemia and vertebral subluxations.Lipid lowering statins were prescribed by her medical physician, but using herown judgment, she elected not to take them.

“Statins are the number one prescribed drug for the treatment ofdyslipidemia. Statins decrease the body’s ability to produced LDL and have beenshown to moderately increase HDL leading to better overall cholesterol levels.Indeed, recent trials have emphasized the use of statins in the fight againstcardiovascular disease, however overall mortality is not reduced even thoughreductions of cardiovascular deaths were seen. This was due to a rise in deathsfrom other causes. It is also important to realize that cholesterol itself isnot the enemy; cholesterol is made by the body and is essential for humanlife,” states Dr. McCann.

The patient was treated with Diversified and ChiropracticBiomechanics of Posture (CPT) techniques over a six-month time span. Duringinitial care, her total cholesterol improved from 221 to 170 mg/dL. Her LDLwent from 153 to 109 mg/dL and HDL went from 33 to 38 mg/dL. Triglycerides improvedfrom 241 to 199 mg/DL and quality of life scores were increased in eightcategories. No other interventions were used.

In 1992, a retrospective study was conducted, and cholesterol labvalues were taken on ten randomly selected subjects over a three-year period.Results showed that LDL and total cholesterol decreased in 70% of the subjects,bringing 80% of the subjects originally classified as borderline high to high-riskdown to desirable levels following chiropractic care.

“This suggested relationship between regular chiropractic care forimproved function, which can allow the body to improve homeostasis, includingimprovement of blood lipid levels”, explained Dr. McCann “The clinical processdocumented in this report suggests that the combination of Diversified and CBPchiropractic care reduces subluxations and stress on the spinal column andnervous system, and as a result of this reduced stress, there is a reduction ofdysponesis, which is evidenced by improved quality of life and blood serumcholesterol levels. Dysponesis refers to errors in physical reactions tovarious stimuli, which as a result, produce functional disorders in the body.This is very promising data and I highly encourage more research, bothquantitative and qualitative, in this area of patient care.”

Anyone wishing for more information may contact Dr. McCann, whoseoffice is located at 17585 W. North Ave Suite 130, Brookfield, WI (telephone 262-782-9700).

You Won’t Hear This on the Radio

2011-10-03T13:47:00.000-07:00

May cause heartburn, diarrhea, ulcers, loss of bowel control, seizures, headaches and death…

Imagine hearing that come out of your car radio. You'd drive off the road if you did.

Big Pharma doesn't like the radio. It's too easy to pick up on their schemes when you don't have distracting pictures of pretty people and happy families dancing in the background.

Teach your patients to 'close their eyes' to their games.

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Nothing Organic About a Flu Shot

2011-09-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

Would you take a bite out of yourself after getting injected with the ingredients in the flu shot?

Last year a strip club in FL served food and flu shots to grandmas and grandpas as a service to the community.

A few grandmas even bought their husbands a lap dance to top the day off.

Click Here for the News Story

Made me sick last year reading about it. They'll probably do it again this year.

If you're a subscriber to the Weekly Sticky, your email has some links to references and helpful flu shot alternatives from Dr. Mercola. If you're not, enter your email over on the right to get them.

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The Real Doctor in the Rearview

2011-09-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

I'm starting with the man in the mirror, I'm asking him to make a change. – Michael Jackson

I had a new patient years ago who spent the first 15 minutes of her consult spitting out diagnosis after diagnosis and bragging about all the different doctors she'd been to.

I just kept quiet and listened…

When she was done I responded,

You rattled off all the doctors you've been to. The neurologist the gastroenterologist, the orthopedic and the cardiologist, but you failed to mentioned the one that can actually help you…

The one you see in the mirror every day.

She got it.

Make sure your folks know who the real doctor is. Remind them with this week's Sticky.

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Case of the Month - August

2011-09-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

Victor

After a very decent athletic career since I was young and up to know, I had been under several medical
treatments in a span of nearly 36 years; acupuncture, shiatsu, Rolfing, massage therapies, pain treatment with
injections to the spine (epidurals) and also shots direct to the area of pain….I mean, you name it, I have done
it…except for surgery and that was a close call, I almost did it…thank GOD I didn’t.

Nothing really worked in the long run. Then I heard my future chiropractor on the radio and found his
office…this was different and I was excited. The plan seemed reasonably logical and well planned so I decided
to do it.

To those who have paid some attention, they may have seen me there with a cane and many times leaning over
on one side as if my shock absorbers were gone. I was distressed and sometimes I have even cried because of
the pain. There have been many nights and days where there wasn’t enough ice in the freezer for me to use.
There have been many instances where I also doubt or didn’t feel as if the treatment was administered right (as
if I would really know). There were times when I didn’t want to go at all but the difference is that when I walk
into my chiropractor’s office, there is a sense of healing, a sense of welcome, and a sense of serenity and peace.
They never give up on you and always have words of encouragement. They shake my hand and look me in the
eyes. They are for real.

It is because of what they have, which is God given, that I feel so much better. Even when I am under serious
stress, I am still better than I was two years ago. You would figure that with all the “experiences” I’ve had, I
would know this by now but it has been just recently that I have really given my body credit for healing itself.
Isn’t that a crazy thing? Truly, my darn body is awesome. It does stuff I don’t understand ( it also makes me go
to sleep so that I don’t think about it too much).

Everything that is important in life is personal and only me and my heart can determine its success. I am in no
way, shape or form close to achieving my best yet. I am continually working on it. Even with the ups and downs
and negative people around you I trust that God will continue to bless my chiropractor and his staff with the gift
of miracles and healing because I know I will also be blessed.

August Case Study

2011-09-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

A Case Study revealsinteresting data:

Reduction inCholesterol and Improving Quality of Life in a Patient with DyslipidemiaUndergoing Chiropractic Care

(8/31/11, Brookfield, WI). A case study in theJournal of Vertebral Subluxation Researchillustrated changes in cholesterol levels and quality of life in a patientfollowing chiropractic care.

“Cardiovasculardisease is the number one cause of death in the United States.” stated Dr. McCann,Brookfield-based, D.C., who follows health and wellness issues closely inprofessional journals and other publications, “Among the major risk factors forcardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia is cited as a major risk factor. Dyslipidemia is a combination of ill-favoredcholesterol levels in the circulating blood, namely Low Density Lipoprotien(LDL).”

In this case study, a 49 year old femalepresented with neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, dyslipidemiaand vertebral subluxations. Lipidlowering statins were prescribed by her medical physician, but using her ownjudgment, she elected not to take them.

“Statins are thenumber one prescribed drug for the treatment of dyslipidemia. Statins decrease the body’s ability toproduced LDL and have been shown to moderately increase HDL leading to betteroverall cholesterol levels. Indeed,recent trials have emphasized the use of statins in the fight againstcardiovascular disease, however overall mortality is not reduced even thoughreductions of cardiovascular deaths were seen. This was due to a rise in deaths from other causes. It is also important to realize thatcholesterol itself is not the enemy; cholesterol is made by the body and isessential for human life,” states Dr. McCann.

The patient was treated with Diversified andChiropractic Biomechanics of Posture (CPT) techniques over a six-month timespan. During initial care, her totalcholesterol improved from 221 to 170 mg/dL. Her LDL went from 153 to 109 mg/dL and HDL went from 33 to 38mg/dL. Triglycerides improved from 241to 199 mg/DL and quality of life scores were

increased in eight categories. No other interventions were used.

In 1992, aretrospective study was conducted, and cholesterol lab values were taken on tenrandomly selected subjects over a three-year period. Results showed that LDL and total cholesteroldecreased in 70% of the subjects, bringing 80% of the subjects originallyclassified as borderline high to high-risk down to desirable levels followingchiropractic care.

“This suggestedrelationship between regular chiropractic care for improved function, which canallow the body to improve homeostasis, including improvement of blood lipidlevels”, explained Dr. Doe “The clinicalprocess documented in this report suggests that the combination of Diversifiedand CBP chiropractic care reduces subluxations and stress on the spinal columnand nervous system, and as a result of this reduced stress, there is areduction of dysponesis, which is evidenced by improved quality of life andblood serum cholesterol levels. Dysponesis refers to errors in physicalreactions to various stimuli, which as a result, produce functional disordersin the body. This is very promising data and I highly encourage more research,both quantitative and qualitative, in this area of patient care.”

Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. McCann,whose office is located at 17585 W. North Ave Suite 150, Brookfield, WI(telephone 262-782-9700).

Back to Basics

2011-09-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

Our philosophy separates us from all the rest.

As our 116th Birthday comes this week, let's not forget how far we've come and how far we have yet to go to spread the Principle.

Happy Birthday Chiropractic!

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Can You Hear Me Now?

2011-09-06T13:04:00.000-07:00

HUH? Come again? You want to do WHAT, to my WHAT, so I can WHAT? – Harvey Lillard

D.D's account says 'after a half hour of persuading.'

An entire profession born from a 'half hour of persuading.'

Just think where we'd be now if D.D. gave up after 10 minutes. What if Harvey adamantly said 'hell no, what are you nuts? I'm not gonna let you do that to me.'

Where would we be now if D.D. wasn't persistent… if he wasn't sure of himself… if he hadn't seen it happen, exactly the way it was supposed to happen, before it happened.

There was nothing 'accidental' about this, as it was accomplished with an object in view, and the result expected was obtained.

That's a big lesson in September 18, 1895 for all to learn. Happy Birthday to the greatest profession on the planet!

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Will You Save a LIFE?

2011-08-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

LIFE stands for Let Innate Flow Effortlessly. – Pete Amlinger, DC

This week ask your practice members if they think Chiropractic care can actually save a life.

If they agree, nudge them for details. If they look confused, share your best, life saving testimonial with them.

Life saving could be…

'My migraines are gone and now I won't get fired for being out of work 2 days a week.'

'I'm off 6 out of 8 medications, and my odds of being a iatrogenic death statistic has been drastically reduced because of Chiropractic care.'

Remember, you don't have to do CPR to save a life. Many have gotten their Lives back under your care.

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“When Your Lights are Out…”

2011-08-23T14:10:00.000-07:00

Without Chiropractic, life is pretty dim.

Look at the children of Chiropractors or Chiropractic families and you can tell the difference. They're more energetic, more alert and have 'spark' in their eyes.

My wife used to feel awkward talking with other parents. They all had something to say about their pediatricians and the drugs their kids were on.

Gina used to say…

'There's a noticeable difference in their kids vs. ours…' in a guilty tone. 'Their kids seem duller and less lively than ours…'

I told her…

'You need to realize, our kids are the way kids are supposed to be. Well adjusted (chiropracticly) with no drugs coursing through their veins. Just like organic vegetables…. the way food is supposed to be.'

When you live a chiropractic lifestyle, your bulb glows clean and bright… just the way it supposed to be.

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“When Your Lights are Out…”

2011-08-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

Ever have one of those days where you just don't feel as bright as you should? Your diet's good, you're getting enough exercise but for some reason you still feel drained and unproductive. Maybe it's time for a trip to the Chiropractor…

Think of your Nerve System as electrical wires and your body a 100 watt light bulb connected to it. When the wires are clear and electricity flows freely, your bulb glows to 100 watts. But if power is restricted in the wires, your bulb dims. Chiropractors call it being Subluxated or in a 'state of less light/less energy.' And the only thing that can 'light you up' again is a specific, loving Chiropractic Adjustment.

Eating properly and getting enough exercise is important, but you'll never shine to your full potential if you're Subluxated… and you can't afford that. The world needs you beaming at 100 watts. So don't wait until your light's completely out… get adjusted and shine bright with regular Chiropractic care!

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First Remove the Pressure…

2011-08-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious to patients. Especially when they're in a lot of pain.

Patients will understand why they still hurt after a few adjustments when you paint a clear picture of what's going on.

Help them understand healing is a PROCESS, and like any process, has to start somewhere.

First get the bone off the nerve, then everything will follow.

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Case Study for July 2011

2011-07-29T13:35:00.000-07:00

Spencer (age 8 weeks) presented to our office with a history of gassiness (which mom
wasn’t convinced was colic) for 5 weeks duration. A thorough pediatric health history
including history of both mom’s pre-natal health and the birth process was reviewed.
Spencer saw two different general physicians who diagnosed gas/colic and prescribed
drug therapy. Mom and Dad decided to pursue natural remedies which gave limited
results.

Child was evaluated using the Insight Millennium segmental thermal unit. Palpation
assessment revealed vertebral subluxation on the right atlas and counter-rotation on
the left C2 vertebrae. Subluxations were also found on the left S2 vertebrae. Visual
observation revealed a right head tilt and tonic left sternocleidomastoid. Palpation of
the cranium revealed the frontal bone to be retracted back bilaterally against the parietal
bones. Left temporal bone was not freely moving along parietal ridge. Right sphenoid
was found to be lateral and superior. Webster’s cranial measurement revealed that the
left side of the cranium was larger indicating the side of adjusting priority.

Care was recommended at two times per week to begin. Care consisted of upper
cervical toggle using the pediatric headpiece and instrument adjusting. The cranium
was adjusted using the Webster coronal suture adjustment. After the first visit, the child
slept through the night and has since. Child had two bowel movements within the first 2
hours following the adjustment and mom describes him as “able to release his gas more
freely.” Mom also reported the child as being able to turn his head more freely and has
improved head holding strength.

The Chiropractic Care of Infants with Colic

2011-07-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

(7/29/11, Brookfield, WI). A recent article in Explore performed a systemic review of the
literature on the chiropractic care of patients with infantile colic. 26 articles were included,
which consisted of three clinical trials, two survey studies, six case reports, two case series,
four cohort studies, five commentaries and four reviews of the literature.

“A common definition of colic is: crying at least three hours per day on at least three
days of at least three weeks. The occurrence of infantile colic in the population varies and
ranges from 10% to 40% depending on the study methodology, the population and the
definition of infantile colic used.” Dr. McCann, A Brookfield-based, D.C., who follows health
and wellness issues closely in professional journals and other publications, “Abuse is a
concern in these situations such as slapping, hitting or shaking the baby. Not surprisingly,
marital tension and social disruption within the family and poor sleeping habits and frequent
temper tantrums on the part of the child were reported, even well past the course of the child’s
colic symptoms.”

The findings of the review revealed that chiropractic care is a viable alternative to
the care of infantile colic and congruent with evidence-based practice, particularly when one
considers that medical care options are no better than placebo or have associated adverse
affects.

“Chiropractic care is an alternative approach to the care of the child with colic,”
explained Dr. McCann, “I encourage more research, both quantitative and qualitative, in this
area of pediatric care.”

Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. McCann, whose office is located at
17585 W. North Ave Suite 150, Brookfield, WI (telephone 262-782-9700).

The Super Glue Analogy…

2011-07-20T10:03:00.000-07:00

When you explain the principle, you'll be surprised how many respond, 'gee doc, I had no idea you believed that too.' – Dr. Richard Santo

Explaining the abstract concepts of our philosophy doesn't come easy. We must work at making them as concrete as possible, something our patients can relate to.

When I think of innate intelligence, I sometimes visualize it as the 'glue that keeps us together.'

If you're not used to speaking about Universal or Innate Intelligence in your practice, maybe this is a good place to start.

Keep sharing the principle! Your practice will grow if you do.

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"Wringing Out the Stress of LIFE..."

2011-07-15T14:13:00.000-07:00

Your Nerve System is the ultimate sponge, soaking up all the experiences, sensations and stresses you encounter every day. Like a sponge, it can only absorb so much before it becomes over-saturated and spills stress into your body. The result... PAIN, SICKNESS and WEAK PERFORMANCE!

The best thing you can do to prevent Nerve System Over-Saturation is to get checked by your Chiropractor regularly and adjusted when necessary. Adjustments gently "wring out" accumulated tension in your Nerve System before it has a chance to build up and affect your healthy negatively.

If you're feeling super-soaked from the stress of life, bring your saturated nerves to the Chiropractor for some TLC. You'll experience more energy, improved sleep and a better overall feeling of wellness if you do.

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Johnny- as written by Chiropractic Asst., Jessica Lynn Blazier

2011-06-16T15:51:00.000-07:00

I am not a Chiropractor, I am a Chiropractic Assistant. I work directly with my Chiropractor to meet the needs of our new and existing patients. I pride myself in the ability to educate all of our patients about the benefits of Chiropractic care! With this said, I’d like to share with you something that I find to be absolutely amazing…

Last week I met with a 4 year old boy who was having new bedwetting symptoms and chest pains (lung related).

In his exam I was explaining the spine and a subluxation, “These yellow things are called nerves. They go out to your organs and body parts. If a bone moves out of place, you can feel pain or sometimes you’ll have accidents, like at night when you don’t mean to. It’s your body telling you something is not in place. Our doctor can put these bones back where they should be and you’ll start feeling better and you probably won’t have accidents!”

I also explained to him that the skull protects your brain, but that isn’t shown on my model. He was very receptive.

After his first adjustment, he slept REALLY well and didn’t have ANY accidents! (YAY!) After his second adjustment he was feeling better, slept well and still NO accidents! (Whoo hoo!!!)

Yesterday was his 7 year old sister’s exam. While I was talking to her about what’s going on, he interrupted to explain to his sister that, “These are nerves. They are why we feel pain if this moves (he moved the vertebrae on our model of the spine).” When he was moving the skull part, his sister asked what it was and he replied, “It’s a shield.”

His mom and I both smiled, and she told him, “Yes, the skull is a shield for your brain.” Monday he celebrated his 5th birthday. You know, I have some adult practice members that don’t understand a subluxation and many cannot explain why they come to the chiropractor… They just know they feel better when they come in for care. This little 5 year old just grasped the simple logic. I pray we will continue to improve the health and well-being of many other children in our community. Enhancing a child’s sports performance, attention span during school, improving their behavior by reducing/eliminating their pain and teaching them about the wonders of the human body is important. Together we can achieve a healthier community and reduce the use of unnecessary prescription medication for both children and adults alike, through the power of a chiropractic adjustment!

With love,

Your child-loving Chiropractic Assistant and Educator,

Jessica Lynn

Autism Prevention Now?

2011-06-12T10:20:00.000-07:00

What is Autism, or ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder, is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior, like stacking cans. These signs appear before a child is three years old and effects information processing in the brain. Autism has a genetic basis that is associated with agents that cause birth defects. Although there is not a known cure, there are cases where children recover from it. An Autistic Culture has developed that is divided between individuals searching for a cure and others who believe it should be accepted as a difference and not a curable disorder.

Autism Trait - Can Stacking

Whether couples are contemplating pregnancy, are currently pregnant or already have an infant—it is good to know how to implement certain precautionary principles to minimize the risk of Autism.

Prior to conception, you should focus on your diet. During pregnancy, you should implement exercise, eliminate prescriptions and medical work. Post pregnancy, you should bond with your baby and develop constant motion.

If you would like more information, call McCann Chiropractic in Brookfield, WI at 262-782-9700.

Stop Playing Whack-a-Symptom

2011-06-04T04:32:00.000-07:00

The object of the carnival game Whack-a-Mole is to use a rubber mallet to hit as many critters as possible when they pop up in random succession. Trouble is, as you hit one mole, three more pop up and disappear before you can nail them all. Whack-a-Mole is a perfect metaphor for how patients get medicated today. Unfortunately in this game you end up on a ton of different drugs, for a bunch of different problems, with no actual improvement in your health.

According to Generation Rx, in 2004 the number of prescription drugs used by the average American annually was twelve. Data from FamiliesUSA show the average number of prescriptions taken per senior citizen grew from 19.6 in 1992 to 28.5 in 2000, an increase of 45 percent. By 2010 that number is projected to be 38.5. Yet despite taking all these drugs, the US embarrassingly ranks 37th among the world's industrial countries when it comes overall health.

In Chiropractic, health is not defined by how many symptoms you can temporarily 'whack away' with drugs, but how well your body can heal and function under its own Power. You have more innate, healing ability in your little finger than all the drugs and hospitals in the world put together. Big Pharma doesn't want you to believe that, but Chiropractic does. If you maintain a clear nerve system, eat right and get enough exercise, you'll stay out of their failing whack-a-symptom game. Until next time…

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Surging Your Way into Sickness...

2011-05-27T10:12:00.000-07:00

What would happen if you plugged 10 appliances in one outlet and turned them all on at the same time? You'd blow a circuit, right! Well, the same thing could happen if you surge your 'nerve circuits' with too much STRESS...

Picture your nerve system as an electrical outlet with multiple stresses plugged in. Turn on all those stresses at the same time and POW, you'll quickly overload your system, blow a circuit and fry your state of health! Chiropractors call this situation a Subluxation. Depending on what nerves (circuits) are involved, you can experience symptoms from mild aches and pains to more significant health problems like High Blood Pressure (Journal of Human Hypertension 22,1 G Bakris, MD et al). So how can you avoid the dangers of stress surge?

Although it's impossible to eliminate all stress from your life, you can stay ahead of their negative, accumulative effects with regular Chiropractic Care. Your Chiropractor performs his or her job much like an electrician... skillfully checking your nerve system for overloaded circuits and turning them back on so you won't experience an interruption in your state of health and wellness. When it comes to basic, preventative care, nothing beats 'keeping your Power on.'

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Sleep like this again...

2011-05-20T16:06:00.000-07:00

Did you know that 40 percent of the population currently suffers with sleeping problems? It isn't uncommon for Chiropractors to find a misalignment of the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, in people who suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.

Since a good night's sleep is one of the most important requirements for complete healing, restoring normal sleep is a desired effect of any Chiropractic care plan. It's common for many regular Chiropractic clients to see an improvement in sleeping habits within the first week of care, regardless of the condition they come in with. Sleeping better is a common 'side effect' when normal alignment is restored at the C1/C2 area, and no drugs have to be involved!

A misaligned atlas or axis can be determined with simple Chiropractic tests like Thermography, Upper Cervical X-Rays or posture analysis. If you know someone suffering with poor sleep, tell them to save their money on a new pillow and have their upper neck evaluated by a chiropractor. If we can get you sleeping better, we can get you healing better.

If you live in the Brookfield, WI are and wonder if your sleeping could improve from a chiropractic session, call 262.782.9700 or visit www.mccannchiropractic.com.

Improvements Following Chiropractic in a 4 Year Old Male

2011-05-14T05:15:00.000-07:00

A recent article in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health reported on a study that documented the positive effects of chiropractic adjustments on a four year-old male.

A four year-old male presented with complaints of otitis media, adenoid swelling, nasal congestion, and fluid buildup and hearing loss in both ears associated with speech difficulties, developmental delay, and behavioral concerns.

Otitis media accounted for 24.5 million doctor’s visits in 1990 and it is also the most common reason for emergency room visits among children. This child had been previously diagnosed by his pediatrician and an ENT physician with bilateral hearing loss, fluid build-up in the middle ears, swollen adenoids, and swollen nasal tissue. His parent also mentioned he was diagnosed with expressive speech delay and developmental delay with behavioral issues.

Developmental delay, noticed by his mother, included not speaking at an age appropriate time and level of language was behind. Behavioral issues were related to impulsiveness with difficulty sitting, waiting and being on task. The child had also completed approximately 5 cycles of amoxicillin over the last three years and sporadically used Nasonex nasal spray 3 times per week depending on his level of congestion.

The patient’s mother was concerned about his developmental delay and possible need for surgical intervention. Shortly after the initiation of chiropractic care the mother reported her son was no longer using Nasonex for two reasons: she did not want him on medication and was beginning to see improvements. After 11 chiropractic adjustments, the patient’s re-evaluation with the ENT physician revealed resolution of otitis media, adenoid hypertrophy, nasal congestion, hearing loss and improvement of speech, development and behavior.

This is just one study, but the role of chiropractic and its beneficial effects on the immune system merit further investigation.

If you want to know more information about chiropractic, please visit McCann Chiropractic.

Treating the Bark vs. Adjusting the Cause

2011-05-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

You walk into your Chiropractor's office, hop on a table and point to where it hurts... expecting to get adjusted right in that very spot. But the Chiropractor starts working on a totally different part of your spine, not even close to where you feel the pain. Why is that?

There's an old saying that goes when you step on a dog's tail, it barks out the other end. In Chiropractic that means, where you hurt (the bark) isn't necessarily where the problem is (the tail). Many times the pain you feel in one area is actually a referred symptom from somewhere else. For example, someone with sciatica may feel pain down their leg, but the source of their problem is a Subluxation (vertebral misalignment) in their spine.

Chiropractors recognize that if you remove the cause of someone's symptom, the body will no longer have a need to produce it. That's why the main focus of a Chiropractic visit is to locate and correct the underlying problem, and not the superficial effect. Chasing after symptoms is like a dog chasing after its own tail. You only end up spinning around and around until you get dizzy, confused and frustrated. It's much smarter to address the underlying cause.

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Mothers Day 2011

2011-05-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

What are you doing for Mothers Day?
Some spend it with family, some are too far away, but could connect by phone, e-mail, text, or the Internet....
Check out the Mothers Day Website at http://www.mothersdaycentral.com.

One Good Experience Changes Everything

2011-05-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

While I was reading my e-mails and updates, I read on that I would like to share with you and the people who have not experienced the benefits of having a good chiropractor. The article is the Case Study for May 2011 and is as follows.

Case Study of the Month- May 2011

Billy-

Last winter, I slipped on some ice and suffered severe back pain. I thought I’d just take it easy for a day or two hoping the pain would disappear. It did not happen, in fact by Saturday (I had fallen on Tuesday), the pain was so bad I couldn’t stand it any longer. I called every Chiropractor in the telephone book with no luck finding anyone in on a Saturday until my (now) Chiropractor answered her phone and said she would see me that day. I thought she must be an angel!

My pain decreased almost immediately but it took a couple of weeks for me to say I was pain free. The best thing, however, was that I got another response I did not expect. I have suffered from ear pain for most of my life due to chronic ear infections as a child which destroyed my eardrum. For the past 15 years I have used some very expensive ear drops (sometimes 3 times a day) whenever my ear hurt. At week three into care, I realized I hadn’t used the drops for weeks because I no longer had ear pain.

My Chiropractor explained that the pressure in my ears being so exaggerated was from the nerve pressure in my spine and with chiropractic care, that pressure was lowered and thus my pain was relieved. I highly recommend chiropractic care to everyone I come in contact with now. As for me, I am on maintenance now and plan to be a lifelong patient with this practice.

Now, some of you can relate to this story and some of you have not had the experience. If you are curious in what visit to a chiropractor can do for you, visit our website at www.mccannchiropractic.com and learn more about it. Then send us an e-mail at info@mccannchiropractic.com or call us at 262.782.9700 and ask us questions about it.

2011-04-29T10:37:00.000-07:00

Every year Easter gets less and less attention and becomes a last minute rush for what to do unless you are more traditional. Did you know that Easter is celebrated in the Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and in the Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. For us in the Northern Hemisphere it is celebrated in March or April depending on the lunisolar calendar.

Easter 2011

This year it is on Sunday, April 24. For those of us in Northeastern Wisconsin – it is happening after an eventful tornado and snow shower, so the Easter Egg hunt might be damp.

The real question is “What are you doing for Easter 2011?” (ed. Seattle, WA)

1. Family traditions. If you’ll be attending a church service, have you considered inviting someone to go with you? Or, if your family tradition is enjoying the great outdoors, will friends be joining you? Easter Sunday would also be a good time to visit someone in a nursing home.
2. Easter memories. Are you thinking about days gone by and your family traditions surrounding Easter? See “What’s Your Favorite Easter Memory?” for reminisces about Easter.
3. Easter eggs. Do all those chemicals used to dye eggs seen unecological to you? Visit “How to Dye Easter Eggs Using Natural Materials” for ideas on alternatives.

4. Non-sugar treats. Are you tired of filling your kids with sugar on every American holiday? Go to “Ideas for Non-sugar Easter Treats” for ideas on giving stickers and other gifts instead of the sugary treats.
5. Planning and organizing. Do you still need tips for your Easter celebration? Go to “Top 10 Tips for a Great Easter” for suggestions.
6. Decorating. Do you need ideas for Easter decorating? Visit “Top 10 tips for Easter Tables” for decorating tips.
7. Activities. Are you looking for Easter activities to keep your kids entertained? See “Top 10 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids This Easter” for ideas.
8. Green Easter. Do you need suggestions on how to “green” your Easter celebration? Visit “Green Tips for Easter Sunday” for more information.
9. Easter photos. Are you looking for ideas on how to get great Easter photos? See “Three Tips for Taking Perfect Easter Photos” for suggestions.
10. Easter celebrations. Are you wondering how Americans celebrate Easter? See “What Does Easter Mean to You?” for information on church attendance, holiday spending, and what different regions serve for Easter dinner.

Happy Easter

Spring Time Improvement & Healing

2011-04-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

Spring time is outdoor project time and that means more trips to the local home

building center. The largest of them all, Home Depot, attributes its success and growth
(nearly 2,000 stores in the US, Canada and Mexico) to one simple concept, INDEPENDENCE.
Their motto, "You can build it, we can help" celebrates that spirit.
They've discovered when given the choice to pay someone to do a project or to just
'do it yourself' many people choose the latter because of the sense of accomplishment,
satisfaction and pride they feel from completing the job themselves. Not to mention,
saving some money in the process!

Our principled, chiropractic philosophy shares the same concept. When given the
choice to have a 'doctor' heal you with drugs or surgery from the outside or to 'heal it
yourself' from the inside, most people would rather choose INDEPENDENCE and heal
the problem on their own.

When we tell our patients, 'you can heal it, we can help' we profess an innate truth
that healing is a do it yourself job, and all we do as chiropractors is open the lines of
communication to help. Life heals as long as there’s no interference. Until next time!

"You Can Heal It,
We Can Help..."

What is Chiropractic & Who Needs It?

2011-04-22T22:27:00.000-07:00

For a long time, many people thought chiropractors only helped patients with bad backs. What they didn't realize was that the nerves traveling down the spinal column go to every organ and cell in the entire body.

For back pain only?

When a spinal bone (vertebra) is out of alignment, it can interfere with the normal flow of life energy through nearby nerves. If the affected nerve happens to be carrying a message to the liver, the function of the liver can be altered. If the nerve is taking instructions from the brain to the heart, that organ's function may be upset.
The fact is the health of every part of the body depends on the proper flow of nerve energy. If that normal flow is interrupted or interfered with, the result is dis-ease. Some part of the body will not be able to function at peak performance.

Chiropractors locate misalignments of the vertebrae, called subluxations. They use spinal adjustments to correct these subluxations. When the bones are allowed to go back to their proper positions, the nerve energy can resume its normal flow.

Only then can the body continue its natural effort to maintain optimum health.

Chiropractic Philosophy and History

2011-04-22T22:20:00.001-07:00

Chiropractic is the fastest growing natural health care profession in the world. It was discovered in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa, U.S.A. Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.'s) specialize in locating and correcting a serious condition known as Vertebral Subluxation. A vertebral Subluxation is a misalignment of one or more of the twenty four moveable bones of the spine. They are commonly caused by the physical (poor posture, childhood falls, the birth process), chemical (caffeine, fast food, medications), and emotional (financial, work and relationship) stresses we experience everyday. Subluxations cause dangerous stress to the spinal cord and the delicate spinal nerves which exit the spine between the spinal bones. This causes irritation to the nerves and interferes with their ability to function properly. Nerve interference causes the body to lose its ability to function optimally and ill health eventually results. Though serious, even in their early stages, subluxations are often not painful.

It may be obvious that you need to see a Chiropractor if you are experiencing neck pain, back pain, hip pain, headaches, numbness or curvature of the spine. However, many people don't realize that chiropractic care has an excellent record of success helping many health conditions. Maintaining a healthy and well-aligned spine is extremely important and is the most often overlooked key to staying healthy.

Chiropractic treatments, called spinal adjustments, are comfortable, safe, and highly effective. People of all ages can receive chiropractic care to stay healthy, including infants and the elderly. Years of training, education, and experience enable your Chiropractor to determine if chiropractic care can benefit for you and your family. Chiropractors are highly educated, caring professionals sensitive to the natural health care needs of your family.

Raising Healthy Kids

2011-04-22T21:42:00.000-07:00

The Nervous System - School House Rocks

2011-04-22T20:55:00.000-07:00