Enyart Chiropractic is now a proud sponsor of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life Belleville.  1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime!  Dr. Enyart will speaking at every team captain meeting on ways to prevent cancer.  Please consider attending a meeting!

Please visit my website for more information on how to get involved!

This morning, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of school children showing vitamin D prevents influenza. A secondary finding was that asthmatic children on placebo had six times more asthma attacks than did children on vitamin D.

For information, contact the lead author, Dr. Mitsuyoshi Urashima at urashima@jikei.ac.jp

Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print]

Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren.

Urashima M, Segawa T, Okazaki M, Kurihara M, Wada Y, Ida H.

Division of Molecular Epidemiology Jikei University School of Medicine Minato-ku Tokyo Japan.

PMID: 20219962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Whiplash Helped With Chiropractic

An article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine in 1999 pointed out the superiority of chiropractic care for patients suffering from long term whiplash.  The authors of the article noted that a previous study had shown that 26 of 28 patients, or 93 percent, of patients with chronic whiplash benefited from chiropractic care.  In the authors own study, they interviewed 100 consecutive chiropractic referrals of patients with chronic whiplash.  Their results also showed that of the 93 patients who remained in the study, 69 of them, or 74 percent, found improvement.  The researchers concluded their opening comments with the statement, “The results from this study provide further evidence that chiropractic is an effective treatment for chronic whiplash symptoms.”

Would you like to participate in a research study to help fight cancer?

Consider taking part in the Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).  The American Cancer Society’s Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research is inviting men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have no personal history of cancer to join a historic research study.

The ultimate goal is to enroll 500,000 adults from various racial/ethnic backgrounds from across the U.S. The purpose of CPS-3 is to better understand the lifestyle, behavioral, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer and to ultimately eliminate cancer as a major health problem for this and future generations.

CPS-3 is a grassroots effort where local communities from across the country can support cancer research not just through fundraising efforts like Relay For Life, but also by participating actively in this historic research study.

More information can be found here:

http://www.mybellevillechiropractor.com/doctor/chiropractor/1005L/belleville-chiropractor/cancer-research-study.htm

Chiropractic Inclusion in Managed Care Plans Saves Money

A four-year study conducted by researchers from American Specialty Health and Health Benchmarks, Inc showed that when chiropractic care is included in managed care plans, those plans actually save money.  These results were reported in papers presented at the Research Agenda Conference held in March 2003.  The basis of the study was to see whether chiropractic care is used as a substitute for medical care or as an add-on care in health plans that included chiropractic.

Recently there have been numerous discussions in various US state and federal governmental agencies about how to cut costs in health care. Faced with budget deficits, there have been those who suggested that cutting chiropractic care out of coverage would be a way to save money.  The results of this study shows that removal of chiropractic care from health plans would actually increase the cost of care for people in the plan.

The study reviewed the health care utilization of 1.7 million people enrolled in a California managed-care plan.  In this group approximately 1 million people had chiropractic coverage and 700,000 did not have any chiropractic coverage.  The results showed that the total health care costs for people in the plans with chiropractic coverage was 12% lower than those without chiropractic coverage. Additionally, all health plan members who were treated for musculoskeletal conditions, total health care costs were 13% lower among those with chiropractic coverage compared to those without. The cost of treating people with low back pain was 28% lower in the group with chiropractic coverage. 

The conclusions of the study showed that many people substituted less expensive chiropractic care for more expensive medical care.  This resulted in a decreased use of high cost procedures.  The result was that  the inclusion of chiropractic care as a benefit in a managed health care plan resulted in a reduction in the overall utilization of health care resources, and a decrease in overall cost. This means that any suggestions of saving costs by eliminating chiropractic care from health care plans is wrong, as eliminating chiropractic would actually cause an overall increase in the costs for healthcare.

Did you know? Apples can help prevent cancer! People who eat apples every day may be at a lower risk for developing certain types of cancer, including mouth, throat and esophageal cancer. Apples are a source of several phytochemicals, including flavonoids and catechins. The flavonoids in apples, especially quercetin, have been show to slow the growth of cancerous cells in laboratory studies

Another phytochemical, Procyanidin, has been shown to trigger a series of cell signals that result in cancer cell death in studies. Another study has shown that phytochemicals from apple skins inhibit colon and liver cancer cells. Apples help detoxify the body and a large apple can supply 30 % of the daily recommendation for fiber!  This tasty fruit contains a multitude of other phytochemicals in addition to flavonoids and catechins including flavonols, procyanidins, triterpenoids, and anthocyanins all of which may play a role in preventing cancer.

It’s not just the fruit of the apple that contains powerful anti-cancer chemicals, but also the peel which is a source of triterpenoids and procyanidins.  The ingredients in apples that appear to reduce the risk of cancer exert their effects by a variety of pathways including inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and serving as strong anti-oxidants to offset cell damage. They also appear to have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown inhibition of several types of cancer through exposing cells to the ingredients found in apples including breast cancer and colon cancer.

I eat at least one apple every day.  Schnucks on the west end of Belleville has a great deal, 3.99 for a bag of organic apples!  What a bargain!

There is mounting evidence and research that Vitamin D3 is a powerhouse for immunity including influenza prevention i.e. Swine Flu, etc...Some studies are demonstrating that Vitamin D3 supplementation works much better than a flu shot. Please go to ...the Vitamin D council website and sign up for email updates on this vitamin that so many Americans are deficient in.

The Vitamin D council is run by Dr. John Cannell, MD, an expert in Vitamin D: http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/

Please read this great article by Dr. Joseph Mercola.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/10/06/Why-You-Should-NOT-Vaccinate-Your-Children-Against-the-Flu-This-Season.aspx

Here is an interesting item from Dr. William Ferril, MD.  I blogged today about Vitamin D supplementation and flu prevention, but research has also linked Vitamin D defiency to asthma.  Please check out his article below, and do not hesitate to contact me via my website www.MyBellevilleChiropractor.com or via email at drenyart@mybellevillechiropractor.com with any questions.

The sunshine treatment


------Dr. William Ferril, MD

Many of my patients are concerned about the flu this season, especially the Swine Flu.  Most provinces in Canada are looking at halting flu shots due to a study that shows patients are more susceptible to Swine Flu after Seasonal Flu vaccination.  How can we fight the Flu without a flu shot?

Keeping the immune system as strong as possible is the BEST line of defense!  What are some of easy ways to help prevent sickness?

Sleep/Rest.  Busy lifestyles are hindering our immune systems, leaving us more susceptible to colds and flu.  Adults should aim for a healthy 8 hours of sleep per night.

 Wash those hands thoroughly.  We have heard this since childhood!  Most health professionals recommend reciting the alphabet while washing hands to ensure a thorough wash.  Antibacterial soaps tend to eradicate the good, beneficial bacteria as well as the bad, so try to avoid those.  Warm water and soap is certianly enough in most cases.

 Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.  Diet is so beneficial in boosting the immune system.  At a bare minumum, the 5 a day rule should be applied.  Try to avoid processed foods, white flour, and sugar as harmful bacteria LOVE these items commonly found in the standard American diet.

Many patients are looking at natural supplements to help boost their immune systems naturally.  There is growing research that Vitamin D supplementation might be the key!  The following is an article written by Dr. Donald Miller, MD, a professor of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Washington Medical School.  This is a well written article, with many links, for those concerned about the Flu and how to avoid it.

Please take a moment to read this article, and stay well this season!

http://www.lewrockwell.com/miller/miller27.html