Are Vaccines Safe?

Paint Creek Chiropractic Center is proud to sponsor Mary Tocco, Independent Vaccine Researcher and Public Health educator.

Topics Discussed:

• What is in vaccines.

• How the’re manufactured.

• How drug companies are protected by the government.

• Vaccines and Autism.

• Vaccines and your rights.

COME FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE NOT TELLING YOU!

September  11th @ 6:00 p.m. at the River Crest Banquet Center.  900 W. Avon Rochester Hills, Mi 48307

Infants and Nursing babies are welcome.  Young children not recommended.

 Pre-registration $10.00

Registration at the door $15.00

Cost includes light refreshments.  Seating is limited so register today!  Call Paint Creek Chiropractic Center in Rochester, Michigan @248-601-4540 to pre-register.

The story noted that the “U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that concerns had been raised after the cases of the 20 girls who had received Gardasil and who had later died were reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System.”

Another article on OneNewsNow.com, on July, 15, 2008 reported that Gardasil has been named in 78,000 complaints to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because of side effects.  In that article Wendy Wright head of the group, Concerned Women for America (CWFA), commented, “We all know any drug, any vaccine can cause complications — and before you require that an entire general population receive it, people should at least be aware of what kinds of complications could come from it.”

In referring to the 20 deaths in the US of young women after getting the vaccine, Ms. Wright added, “There needs to be research to see if there is a connection, but with that number of complaints and with so many of them being serious complaints, this ought to give pause to any legislator before he even considers mandating that every little girl get a shot of this vaccine.”

One tragic story was reported on July 21st, 2008 on NEWSInferno.com.  In that story Katherine, a 20-year-old woman suffered a stroke after receiving a second Gardasil injection.  She told her story by saying, “Before the shot I was fine, and there is no reason I should have had a stroke. This story also reported on a 13-year-old girl named Jenny who was healthy prior to receiving her third Gardasil shot and then began showing signs of having been stricken with a degenerative muscle disease, and is now almost completely paralyzed.

CWFA leader Wendy Wright summed up the concerns by saying, “There’s been concern that the HP vaccine will cause complications because it’s only been selectively tested during the trial phase. That’s frankly what happens with nearly every drug or vaccine. That’s why the efforts to mandate that this vaccine be given to every student, every girl in sixth-grade in order for her to attend school, was so outrageous.”

Paint Creek Chiropractic Center is proud to be sponsoring Mary Tocco, independant vaccine researcher and public health educator.  Her presentation is titled “Are Vaccines Safe?”  The seminar will be held on Thursday, September 11th 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in Rochester Hills Michigan.  If you want to learn about vaccines, do not miss this seminar.  For more information on location and cost call Paint Creek Chiropractic Center in Rochester, Michigan at 248-601-4540.  Seating is limited.

Dr. Gerard W. Clum, president of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, California and spokesperson for the Foundation, “The chiropractic program was established in late 2004 in response to legislation that required at least one chiropractor in each of the 21 VHA geographic regions. Currently, there are now 38 chiropractors working in 32 VHA sites, and the number is growing, a trend that represents the biggest large-scale implementation in the VHA to date.”

Dr. Lisi, Chief of Chiropractic at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, stated, “The patient referral policy may seem an undesirable arrangement to many private practitioners, but in the VHA it works exceptionally well. The evidence of collaboration between chiropractors, medical physicians and other providers speaks volumes. In the VHA environment, collaboration replaces competition and leads to better healthcare for our patients.”

The release noted that 12 VHA facilities will have an academic affiliation with a total of nine different chiropractic schools. Under the supervision of staff chiropractors, students will complete rotations in the VHA facility. To date more than 300 chiropractic students have undergone training in a VHA facility. In the future they report that medical students or medical residents may also rotate through a VHA chiropractic clinic to facilitate collaboration.

A case study appearing in the August 6, 2008 issue of the scientific periodical, the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, documented the case of a 23 year old woman with a history of infertility, who was helped with chiropractic.  In this case the young woman, who had been on birth control for six years, was also suffering from absence of a menstrual period, low back pain and progressively worsening numbness in both of her legs.

When presenting for chiropractic care, this patient had been trying to get pregnant for over a year. Her history revealed that as a young girl she had never had a period.  In response her medical doctor placed her on birth control which she remained on for 6 years.  She saw her gynecologist one month prior to the initiation of chiropractic care. Her pelvic ultrasound was normal as was all the patient’s blood work.

Examination determined the presence of subluxations.  Chiropractic care was initiated at a rate of 3 visits per week. After 2 weeks of care the patient reported that her back pain had been alleviated.  However, at that time she was still suffering from numbness and tingling in her legs, feet, and hips.  Further medical tests revealed nothing.

After 3 and a half months of chiropractic care, the patient started having her period. When this happened she also experienced relief from her leg and feet issues. After 4 and a half months of care, she reported that she had 3 positive over-the-counter pregnancy tests and was going for a urine analysis and ultrasound for confirmation. The results of the urine test was positive for pregnancy and the ultrasound performed by her midwife confirmed the implantation site in her uterus. As a result, the patient cancelled her appointment with a fertility specialist.

In this case the patient did not receive any other type of care while receiving chiropractic.

Dr DeRusha’s comment:

 It is nice to see published case studies on Chiropractic’s effectiveness with infertility.   Most chiropractors have experienced results like this in patients dealing with infertility.  Our goal is to remove any interference with the nerve supply to the reproductive organs so that they can function at their best without the use of drugs and more drugs.

For further information you can contact Dr. DeRusha at Paint Creek Chiropractic Center, 248-601-4540,  in downtown Rochester, Michigan.

This year chiropractors will assume an even greater role in the integrated healthcare team, which includes medical doctors, massage therapists, and certified athletic trainers. One of the Chiropractors going to Beijing, Dr. Ted Forcum commented, “Chiropractic fulfills a niche need, not only by treating injuries but also by aiding in recovery and positively impacting athletic performance.”

 “Chiropractic takes a non-invasive, drug-free approach to healthcare, a position that is now highly regarded among Olympic athletes and their trainers who must meet strict eligibility requirements to qualify for the Olympic Games,” adds Dr. Forcum. “Chiropractic care is particularly valuable for pain management, and offers athletes highly effective solutions for achieving optimal performance without the use of prescription drugs.”

Anther story on August 10, 2008 in Chad.co.uk, out of the United Kingdom, reports that Dr. Thomas Jeppesen from Mansfield England is also helping the athletes of Britain.  Just prior to his departure, Dr. Jeppesen commented, “It’s something new and it’s a really exciting opportunity. To be able to work with top athletes will be a great experience and it will be good to see the effects our work has on them. We are aiming to be there supporting and helping the athletes and getting the best out of their bodies during the game.” In addition, a July 24, 2008 Market Watch article reported that Dr. Camille Reagan is the chiropractor with the Columbian Olympic team.

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress noted that the nations of Sweden, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, China, and others will have chiropractors with their staffs to help their respective athletes.

            Doug Harkey, a 38 year old resident of Dubuque, Iowa, was legally blind in his left eye for 12 years.  As he reported it, “I woke up one day and I didn’t have vision in one eye.”  Being legally blind did not limit Mr. Harkey’s ambitions as the stories reported that he did parachute out of a plane in 2006. 

            Doug Harkey’s fiancée, Gina Connelly was going to a chiropractor, Dr. Tim Stackis, and convinced Doug to attend a new-patient class.  Harkey admitted “I was skeptical about chiropractic.”  However, in spite of his skepticism, the stories note that on January 3, 2008, Doug received a chiropractic adjustment, and his world was changed.

            Harkey recalled the events after that adjustment, “My blind eye started watering after I left there and it watered for 45 minutes straight.  It started making my good eye water.  I went to wipe my right I and I could see out of my left again.”  His enthusiasm continued as he remarked, “While I wiped my right eye, I could see out of my left.”  He then told a friend, “Oh my God, I can see!”  To which his friend responded, “You always could.” Harkey then exclaimed, “No, out of my LEFT eye!”

            Dr. Stackis explained in an interview, “I’ve heard of cases of people regaining their sign, but I’ve never experienced something like Doug’s magnitude.  Miracles can happen and some of those miracles are pretty big.”  He continued his explanation of what happened by noting that some of the bones in Mr. Harkey’s neck were out of alignment (subluxation), “That interferes with the messages and energy the brain sends down to the rest of the body.”  Dr. Stackis continued, “Your nerve system controls and regulates every function of your body.”

            Harkey conclude his remarks and summed up the situation and optimism for his future by saying, “I’ll have everything back except my peripheral vision.  In the daytime, it will be great to see everything.”

Dr. DeRusha’s comment:

At Paint Creek Chiropractic Center we use a technique called Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP).  CBP focuses on restoring a person’s posture and spine to normal or as near normal a position as possible.  This allows the nervous system to function at a more optimum level.  It is truly amazing what can happen when you remove nervous system interference and give the body a chance to heal itself and function properly

            On the video, Montel starts by saying, “I’m not certain because I haven’t done the scientific research on it to know if this can work for everybody else out there, but I want to tell you I suffer from MS (Multiple Sclerosis). I have extreme neuralgic pain in the lower extremities, I’m in pain 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and then I go see this doctor, I’ve had pain in my feet, I’ve struggled with my balance, so Dr. Erica sent me to see a man who I will tell you now, 12 days ago…there’s not a person that knows me who will not confirm this, if you just ask them, everybody who sees me, I am walking differently, my pain is less, I have already regained strength in my left leg, my left leg has dropped because I found out that my pelvis was tilted, it’s dropping back down, they are now the same length, it’s the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me.”

            In the video Dr. Patrick Kerr, Montel’s chiropractor, explains that the positive results Montel experienced are the direct result of removing pressure on the brain stem resulting from misalignment of the atlas (subluxation), the top bone of the spine. Dr. Kerr further explained how misalignment of the spine causes mechanical compression of the nerve roots that exit the spine, causing all kinds of dysfunction. Properly aligning the spine reestablishes proper communication between the brain and the rest of the body.  To see this video visit: http://youtube.com/watch?v=qiOtb6yM_ow

            On the website MSNews, a website for the MS community, Bonnie who also suffers from MS posted her comments which may well represent the reaction to this video. She stated, “Hmmm…I have heard some cautions against chiropractic adjustments with MS – something about the body interpreting it as trauma? I used to love seeing my chiropractor years ago – with all the jolly cracking noises – but have not been back since my DX 11/02. Anyone else aware of any pros or cons with adjustments? Maybe it’s time for me to go back.”

Dr. DeRusha’s comment:

At Paint Creek Chiropractic Center we are currently working with two MS patients and they are seeing wonderful results.  We use a technique called Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP).  CBP focuses on restoring a person’s posture and spine to normal or as near normal a position as possible.  This allows the nervous system to function at a more optimum level. In future blogs I plan on posting our MS patients testimonials of how chiropractic has helped them regain some of their life back.  It is truly amazing what can happen when you remove nervous system interference and give the body a chance to heal itself and function properly.

New Patients will receive a spinal and posture exam and x-rays for only $7.oo*

All patients can get adjustments for $7.00* all week.  * if services not covered by insurance.

Light refreshments will be available.  T-shirts and raffle prizes will be given away-1st prize is 2 tickets to the July 11th Detroit Tigers game.

If you have been considering Chiropractic care for your problem…..this is a great way to get started to a natural approach to health.

Call for an appointment at (248) 601-4540.

It’s going to be a great week at Paint Creek Chiropractic Center.  Located in downtown Rochester Michigan.