Success Story: Swimming Again at Seventy

A 70-something male patient is able to swim again after a very long time.  He came in not wanting any chiropractic adjustment as he had previously had a negative experience.  Plus, he was very nervous to be manipulated because his L3-5 (lumbar spine) is fused.  Nevertheless, he was referred by an existing patient who trusted Dr. Wayne. Hesitantly, he agreed to get care.

For this patient to regain full function, Dr. Wayne strongly recommended chiropractic but with low force using a very specific impulse activator adjusting instrument .  The patient decided to give this very specific and gentle chiropractic technique a shot. 

After just a few adjustments and some ear acupuncture, in order to encourage the ligaments surrounding the problem area to adjust to the new and corrected spinal position, this patient is able to swim again.  He is very encouraged and has new faith in chiropractic.

With each patient's success, Dr. Wayne is grateful for excellent mentors and effective tools to treat patients and for them to get their health and life back!

Why Get your Babies Adjusted? A Few FAQs For You

Week-old Molly Jo getting adjusted by her Mommy Mandy's chiropractor in TX

Last month, we have a friend in Texas who had a baby (#5!!) and posted on her Facebook status a week post-delivery that she and her hubby got their new baby girl adjusted by their chiropractor.  I was very amused with the ensuing lively discussion among her friends and blog followers in response to this. It was amazing the lack of knowledge that surrounds this topic.  But, I know that this lack of knowledge is the fault of our profession for not properly educating, not to mention big pharma and media for ahem, withholding valuable information about the huge benefits of early chiropractic adjustments. It spurred me to "interview" Dr. Wayne with some of the FAQs that I'm sure many responsible parents have:


Q: Why adjust a new baby?
A: Delivery is often the first trauma a new baby suffers.  The cervical spine often gets malpositioned, especially during a rushed, hurried birthing process.


Q: What health benefits result from an infant adjustment?
A: Without an adjustment following delivery, a baby's nerve flow in his/her cervical spine gets compromised from the brain stem to the rest of the body.  Results from correcting this malposition are often very profound. Some of the health challenges that can be avoided are ear infections, digestive problems like constipation and reflux and breathing problems like asthma and allergies.  


Q: How soon can the benefits be seen?
A: Immediately.  Babies don't have muscle calcifications, spurring and a lot of previous trauma like an adult. 


Q: Is it safe?
A: Well, we will answer this by passing on some numbers.  Malpractice insurance companies do their homework and keep track of damages and lawsuits from practitioners treating infants and kiddos.  Dr. Wayne's malpractice insurance premium is under $1,000 per calendar year. Pediatricians pay on average $12,500 per year (modernmedicine.com) Obstetricians and gynecologists fork over premium rates per calendar year ranging from $85,000 to as much as $200,000, depending on the state.  


Have further questions?  Please ask: drwaynedc@gmail.com.  We have nothing to hide.

Adrenal Health Talk Recap from Prairie Market

In case you weren't in the audience at Prairie Market last week, here are the notes that were handed out.  There was a great crowd...somewhere between 20 and 25 listening ears.  We are so tickled for this winning alliance with Prairie Market in Harrison, AR. 

Adrenal Fatigue: An Epidemic in our Stressed-Out World

So what’s the big deal about the adrenal gland?
The adrenal gland helps you respond to stress & or changes in your environment

• When this gland is fatigued due to ongoing stressors and pressures,

it leads to:

1. High blood pressure
2. Digestive disturbances

(Acid reflux, IBS, gas & bloating)

3. Weight gain – especially around the midsection
4. Joint pain
5. Disrupted sleep
6. Diminished sex drive and hormonal imbalance

• Sleep wake cycle disruption:

- Cortisol must drop, melatonin must go up.  Many people have inverted day & night      chemistry

- Restoring the adrenal gland is essential to helping you be awake and alert during the day and unconscious at night.

• Dr. Wayne’s adrenal health recommendations: clinical and do-it-yourself remedies:

1. Adrenal Supplement - Prairie Market has a good one.  Need to watch out for  adrenal supplements that have licorice if hypertension is a concern.

2. Acupuncture - Balance the meridians to right your world.

3. Chiropractic - Have sacrum and cervicals adjusted regularly.

4. Settle down for sleep. Lights Out, TV off, Shhhhhh!

5. Create peace for yourself - decide, forgive, etc.

Emilee's 35# Weight Loss Story

Remember Emilee? Look at her now! Doesn't she look GREAT? We have asked her to give us a progress report. Let's hear it from her:  


"Today marks the 44th day I’ve been on our Shape ReClaimed program. In just under 7 weeks, I have lost nearly 35 pounds. My complexion is clear, I have tons of energy, I’m sleeping better, and my overall health has improved tremendously. My weight loss slowed after week 3, but with the help of Dr. Tompkins, we were able to make modifications to my program to help promote further success. It was during this time I learned the importance of not pushing my body too hard and following the advice of my doctor. After this realization I began shedding pounds once again. The weight loss was at a slower rate, but I continued losing size. 


I’d like to say the program is the easiest thing in the world, but I will be the first to admit there have been challenging days and I have cheated a few times. These “cheats” halted my progress for a day or two, but I learned on these days how different I feel towards unhealthy foods. During Phase 1, my relationship with food has been altered considerably.  Eating high starch and sugar foods is simply not worth the negative effects it has on my body. The longer I stay on the program, the more I realize it is not necessarily to lose weight (although it is an awesome side effect), but rather maintain my health and the way I feel day in and day out. I am thrilled with the results I have had thus far, both mentally and physically, and I am looking forward to what the next few weeks have in store. Only 23 more pounds to go!  

The Health Department's "Whoops" About Local Whooping Cough Outbreak

An interesting message came on the radio yesterday from the Taney County Department of Public Health.  I perked up my ears because it was announced that there were 4 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) in our local county over the last month.  The public health spokesman said that was a bit of a red flag.  (agreed)  Then she said the greatest prevention of whooping cough was vaccination…and that two of the cases were children who had not been vaccinated.  It’s what she didn’t say that got my attention.  If two children were not vaccinated, then implied in that statement is that two children were vaccinated…and they still got whooping cough.  I’m not writing this to stir up the vaccination controversy.  Vaccination is a very personal decision and not an uncomplicated one.  My point is this:  based on this little example…the vital lesson is that we all keep our immune system functioning at its optimum in order to keep threatening illnesses like this at bay.  

So…as a good parent you ask "what do we do instead?" Here is what Dr. Wayne recommends:
 1. lets keep our children away from sugar & processed foods.  We can promote plenty of fresh fruits, veggies and good quality lean meat instead.  (Believe me…based on experience they really do get a taste for this).
  2.lets make sure our children are getting regular chiropractic adjustments to ensure the brain is communicating with the body without any interference 
 3. we can  restore balance by stimulating acupuncture alarm points  (can be done by hand instead of needles on little people).

Cough Juice: A Recipe from Talia

Talia Marin

Dear Daddy's Patient:

I had a bad cough.  I think my friends at school shared it with me.  It made it hard to lay down and sleep.  My mommy looked up a recipe in Reader's Digest: Home Remedies and made it for me.  It really helped. I want to share it with you, in case you have a cough.

Cough Juice
A few slices of fresh Ginger Root
A few slices of fresh Onion
2-3 Garlic cloves, minced
Honey, enough to cover ingredients

Place ingredients in saucepan on stove.  Boil them for about 15 minutes.  Strain pulp and save juice.  Let it cool.  Refrigerate.

I surprised my mommy and daddy by drinking this without fussing.  It helped me and I hope it helps you. Beware, your kisses may be a little smelly!

Love, Talia Marin
Age 3.75

Symptom Elimination

There's nothing that gives a wellness doctor a "high" like hearing a patient report that they have 50% or more improvement in their symptoms.  This was the case for "Anita", a late-20s, female, long-distance patient.

Take a look at Anita's list of original symptoms:
Arthritis pain
Severe endometriosis - dehabilitating cramping every day
Disrupted sleep
Low energy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - stomach pains
Runny Nose

Now look at Anita's symptoms, with improvements detailed, 6 months later:
Arthritis Pain - 90% better
Severe endometriosis - cramping every 2 weeks
Disrupted sleep - working on this by treating adrenal gland and changing schedule
Low energy - 50-75% improved
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - 80% improved
Runny Nose - still working on this as it is closely related to adrenal fatigue

So now you ask, how did she do it?

First of all, she is motivated and stuck to the plan that Dr. Wayne outlined for her that included a strict anti-inflammatory diet, Standard Process supplements, frequent urinalyses, and phone consults.  To learn more about what a plan would look like for you, email drwaynedc@gmail.com.

Emilee's Weight Loss Journey

I recently decided to try out the Shape Reclaimed Program after seeing the positive effects it had on the patients at Tompkins Wellness Center. When I first began working at TWC, my health was far from ideal. Due to a knee injury in 2011, I was unable to exercise and my eating habits slowly become less and less healthy. In one year I put on 45 pounds and the effects of the weight started to interfere with my daily routines. My self esteem was decreasing, I had low energy, difficulty sleeping, joint pain, headaches, and I was easily winded. I hit a point where I realized I no longer wanted to live with these symptoms and decided to start Shape Reclaimed. 

Today, January 27, 2012, is my 16^th day on the program and I have lost 17 pounds. Not only have I had great results thus far, but the way in which I achieved the weight loss was healthy and not due to starvation. Because the program is made specific to me and guided by a doctor, we were able to change my diet to adequately meet my body’s needs and ensure healthy weight loss. Along with the decrease in weight, I have ample amounts of energy and I have found a new source of motivation to get through the occasional sugar cravings. 

Although I am thrilled with the program and the results I am seeing, there are some areas that I find challenging. I am a person who has a definite sweet tooth. Eliminating sugar from my diet was difficult, and the first week was incredibly hard. I actually went through a detox period where I had intense cravings that affected my mood and energy level. Now, these cravings have slowly declined, but I still have days where I crave starches and sugars. Also, with rapid weight loss it easy to become accustomed to losing a few pounds every day. Now that I have less to lose, the rate at which I lose weight has slowed and I have learned not to put too much emphasis on what the scale reads every morning. Although my weight in pounds has slowed, I am still burning fat and losing inches. 

As I start my third week on the program, I can already tell my relationship with food has changed forever. I know this may sound like a dramatic statement, but the effects of eating healthy far outweigh the desire to eat unhealthy foods. Overall, I am a much happier and energetic person. I feel great and wonder how I lived before I started the program. 

THIEVES: How Can We Live Without It?

101 USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL BLEND  (THIEVES)

1.    Apply to cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing.

2.    Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow to stop a sore throat. 

3.    Apply undiluted directly to the skin of your upper chest and throat for bronchitis. 

4.    Put a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache. 

5.    Put 10 or 12 drops in a capsule undiluted and swallow daily for longevity.

6.    For acne, take internally and apply to the skin diluted with vegetable oil.

7.    Put directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu.

8.    Diffuse in your home to keep the germ count down.

9.    Breathe in the vapors when you have lung congestion.

10.  Use to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them. 

11.  Add to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes. 

12.  Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes. 

13.  Add to your mop water for cleaner floors.

14.  Mix with water to make a spray to repel insects on your flowers and plants.

15.  Use to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels.

16.  Apply to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain.

17.  Apply to gums to prevent and treat gum disease.

18.  Apply orally to maintain healthy teeth and reduce cavities. 

19.  Apply to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches.

20.  Diffuse in homes or businesses to solve mold problems.

21.  Add to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion.

22.  Apply to broken bones or joints for pain relief and hasten healing.

23.  Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain your health.

24.  Put on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking.

25.  Put on cold sores to make them disappear.

26.  For warts, apply topically, inhale and take in capsules to make them disappear.

27.  Rub on sore joints to relieve arthritis pain.

28.  Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold.

29.  Place a drop on the tongue and a drop in a glass of water for herpes. 

30.  Rub on bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day.

31.  Diffuse in the house as your children come home from school every day.

32.  Mix 50:50 with vegetable oil and rub on daily for relief of shingles.

33.  Apply a drop on a wound of a cat or dog to clear it up.

34.  Diffuse in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood. 

35.  Diffuse in the office to increase concentration and work efficiency. 

36.  Diffuse in your place of business to ward off the germs that come in. 

37.  Diffuse in the classroom to reduce student sickness and absenteeism. 

38.  Put a few drops in your carpet steamer to disinfect carpet. 

39.  Mix a few drops with honey in a teaspoon for cough relief. 

40.  Breathe and apply for sinus headaches. 

41.  Put a drop on a pimple to make it shrink and disappear.

42.  For laryngitis, put a drop under your tongue to restore your voice. 

43.  Inhale for relief of allergy symptoms.

44.  Take a capsule full every day for relief of Lyme disease symptoms.

45.  Carry a bottle on every flight to protect you from germs on the plane.

46.  Drop in the heat/AC vents of a hotel to rid it of airborne germs.

47.  Apply one drop on an infected wound of a cat or dog to clear it up. 

48.  Mix with baking soda to clean bathtubs.

49.  Apply undiluted to the toes and feet to combat fungus.

50.  Apply to poison ivy rashes( may need to be diluted with vegetable oil) to relieve itch.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL HOUSEHOLD CLEANER

51.  Use for bathrooms and toilets to sanitize and freshen. 

52.  Use to cut grease on kitchen counters and stove tops.

53.  Use to mop floors to clean and disinfect.

54.  Apply to hands to remove stubborn, sticky substances like tree sap. 

55.  Use to wash fruits and vegetables from the supermarket. 

56.  Add to the water in your vacuum cleaner to cleanse the air.

57.  Add to your carpet cleaner to disinfect the carpet. 

58.  Squirt along ant trails in the house to keep them out.

59.  Use in school classrooms to cut down on student sickness.

60.  Scrub old floors to remove old varnish and prepare for refinishing.

61.  Clean upholstery in your living room.

62.  Clean the upholstery and dashboard of your car. 

63.  Soak off burnt food in pots and skillets. 

64.  Wipe or soak garbage cans to get them clean, sanitary and smelling fresh.

65.  For bad stains, pour it on as a pre-wash stain remover.

66.  Use undiluted to clean and kill mold on walls and floors.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL LOZENGES

67.  Take with the first sniffle and signs of a cold or sore throat to ward it off. 

68.  Take prior to singing performances to keep the voice strong and hit the high notes. 

69.  Use to hasten healing when a cold or flu has been contracted.

70.  Keep a box in church to have available for the choir. 

71.  Suck on one as you enter an airplane to protect you from germs onboard.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL MOUTHWASH

72.  Rinse daily for clean breath and to keep teeth and gums healthy.

73.  Gargle before a singing engagement to clear mucus.

74.  Use as a waterless hand sanitizer.

75.  Rub on hands to make them soft, fresh and smooth.

76.  Apply to face to clear acne.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL BAR SOAP

77.  Rub on stains as a pre-wash stain remover.

78.  Use as a deodorant or antibacterial hand soap. 

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL SPRAY

79.  Spray on doorknobs in public restrooms to kill germs.

80.  Spray in throat to restore a lost voice.

81.  Spray hands before and after shaking hands with a lot of people. 

82.  Spray in restrooms on airplanes to reduce airport bacteria.  

83.  Spray on vegetables and fruits when washing them.

84.  Carry for protection in countries with cholera, malaria or dysentery.

85.  Use as an air freshener for cooking odors or other unwanted smells.

86.  Take to the gym and spray all the equipment you use. 

87.  Take to the supermarket and use to disinfect shopping cart handles. 

88.  Use in the classroom for desks, tables and other items handled by children.

89.  Spray in your mouth and throat to stop a cold or bronchitis. 

90.  Spray on shower stalls and bathroom walls to kill and remove mold.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL TOOTHPASTE

91.  Brush every day to prevent cavities and gum disease. 

92.  Use when teeth have been damaged or broken to help them heal. 

93.  Use to prevent or heal gum disease.

94.  Apply as  underarm deodorant.

USES FOR ANTIMICROBIAL OIL WIPES

95.  Wipe doorknobs and other things touched by the public.

96.  Wipe dirty piano keys to clean and disinfect them. 

97.  Use to clean children’s hands when traveling.

98.  Use on the steering wheel and gearshift of any vehicle you drive.

99.  Use on public telephones to remove germs. 

100. Use on public computer keyboards and mouses.

A SPECIAL ANTIBIOTIC FORMULA*

101.  Combine 12 drops of the Antimicrobial Blend with 6 drops of Oregano, and 2 drops of           Frankincense - place in a “00" capsule          Dr. Friedmann’s formula for the flu– above (101)– At the first sign of the flu, take one capsule every four hours for three days and then one capsule every eight hours for 4 to 6 days.  This is powerful; so don’t use it for just a cold or as a preventative.  This formula should not be used on children under 12 years of age or pregnant women.  Ages 12-17 years use one half of the above formula.  

* This powerful formula can be used for any of the oil applications given. Rubbed on surgical sites or other wounds on an hourly schedule for several days, it has been shown to prevent infection and hasten healing.