Pain Relief Center - Weekly News You Can Use - April 21st, 2008 1901 S. Hwy 183, Leander, TX 78641 512-260-4020 Office News Thanks to everyone that has referred us friends or family members. We have been helping more new patients every week and we are extremely grateful for your support. Our mission is to help as many people as we can to get out of pain, get off dangerous medications, learn to live a healthy lifestyle and promote optimum health within the community. Did you know? The only bone in the body that does not regenerate? The tooth It is extremely rare that Chirpractic Adjustments can have any serious side effects despite what your Medical Doctor may have told you? Recent Study Demonstrates That Strokes Are NOT Brought on by Chiropractic An extensive 7-year study that focused on the neck region and on neck pain. The news had to do with study findings regarding Chiropractic adjustments and stroke. This comprehensive study determined that people who visit chiropractors for a neck adjustment are no more likely to suffer a stroke than when treated by members of any other medical profession. The risk is less than 1 in 1 million adjustments and the risk of stroke without any chiropractic intervention is actually higher. So why do some Medical doctors still tell their patients that an adjustment can be dangerous? Maybe because the number two reason people go to a doctor is Back Pain? Although most Medical Doctors now understand the benefits of Chiropractic care, there are still some that feel that there is competition between US and THEM. We should all remember that it doesn't matter whose patient it is (Chiropractor or Medical Doctor), rather that we are doing what is best for the patient. This should also be consistent with the patients' beliefs and preferred method of care. Product Spotlight- Great Weather, Ugly Toenails? Mycozil - The Ultimate Natural Anti-Fungal Mycozil has been helping hundreds of my patients and customers finally get rid of unsightly Toenail or Nail Fungus without the harsh side effects of prescription medication. It is a proprietary blend of proven anti-fungal herbs that work internally to rid the body of harmful fungus and yeast infections. For more information visit www.mycozil.com or stop in the Pain Relief Center in Leander to pick up a bottle. You can also stop in to pick up a FREE HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE which will give you great feedback about your current state of health. Bring the completed QUESTIONNAIRE back and we will give you a FREE Consultation and Recommendations. On the Web Sick Around the World Did anyone see this FRONTLINE video about Health Care in 5 other Capitalist Countries (Britian, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and Taiwan). It was a fair evaluation which I think we can all learn from. It showed good points and bad points and gave a lot of ideas for what we could do in the future. Here is the link to watch it. Please send me any feedback. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sickaroundtheworld/ VIOXX STUDIES on Mortality Risk were controlled by the Drug Company - NEW YORK, April 15 -- Ongoing litigation about rofecoxib (Vioxx) has provided confirmation that Merck employees or hired ghostwriters were the true authors of manuscripts about the drug published as the work of academic researchers. That finding was published in the April 16 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association along with a second study -- also mined from a paper flood uncovered by lawyers -- that suggests Merck manipulated data to hide an increased mortality risk with rofecoxib. Bruce M. Psaty, M.D., Ph.D., and Richard A. Kronmal, Ph.D., of the University of Washington in Seattle, said Merck told the FDA that an intention-to-treat analysis of data from three trials designed to assess the effects of rofecoxib on the occurrence or progression of Alzheimer's disease revealed an increased mortality risk with the drug. But Merck, according to Drs. Psaty and Kronmal, told the FDA there was no increased mortality, a conclusion the company reached by using an on-treatment rather than intention-to-treat analysis. To read more about how this Drug Company slickly concealed the truth about the risk of death with VIOXX, click here http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/tb/9128 Recommended Web Sites This weeks recommended website is www.douglasreport.com Most of the site is free to access and there is a lot of great articles about health and nutrition. Here is a short BIO of Dr. Douglass, M.D. I'm William Campbell Douglass I.I., M.D. I've been called "the conscience of modern medicine," and the National Health Federation voted me "Doctor of the Year." But, I've also been labeled a "maverick", and several less flattering names too, by some of the biggest names in the government and health establishments - but, hey, that's part of the territory. And my territory is everywhere… * I've flown with US Navy crews as a flight surgeon… * Saved lives as a long-time emergency physician… * Battled malaria in bullet-torn regions of Central America… * Fought deadly epidemics at my own health clinic in Africa… * Worked alongside doctors at Russia's renowned Pasteur Institute… * I've even been called before Congress (they never asked me back)… * And if there's one undeniable fact I've learned in 40 years of treating patients all over the world, it's that… There is no such thing as an undeniable medical fact! That's why I keep searching and fighting for the real medical breakthroughs that will keep you on the road to a healthy, length life - a road that can be easier, cheaper and far more pleasant than any health-nag would every lead you to believe. I guarantee it. W.C. Douglass, M.D. You can subscribe to his weekly newsletter and access all of the newsletter archives by going here http://www.douglassreport.com/dailydose/dailyd_index.html It should be noted that I have absolutely NO financial interest in this website or any of it's products, nor do I verify or agree to all of the articles posted. I merely find it to be a website with a lot of helpful information worth sharing with my patients. Please send me feedback to let me know what you think. Dr. Jonathan N. Group, R.D., D.C. Herbal Insight Anxiety got you feeling uptight? Calm down with Lemon Balm. Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis ), a member of the mint family, is considered a "calming" herb. It was used in the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort associated with digestion (including flatulence and bloating as well as colic). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings. Today, lemon balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to enhance the overall relaxing effect. Several studies have found that lemon balm combined with other calming herbs (such as valerian, hops, chamomile) helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Few studies have investigated the safety and effectiveness of lemon balm alone, except for topical use. For example, in one recent study of people with minor sleep disorders, those who ingested an herbal combination of valerian and lemon balm reported sleeping much better than those who ingested placebo pills. It is not clear from these studies, however, whether lemon balm itself (or the combined action of lemon balm and valerian) is responsible for these sleep-inducing effects. In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 18 healthy volunteers received two separate single doses of a standardized lemon balm extract (300 mg and 600 mg) or placebo for 7 days. The 600 mg dose of lemon balm increased mood and significantly increased calmness and alertness. Information courtesy of University of Maryland Medical Center - http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lemon-balm-000261.htm Dr. Group's Notes - I personally recommend taking 500-800mg about 1 hour before bedtime. I find it relaxes me after a long day and helps me fall asleep easier. This Week's Special 2 free Cold Laser Treatments - $50.00 value - NEW PATIENT INTRODUCTORY OFFER Why do I need Cold Laser? If you suffer from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Shoulder or Hip Pain, Plantar Fascitis, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Arthritis or other soft tissue injuries such as sprained ankles, wrists etc, cold laser can get you out of pain and healed up much faster than normal. In fact there have been multiple research studies that have collectively determined a 25-50% faster healing time with the use of cold laser therapy. The treatment time is about 8-10 minutes and there is no known side effects or pain during treatment. To read more about cold laser therapy go to our website at http://www.hillcountryspine.com and click on the link for Cold Laser. This offer is a great way to finally show one of your friends or family members what cold laser is all about and let them experience the benefits without any financial obligation. This offer includes a free evaluation and 2 cold laser therapy sessions. 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Maybe they have back pain, neck pain, or can't sleep comfortably? Maybe they just need some good advice on healthy living? In any case, simply click on the link below and finally give them an opportunity to get the help they need. To send a Friend a FREE Consultation by email simply click on the link below. http://86pains.com/Group/helpafriend.htm Our Websites http://www.austindrx.com http://www.hillcountryspine.com To unsubscribe from this Weekly Newsletter, simply reply to this email with UNSUBSCRIBE in the SUBJECT area of the email and we will take you off our email list. WE WELCOME FEEDBACK - If you have any ideas or positive/negative feedback about our clinic or any of our staff members, feel free to call or email Dr. Group at thediscdoctor@gmail.com Jonathan N. Group Doctor of Chiropractic Registered Dietitian 512-260-4020