4 Things to help you remain calm at Christmas

Are you someone who struggles with remaining calm when demands and deadlines are piling up...like at Christmas?  Or maybe you may need this for your family gathering?!

If so here are 4 product recommendations:
1. Min-chex
2. Min-tran
3. Lavendar essential oil
4. CALM drink with magnesium

Watch the video here:

Take these...

Patients often ask...do I need to take supplements if I eat clean?  The answer is "yes".  The soil that was once rich and fertile and had layers and layers of nutrients is a thing of the past.  Our soil is depleted and lacks the minerals that the body needs to operate at optimum level.

So, at minimum, please take:
1. A probiotic.  We recommend Orthobiotic from Orthomolecular.  Take 1/day in the a.m. with your first 8 oz. glass of water on an empty stomach.

2. Fish Oil.  Not just any fish oil.  The fish oil industry is very unregulated.  A lot of what is harvested can go rancid very easily.  It's best to not get it where they sell to the masses such as Sam's or Wal-mart.  We like Tuna Omega from Standard Process or Carlson's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil found in the refrigerated section in health food stores.

3. A digestive.  Our tummies need help digesting food, especially proteins and fats.  We need extra enzymes.  We like Zypan or Multizyme from Standard Process.  You can also do Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar before meals or add it to your water at any time of the day.  This can help with acid reflux and help keep your body alkaline.

4. A multivitamin.  We love Catalyn.  It's that all-inclusive vitamin that does all of the above!  Don't be misled by the low % DV.  The magic is in the whole foods.  Notice the Proprietary Blend section below.  Ask Dr. Wayne more about this...

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 TabletsServings per Container: 30 or 120
Amount per Serving%DV
Calories 4   Vitamin A 1,200 IU 25% Vitamin C 4 mg 6% Vitamin D 312 IU 50% Thiamine 0.2 mg 15% Riboflavin 0.2 mg 15% Vitamin B6 1 mg 50%
Proprietary Blend: 766 mg Defatted wheat (germ)†, calcium lactate, carrot (root)†, sweet potato†, nutritional yeast†, bovine adrenal†, bovine liver†, magnesium citrate, bovine spleen†, ovine spleen†, bovine kidney†, dried pea (vine) juice†, dried alfalfa (whole plant) juice†, mushroom†, oat flour†, sunflower lecithin†, and rice (bran)†
†Daily Value (DV) not established.

Other Ingredients: Honey, glycerin, arabic gum, ascorbic acid, calcium stearate, cholecalciferol, pyridoxine hydrochloride, starch, sucrose (beets), vitamin A palmitate, thiamine hydrochloride, and riboflavin.

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.

A Note from the Life Coach

Some have heard us say that we see people in 4D.  That means we treat the structural, chemical, electrical AND emotional aspects of your health.  Dr. Wayne firmly believes that the emotional aspect of your being can affect every other dimension.  If you are stressed, it can pull your spine out of alignment.  If you have emotional pain  that has not been dealt with healthily it can block your meridians.  On the other hand, if you have a positive outlook and choose to be well, you will have more energy...and the scenarios continue.

So on that note, let us introduce how a life coach can help you with your overall health picture.  A life coach is like an advocate for your goals.  He/She holds you accountable, maps out a plan, helps you bust through barriers that are keeping you. from success, and can refocus you when you lose your way .  Tompkins Wellness Center has its very own Life Coach - Angela Tompkins was trained at the Coaches Training Institute and had her own coaching practice in Texas.

For old times' sake, we will post one of Angela's articles that was printed in a Dallas-area regional magazine a few years back.  This might be a good read for you around the busy holiday season:

An Unplanned Day

Baseball games, dance lessons, a 50-hour work week, PTA meetings, night classes and helping your daughter sell her girl scout cookies…Does this sound like you?  Are you a victim of SCD (schedule complexity disorder)?  I can help.  Read on…

First of all, SSTTOOOPPPPPP!  Breathe a few deep breaths and take a good look at your life…maybe it is captured on a calendar.  What things on your schedule are absolutely necessary?  Which are extra-curricular?  Who or what is controlling your precious time?  Are they worth it?  Will these consuming activities give you the nuggets of fulfillment and satisfaction that money can’t buy? 

Next, think about the last time you and your loved ones sat around and did absolutely nothing.  How long has it been that you went outside at night and stood in awe of the stars?  When did you sit around and enjoy a home-cooked meal where you actually looked at each other instead of the TV?  (Oh and holiday feasts don’t count!)  What was the last day that your calendar was blank and you did not plan a single thing for that day?  Been awhile?  It’s about time…

Now, it’s time to pick up your planner, your calendar, what have you, and plan an unplanned day.  That’s right…wipe one day out of the month absolutely clean.  Highlight the box that surrounds that day on your monthly calendar as if you’re guarding it with your life…because you are!

Finally, it’s time to beef up your defenses so that that precious day that you’ve reserved stays blank.  Anticipate what forces could threaten the simplicity of an unplanned day?  What is the plan of action if the enemy – duty or responsibility – attacks during a weak moment?  How are you going to keep that day open for the spontaneous possibilities that only an unplanned day can hold? 

I beg you, don’t fall into the planning trap and pollute that day with pre-conceived activities.  The rule is this…on that day, you must only do what you want to do at that moment.  No obligations allowed.  Those can wait until another day…

The Flu Shot: Do Your Research...Please

They are everywhere…at your local grocery store, airport, Wal-mart. We urge you to please STOP, THINK and RESEARCH before you get one just because a) it’s readily available, b) it’s relatively inexpensive, c) Medicare pays for it, so “why not?” All you have to do is type in to Google “Flu Shot” and “Effectiveness” and/or “Side Effects” to start learning for yourself how much this ‘preventive’ measure is really just a shot in the dark.

According to the Center for Disease Control, vaccines only work if it’s a perfect match between the flu strains being passed around in your local area. BUT, vaccines are made for the masses to cover the map and are not customized by locality.

Another prerequisite for flu shot effectiveness is that you must be a healthy individual. Hmmm. How is that defined exactly?


THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY 


There is a very well-versed researcher named Mary Tocco with 30 years of vaccine research under her belt who reveals the other side of the story. Meet Mary at (http://newswithviews.com/Tocco/). She breaks down what actually goes into the vaccine that is commonly labeled “safe” even for pregnant women and babies 6 months of age or more. Sigh.

 Flu Mist:
The nasal vaccine has never been studied to see if the viruses can penetrate the membrane between the sinus and the brain (barrier). When the CDC was asked if this had been studied by Dr. Mark Geier, their response was “NO.” Common Flu Vaccine Ingredients include:
• Egg protein – causes egg allergies
• Formaldehyde- Formalyn (formalin) is a 37 percent solution of gaseous formaldehyde which includes methanol. Known toxin used in embalming
• Polysorbate 80 shown to cause infertility in mice • Sodium Chloride and Calcium Chloride
• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG):C5H8NNaO4, a Stabilizer MSG – man made exciito-toxin
• Potassium phosphate- a soluble salt which is used as a fertilizer, a food additive and a fungicide.
• Thimerosal a form of mercury still found in some multi-vile vaccines.
• Polyoxidonium- Synthetic polymers and nanomaterials display selective phenotypic effects in cells and in the body that affect signal transduction mechanisms involved in inflammation, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis.
 • Squalene- An oil based adjuvant that has never been approved in the US as safe, can cause blindness, autoimmune dysfunction and can inhibit sperm production. More than two dozen peer-reviewed scientific papers from ten different laboratories throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia have been published documenting the development of autoimmune disease in animals subjected to squalene-based adjuvants. Novartis will make a flu vaccine using MF59 consisting of squalene.
• Tween 80 - A recent study (December 2005) discovered that Tween80 can cause anaphylaxis, a sometimes fatal reaction characterized by a sharp drop in blood pressure, hives, and breathing difficulties. • Human Diploid Tissue- organ and tissue from aborted baby tissue is now used in manufacturing many vaccines.

PHARMA’s SAFETY NET
Did you know there is a fee built into every vaccine administered to cover damages for all those who have been injured by getting the vaccine? The Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund provides funding for the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to compensate vaccine-related injury or death claims for covered vaccines administered on or after October 1, 1988.

Funded by a $0.75 excise tax on vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for routine administration to children. The excise tax is imposed on each dose (disease that is prevented) of a vaccine. Trivalent influenza vaccine for example, is taxed $0.75 because it prevents one disease; measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, which prevents three diseases, is taxed $2.25. Since the first Vaccine Injury Compensation claims were made in 1989, 2,569 compensation payments have been made, $2,009,309,528.93 disbursed to petitioners and $65,648,518.12 paid to cover attorney’s fees and other legal costs. To date, 5,263 claims have been dismissed. Of those, 2,330 claimants were paid $48,774,854.18 to cover attorney’s fees and other legal costs. (ww.hrsa.gov/vaccinecompensation/index.html)

YOU HAVE OPTIONS 
No we can’t live in a bubble, but we can build up a wall of resistance to threatening bugs coming at us from other homo sapiens:

Acupuncture – the Chinese medical model advises a balancing acupuncture session at least once/season. This builds your body’s immunity to the changes in your external environment.

Supplementation – Stock up on Echinacea, Vitamin-C, Vitamin D, Probiotics, etc.

Sleep – Too easy, right? It helps. Try going to be an hour earlier and see how you feel! 

TWC OFFER: 20% off immunity boosters: Standard Process Echinacea-C, Ortho Molecular Probiotics and Vitamin D until 11/30/11.  Opt into our text club and save $10 off acupuncture by texting "twc" to "90210".

The Mind Matters

“It’s all in your head!” If anything were to put a patient on the defensive…it would be this statement! The truth of the matter is that nearly every health problem has an emotional component to it. Have you ever had some low level back pain and then get a stressful phone call, and realize your pain is a lot more intense at the end of the call than the beginning? Or have you noticed what happens to blood pressure when you are under more stress? Let’s face it: emotions play a major role in our health. In our office we really look at four dimensions of health; structural, chemical (nutritional), electrical (acupuncture) and emotional. Sometimes in talking with a patient, I even tack “emotional” on to the end as though it’s an afterthought. In many cases though, it’s the biggest contributor of all of these. So how do we help this? First let me say that we still need to take care of the other components, but if we neglect this one…our results will be mediocre. Emotional release technique, life coaching, and visualization are just a few of the tools available to our patients when this is a significant contributor. To give you an example, the Institute of HeartMath in Colorado uses specific heart-focused techniques involving guided visualizations to help people lower blood pressure. A pre and post check nearly always shows a 10-20 point drop in blood pressure. I have seen this first hand with my own patients. A core treatment is then to have the patient go through a daily exercise regimen of visualization/meditation and/ or journaling…to bring about that remarkable change. Of course after you learn it and are able to do it yourself, it has to be a daily exercise, just like taking a medication is a daily thing. Eventually the way you think will be impacted so much that you will feel remarkably better. If this is of interest to you…give us a call at 417-336-2620. Even if you live a distance away…some of these techniques can be done verbally over the phone.

Dr. Wayne is the Lab Rat: A Personal, non-Prescription Protocol for Seasonal Allergies

Achoo!! Ahhh…it’s that time of year again. Ragweed and other pollens are in full bloom and filling the air with their miniscule bothersome tendrils…making a lot of us sneeze. As a seasonal allergy sufferer…I want to share the successes I’ve found in making life more manageable during this season. Traditional medicine treats allergies by prescribing Allegra, Clariton, Zyrtec or some other drug to stifle your symptoms. These all have some antihistamine quality and usually some form of decongestant. The problem is that they all have side effects which; lets face it…are ‘so last year!’ How about some things that have worked equally as well in the symptom suppression department without causing a major case of the grouchies and/or the drowsies?! Albizia Complex from Mediherb is a powerful antihistamine. (By the way…histamines are what fill up your sinuses, make you sneeze, make your eyes itch etc.) Additionally some Echinicea Premium, also from Mediherb works towards the same end. The last supplement I add to my arsenal is Allerplex from Standard Process. These are top of the line products designed to keep your airways and breathing clear as well as strengthen the systems responsible to help us fight allergies. Yes…we have to let go of the convenience and cost factor that medicines have, with one pill giving 24 hours of relief…but the benefits far outweigh the costs. By benefits, we mean no side effects and no unnatural product your liver has to figure out, break down, and detoxify. This gives your immune system a major advantage. Along with these products I like to use Xlclear’s saline nasal spray with xylitol to wash the nasal passages. This should be used after coming in from the outdoors so it can remove the pollens still lodged in these passages that are just waiting to make us sneeze. This product is great for kids and they like it because it has a natural sweetener called xylitol if they happen to swallow a drop or two. It is administered with a pump to push it up into the nose. A less costly alternative for teens or adults is a nettie pot usually available at your local pharmacy. It typically comes with salt packets that allow the consumer to mix their own saline and ‘pour it’ into their nostrils and flush out the pollens this way. Both techniques leave the sinus passages feeling soothed and relieved. One last product to use which I have found some nice benefits from this year is Lavender Essential Oil from Young Living. Placing 8 – 10 drops in a veggie capsule (usually available at your local health food store) and then swallowing a capsule 3 times daily has proven effective as an antihistamine. If your symptoms aren’t severe…you don’t need to do ALL of these. If they are, you may. I’m having my best year yet and I credit it to faithfully following the above protocol The Xlear saline nasal spray, Albizia Complex, Allerplex, and Echinacea Premium are all available through October 1st at 15% off the retail price if you mention this blog. (Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers)

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, Blood Sugar

We've all heard in recent years that Type 2 diabetes is a modern epidemic. It used to be called “adult onset diabetes,” but this is no longer the case since children are being diagnosed with it. Why?

Let’s dumb down some human physiology for a moment and look at what happens. The pancreas produces insulin and kicks it out into the bloodstream. Insulin is the key that unlocks the door of each cell to let blood sugar in. So, under normal circumstances, you eat an apple which gets broken down into carbohydrate and smaller molecules of fructose. This gets converted to glucose and gets sent out into the bloodstream along with insulin from the pancreas. Insulin unlocks the cell door, glucose rushes in, the cell churns through its functions keeping your body alive at a certain rate (your basal metabolic rate or BMR). In this situation, all is well and good. However; when the body is bombarded with refined carbs and sugars found in soft drinks candy bars, boxed cereals, pastries, breads, and pastas, the blood sugar spikes and insulin gets kicked out of the pancreas. The cells are overloaded with sugar so they change the locks on their doors leaving us with a condition knows as insulin resistance. Basically the cells are saying, “Talk to the hand…” This causes blood sugar to spike higher and higher leading to a condition known as diabetes. It’s largely a problem of our food supply.

Any idea how much sugar the average American consumed around 1900? The answer is: between 10-15 pounds. Today we are at a deplorable 115 – 125 pounds per average American. This is what the modernization of food processing has done for us. Wow! No wonder we’re in trouble.

What can you do? First of all…make sure you have an idea of your blood sugar level. We offer a complete urinalysis here at our office. Fortunately we did a urinalysis on a young lady yesterday for her initial exam which showed her urine glucose off the charts. I advised them to see a medical doctor right away. (The doctor told her had she not caught this glucose problem he would have met her in the ICU in about a week. Whew! ) Her fasting blood glucose the next morning was 321! Normal is between 70-120 (not fasting!) Had she not been fasting, hers would have been still higher.

In our office, we educate and inform the patient about healthy lifestyle changes that can make a dramatic difference in their lives. We also work with acupuncture, and herb, supplement remedies that help lower insulin resistance and virtually eliminate the need for medication except in severe cases. The beauty of it is that EVERYONE responds. Some will completely get off all medication, others will still need some assistance, but to a much lesser degree. All will understand their condition better and learn how to help themselves become healthy and lead a productive life.

Action Steps
1. Come in for a urinalysis (free for existing patients if you mention this blog through 8/31/2011)
2. Learn your glucose level.
3. Make adjustment to diet, lifestyle.
4. Add in herbs & acupuncture if necessary, like gymnema.
5. Nip symptoms in the bud.
6. Retest urine for glucose levels.
7. Avoid disease.

Back to School: Healthy Kids are Smarter Kids

We love your kids. We want to offer some advice on what you can do to give your child the best environment for scholastic success from a health perspective.


5 tips on How to Have Smart Kids

1. Get adequate sleep

This seems to simple, but ignore it and it will come back to get you. The only way to ensure your kids get adequate sleep is to have a schedule. Go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time. Lack of sleep slows response time, weakens immunity, and interferes with learning.

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2. Just say no to sugar

The Standard American Diet (abbreviated SAD ironically) is loaded with sugar in many forms. Boxed cereals, processed foods, and prepackaged snacks are loaded with sugar. Sugar pumps us with energy for about 15 – 20 minutes and then drops us into the cellar for hours. When the drop hits, we can’t concentrate, we feel foggier, and it literally makes us dumb. Instead of sugar and carbs like pretzels and chips….go for nuts and protein sources like a healthy cheese.

3. Drink water…nature's ale.

The chemical formula of water is H2O. The "O" stands for oxygen. Oxygen wakes up your brain. Many times we feel tired and we’re actually just dehydrated. Adding 8- 8oz. glasses of water will help immensely. By the way, the water needs to be in its natural form…not in ice tea, soft drinks etc.

4. Get off the couch and move

Yes…exercise gets the blood pumping and moves oxygen around the body and to the brain. An oxygenated brain is a smart brain! Coming home and sitting down at the computer after sitting in class all day is a great way to feel sleepy. Your drowsy teen will be tempted to down a Kit Kat or some Lucky Charms. While this will give a temporary high…it will drop in no time and

5. Get adjusted

First things first, chiropractic is safe for kids. When the top bones in the neck are malpositioned, they put tension on the spinal cord and interfere with nerve expression to the body. One of the benefits of a specific adjustment to the cervical spine is greater mental clarity, mental alertness, and an overall clear feeling. Mental fog, drowsiness, dizziness and many other symptoms accompany a neck that is not in adjustment. Call 417-336-2620 for a free consult for your child...to see if they could benefit.

DIY Doctoring: The Free, Tell-All Thyroid Test

I recently had a patient come to me with severe chills, hair loss, and a host of other symptoms. After asking several questions and making some observations, I decided the thyroid gland should be considered. She quickly told me that her medical doctor had done a thyroid test within the last month and it was fine. Lab tests were ‘unremarkable’ in regards to TSH, T4, and T3. However; my clinical 'suspicion' screamed, “Check the thyroid!”

Why worry about the thyroid if the blood tests all came back normal? Simply put, the blood test doesn't reveal the whole picture. We can have normal levels of TSH, T3 & T4, but it says nothing about our ability to take it from the blood to the cell and allow it to attach to the appropriate receptor site. Also some chemicals are actually toxins that take the best seats at the orchestra, keeping us from really ‘using’ thyroid hormone. The sneaky thing is, these toxins are are chemically very similar to iodine (critical for the synthesis of thyroid hormone).

So if you’re experiencing hair loss, weight gain, feel cold frequently, have feelings of malaise or depression, poor morning energy, and the list goes on...this message is especially for you! Read on...

Here's a test called the Barnes Thyroid Test you can do at home. All you DIY divas take heed! For next-to-nothing, you can ‘diagnose’ your thyroid as under-functioning, or functioning well but not taking up the hormone to the receptor sites:
1. Buy a glass thermometer. (much preferred over a digital thermometer for our purposes)
2. Put it next to your bed.
3. Measure body temperature immediately upon waking, under your arm (even before going to the bathroom.)
4. Leave thermometer under your arm for 10 minutes and get a reading.
5. Repeat Step #3 for 5 mornings in a row.
6. Add all 5 readings together and divide by 5.
7. Call Dr. Tompkins at 417.336.2620 if your temperature is outside the 98.2-98.8 range.

By the way, the patient mentioned in the first paragraph has no more chills and is experiencing much better health since we’ve addressed this issue using specific supplementation and a thyroid glandular to help her get on top of her thyroid issues. In closing, your natural, God-given thyroid CAN be restored and is much preferred over a synthetic thyroid given in pill form.