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Feature Article

Research Update: Chiropractic Upgrades Quality of Life in People with a Variety of Conditions

“Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.”
– Frank A. Clark

Chiropractic is increasingly well known for its safety and effectiveness in resolving back pain, neck pain, headaches, and other musculoskeletal issues. This is accomplished through detecting and correcting the underlying spinal and nervous system root causes instead of the typical approach of simply masking the symptoms with medication.

A recent statistic declared that 39% of the American population or nearly 120 million people have utilized chiropractic services at one time or another. A 1991 Gallup survey found that more than 80% of the respondents were satisfied with the results they received and some have reported more that 90%.

However, the majority of chiropractic recipients don’t know about all the disease conditions and disturbances of function where studies have shown chiropractic to be beneficial. I’ve witnessed healing in many of these health concerns in my office. All have appeared in peer-reviewed research journals and several are discussed in my book Where Does It Hurt?

I’m listing a variety of them in this newsletter and will expand upon specific ones in upcoming issues. You can go to www.jvsr.com (Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research) to see the original published research articles. The following condition improvements and quality of life enhancements have been achieved with the aid of chiropractic spinal care:

1. Depression and Anxiety
2. DNA Repair with Anti-Aging/Anti-Cancer Ramifications
3. Diabetes Mellitus
4. Multiple Sclerosis
5. Parkinson’s Disease
6. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
7. Cerebral Palsy Functionality and Quality of Life
8. Immune Status Enhancements
9. Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
10. Autism
11. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
12. Torticollis
13. Traumatic Brain Injury
14. Chronic Cough
15. Asthma
16. Elevated Blood Pressure
17. Allergic Dermatitis
18. Scoliosis
19. Intracranial Blood Flow
20. Vertigo
21. Ear Infections
22. Infertility/Easier Pregnancy and Delivery
23. Colitis
24. Migraine Headaches
25. Hot Flashes
26. Crohn’s Disease and Allergies
27. Insomnia
28. Liver Carcinoma
29. Visual Acuity

 I bet that list held some surprises for you. Does this mean that chiropractic is an alternative treatment approach for any or all of these conditions? No. It’s not designed to be a method for “curing” or managing symptoms or disease states.

Chiropractic’s amazing track record of helping people heal and live at their best for 113 years is based upon the fact that our basic nature is self-regulation and self-healing. It’s in the fabric of our DNA. The nervous system is the director of these incredible capacities.

The nervous system travels through and anchors into your spine, which gets traumatized by physical injuries and overwhelming life stresses. The altered spinal positioning and function disturbs critical nervous system communication of vital information. These are called vertebral subluxations and they lead to altered self-regulation and compromised self-healing.

Detecting and correcting these spinal faults and restoring nervous system integrity is the foundation for your body’s ability to self-heal any or all of the above-mentioned illness or disease conditions.

(View applications of this message to your life in Healing Hints below)

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1. “Stress: Who Needs It?” – This program taught by Dr. Norton for the California EDD (Employment Development Dept.) every month over the last six years consistently receives rave reviews for its relevance and life-transforming impact. Dr. Norton now brings his principles for turning negative stress into positive gains to his patients and the general public on Tuesday evening May 6th at 6:45 at Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center (5670 N. Fresno St.). There is no cost and you will leave a more empowered person. Call 559-490-9550 for more information and to reserve limited seating. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Invite a friend and call today.

2. Join Dr. Norton and Dr. Diana Morton of the Medical/Dental Compounding Pharmacy on Tuesday evening May 20th at 5:30 for a new collaborative program entitled “Breakthrough Insights and Solutions for Back Pain and Adrenal Fatigue”.  It will be held at the Pharmacy at 689 E. Nees at First. Call them at 559-439-1190 for further information and to reserve a seat. You may also call me at 559-490-9550 for details. Amazing content!

3. Dr. Norton’s new book Where Does It Hurt? Surprising Stories and Insights for Releasing Pain and Restoring Whole Body Health is now available for purchase after three long years in creation. Orders may be placed at www.WhereDoesItHurtBook.com or by calling 559-490-9550. Consider the people in your life that may be suffering with pain or illness whose quality of life could be dramatically improved with your help. Go over to www.WhereDoesitHurtBook.com to learn about our new “Share the Solution” $10 Book Rebate Program.

4. We have sold the majority of the “First 500” special limited edition numbered/personally autographed copies of the book. If you would like to have one of these first printing books then act very soon before they’re gone. They will become more special after Dr. Norton receives national media attention soon on The Today Show, Good Morning America, or even Oprah!

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If you are in the California Central Valley call Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center at 559-490-9550 or visit us online at www.DrMatthewNorton.com for a virtual tour and to schedule an appointment to see if we can help you.

You will also appreciate the valuable tools on the Learning Resources page of the website if you are not in our area!

Healing Hints

1. Commit to spending a little time starting this week (even in the midst of your busy schedule) studying about health and healing. It will become critical to do so one of these days because you will have pain or a nameable disease. Don’t wait until you’re in that crisis condition to start. Your options become narrower and in a panic you won’t have the time or clarity of mind to learn and choose. It will always be easier, less expensive, and more harmonious with your body to sustain health rather than attempting to get it back once lost.

2. Consider reading my new book Where Does It Hurt? (available at www.WhereDoesItHurtBook.com) as a beginning step on that learning self-empowerment journey. I promise that it will upgrade your understanding and if acted upon, your quality of life.

3. Do you or others you know wrestle with any of the above-mentioned conditions? Are you concerned about the toxicity or radical nature of some of the proposed treatments? You or others may find answers through chiropractics ability to restore your incredible self-healing capacities. Call me at 559-490-9550 to learn more about the research and possible benefits or to schedule a consultation. Also go to www.DrMatthewNorton.com to learn more.

About Dr. Norton

Dr. Norton unites his passion for learning, teaching, and healing with a compassion for those who are struggling with pain and illness or not performing at their peak. He brings to his work a high level of academic achievement and cutting-edge bodymind research. However, he also brings a deeply caring heart transformed by difficult personal life experiences. Read more.