Three faculty members of Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles (CCCLA) authored a paper presented at the American Public Health Association (APHA)'s 1991 conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference, held November 10-14, is one of the world's largest gatherings of public health care providers.
The CCCLA faculty members are: Dr. Gyan Khare, department head of Basic Sciences; Dr. Lucila Calimag, department head of Diagnostic Sciences; and Dr. Robert Pokras, assistant professor. Their paper, "Nutritional and Anti-Microbial Properties of a Specific Herbal Tonic: Chyawanprash," was one of 18 chiropractic-related papers presented at the conference. Chyawanprash is a food supplement used in India that is proven to kill bacteria and contains high amounts of vitamin C. Additional research is being conducted to determine if the herb also decreases blood cholesterol.
Many leading public health officials, including Dr. Louis Sullivan, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, were among the approximately 10,000 attendees.
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr., president of CCCLA, and CCCLA associate professor Dr. George LeBeau recently taught a week-long seminar on sports injuries and chiropractic philosophy in Japan. The two doctors taught the seminar to Japanese chiropractic students and doctors from October 21-28 at the International Chiropractic College (ICC) in Osaka. Dr. Cleveland spoke on chiropractic philosophy and science, while Dr. LeBeau instructed on sports injuries, extremity adjusting, and athletic taping.
The idea to teach a seminar in Japan arose when Dr. LeBeau visited with a delegation of Japanese students who enrolled at CCCLA to take courses in human dissection. Only medical students are permitted to take human dissection courses in Japan, which is why the chiropractic students come to America to take the courses.
Planning for the 1992 CCCLA Homecoming is already underway and is scheduled for February 14-16, 1992.
Three continuing education seminars, pertaining to sports injuries, are scheduled to be part of the activities. Mr. Ronald E. Useldinger, president of the Fitness Motivation Institute of America, will speak on sports injuries prevention and physical fitness. Dr. George LeBeau, a 1972 CCCLA graduate and lecturer on sports injuries, will speak on treatment and adjustments for injured athletes. Noted practice-building expert Dr. Brian Porteous will give a presentation on the psychology of treated the injured athlete.
The Homecoming will also feature a talent show and a casino night.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
