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Prescription Drugs: One Death Every 24 Minutes
Earlier this year People Magazine brought to light an epidemic that has been sweeping this country, but is often kept under wraps for a number of reasons, among them the lack of substantial newsmedia coverage, as well as the publicity powerhouses of pharmaceutical companies. For instance, many would be surprised to know that there has […]
- April 13, 2013
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An Interview with the Filmmaker of ‘Doctored’
In our previous blog post, we mentioned the recent release of the documentary ‘Doctored’, the brainchild of director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays. The documentary sheds light on the dark side of the healthcare system, and how you, as the patient, gets short-changed through a system that prizes profit over a patient’s well-being. Lori Burkhart from the ACA […]
- April 8, 2013
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Doctored: The Documentary Pharmaceuticals Don’t Want You To Watch
The much anticipated documentary ‘Doctored’ hit the theaters last September, where the film premiered in New York City on Sept. 21, at the Village East. Now being released on dvd/bluray, director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays have created a well-researched, enlightening yet concise expose on the inner workings of the American healthcare system. Unbeknowst to […]
- March 15, 2013
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What You and The Wiggles May Have In Common
In case you were one of the few who have never heard of The Wiggles before, they are a singing and dancing Children’s band from Australia. Now what would you have in common with a singing and dancing group from Australia, you might ask? Little beknowst to many viewers, the blue wiggle, otherwise known as […]
- March 1, 2013
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Retired Brigadier General Halstead responds to Time Magazine
In a previous blog post we had highlighted Retired Brigadier General Halstead, who rose through the ranks to become the first female graduate of West Point promoted to General Officer and the first woman in U.S. history to command combat at the strategic level in the Combat Theater of Iraq. Her military decorations include the […]
- February 1, 2013
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2012 Year in Review: Chiropractic Fans in the News
What will you most remember from 2012? This was the year a skydiver broke the sound barrier, that Facebook went public, and the captivating U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team won gold at the 2012 London Olympics. While we reminisce such an eventful year, let’s review the chiropractic fans that made the headlines and soundbites this year. […]
- December 31, 2012
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Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome in Augusta GA
The piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain, called “sciatica”, often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back. Piriformis syndrome is six times more likely […]
- October 31, 2012
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No Coincidence: Fastest Man in the World Uses Chiropractic
Usain Bolt became the first man to successfully defend both 100 and 200 sprint titles in an Olympic Games with a 19.32 clocking over 200 metres at the London Olympic Games. “I am now a legend,” declared Usain Bolt, after becoming the first man to win the Olympic sprint double at back-to-back Games. And it’s […]
- August 31, 2012
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2012 Olympic Gold Medalist McKayla Maroney gets Winning Edge from Chiropractic
Currently known as one of the best vaulters in the world, McKayla Maroney achieved an athlete’s dream of earning gold as part of the US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her arduous journey to olympic achievement, however, was marked by challenges, many of them common and familiar among professional and competitive athletes. Below is an […]
- August 25, 2012
- / Category The Chiropractic Fans
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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When Did Back Surgery Become an Elective?
In 2010 researchers reviewed the records of 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or radiculopathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling and weakness of the limbs. Half of the patients had surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae in the hopes of resolving their […]
- April 25, 2012
- / Category The Research Studies
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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An Advocate for Fibromyalgia Sufferers: Retired Brigadier General Halstead
We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired. With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to […]
- April 15, 2012
- / Category The Chiropractic Fans
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Getting Real with Dr. Phil About Chiropractic
Audiences of the popular daytime talk show “Dr. Phil” were in for treat on the Feb 23, 2012 taping segment, which featured Dr. Phil’s own personal chiropractor. The segment, which aired on March 14, began with Dr. Phil introducing Dr. Mancini as his chiropractor for 14 years. Dr. Mancini spoke about the concepts of chiropractic, and […]
- March 26, 2012
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- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Chiropractic for Athletes–Just Like Jerome Bettis
Imagine every Sunday for 13 NFL seasons the trauma of playing professional football can have on the spine is equivalent to getting into 25 car accidents per week. The pounding on the gridiron for NFL legend Jerome Bettis has taken a toll on his body. Jerome Bettis is one of the NFL’s greatest players. The […]
- March 15, 2012
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- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Treating Your Torn Meniscus in Augusta, GA
The meniscus is a cartilage inside the knee joint. It has semilunar (sickle) shape and it’s main purpose is to deepen the relatively flat surface of the upper end of the shin bone. The meniscus distributes the force around the knee joint. Actually the meniscus bears about 40% of the load transmitted through the knee […]
- March 12, 2012
- / Category The Health Conditions
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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What do The Jonas Brothers and Johnny Damon Have in Common?
Taking care of our bodies is akin to taking care of a car: They just won’t work right without proper maintenance. In a car, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. It needs tune-ups, tire rotations, fresh fluids and other work that prevents mechanical breakdown. The body also needs such care: […]
- January 10, 2012
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- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Professional Cheerleaders Speak Up About Chiropractic
Football may be demanding and taxing on the body, but cheerleading is no walk in the park either. In fact, even at the local school level, it’s been rated the most dangerous sport for women by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research. Cheerleaders today are as competitive as the teams on the playing […]
- November 15, 2011
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- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Risk of Stroke Reduced by Chiropractic Care
Recent health reports and medical studies have found that patients under chiropractic care experience strokes at a significantly lower rate than people who are not under chiropractic care. According to a report in the Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research, people who are not chiropractic patients are 27,500 times more likely to suffer strokes than […]
- November 1, 2011
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Would You Choose Spinal Fusion Surgery if You Had Other Options?
Most people have at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their lives. And many, in fact, experience chronic low back pain. The kind that makes you more than just wince. The kind that keeps you up all night. Every night. If you visit a medical doctor and complain of your back […]
- October 31, 2011
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- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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Fight Flu Without Drugs
Sometimes it seems impossible to avoid the flu—someone sneezes on you in an elevator, your co-worker is blowing his nose beside you, and your kids bring home more germs than homework. But believe it or not, you can protect yourself from the flu and cold germs floating around out there. And best of all, you […]
- October 15, 2011
- / Category The Research Studies
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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What They Don’t Tell You About Back Surgery
There’s an 80 percent chance you’ll suffer back pain during your lifetime, for which your medical doctor will likely recommend over-the-counter pain medication or prescription medication to relieve the pain temporarily. Depending on your doctor’s assessment and how you respond, they may even consider you a candidate for spine surgery at some point, an increasingly likely […]
- September 30, 2011
- / Category The Research Studies
- / Posted By Dr. Mark Huntsman
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