Flu Shot Facts And Stats

“Flu Shot Facts, Stats, And Stories
From Our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic”

Well people;

Here we go again!

The annual huge media campaign praising the benefits of the flu shot.

You would probably turn ‘green’ if you had any idea how many millions and millions of your tax dollars go towards these campaigns.

TV, radio and print ads do not come cheap, not to mention the estimated $72,000,000.00 spent purchasing, distributing and injecting.

That’s right. 72 million dollars!!

We chiropractors are always asked whether to get the flu shot.

And every time I recall a situation with one of my senior patients who blindly followed her family docs advice and took a flu shot…Just because the doc told her to.

Afterwards she went to the mall to do some shopping and when she got on the escalator, her arm felt funny, so she took off her jacket to take a look. Her arm ( the same side as the flu shot injection ) was 3 times its normal size.

When she saw this, she fainted and fell down those hard steel escalator stairs and damn near killed herself!

When she went back to the family doc, they vehemently denied the flu shot had anything to do with the swelling of her arm. Big surprise !!

Since most of you reading this are adults and you can make decisions for yourself, let me help you understand that the information out there about the flu shot is extremely biased.

Take this for nothing more or nothing less than helping you to make the best decision about whether you or your family should get a flu shot.

Some facts about influenza, aka the Flu

There are 3 main types of flu strains: A,B and C. 5 main sub-types and 150 different variants leading to virtually thousands of different viruses.

The influenza virus mutates very quickly, which is why you can never get life-time immunity.

Let me say again – you can never get life-time immunity!

It is spread by inhalation of ‘droplet transmission’ ( sneezing, kissing, coughing ) but it does not survive in the air very long.

You cannot catch it without close contact.

It also has a very short ‘shelf-life’ ( on doorknobs, counter-tops, taps ) once it has left the confines of your body (respiratory tract ).

And the reality is you cannot determine if you have the flu by symptoms alone.

You need a blood analysis for verification.

The flu shot contains 3 variants of dead influenza virus.

There is no scientific way possible to determine what this year’s type of flu will be, so the ‘experts’ decided last year what 3 variations would be included in this year’s batch or lot.

Experts? Guessing? What is wrong with this picture?!

This is what else goes into the batch: formaldehyde, aluminum, alcohol, mercury, antibiotics, thimerisol and squalene.

And then they suggest injecting this brew into your body.

And this is good for you, how?

According to Health Canada, about 8-12% of blood tests for influenza were positive in ANY year.

That means a whole lot of people felt sick, went to their family doc or a clinic, were most likely diagnosed with the flu ( which was reported to the Public Health Unit as the flu ), had a blood draw but did not have the flu after all.

So, we can state very confidently that 90% of all flu-like symptoms are not the flu at all!

So, how does a flu shot protect you against a non-flu?

Well, it doesn’t.

But, what about all that other stuff ( the formaldehyde, aluminum etc. ) that is now in your body ?

Yikes !!!!

Then they try to use flu-related deaths as leverage.

Health Canada says about 1500 annually.

But what you probably don’t know is that they lump it in with deaths from pneumonia which can be a complication after getting the flu.

Pneumonia and influenza are 2 different things.

The data is therefore not accurate.

As for predicting the strains, the CDC ( Center for Disease Control , Atlanta Ga. ) keep statistics and for 2011 their stats showed they were 62% WRONG on picking the proper strains.

But, proponents of the flu shot state it is up to 90% effective in preventing the flu.

How is that possible?

I guess they don’t read their own data.

Regarding creating specific immunity, it is hard to find a study that shows this to be true.

There are studies that indicate a high rate of immune-reaction after injection, but so would scratching yourself with a rusty nail!

Other studies show that the shot actually causes a reduction in anti-body production for up to 2 weeks afterwards making it easier to catch the flu or other illnesses.

Do you think this is why so many people get the flu after the flu shot?

Remember the massive outbreak of flu a number of years ago in a Kitchener nursing home?

That is what really started the Ontario flu shot campaign in the 1st place.

Listen to this …. according to statistics released after the inquest, more people who GOT the vaccine died than those who went without!

But the Ministry of Health still pushes the flu shot upon us.

What are they thinking?!

And if you believe what they tell you about safety, here are the side-effects according to the ‘Essential Guide to Prescription Drugs’: anaphylactic shock ( which can kill you ),kidney damage ( which can leave you severely ill or kill you ), pericarditis (inflammation of the heart which can kill you ) and Guillain-Barre Syndrome ( which can leave you paralyzed for life ).

A study in the 80’s showed that 5 consecutive flu shots increased your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease by 10 times !!

It is anticipated that Alzheimer’s will increase a staggering 400% over the next 10 years.

Hmmm, I wonder why?

One last thing you may interested to know is that influenza is perhaps the biggest reason chiropractic survived the medical witch-hunt in the early part of the last century.

Chiropractic pioneers were carted off to jail every which way for “practicing medicine without a license” ( even though they prescribed no pills and did no surgery ).

What exploded the growth of our profession and possibly increased medicine’s vengeance towards us was the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1917-19.

With millions of people dying all over the planet, it became obvious in short order that people under chiropractic care either did not get sick or recovered quickly if they did.

The incidence and ultimate death-rates for people getting adjusted were around 2% of those who undertook traditional medical care.

The reality is, we still see this in our office now.

Here is your safe and inexpensive prescription
for beating the flu

Eat right, get adequate exercise, get adjusted regularly.

It is as simple as that!

For more information on how we can help, call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.

We are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Digestive Disorder

“What You Need To Know About Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, And Irritable Bowel Syndrome From Our Burlington Clinic”

This is a 4 part series …

If you or any member of your family ( adults or children ) suffer with any of these digestive disorders, then here is some very important information that you all need to know.

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The topic of digestive disorders deserves special attention especially when you consider the following facts:

• it is estimated that 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year.
• This amounts to 18 Billion dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity.
• Canada has one of the highest incidences of Irritable Bowel Disease in the world resulting in 30,000 casualties.
• Medically diagnosed bowel disorders have doubled over the past 10 years.
• Generally speaking, there are no known causes or cures for any of these conditions.

As you can see, this is a big problem in our country. No, an astronomical problem!!

Over the next few weekly postings, I am going to review with you the most common characteristics associated with each of these conditions, what you can do to alleviate the often-times very uncomfortable symptoms and what you can do to give your body the best chance to heal if you are suffering from any of these afflictions.

Chiropractic care has helped thousands and thousands of patients who suffer from Irritable Bowel Disease and digestive disorders and it is vitally important that you understand how and why we can help.

Our next posting will focus on Crohn’s Disease but in the meantime if you would like more information on how we can help, please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Consultations are always free of charge at our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic and family appointments are always available.

Or, you can attend a free information seminar that I will be giving at the Goodness Me Health Food Market on Fairview Street in Burlington.

Date: Wed Nov 28th
Time: 7 pm sharp

Remember that chiropractic is the most important thing that you can for your health and your family’s health.

You may not understand why, but that’s OK. It is our job to teach you and educate you as to its magnificent benefits.

All you need to do is to invest a little of your time to find out for yourself and I promise you that it will be the best investment of your time ever!

We are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Flu Shot Alternative

“A Flu Shot Alternative From Our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic”

 

It is that time of year again when there is huge media pressure, pressure from family doctors, schools and public health nurses to get the flu shot.

If you do not like needles and/or you are not one for the flu shot, I would like to tell you what else you can do to have strong immunity this winter.

One thing you can do is to make sure you get adequate exercise because exercise is always important to keep your body saturated with fresh oxygen which helps to kill off germs and it also improves your circulation which helps to flush un-wanted germs out of your body.

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A healthy diet is also important because it is no secret that certain foods can and will deplete your immune system function.

Foods such as refined foods, processed foods and foods with a high sugar content.

For example, giving your child a lollipop when they have a runny nose and an ear infection is the worst thing that you can do because sugar actually feeds the germs that can cause a cold/flu.

The most important thing that you can do however to help prevent the flu this winter is to get regular chiropractic adjustments.

Why? … because chiropractic adjustments relieve any pressure on your spinal cord and your nerves which allows your immune system to work at or near full capacity.

There are scientific studies suggesting that people receiving chiropractic care on a regular basis have better functioning immune systems than those who do not.

This means they are healthier and they get sick less often. And how is that for good news!!

Chiropractic is totally natural and does not ambush your immune system with all kinds of toxic substances.

So, if you would like to try something different this winter, give us a call.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and remember that new patient consultations are always free of charge.

Family appointments are also available so feel free to bring the whole gang. We are a family practice.

Life Chiropractic Centre – helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives!

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Avoiding Text Neck

“Text Neck – A Consequence of Modern Technology”

Here is some vitally important information  if you or your kids  or your spouse use a cell phone for texting.

There is a  very serious  spinal condition that is becoming more and more prevalent and it is called text- neck.

The most common signs and symptoms if you are suffering from text neck are pain and stiffness in the neck, pain and stiffness in the shoulder/upper back area, headaches and forward head posture.

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These things are the direct result of damage to the spine caused by the un-natural posture associated with repetitive texting and the  scary thing is you can have text-neck and not even know it .

Even though modern technology is now a fact of everyday life for most people, there are definite  consequences and  you should not ignore them.

And text -neck is a serious condition that should never be ignored especially when you consider that kids can send upwards to 3000 text messages in 1 month!

Our job is to help you identify any risks, determine how much spinal damage there is already and recommend the best treatment plan for you.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.

If you use this type of modern technology, than this is a must , not an option.

When your cell phone wears out, you pitch it and buy a new one. What options do you have when your spine wears out?

You don’t!

Call us today at 905 335 (LIFE) 5433.

We can help you from becoming a victim of modern technology injuries.

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Health Impacts of Poorly Fitting Bras

“Here’s How A Poorly Fitting Bra Can Change Your Life Expectancy”

Many of my female patients often ask me if they are going to get the old lady hump just like their mother and/or their grandmother.

This hump develops at the base of the neck and results from forward head posture ( FHP ) and rounding of the shoulders forward.

What causes this is lack of attention towards maintaining good spinal hygiene ( especially ), sitting a lot at a computer and even poorly fitting bras.

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Ill fitting bras are linked by experts to spinal problems which then cause poor posture. An improper fitting bra does not lift the weight off but makes the weight pull forward on the spine.

Here are the most common symptoms associated with a poorly fitting bra: headaches, shoulder tightness, difficulty breathing, rib pain, breast pain, shoulder pain and neck pain all of which will cause you to feel tired and slump forward even more. [ Note- these things are not because you don’t have enough pain medication in your body! ]

Here are 3 things you need to know:

1)      A study in 2004 determined that seniors with FHP have an increased mortality rate due specifically to atherosclerosis ( heart disease ).

2)      Chiropractic care can help reduce and prevent FHP thereby decreasing your risk of developing heart disease.

3)      Life Chiropractic holds regular bra fitting clinics to make sure you are wearing the right bra the right way.

We strongly  recommend that you have an annual bra-fitting as your breast size and shape is going to change with age, weight gain, weight loss, surgery (augmentation or reduction),and hormonal changes such as menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.

For more information on this or other topics regarding your health, or to find out when we are holding the next bra clinic, please call 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

We are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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TMJ Syndrome

“If You Are Suffering From TMJ Dysfunction or TMJ Syndrome, Here Is Some Potentially Life Changing Information For You”

This condition happens when 1 or both of your jaw joints is not aligned properly and this can affect adults and children both.

The most common symptoms associated with a TMJ problem are severe headaches, loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, facial pain, jaw pain, sensitivity of the teeth, nausea and dizziness.

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Medical treatments of course include drugs/medications, injections and even surgery but their effectiveness is questionable.

Chiropractic treatments on the other hand are much less invasive and much more effective when dealing with jaw problems because chiropractors deal specifically with joint problems. And our treatments will complement any dental treatments that you may require.

So if your jaw is popping, clicking, grinding, giving you headaches and making it difficult for you to chew your food, you need to call us right away to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and we have been helping people just like you for over 25 years.

There is no reason to suffer any longer. Please call us today.

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Healthy Heart And Chiropractic Care

“Let Me Show You How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Maintain A Healthy Heart”

I have had a lot of inquiries lately about how chiropractic care can help people maintain a healthy heart and keep their blood pressure in check.

Because this is such an important issue for all of us, it is important that you understand how chiropractic can help.

Many people do not realize that inside of you there is a POWER. And this POWER goes from your brain, down your spinal cord, out the nerves to every single part of your body.

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So, in order for your heart to beat and your lungs to breathe and your body to work properly, these electrical impulses need to be pumping into every single one of your organs without any interference.

Often times, the bones in your spine can misalign – this is called a subluxation – and this will damage the nerves and the organs that those nerves go to.

Look at the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site, and look at the 2T level specifically.

Where does that nerve go?

This is why damage to this part of the spine can put your heart at risk.

And another thing that you need to be aware of is that this area of the spine is frequently damaged in people who spend a lot of time sitting at a computer.

Kids included!!

But, the good news is this is where chiropractic care can help.

Our treatments will keep your spine healthy, your nerves healthy and your organs healthy – including your heart—and it is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a healthy heart.

So, to find out if this is happening in your family, call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Ask to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation for you and your family and this is when I will be able to tell if you or anyone else is at risk.

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Proper Back Pack Use

“Here’s How Back Packs Can Impair Your Children’s Health”

With the beginning of a new school year just a few weeks away, I would like to share with you some very important information about backpacks and your children’s health.

As a parent, you need to know that carrying a heavy load improperly or unevenly distributed can result in poor posture and distort the spine throwing it out of alignment.

And, a spine that is out of alignment can cause headaches, muscle strain, neck pain, back pain, arm pain and even nerve damage.

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You also need to know that more than 50% of young people experience at least one episode of lower back pain by their teenage years and research has indicated that this could be caused to a great extent by the improper use of backpacks.

Now, considering how many years your kids will spend in school and especially considering how much growing your kids will do during these very same years, backpack safety should never be taken lightly.

So, whether your kids are in pre-school, grade school, high school, college or university, they all need to know how to wear a backpack without damaging their spine. And, this is where we can help!

All you need to do is call our office at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and schedule an appointment for you and your family, and we will show you how to use a backpack safely.

We will also check your children’s posture to make sure there are no other concerns or issues.

We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings. And when you call, Cheryl or Tina will help book your appointment on a day and time that is convenient for you.

Remember that keeping good posture is a very important part of your child’s overall health, so I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this special opportunity.

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Weak And Tired Arms

“Weak And Tired Arms? Here’s What You Can Do About From
Our Burlington Clinic”

If you are experiencing tiredness in your arms, you need to read this right away.

And, what I mean by tired arms is that when you are working at shoulder level or above, it doesn’t take long for them to feel weak and tired before you have to let them down.

Things that mom’s might be doing when they experience this is up-doing their daughter’s hair, holding their baby or dusting the tops of curtains and blinds, for example.

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Things that dad’s might be doing when they experience this is painting and trimming trees or the tops of high hedges.

Now, let me explain exactly why this happens.

Look at the Chart of Symptoms and Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site.

You will see that the nerves from the C6, C7 and T1 levels go directly into the shoulders and arms.

And when these nerves become compressed due to spinal misalignments , the muscles of the shoulders and arms will lose their strength and stamina because they are not receiving the proper nerve supply.

So, what is an effective solution for this problem?

Well, it has been my experience that chiropractic care is a very effective solution.

Why?

Because our treatments will decompress the affected nerves at the C6, C7 and T1 levels restoring normal strength and stamina to the muscles in the shoulders and arms.

So, if you are tired of having weak and tired arms, please give us a call right away. We can send you more information on how we can help or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

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Chiropractic For Life

“Chiropractic Care For The Rest Of Your Life?…How Absurb!!!”

Many people I have talked over the past 26 years in my Chiropractic practice have remarked on the myth “ once you start going to a chiropractor you have to keep going for the rest of your life.”

This idea of becoming addicted to adjustments or even just needing them to keep feeling well is not uncommon in people who have been to a chiropractor themselves and even those who simply know someone else who has been under care but they are not themselves a patient.

Millions upon millions of people have no problem taking pain-killers, high blood-pressure medication, digestive medication, cholesterol medication etc. for the rest of their lives, so why should they have a problem with those who see a chiropractor on a regular basis?

People who continually go to a chiropractor simply realize that there is a difference between not being sick and being optimally well.

In that case, the only thing they are addicted to is being healthy, happy and full of life! We should all be so lucky to be addicted to that!

When someone works out and improves their level of physical fitness, do they say to themselves “ I’m glad that I never have to work out again!”?

Of course not!

If someone is overweight and changes their diet and eating habits and loses that extra 10 pounds, do they say to themselves “ Boy, am I glad I never have to eat good, healthy food again now that I have my weight under control.”?

When you wake up after a good night’s sleep totally rested and refreshed, do you say to yourself “Alright!

Now I never have to sleep again!”?

Of course these are ridiculous questions.

Just because someone exercises regularly, eats a good, healthy diet and sleeps every night doesn’t mean they are addicted to exercise , a healthy diet and sleep.

They simply understand that doing all of these things on a regular basis along with all of their other healthy life-style habits and keeping a positive attitude will ensure that they are at their best each and every day.

And what is wrong with that?!

The same is true of getting chiropractic care on a regular basis. Because of the millions upon millions of connections between your spine, nerve system and your body, it is only good and common sense to keep your spine well-aligned for your lifetime.

This will help to ensure that your body is healthy and functioning optimally all the time.

And, what is wrong with that?

If you only take one thing from this, let it be this …. Your spine will either be your greatest asset as you age or your greatest liability.

And this all depends upon how well you take care of it now, today!

So you see, getting adjusted for the rest of your life helps you experience the best of your life!

For more information on chiropractic care, please call our office at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember too that consultations are free of charge. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call!

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