August 2010 Health Newsletter

Howard County Chiropractic's Post Race Massage

Tent Continues to Support our Active Community!!!

For the seventh straight year, Ho Co Chiropractic lent its support to the Knights of Columbus 10K running race held in western Howard County over Labor Day weekend.

As has been the case most years, the weather was absolutely perfect for such an event and the grounds of the Shrine of St. Anthony was an incredibly beautiful place to enjoy it! A few hundred runners came out to brave the "rolling hills" of western Howard County and contribute to a good cause.

As can be seen in the following pictures, the post race massage tent provided by HCC was a pretty popular place to be and kept Lisa and Chris (the therapists) very busy...for a long time. In the past our tent has been the last to be folded up and packed away and this year was no different.

Since opening our doors in 2003 Ho Co Chiropractic has provided complimentary post race massage for many of the local races throughout held throughout the year. It continues to be an incredibly positive and very enjoyable way to interact with the community, support an active lifestyle and give back to the very folks that utilize our services.

Plenty of HCC patients were on hand for the race and it was a pleasure for me to spend some time outside the office talking with them and meeting their families and friends.

If you are ever out and about and see the HCC tent (you can't miss it!) please take a moment to stop by to say hey, we would love to see you!

As always, thank you for allowing us to be a part of your decision to lead a healthy lifestyle!

Be Well…

Dr. Russel Antico and the HCC team

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Doctor's Hours...

Below is a complete listing of all office/doctor hours...

MONDAY: 7:30AM – 10:30AM (Dr. Russel Antico)

2:30PM – 6:30PM (Dr. Russel Antico)

TUESDAY: 2:30PM – 6:30PM (Dr. Russel Antico)

WEDNESDAY: 7:30AM – 10:30AM (Dr. Veronica Antico)

2:30PM – 6:30PM (Dr. Russel Antico)

THURSDAY: 7:30AM – 10:30AM (Dr. Russel Antico)

2:30PM – 6:30PM (Dr. Russel Antico)

FRIDAY: 7:30AM – 10:30AM (Dr. Veronica Antico)

2:30PM – 6:00PM (Dr. Veronica Antico)

We will be open on the following Saturdays...

Saturday September 18

Saturday October 23

Current Articles

» NSAIDs vs. Home Exercise For Chronic Low Back Pain
» Vitamin D To Conquer Your Cold
» Antidepressants Ineffective/Inappropriate For Autism
» U.S. House Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Chiropractic Health Month


NSAIDs vs. Home Exercise For Chronic Low Back Pain	Print-Friendly \| Email Article \| Article Search

Japanese researchers have found home-based exercises to be more effective in the treatment of chronic low back pain than prescribed NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). While NSAIDs can reduce inflammation and pain, they are a form of passive care that fails to address functionality issues such as limited motion, muscular weakness and muscular imbalances, not to mention the many negative side effects associated with NSAID use. Home-based exercises are not only natural and far safer, they specifically address functional issues and deficiencies in a proactive manner. And thus, it goes to reason that both men and women (mean age of approx. 42 years) who participated in the home-based exercises versus the NSAIDs during the 12-month study experienced more significant improvements in both reported low back pain and overall disability. Author: ChiroPlanet.com Source: Spine: August 1, 2010. Vol. 35. Issue 17. Copyright: ProfessionalPlanets.com LLC 2010
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Vitamin D To Conquer Your Cold	Print-Friendly \| Email Article \| Article Search

New research indicates vitamin D may be effective at reducing infections and colds. In this new study, researchers found that a group of young military men who supplemented with 400 IU’s (international units) daily for 6 months versus those who supplemented with a placebo experienced a significantly higher likelihood of having no days missed from work due to a respiratory illness. Moreover, of those taking the vitamin D supplement half remained healthy during the 6-month study as compared with approximately just one third of those taking the placebo. While more studies are needed, this new research does appear to indicate some benefits of vitamin D in reducing sickness or at least, the severity of sickness. It should be noted that vitamin D when taken in higher dosages is toxic and negative side effects can and do occur beyond 2,000 IU’s per day. Author: ChiroPlanet.com Source: Journal of Infectious Diseases Online. July 15, 2010. Copyright: ProfessionalPlanets.com LLC 2010
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Antidepressants Ineffective/Inappropriate For Autism	Print-Friendly \| Email Article \| Article Search

Antidepressants are commonly prescribed to those suffering from autism. However, past research hasn’t been able to provide evidence that antidepressants are actually useful for those diagnosed with autism. A recent U.S. government funded study reported that antidepressants, more specifically Celexa, was no better than a placebo for improving repetitive behaviors in children with autism. Researchers have now completed a new review of this study along with six other related studies present in the medical literature. Their findings – there was no evidence that antidepressants were any better than a placebo at reducing repetitive behaviors or any other symptoms in children suffering from autism. According to the researchers who conducted this recent scientific review of medical literature, there is no basis for recommending the routine use of antidepressants in the treatment of austism. Author: ChiroPlanet.com Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August 8, 2010. Copyright: ProfessionalPlanets.com LLC 2010
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U.S. House Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Chiropractic Health Month	Print-Friendly \| Email Article \| Article Search

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS) today announced that Rep. Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) has introduced House Resolution 1523 (H. Res. 1523)—“to observe the contributions of the chiropractic profession and recognize National Chiropractic Health Month”—in the United States House of Representatives. National Chiropractic Health Month, sponsored by ACA, is a nationwide observance held each October. This year’s theme—“Why Weight? Get Healthy!”—and related activities will focus on how doctors of chiropractic play an important role in preventing and treating obesity. More than 60 percent of adults in the United States are either overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and obesity is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and some types of cancer. There are two factors that are instrumental in successfully addressing weight problems—diet and exercise. Often, people who suffer with weight problems avoid the exercise component due to painful conditions like back, neck and joint pain, and osteoarthritis. That lack of exercise, in turn, causes more weight problems, which adds more strain on the musculoskeletal system, which causes increased pain. It's a vicious cycle! DCs are experts at helping patients reduce such pain naturally, getting patients more active and functional again. DCs also counsel patients on good nutrition, diet and lifestyle advice, in addition to offering expert structural care. “Chiropractic care provides patients with a path to overall wellness through natural approaches to health issues, including weight management,” said ACA President, Dr. Rick McMichael. “We have a growing list of congressional members who strongly support the good work that doctors of chiropractic do to help patients lead healthier lives, naturally. We very much appreciate their recognition and support.” Rep. Boswell was joined by Representatives Bruce Braley (D-Iowa), Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), Steve King (R-Iowa), Tom Latham (R-Iowa), David Loebsack (D-Iowa), Michael Michaud (D-Maine) and Lee Terry (R-Neb.) in support of the resolution to recognize National Chiropractic Health Month. “We are proud to have Iowa’s entire U.S. House of Representatives Delegation support this important resolution,” said Daniel Garrett, executive director, Iowa Chiropractic Society. “We hope other legislators will sign on and support this effort to improve overall health and wellness across the country.” H. Res. 1523 has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Read the full text of the resolution, and then contact your member of Congress and urge them to cosponsor H. Res. 1523. To learn more about National Chiropractic Health month, visit www.acatoday.org/NCHM. The American Chiropractic Association, based in Arlington, Va., is the largest professional association in the United States representing doctors of chiropractic. ACA promotes the highest standards of ethics and patient care, contributing to the health and well-being of millions of chiropractic patients. The Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS), based in Des Moines, IA, is the exclusive professional society in Iowa representing more than 800 doctors of chiropractic. Author: American Chiropractic Association Source: Acatoday.com. August 4, 2010. Copyright: American Chiropractic Association 2010
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