A Canadian study discovered that 11% of children utilize some form of "alternative medicine." This is the type of alternative care they use:
| Chiropractic | - | 36% |
| Homeopathic | - | 25% |
| Naturopathic | - | 11.5% |
| Acupuncture | - | 11.5% |
| Osteopathy | - | 9% |
| Oligotherapy | - | 4% |
| Others | - | 3% |
This survey was conducted in Quebec. What would a survey of your community show?
SOURCE: Spigelblatt L, Laine-Ammara G, Pless IB, Guyver A. The use of alternative medicine by children. Pediatrics 1994;94:811-814.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
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