Alan Cook, DC

Dr. Alan Cook graduated from Western States and has been in practice since 1989.  Besides being a postgraduate lecturer for Palmer West, Parker and Life Chiropractic colleges, Dr. Cook has written numerous articles for publication on topics ranging from the healing benefits of laughter to articles on NSAIDs and osteoporosis. He works with EasyWebCE to provide chiropractic continuing education.

Previous Articles

Better to Write Than to Tell
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
A Food for the Ages, Not Just the Aged
August 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 08)
Osteoporosis -- The Competition
November 4, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 23)
Osteoporosis: The Calcium Hype
April 8, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
The Top 10
October 7, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 21)
Oh, by the Way -- A Review of NSAIDs
May 20, 1996 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Top 10 Prescribed Drugs
November 17, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 24)
NSAIDs -- The Unintended Consequences
November 3, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 23)
The Top 10
February 10, 1997 (Vol. 15, Issue 04)
The Top 10 Drugs -- 1997
June 29, 1998 (Vol. 16, Issue 14)
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MAHA Launches Chiropractic Hub
MAHA Launches Chiropractic Hub

Building on a historic March 2026 meeting between Make America Healthy Again and chiropractic leadership, MAHA has announced the launch of the MAHA Chiropractic Hub, “a coordinated national partnership uniting MAHA Center, MAHA Action, and the chiropractic profession, including national associations, state organizations, practitioners, educators, researchers, and patient advocates. The Chiropractic Hub will advance federal policy, expand patient access, and build broad public support for chiropractic care across America.”

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Education & Seminars
Confronting the Threat to Chiropractic Education
Confronting the Threat to Chiropractic Education

The chiropractic profession is confronting one of the most significant federal regulatory threats it has faced in decades. A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) accountability framework – commonly referred to as the “Do No Harm” (DNH) regulation – could place many chiropractic programs at risk of losing access to federal financial aid (student loans), potentially reshaping the future of chiropractic education and workforce development across the United States.

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Healthcare / Public Health
From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics
From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics

Pain has become the dominant language of musculoskeletal healthcare. Numeric pain-rating scales and symptom reports are routinely used as primary indicators of clinical success. But while pain reduction is meaningful, it is an incomplete and often misleading representation of recovery. This has real consequences for patient adherence, long-term outcomes, and how conservative care is perceived within the broader healthcare system.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS