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The number of children diagnosed with depression has more than doubled from 1995–2003. This is according to an article in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Worse still, the use of antidepressants to treat children diagnosed with depression has increased while the use of non–chemical forms of treatment has decreased. “The number of ...

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So many of our patients frequently comment that they have friends battling “this,” a family member who has “that,” or co-workers who are always calling in sick with some ailment or illness. Our patients frequently state that chiropractic could help them. However, those words are sometimes not listened to or acted ...

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No, it’s not just a Britney Spears lyric, it’s the catch phrase of the pharmaceutical industry. Once again, drugs have been recalled when new research with longer parameters than the last demonstrates concern for the drug’s safety. The drug Vioxx was recalled after a three-year clinical trial showed a link with ...

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The following articles were featured in the The Bulletin on Saturday, March 18, 2006. They are classic examples of the sad and misdirected absurdity that exists within our health care system. Please do not be deceived - drugs and surgical procedures, while claimed to be safe, effective and routine, are fraught ...

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More red flags have been raised due to the potentially life-threatening effects of over-the-counter medications. ADVIL & MOTRIN join the list of Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra, anti-inflammatory drugs that were taken off the market due to causing serious cardiovascular problems and death. Further investigations are currently being conducted on the following NSAIDS ...

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Do you have Friends, Family Members or Co-Workers who rely on Medication practically every day? So many of our patients frequently comment that they have friends battling “this,” a family member who has “that,” or co-workers who are always calling in sick with some ailment or illness. Our patients frequently state that ...

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Do You…know someone who suffers from muscle tension or stress? Are You…concerned by how they are dealing with it, sick of hearing them complain about it, or worried about what might be causing it? Did You….know that poor posture and spinal misalignment is the link between muscle tension and stress? Could You…pick up a ...

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What Causes a Cold? Breathing in cold viruses does not in itself cause a cold. If you try to give someone a cold, for example, even if you infected them with a cold virus, there is no guarantee that they will get sick. And, if it’s the cold virus that is solely ...

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Whether it’s collagen injections, cream slathering massages, plastic surgery or Viagra, the search for the secret to youthful looks and an active, stress-free lifestyle appears to be a lifelong one for baby boomers and other generations alike. Some of these powerful potions, pills and lotions are certainly effective in reducing the outward appearance of aging, ...

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So many of our patients at Mestdagh Chiropractic frequently comment that they have friends battling “this,” a family member who has “that,” or co-workers who are always calling in sick with some ailment or illness. Our patients frequently state that chiropractic could help them. However, those words are sometimes not listened to or acted upon. ...

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