Welcome to another edition of the bi-monthly eHealth Newsletter from your friends at Applied Chiropractic of Troy. Every other month we will offer an educational article about a relevant health topic and news about Applied Chiropractic of Troy. In this issue, we'll be learning about some sometimes unexpected uses for Chiropractic and about Dr. Jessup's blog from Jamaica.
JAMAICA MEDICAL MISSIONS
Blogging from the Tropics
Dr. Jessup just returned from Jamaica. While there, she served with a group of about 30 medical professionals who worked to provide medical clinics for the people there. If you're interested in learning more, she made daily blog posts at JenJamaica.blogspot.com.
We're also looking for chiropractors to serve on future trips. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please refer them to Dr. Jessup for more information. Thanks!
CHIROPRACTIC AND ITS MANY USES
The sometimes unexpected symptoms treated by Chiropractic
We often hear said in the office, "I didn't know that chiropractic could help with that." That tells me that we should be doing a better job of educating about the uses for chiropractic. We'll begin that today with a short list of problems for which we are currently treating people in the office.
COLDS OR ILLNESS
Adjustments stimulate the immune system. This is one of the effects of chiropractic that has been supported by the research. For that reason alone it's a great idea to receive treatment when you feel like you're coming down with 
something, or if it's already got you. Various chiropractic therapies can help a great deal with the symptoms of illness. From head congestion to a cough, body aches to fatigue, many have received benefit from treatments. Bring your sick self in to speed that illness out of your system.
ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION
These are probably more common than you would think. We are often working with people who struggle here by treating with adjustments, cranial work, adrenal/hormonal support, diet and lifestyle changes.
ACID REFLUX
We have patients who regularly seek chiropractic care for their acid reflux who can tell us very specifically where their problem is. "When you adjust my neck/middle back/that stubborn rib/my cranials my reflux clears right up." This symptom responds differently in different people, but is often very treatable with chiropractic. For people who don't respond simply to adjustments, posture changes, breath training, diet changes or food sensitivities may need to be addressed.
CONSTIPATION
Ok, most people don't like to talk about this one, but it is so vitally important to your health and how you feel day to day. You should be eliminating at least once per day, and if you're not, you're constipated. This may be due to your diet, your water intake, or food sensitivities. But, it may also be affected by joint dysfunction in your low back or pelvis, which is treated well with chiropractic. Babies respond especially well to chiropractic for this symptom.
All of the symptoms above also respond very well to acupuncture, too. And, the patients who choose to pair both chiropractic and acupuncture have often received faster, more dramatic results. It's all in what feels like the best fit for you and your situation. We're here to help however you decide to pursue your health. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at all.
Live happy and healthy and enjoy each of your days.
If we can be of any help to you,
please give us a call at (937) 335-1551.
