Onkels Chiropractic News

Top killers in the US

2010-03-09T18:42:09Z

The top ten killers in America. Notice 8 of them are largely preventable!

Heart Disease ……… 652,000

Cancer ……………….. 553,000

Stroke …………….. 150,000

Pulmonary disease ….. 121,000

Accidents …………… 112,000

Diabetes …………… 73,000

Alzheimer’s disease…… 65,000

Pneumonia/Flu …….. 59,000

Kidney Disease ……. 42,000

Suicide ……. 32,000

- National Vital Statistics, 2004

Are you taking dangerous diabetes medication?

2010-03-09T17:13:19Z

Hundreds of people taking Avandia, a controversial diabetes medicine, needlessly suffer heart attacks and heart failure each month. Confidential government reports say that about 500 heart attacks and 300 cases of heart failure would be averted every month if patients switched away from Avandia. One report, by Dr. David Graham and Dr. Kate Gelperin of the FDA, argued that Avandia should be withdrawn from the market.

Here's your new health care plan- vaccines!

2009-11-17T22:39:21Z

Want cheap, portable, "good" preventative health care? Here it is. Vaccines! That's the answer coming from the government, AMA, and pharmaceutical industry. At the moment it is heavily involved in the new health care bills in congress and there is great incentive to continue.

Why you need cholesterol

2009-09-10T19:40:44Z

(This article comes from Dr. Mercola, www.mercola.com.) In the United States, the idea that cholesterol is evil is very much ingrained in most people’s minds. But this is a very harmful myth that needs to be put to rest right now. Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found not only in your bloodstream but also in every cell in your body, where it helps to produce cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D and bile acids that help you to digest fat. Cholesterol also helps in the formation of memories and is vital for your neurological function.

Swine flu vaccine: a dirty little secret

2009-08-25T03:28:54Z

Currently there have been 45 deaths attributable to the Swine Flu. But the latest headlines from the administration say that up to 90,000 could die. However, Peter Gross, chief medical officer at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, said the predictions seem “overblown,” given that swine-flu outbreaks in 1968 and 1957 failed to cause as many deaths, even with medical technology and disease surveillance less advanced than today. Interestingly, Mike Shaw, associate director of the CDC, has stated that anyone born before 1957 likely has a natural immunity due to previous swine flu versions that circulated from 1918 into the 1950’s. This is good news indeed.

Dr. Mike is the 2009 U.S. National Champion!

2009-07-14T19:39:27Z

(June 30, 2009) Here's the official press release from USA Cycling about the National Road Race in Louisville, KY.

The 35-39 master men’s race got things off to an exciting start on the final day of road racing in Louisville’s Cherokee Park with an early race break that held for the first five of 12 laps. The stacked young field including two-time, reigning national champion Paul Martin (North Royalton, Ohio/Texas Roadhouse), however reeled back the solo break, after a untimely mechanical. It was then that Martin saw an opportunity to make his move. Recognizing Martin’s strength however the field would not let him get away. Through a fast and furious last few laps it was Michael Onkels (Glendale, Calif./Sho-air-Sonace) who was able to put some distance between him and the pack. After racing for 22-years, the 39-year old secured his first national title, soloing to the gold 42 seconds ahead of the main group. “I tried to make up time on the hills and by not braking in the corners,” said Onkels who was 15^th in the road race here last year. “When we got close to the finish I just drilled it. It was perfect for me – that’s the way I like to win.”

Can't sleep?

2009-05-18T23:34:08Z

So, you lay awake at night and count sheep or maybe you just can't sleep long enough or deep enough. Here are 33 "secrets" to a better nights sleep. Taken from Dr. Mercola, you should find some of them very interesting!

http://www.mercola.com/article/sleep.htm

Swine flu fears?

2009-04-30T22:34:50Z

This is NOT the First Swine Flu Panic

My guess is that you can expect to see a lot of panic over this issue in the near future. But the key is to remain calm -- this isn't the first time the public has been warned about swine flu. The last time was in 1976 and resulted in a massive swine flu vaccine campaign.

Do you happen to recall the result of this massive campaign?

Within a few months, claims totaling $1.3 billion had been filed by victims who had suffered paralysis from the vaccine. The vaccine was also blamed for 25 deaths.

However, over 500 hundred people developed crippling Guillain-Barré Syndrome after they were injected with the swine flu vaccine. Even healthy 20-year-olds ended up as paraplegics.

And the swine flu pandemic itself? It never materialized.

Here's a couple of commercials from 1976 about the swine flu. Pay attention- you might see them again!

A British take on Universal Healthcare

2009-04-14T00:23:43Z

Like so many young women, Amy King always took great pride in her appearance. Standing in front of the mirror to check her make-up before a night out, the 21-year-old would always try a smile - friends told her they loved the way it lit up her face. Eight weeks ago, all that changed. The student from Plymouth was admitted to hospital where, in a single operation, she had every tooth in her mouth removed.

The Truth Behind Allergies

2009-04-07T19:18:01Z

What do most people do when they suspect their child has allergies? "Take the kid to the doctor and consult whatever 15 year old they made a Resident that week, who after a five minute interview declares the child has "allergies" which are due to a genetic deficiency of Benadryl, or other drugs. And in one fell swoop the patient is now categorized as having allergies and put on a regiment of drugs that will last for years. Not a word about the box of frosted flakes and the 4 doughnuts the kid has for breakfast or the 4 cokes he has at school throughout the day or the carton of ice cream he needs for his midnight snack---no. None of that is taken into the equation. No, this is all genetic. It's not his fault."- Dr. T. O'Shea