Author: ChappellHealth
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Children with ADHD vs. Chiropractic Perspective and Theory; Part 2
(Reprinted from the August 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association) By Nataliya V. Schetchikova, PhD ADHD and Diet While clinical evidence and small studies suggest that neurological and chiropractic treatment and optometric training may be effective in treating patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities by providing the…
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Children with ADHD Medical vs. Chiropractic Perspective and Theory; Part 1
(Rreprinted from the July 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association) By Nataliya V. Schetchikova, PhD Drug abuse is a horrifying subject for many American parents. But it has a special meaning for the parents of about 8 million children who are labeled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.…
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Nerves and Nutrition: Alternative Strategies for Dealing with ADD/ADHD
Dr. Greg and Lyn Chappell Concern is growing around the escalating use of psycho stimulant drugs for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This is particularly true in Michigan as it ranks as one of the highest in the nation in Ritalin usage. Doris Rapp,M.D., author of “Is This Your…
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Writing May be on Wall for Ritalin
By Kelly Patricia O’Meara [email protected] A lawsuit challenging the validity of the science behind mental illness and psychotropic drugs will have repercussions for drug makers as well as for the mental-health establishment. Hardly a mention was made in the national media concerning the class-action lawsuit filed in May by the Dallas law firm…
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When Should You Take Your Child to a Chiropractor?
A Parents Guide To Chiropractic This information is provided by the International Chiropractors Association Q. What is chiropractic? A. Chiropractic is a conservative and natural healing art and science that concentrates on keeping people well. While chiropractic is an American science over 100 years old, its wellness practices have stood the test of time?dating…
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Research Documents Both Need and Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care in Infants
RESEARCH DOCUMENTS BOTH NEED AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN INFANTS Chiropractic effectiveness in children has been a long standing premise in our profession, with clinical results being obtained for years. Now more than ever research is documenting both need and effectiveness of Chiropractic care in children. This research comes from both medical and…
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Raising A Smart Kid
By Dr. Greg and Lyn Chappell Now that you?ve given birth to this beautiful being, how will your child fare in a world of limitless possibilities? Did you know that your child has just as many brain cells as Albert Einstein? The key to his intelligence was not in numbers but in the amount of…
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Is Your Child Troubled or Gifted?
IS YOUR CHILD TROUBLED OR GIFTED? Dr. Greg and Lyn Chappell Many of us are aware of the dangerous side effects and addictive qualities of Ritalin. Yet, every day, over a million and a half kids, labeled as A.D.D. or A.D.H.D. will line up for their midday dose. Why are 5-8% of our school age…
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A Comparative Study of Children’s Health in Chiropractic vs. Medical Households
In a random survey, 200 pediatricians and 200 chiropractors were selected and surveyed to determine what, if any, differences were between the health of the doctors’ children raised under different healthcare models. Survey analysis revealed that the chiropractic children had fewer ear infections compared to the medical children (20% vs. 69%), fewer allergies, less tonsillitis,…
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Backpack Safety
Overloaded backpacks pose painful burden For many students the expression “carrying a heavy load” has taken on new meaning – one that could lead to permanent spinal column damage. The problem, according to Dr. Greg Chappell of Northern Michigan Health in Acme, MI and Dr. Marvin T. Arnsdorff, co-founder of the Charleston, SC-based Backpack Safety…