October 1, 2015

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FEATURE

Chiropractic, Chronic Back Pain, and Brain Shrinkage

Since its inception in 1895, chiropractic has focused on the spine and its role in the total health and function of the human body. Throughout its history, the profession has moved from a “bone-on-nerve” model to a “biomechanical/functional” model.

By Mark Studin,William J. Owens,Frank Zolli

FEATURE

Is Now the Time to go Cash?

Dr. Miles Bodzin is founder and CEO of Inc. 5000-listed company, Cash Practice® Systems. He is a chiropractor who became known as “the king of patient retention.” He’s appeared in the Wall Street Journal and on The Brian Tracy Show, contributed to the number-one bestselling book SuccessOnomics with Steve Forbes, and speaks internationally on the topic of client retention.

By TAC

FEATURE

Cash May be King...but Don’t Forget the Queen!

As I have attended state conventions around the nation, I’ve talked with literally hundreds if not thousands of you about your practices and the challenges you face. It seems more recently that the conversation turns to the benefits of going to an all-cash practice.

By Dr. Ray Foxworth

FEATURE

Could an Overgrowth of Candida be the Cause of the Headache that Won’t Stop?

When a patient presents for treatment of headaches and the headaches persist after a course of treatment, it may be due to an overgrowth of Candida. You can help the patient not only through chiropractic treatment in your office, but also by addressing his or her diet to eradicate the overgrowth of Candida.

By Todd Singleton

PERSPECTIVE

Can the Chiropractic Profession Think Out of the Box?

American philosopher William James observed that, “Man can alter his life by altering his thinking.” This holds true for individuals and groups as well—the chiropractic profession, for instance. As new discoveries aie revealed to us, progress is made as this new information is assimilated to produce a paradigm shift.

By Warren Hammer

FINANCE

Payment Strategies for Practice Growth

You want your practice to grow and thrive in the years to come. To achieve this outcome, you need to seek solutions and technology that enable you to cultivate a “retail” approach to the business of health care. Why a retail approach? Let’s look at the numbers.

By Chip Hunziker

NUTRITION

Nutritional Support for Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that affects up to 1.5 million Americans. It accounts for nearly 1.5 million physician visits and more than 160,000 hospitalizations per year. Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) are the principal types of IBD and include persistent inflammation of the gut mucosa, alterations in intestinal epithelial barrier function, and destruction of gut tissue.

By Robert G. Silverman

FEATURE

Why Subluxations Become Chronic

Chiropractic is the only profession that simultaneously considers both structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) when determining a diagnosis and treatment plan for treating patients. In 1895, D. D. Palmer founded our profession based on such a premise.

By Howard F. Loomis

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