An article in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research points to a case study involving a 4-year old boy diagnosed by his pediatrician with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He was dropped by his day care center because of the disruptive effects of his ADHD. The child had a history of ear infections, coughing, poor […]
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Sleeping patterns, muscle strength, cognitive function improved
(10/10/09, Spokane). A recent case study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health shows promising results for a 2-year old boy suffering from Cerebral Palsy. “According to the published report, 10,000 children are born in the U.S. each year with Cerebral Palsy,” said Spokane-based Dr. Pat Dougherty, D.C. “This is an extremely […]
Exercise Can Have a Positive Impact on the Brain
Researchers see benefits beyond traditional thinking (02/02/2007, Spokane). It has long been accepted wisdom that exercising several times a week has many health benefits – from weight loss to preventing cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and Type 2 diabetes. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign believe you can add better brain function to the […]
Study ranks U.S. health care system the worst among 23 countries
(02/15/07). Despite spending 16% of its Gross Domestic Product — and double the median on health care expenditures compared to any other country in the world — the United States recorded the lowest score among 23 countries whose health care systems were evaluated in a report published by the Commonwealth Fund this past fall. The […]