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Back in college, when we were learning all about all those electric physiotherapy modalities, it used to conjure up the voice of one of my electronics instructors from the past saying, "The best policy is to avoid all electric shocks, because they may have negative effects on nerves that don't show up until years later."
A DC who had ties in the still extant USSR came to CCC-LA to present a microcurrent device from Russia, that produced biological currents. Similar to currents produced by the body. The device was touted for increasing healing time for wounds, as well relieving MS, and whatnot. It hadn't been approved (or disapproved) so anyone could by one and use it as long as no claims were made about what it could do.
Shortly thereafter the use of any biological current machines was disapproved. Which really stuck with my conspiracy sensitive mind. The Wilks case was decided back then, and they had passed the bucket around to us students to chip in for the legal fund. Conspiracy was a proven fact. How many more might there be?
It seems logical that if electric currents occur naturally in the body, and their activity is linked to tissue health, then any treatment to increase health by optimizing these currents would have to have voltages and frequencies in the same range as those found in the body. A million times less than myo-stimulator jolts! Why would they make biocurrents illegal in that climate?
A few years ago I saw a lecture from a researcher who studies the electric properties of cartilage. And finds indeed that connective tissue is conductive and its conductivity changes depending on the amount of tension. The changes in tendon tension send electric signals that alter neuronal action potentials. Ergo an unexplored feedback communication pathway.
Also in recent years I learned about sonoluminescence being caused by electrons being stripped when cavitation occurs in water.
Add to that a fairly new invention that is based on a nozzle whose shape causes cavitation in liquid biomass, like algae. After the electrons get stripped from the carbohydrates, the molecules reorganize into a lower energy state, that happens to be hydrocarbons. Making gasoline, jet, or diesel fuel from the fastest growing lifeforms on earth, and sunshine.
Which bring us to joint electronics.
1. Could a caustic electromagnetic environment lead to decreased connective tissue elasticity and hence, subluxation?
2. Might some sort of biocurrent device be effective at reducing tension in joint cartilages, ligaments, and tendons, rendering subluxations adjustable with less force, even less pain?
3. Might joint cavitation involve sonoluminesence, that neutralizes ambient tissue charge by stripping electrons, thus normalizing tension?
4. Could intra-articular sonoluminescence also convert mucopolysaccharides or other present carbohydrates (in joint fluid), into glycerides or hydrocarbons, thus enhancing joint lubrication? Even reducing inflammation?
I know it's a stretch, but what do you think?
The world is in triage. Population increasing by about 1 billion every 10 years! The term bioethics was recently invented to address the fact that if everyone got the best possible care, population will only increase faster. There are already not enough resources to provide standard medical care to everyone. Decisions have to be made who gets care and who doesn't. It tastes like Communism to me. Because the decisions are not being voted on by everybody. It is being co-ordinated via the UN WHO and dictated to the EU, etc.
The current battle to get subluxation recognized by the WHO as a legal entity is not about how many degrees a wervel is supposed to move. The picture is much bigger than that! It is bigger than what is the safest, most effective, and cheapest way to manage back pain.
Subluxation notwithstanding, Chiropractic philosophy of natural prevention and maintenance care is the target. End-of-life is their goal.
When people have a decent standard of living they stop having extra kids because they aren't needed as social security, and they cost too much. We are the solution, not the problem. Obviously. But as usual we are up against the most profitable corporations run by the most wealthy few on the planet. Whose objectives are strictly pragmatic. And self serving.
In case you were thinking being here doesn't really matter. Or that not getting involved is somehow safe. Lots of people, everywhere, still need to be enlightened by the Chiropractic paradigm. Even some DCs, apparently, not to mention the people on top.
Of course subluxations aren't real. Their is no physical substance to them. A rose by any other name, or phrase, is still a rose. Lots of words describe things that have no physical existence. Because the phenomena they give name to do exist. Explaining phenomena is naturally often complex or impossible. Yet, empirically we are confronted by them all the time.
I think we can make a case for adoption by the scientific and legal communities of the term subluxation, as we define it, to define the unique and demonstrable phenomenon, for the management of which, we are the experts. And fully deserving of primary care provider status.
All we have to do is explain that healthier, happier, longer lives for everyone doesn't spell the end of the world.
bioethics: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/bioethics/
The battle line here in Europe is drawn. Take notice! What the
competition has been unable to do with science, it seeks here and now to
accomplish with vocabulary.
A colleague writes:
"It is suggested that ‘subluxation’ be replaced by Joint Dysfunction, or Joint Dysfunction Complex, or even Biomechanical Joint Lesion. ...‘Subluxation’ takes too long to explain and has a lot of baggage. The other proposed terms MEAN THE SAME but are much easier to explain."
I understand the significance of establishing medico-legal terms.
It isn't easy. But the phrases being proposed to replace 'subluxation' actually are brief,
easy to understand, explanations of the meaning of subluxation. The only
baggage the word has, comes from a century of misrepresentation and
disinformation big pharma and AMA have dumped on us.
Whenever
science takes another leap and more proof backing up
VSC becomes obtainable and available, we get a whole new onslaught. Using word games in an attempt to get us to throw the
baby out with the bathwater. The phenomenon we treat deserves a name,
rather than a phrase description. The name 'subluxation' legally stakes
out our territory.
When DCs eventually merge with MDs,
those hybrid practitioners need to be DCs first, and only resort to
petro-pharmaceuticals and surgery when absolutely necessary. The current
trend, as evidenced by this renewed attack on our terminology, is a sign of
the opposition's weakness in the face of new research breakthroughs that
prove we have been right all along, and they have been overpriced, unsafe, and ineffective, ...and worse!
What
we want to fight for is recognition that a lifetime of covered
chiropractic maintenance and prevention care saves the system money. I
sincerely believe it does. And mounting evidence supports that. We do not want to
be reduced to specialists treating pain. Specialists are not primary
care providers. You need an MD script to get to see one. That would be a
HUGE, unwarranted, step backwards for us.
The scientific community is well equipped to adopt new terms with legally recognized definitions.
When
we now do have a rapidly growing body of scientific EVIDENCE backing us up, it
would be foolish to let them castrate the profession with semantics.
Maybe a good place to start is getting microsoft to add subluxation into their spell checker! ;)
You
can make a difference by helping us gather sound research here in the
forum so it is readily available to policy makers! Who are currently, or
most likely will be, suffering needlessly, otherwise. Your thoughts on this matter, also matter!
Dear Colleagues,
A former president of the Cal Chiro Assn once told me that
organizing Chiropractors is like herding cats. (Turns out you can lure
cats if you have enough little "kitty nummy bits!") Time has come for us to all act together, and start reaping lots of heretofore unimagined Chiro nummy bits. -Like all the TMJ stretches you'll be getting from so many jaw-dropping revelations at http://DCforum.nl.
Wim, Cliff, and I would like to warmly invite you to come take a peek!
We created it for all the many good and right reasons that will only become apparent, and manifest, if YOU participate NOW! The more the merrier, for the sake of many hands making very light work.
The primary objective of the project is to collect, in a convenient, publicly visible forum, current compelling findings that prove CHIROPRACTIC really is really safe, effective, and efficient. Proof we have been antagonized for not having, for over a century. There is a lot of it now to dig up and post!
The several recent articles we have up already are quite astonishing. They honestly gave me a real boost in confidence, enthusiasm, and pride in being a Doctor of Chiropractic! Innate is telling me this project will uplift your spirits, too!
With a rank majority of our organization's members involved, each posting just a few articles per year, we can easily perform a great service for our profession, and the public, locally and globally. And benefit personally just as much. Put an ounce in and get 10 pounds back!
Besides facilitating greater public acceptance, we can, at long last, also unleash the tremendous, hitherto untapped, power of our associative potential. When you sign up you will discover the entire interactive member-only networking platform. Enabling everyone to get to know each other better, and discuss issues facing Chiropractic in Nederland, by easily sharing thoughts, questions, information, and concerns, privately. Now we can all be on the same page!
This community would be a lot easier to kick-start, if it was required. Technicalities prevent that. So, just play like it is! This is actually something enjoyable you get to do. So important it needs doing without needing to be told to.
Once you quickly get the hang of hanging out there, you'll be glad you joined. It becomes obvious pretty fast why Wim says everyone should.
If you are still hesitating to invest a little time, consider doing it as an act of faith, for the rest of us. If you don't find it worthwhile, even time saving, it's ok. Cliff insists I warn you it may actually be addictive!
Fast learning curve on how to post an article in less than a minute.
Lots of great private social network features inside for members only.
Exclusively for DCF/CCA/SNRC members, unless consensus dictates otherwise.
The more we learn from each other, the stronger we all become.
Be the first on your block! Get in fast and easy NOW, before word gets out, and we have to start screening new members. This week max. PLEASE!
Thank you all from all of us! See you there!
http://DCforum.nl Making your life easier!
Be there, or be square! ;)
Kev, Wim, and Cliff
Archives of Integrative Clinical Practice
Volume 6, Issue 6, June 22, 2018
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- The Horns Have Retracted: The Value of a Mandate and the Remarkable Ascent of Chiropractic in the VA
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- The Burden of Opioid-Related Mortality in the United States - Full Text
- Red Meat for Your Heart
- Protect Your Liver - Drink Coffee
- Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked With Colorectal Cancer Risk
- Aerobic Exercises vs Weight Lifting For Chronic Back Pain
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- Prognosis of sciatica and back-related leg pain in primary care
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