by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 27, 2011 | Health Articles
Colic is a condition that usually appears between the 3rd and 6th week after birth, and is characterized by excessive crying. Most cases resolve after 3 months old. Babies with colic can often be seen drawing their arms and legs in as though in pain, and may turn bright red. It is not known exactly what causes colic, but it is thought that certain conditions may contribute to it, such as an immature and irritated nervous system, food sensitivities, and gastrointestinal upset.
As the state of the spine affects the nervous system, gentle chiropractic adjustments are one suggested course of action, and babies with colic treated by chiropractic frequently show improvement as the spinal irritation eases. Given the traumatic experience of child birth, it is not surprising that babies may experience spinal subluxations that cause problems with their delicate nervous systems. Colic is also seen to provoke an increased need for attention in babies, and more sensitivity to the world around them, both of which suggest a neurological cause.
Colic may also be the result of the diet of both mother and baby. Cow’s milk and other dairy products are one of the chief offenders in the development of colic. Human milk and cow’s milk are not at all interchangeable, and cow’s milk is not a suitable substitute. Cow’s milk contains the sugar lactose which is difficult for newborn babies to digest, plus many proteins that are detrimental to a young digestive system.
Similarly, the food that a baby ends up absorbing from natural breastfeeding may cause colic if the mother is indulging in unsuitable foods, such as those that are spicy or dairy-based. It hopefully goes without saying that alcohol and tobacco should be totally out of the question for a breastfeeding mother. The best diet is one that is quite bland, and high in (non-dairy) protein, at least for the first three or four months of breastfeeding.
If your baby suffers from colic, here is some helpful advice:
- Seek regular chiropractic treatment for your baby, especially in the first 4 months
- A warm water bottle on your baby’s stomach is soothing, as is a warm bath
- Rock your baby in a chair or cradle, or take them out in a car seat for a drive
- Gently rub your baby’s stomach
- Smaller, more regular feedings may help
- If using baby formula, avoid dairy or soy-based products
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 22, 2011 | Health Articles
According to a recent report in the Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research, Chiropractic care may be effective in reversing the symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis.
Researchers evaluated the Chiropractic care of a 47-year-old female patient, diagnosed with chronic, progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
After the patient received four months of Chiropractic adjustments to her neck, the symptoms of MS were absent. In addition, an MRI could not identify any new lesions and showed a reduction in the intensity of the original lesions.
A second MRI was performed one year after the study. No new lesions were detected and a continued reduction in the original lesions were noted once again.
Two years after the study concluded, an absence of all MS symptoms were reported.
“This case revealed that Chiropractic treatment was associated with a successful outcome for a patient with MS,” authors of the study noted.
Post-MRIs, post-thermographic scans, and the patient’s neurologist’s evaluation all suggested that Chiropractic intervention may have stimulated the reversal in the progression of MS.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 20, 2011 | Health Articles
It is no surprise that snow, ice and freezing weather can create problems for people. Slips and falls abound, for one thing. Those who like to indulge in winter sporting activities, however, are far more likely to receive injuries, especially if they have not conditioned their bodies in advance. Skiing, skating and tobogganing can all...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 15, 2011 | Health Articles
Recent studies are showing that a more “hands-on” approach may be more effective in treating neck pain than traditional therapy or a physician’s care. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, compared three modes of treatment to determine which was the most effective in improving mobility and reducing neck pain. 183 patients between...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 13, 2011 | Health Articles
Whichever holiday that’s presently looming, you know they’re not always the relaxing times you’d like them to be. This is especially the case at Christmas. Shopping and visiting and hosting and eating and drinking … it all becomes a mad blur that can leave you needing, well, a holiday. Humans are pretty resilient creatures, but...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 8, 2011 | Health Articles
A recent study published by the British Medical Journal assessed the cost effectiveness of Chiropractic with other modes of treatment. One hundred eighty-three patients who suffered with neck pain for a two-week period participated in the study. The patients, aged 18 to 70-years-old, were divided into three groups. Sixty patients received Chiropractic adjustments; 59 received...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 5, 2011 | Health Articles
To a certain extent, we take our spine for granted and just assume it will do its job every day. Anyone who suffers from back pain can testify to the fallacy of this, and they will tell you that when the spine is out of whack for an extended period, overall health tends to suffer....
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 1, 2011 | Health Articles
Many people have recognized the money-saving aspects of Chiropractic for decades. After all, no drugs are administered, there’s no surgical procedures and no recovery time needed. Chiropractic is not addictive and does not have the side effects that drugs do or the dangers that accompany surgery. But when it can be clearly shown to businesses...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Nov 29, 2011 | Health Articles
Once upon a time, we looked on osteoporosis as a disease of the elderly, which was easy to spot in older women who walked hunched over or who couldn’t stand straight. In reality, around 20 million women in the U.S. are believed to have osteoporosis, and 80% of them won’t even know it. What is...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Nov 24, 2011 | Health Articles
As a nation, the United States is heading toward a sedentary, obese and very unhealthy condition. Individual sickness, unhealthy eating, pharmaceutical drug intake and personal disability are all on the rise. Lost time at work and even the costs for premature death add up to billions of dollars annually. The question of where to turn...
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Colic is a condition that usually appears between the 3rd and 6th week after birth, and is characterized by excessive crying. Most cases resolve after 3 months old. Babies with colic can often be seen drawing their arms and legs in as though in pain, and may turn bright red. It is not known exactly what causes colic, but it is thought that certain conditions may contribute to it, such as an immature and irritated nervous system, food sensitivities, and gastrointestinal upset.
