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Peter Swann, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM

Dr. Peter Swann is a board-certified family physician with a focus on patient health, wellness and prevention. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Swann is also a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He received his clinical research training through the NIH; is a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of California, Merced; and serves as chief medical officer for ISOThrive, LLC (www.isothrive.com). "

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Why You Should Care About Prebiotics (Pt. 2)
June 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 06)
What Are Prebiotics – and Why Should You Care? (Part 1)
January 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 01)
Are Probiotics Doing More Harm Than Good?
October 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 16)
All Fiber Is Not Created Equal
August 1, 2016 (Vol. 34, Issue 14)
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Carpal Tunnel / Extremities / Neuropathy
Unlock Relief: Nerve Flossing for CTS
Unlock Relief: Nerve Flossing for CTS

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.

Charles Annunziata, DC, CFMP
Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
Dynamic Diagnosis: A Look at Romberg’s Test and Patient Safety
Dynamic Diagnosis: A Look at Romberg’s Test and Patient Safety

The Romberg test is a neurological procedure used to assess balance and can be used to gauge a patient’s risk of falling. Unfortunately, the test itself is a fall risk. The fall risk is not huge, and falls are not frequent. However, I have encountered a few situations that have influenced how I use and teach the test.

K. Jeffrey Miller, DC, MBA
News / Profession
A Chiropractic Therapist Profession in the United States?
A Chiropractic Therapist Profession in the United States?

Sadly, Japan now has over 12,000 chiropractic therapists (Zenkenkai/JCA chiropractors), dramatically outnumbering the fewer than 700 DCs who have graduated from accredited chiropractic educational programs. These chiropractic therapists have a clear economic and political advantage that makes appropriate chiropractic legislation nearly impossible. What if this same thing happenened in the U.S.?

Donald Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h)