Van Merkle, DC, CCN, DCBCN, DABCI

Dr. Van D. Merkle, president of Science Based Nutrition, is a diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and the American Board of Chiropractic Internists. He is also a diplomate of the recently formed Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition and currently serves as vice president. Dr. Merkle has practiced in the Dayton, Ohio area for more than 25 years, and hosted the call-in radio talk show "Back To Health, Your Guide to Better Living" since 1995.

Previous Articles

Cancer Free for 18 Years
August 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 15)
Using Nutrition to Overcome Complications of Anal Stenosis
February 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 03)
Removing Toxins to Treat Teen Arthritis
August 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 17)
Fiery Feet: Treating Gout With Nutrition
February 12, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 04)
Too Many Toxins, Too Few Nutrients
December 2, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 25)
Prostate Cancer: The Argument for Conservative Care
August 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 17)
57 Radiation Treatments Avoided – Why Nutrition Was Essential
June 3, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 12)
A Silent Case of Hemochromatosis
May 20, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 11)
Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis With More Than an Adjustment
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Treat an MS Patient? Yes You Can!
August 12, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 17)
Parasites: Nutritional Remedies Do Work!
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Nutritional Considerations
May 20, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 11)
Blood Testing: Three Easy Steps
May 20, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 11)
Chiropractic Goes to Nepal
May 6, 1994 (Vol. 12, Issue 10)
Mission to China
February 13, 1995 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)
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Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic
Corporate Medicine’s Attack on Chiropractic

The chiropractic profession is under a sophisticated and relentless assault from corporate medicine, so strategically executed that most don’t even recognize it happening. The campaign is powerful, calculated, and well-funded, demonstrated by its covert tactics and the millions being invested to carry it out. Corporate medicine's endgame wants only two things from chiropractic: all our patients and all our money – and it is getting it.

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Mark Studin, DC, FPSC, FASBE(C), DAAPM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant
Chiropractic Management of a Recalled Cervical Disc Implant

Over the past two decades, more than 18 million spinal surgeries have been performed in the United States, and cervical disc replacements represent a fair share of those. Device recalls due to design flaws can place patients in difficult clinical situations, especially those who are symptomatic and reluctant to undergo revision surgery. This case highlights the role of chiropractors in managing complex postsurgical patients, particularly those with recalled spinal implants. 

Ronald Feise, DC
Billing / Fees / Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic
UnitedHealthcare Removing Prior Authorization for Chiropractic

UnitedHealth Group, parent company of UnitedHealthcare, has announced sweeping changes to its prior-authorization (PA) requirements that will eliminate the requirement for chiropractic care and numerous other healthcare services by the end of 2026. Doctors of chiropractic, other providers and patients have long lamented prior authorization requirements because they can delay needed treatment, limit access and even cause some patients not to pursue care.

Dynamic Chiropractic Staff