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How good are your Organic Eggs? New score card shows that all Organic Food is NOT equal!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:12:50 -0600

The Cornucopia Institute has released a detailed scorecard ranking the majority of organic eggs that are in the marketplace. Take a moment to see how the eggs you buy measure up! The rankings go from the highest score of “five egg rating” (described as exemplary) to the lowest score of “one egg rating” (ethically deficient).

http://www.cornucopia.org/organic-egg-scorecard/

World Series Champion credits Chiropractic treatment for overcoming shoulder and arm problems!

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:07:02 -0600

World Series Champion Jason Motte, closer for the St. Louis Cardinals (and Former Sanford Mainer) credits Chiropractic treatment for overcoming shoulder and arm problems!

As a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, Jason began to receive treatment from team chiropractor Dr. Ralph Filson, whom he credits for helping him overcome pain and reach the level of performance he was able to display on baseballs greatest stage, the World Series!

Jason was a member of the 2002 Sanford Mainer’s Baseball Team. At that time he was a catcher, however, after being drafted managers noticed the cannon he has for an arm and quickly converted him to a pitcher.

http://www.foundation4cp.com/pr/2011/cardinals.pdf

http://sanfordmainers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=93:former-mainer-jason-motte-is-world-series-champion&catid=1:news&Itemid=2

Statin Drugs - What you deserve to know about these Powerful Drugs

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:13:30 -0500

If you have high cholesterol, chances are very good that you have been prescribed or will soon be prescribed a drug such as Simvastatin, Lovastatin, Pravastatin or Zocor. These are a few examples of drugs that belong to a group called statins. They were developed to lower cholesterol levels, but what you may not have been told is that these are powerful drugs with many possible side effects. True informed consent (a procedure that EVERY physician and health care provider is REQUIRED to perform) mandates that prior to starting ANY prescription or treatment, the patient is to be made aware of all potential risks (i.e. side effects) involved. Please take a moment to review this well written article by MIT Senior Scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff. In this article Dr. Seneff provides links to 13 different sites that have well referenced information about the dangers of Statin Drugs.

http://people.csail.mit.edu/seneff/statins_think_twice.html

Coenzyme q10 -Supplement to improve endurance and optimize health!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:56:06 -0500

First discovered in 1957, Coenzyme Q10 has been the subject of over 5,000 studies. Coenzyme Q10 is best known as the nutrient that is critical in the production of energy within our body's cells. This property of supporting energy production is what makes Coenzyme Q10 a key factor in improving athletic endurance and in protecting our body's most important muscle, our heart! Coenzyme Q10 also functions as an antioxidant, which protects the body from free radicals and thus helps to reduce many of the signs of aging.

If you or anyone that you know is currently taking or previously has taken a statin drug, it is absolutely necessary that those individuals take a coenzme Q10 supplement! Why? Because the pathway that statin drugs use to lower cholesterol levels affects the same pathway the body uses to produce coenzyme Q10. Therefore statin drugs decrease the body's coenzyme Q10 levels. Research has shown that long term depletion of coenzyme Q10 can be a source of heart failure!

Coenzyme Q10 is found primarily in fish, organ meats and in the germ portion of whole grains. Coenzyme Q10, formally known as ubiquinone, cannot be fully utilized until the body converts it to the active form ubiquinol. Research has indicated that as early as our mid 20s, our ability to convert ubiquinone to ubiquinol decreases. Therefore when it comes to supplementation, if one is older than 25, he should supplement with the active form ubiquinol.

For additional information:
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2007/jan2007_report_coq10_02.htm

Meet Dr. David Doiron, our new sports chiropractor!

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:36:44 -0500

Back to Health Chiropractic PC is pleased to welcome Dr. David Doiron as the newest member of our health care team!

Dr. Doiron, a native of Sanford, Maine, holds advanced training in Sports Science & Rehabilitation as well as certification in Active Release techniques (ART®) and Graston® soft tissue mobilization. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Pleased to be done the educational process and excited to help the community, Dr. Doiron looks forward to working alongside Dr. Marc Dupuis at Back to Health Chiropractic Clinic.

Dr. Doiron’s evaluation and treatments mainly focus on restoring motion and mobility in the spine and extremities while addressing soft tissue dysfunction through specific stretching protocols and functional exercise prescription. Although much of Dr. Doiron’s training has been focused on athletes, the common denominator is that all people can benefit from having a more sport specific approach to treatment.

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Fight Cancer and support Detox with these two ingredients!!

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:27:37 -0500

Research has shown that cooking with garlic and onions can be a simple, tasty and cost effective way to help prevent cancer AND encourage detoxification. Garlic has also been shown to be very effective in optimizing cholesterol levels and has antibacterial, antirviral & antifungal properties! In fact, garlic has been shown to have over 150 beneficial properties. Regular use of garlic for health benefits has been documented as far back as ancient times during the Roman Empire! The best use of garlic is fresh, as many of the key compounds break down readily after preparation.

For additional information see the following study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16332117

Must watch video on the Industry of Cancer!

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:16:16 -0500

A big Thank You to Dr. Mercola for the courage to write an excellent synopsis on the current status of cancer treatment by conventional medicine. Sadly the conspiracy that was documented to exist, as far back as 1953, is still present today.

Benedict Fitzgerald (special council for the Interstate Commerce Committee) was appointed to investigate allegations of conspiracy on the part of the medical establishment with regards to up and coming methods of cancer treatment. He stated in his 1953 report, "Public and private funds have been thrown around like confetti at a country fair to close up and destroy clinics, hospitals, and scientific research laboratories which do not conform to the viewpoint of the medical association"

Please take time to review Dr. Mercola's well written article AND view for FREE an excellent documentary that highlights many of the issues surrounding cancer treatment and why conventional medicine is so opposed many low cost yet highly effective alternative treatments!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/09/19/cut-poison-burn.aspx?e_cid=20110919_DNL_art_1

Welcome to Our Blog!

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:34:10 -0500

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a chiropractor in the Sanford, ME area, we’re excited you are here. With the chiropractic industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote chiropractic awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including chiropractic news, advancements in chiropractic technology and health advice and updates from Dr. Dupuis and his staff.

We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure your best health.
As always, feel free to contact us with any chiropractic questions or concerns.

Johnson & Johnson's “No More Tears” will really make you cry.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:03:16 -0600

Johnson and Johnson’s “No More Tears” baby shampoo has been found to contain a formaldehyde-releasing chemical, these agents are known as carcinogens. The carcinogenic shampoo is currently sold in the United States, while most other countries selling the “No More Tears” shampoo are carcinogen free.

Not only is Johnson and Johnson’s “No More Tears” shampoo exposing our infants and young children to carcinogens but the carcinogens have also been shown to trigger rashes and other skin inflammation issues.

Crying yet? Read More… http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=888

25 Tips to Fight Indoor Air Pollution at Home

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:12:34 -0600

With winter in full swing and the temperatures dropping we are spending more and more time inside. Take a moment to review this slideshow from “The Daily Green” to see steps you can take to make the air safer for you and your family at home! This is very important if you or any family members suffer from asthma as many indoor pollutants have been linked with exacerbations of this condition!

http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/indoor-air-quality-47020101?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150212694897369_20043831_10150457992737369#f26786e0371c158

ADHD: Nutritional approach for treatment

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:49:35 -0600

Recent information has shown that treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with psychotropic drugs such as Ritalin, can lead to depression in adult life through drug induced “complex behavioral adaptations”.

Recent information has also shown that children with ADHD appear to have lower than normal levels of the healthy fish oil fats, EPA and DHA. DHA has been shown to be a key component of healthy nervous system development and decreased levels have been associated with depression.

This information is so important because it suggests that supplementation with fish oil may be useful in the treatment of children with ADHD, and if this is the case, would be a method of treatment without the damaging side effects of psychotropic drugs.

See the following article for more information:

http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/nutritional-considerations-for-adhd.html

Flu Shots may INCREASE Sickness in Children. New facts your doctor may not be telling you!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:38:06 -0600

According to new research in the Journal of Virology, children that receive a flu shot may actually be weakening their immune system which would put them at a higher risk from getting sick from cold causing viruses, bacterial infections AND flu viruses not included in the shot itself.

For more information please view these links:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/01/03/flu-shot-increase-flu.aspx?e_cid=20120103_DNL_art_1

Gardasil – New Warnings! Are you one less or one more?

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:18:57 -0600

Autoimmune disorders, seizures, paralysis, speech problems, blindness, short term memory loss, and even death! If these side effects sound dangerous to you, then you may want to think twice before you or someone you care about receives the Gardasil vaccine. These symptoms are all associated with females who have received the Gardasil “be one less” vaccine.

Research demonstrates that Gardasil is not necessary in most women. Being that there are more than 100 types of the HPV and Gardasil only protects against 4, and 90% of women naturally clear their bodies of HPV within 2 years, does it make sense to put yourself or your young daughters at serious risk of acquiring life changing side effects?

Get the facts before putting yourself at risk.

How Doctors are influenced by Big Pharma

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:54:32 -0600

We all think that our Doctors have our best interest in mind, but do they really? It has been found that big name pharmaceutical companies have been bribing doctors for years to use their drugs. Although the vacations and dinners at 5 star restaurants have ceased, they are still being played in a variety of ways. One common approach involves asking doctors to speak about the benefits of drugs provided by pharmaceutical companies and then being paid significantly for their time and travel. Resent studies have found some cases where, after speaking and being paid the Physician’s own prescription writing for drug that they spoke of greatly increased benefitting the pharmaceutical companies with over $100,000 in additional sales. This is a blatant conflict of interest. These physicians often use presentations complete with slides and reference points that have been provided by the pharmaceutical companies involved.

Coming in 2013, all doctors that speak about pharmaceutical drugs are going to be placed on a government website. So all patients can know if their doctor is potentially being swindled into thinking that the drug they just spoke about is the new “miracle” drug.

For more information and to see if Your Doctor is cashing in by speaking about drugs follow this link
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130730104

Cholesterol medications linked to Nerve Damage

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:55:03 -0600

Ever thought your cholesterol medication would affect your peripheral nerves? New research shows that with prolonged treatment with statin medications there is often long term damage done to peripheral nerves.

Cholesterol medications are not always necessary. Cholesterol levels have not been proven to be the factor leading to heart disease. With taking medications there are always unknown side effects, but with cholesterol medications there are many conditions that can be linked with the use of these drugs. Along with increased peripheral nerve damage, statin drugs also increases your chance by 50% for acquiring diabetes. If you or someone you know has developed peripheral nerve damage or are becoming diabetic, look into your history and remember statin medications can lead to these conditions!

There are ways to lower your cholesterol naturally, read more…

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/01/25/nerve-damage-with-cholesterol-meds.aspx?e_cid=20120125_DNL_art_2

Say Goodbye to Colic!

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:50:43 -0600

Infantile colic has been found to affect anywhere from 25-40% of infants. Most babies will outgrow it by about 12 weeks of age but some continue to suffer. Inconsolable babies can take a toll of the parents and care takers of the little one so maybe it’s time to explore some other options besides home remedies and drugs.

Research has found that Chiropractic treatment can decrease the severity of infantile colic and in a number of cases completely cure infantile colic. Chiropractic adjustments for infants are safe, gentle and non-invasive.

Interested? Read More…
http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Newsletter/fwf-10-infantile-colic.html

Fish that are SAFE to eat!

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:55:33 -0600

Many people have become nervous about consuming fish due to fear of high levels of mercury and other toxins than can be concentrated in these otherwise healthy foods. The following link identifies some of the healthiest fish that have been found without dangerous contaminants. These foods sources provide the very beneficial omega 3 fatty acids along with other key nutrients and minerals!

Click on the following link from rodale.com for the “safe fish list”
http://www.rodale.com/safe-fish-eat

Top Ten Most Toxic…..Cars!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:20:08 -0600

When we think of environmental toxins, we often picture pollutants in the air and soil from factories or in the water from a host of contaminating sources. The one place many of us do not expect to find toxins is inside our cars. Each year a study is performed to evaluate the level of toxins that we are exposed to from our CARS! Click on the link below to see the top ten most toxic cars and the top ten cleanest cars.

http://www.rodale.com/toxic-cars

Teachers Jobs Are Tougher Thanks to Common Pesticides!

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:03:54 -0500

According to a study in the journal Neurotoxicology, three common pesticides have been linked to damaging our children’s brains resulting in Decreased Motor Skills, Decreased IQ and Increased Incidence of ADHD. What is significant about this study is that it showed when these toxins are present in a pregnant woman the toxins are also found in the children after they are born! It should be no surprise that with the vast increase in the use of these devastating chemicals, our teachers today are dealing with shocking numbers of children with conditions that were virtually unheard of thirty or forty years ago.

Click below for additional information
http://www.rodale.com/causes-low-iq-0

66% of Factory Farmed Chicken Contain Drug Resistant Bacteria

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:56:37 -0500

The nonprofit Consumers Union has found that chicken in most grocery stores is more likely to be contaminated with drug resistant E. coli than not! What is concerning is that this type of drug resistant E. coli is becoming more and more common in women suffering from urinary tract infections! Simply put: Large scale factory farms where chickens are kept in overcrowded, dirty, environments are not healthy for them and they are not healthy food choices for us! Buy organic chicken whenever possible or from a local farm where you can see for yourself if the environment is safe for raising healthy chicken!

For more information, click below:
http://www.rodale.com/e-coli-urinary-tract-infections

Dr. Wayne Dyer Speaks Out for the Chiropractic Profession

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:47:24 -0500

Dr. Wayne Dyer, the international best-selling author of more than 30 books, including The Power of Intention, recently shared his thoughtson the health care crisis facing the United States and credited the chiropractic profession with having many of the necessary answers.

Click on the link below to view the full video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K9GmtmFOgE&feature=share

Does Your Soda Contain This Cancer Causing Chemical?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:41:33 -0500

Both Coke and Pepsi have been found to contain High Levels of the carcinogen (cancer causing chemical) 4-methylimidazole (4-MI). This chemical is formed during the reactions that occur when making the caramel food dye that is used in these two extremely popular sodas. Perhaps what is most alarming is that the Food and Drug Administration does NOT REQUIRE this carcinogen to be in the soda’s label!

For additional information click on the link below
http://www.rodale.com/cancer-soda

How Bad Science and Big Business Created the Obesity Epidemic & Cholesterol-Heart Disease Myth

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:35:01 -0500

This is an Absolute MUST WATCH VIDEO in which David Diamond Ph.D. explains his own journey in researching the TRUTH behind heart disease, obesity and cholesterol that began when he was overweight and diagnosed with high cholesterol. As a research scientist, he was not ready to accept the notion that taking a drug for the rest of his life was the only way to prevent heart disease. Therefore he dedicated himself to studying all of the research that has been done on these topics and what he found will shock you!

For the full video of his lecture, click on the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vr-c8GeT34&feature=share

Dietary Intake of this Heavy Metal Linked to Boosting Breast Cancer Risk!

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:07:01 -0500

A new study in the Journal Cancer Research has found that woman with the highest levels of cadmium exposure saw a 21 percent increase in breast cancer risk compared with women that had the lowest levels of cadmium exposure. Cadmium is a heavy metal contaminant that is found in many chemical fertilizers that are often used by large factory farms. Smaller local farms that maintain their soils by crop rotating practices can provide safer produce without the danger of toxic laden chemical fertilizers. Since 1980 the Environmental Protection Agency has recognized hair as one of the choice tissues to analyze in determining toxic metal exposure. Call our office today at 207-324-7098 for more information on Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).

For additional information click on the link below
http://www.rodale.com/causes-breast-cancer

Sleeping 6 Hours or Less Linked with Doubling the Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:41:15 -0500

Research now suggests that sleeping less than 6 hours per night, not only increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke but also increases the risk of developing diabetes. A common question is, “How much sleep do I need”. The answer depends on a number of factors and can actually differ quite a bit from person to person. Click on the link below for additional information on this very important topic.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/09/dr-rubin-naiman-on-how-much-sleep-do-you-need.aspx?e_cid=20120409_DNL_art_1

Prozac, Pain Killers and Allergy Medications Being Found in Factory Farm Chicken!

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:58:18 -0500

Yes it is true, researcher Keeve Nachman, PhD, assistant scientist and director of the Farming for the Future program at Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, part of the university's Bloomberg School of Public Health, found these and other medications in the feathers of chickens at large factory farms. Analysis of the feathers is important because feathers accumulate drugs and chemicals that chickens are exposed to during their average life span of about eight-week. One can only imagine the possible ramifications of humans eating these chickens that contain prescriptions drugs!

Click on the link below for additional surprising information!
http://www.rodale.com/healthy-chicken

Think Pink Slime is Nasty? See What Other “Surprises” to Avoid at Your Grocery Store

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:50:22 -0500

The link below from Rodale.com provides a list of the “9 Nastiest Things in Your Supermarket. More importantly, they list the healthy alternatives for each of the nasty items! Read more, then go out and shop with purpose!

http://www.rodale.com/pink-slime?page=8

Big Pharma wants YOU on these 6 Pills FOR LIFE! Covering symptoms does not lead to Improved Health!

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:39 -0500

Read about the highly effective marketing strategies that drug companies are using each and every day in an attempt to get as many of us as possible on their extremely profitable drugs. The sad news here is that science is showing the vast majority of “blockbuster drugs” are not even necessary!!!

Click on the link below to learn more from a well written article found on Mercola.com
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/05/14/mercks-adhd-drugs-unsafe.aspx