The Atlas Times

Welcome to the following NEW PATIENTS!!

Jenny D.                      Kathy D.                      Breanna J.                   Amanda H.                  Ken W.

Daryl O.                       Jeff W.                         Roxann R.                    Madelyn J.                   Michelle B.

Christina R.

Thank you for your Referrals!!!

Delores B.                    Grace R.                      Kristy B.                       Deb J.

Welcome Back!!

Kari T.                          Tracy C.                       

Office News:

Mark your calendars! We are bringing in spring with a

PATIENT APPRECIATION DAYS CELEBRATION!! 

Tuesday, April 8^th 

Established patients bring $10 per person worth of nonperishable food items, household goods, or cash to be donated to local charities and receive a complimentary adjustment on Tuesday, April 8th!! 

Refer your friends and family to our New Patient deal the weeks of April 7^th and April 14^th (appointments scheduled in advance during our normal business hours) and for their $10 donation they will receive a consultation, examination, and x-rays!!

Prescheduling is required and does not replace your currently scheduled appointments (this is a bonus adjustment! ) There will also be food and raffle prizes! 

This is a special event that we all cherish.  However, in recent years New Patient referrals from this event have been decreasing.  We know that every single person can lead a better, healthier lifestyle with chiropractic care.  You are being called to action! Help us help your loved ones and refer people to our Appreciation days!! 

Patient Orientation Class is held once a week at 6:00pm. It is required attendance for new patients, but all are always welcome to attend.  See the front desk to sign up.  This month class will be held Wednesday, March 5^th and 26^th, and Monday, March 10^th and 17^th.

Condition of the Month 

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!

Concussion prevention is all the rage now that we have seen the effects of repeated trauma over time. We can’t ignore the same effects to the rest of the nervous system aka the spinal cord and the nerves that are a part of that system.   

Here are some facts on pediatric concussions/TBI from a 2019 chiropractic pediatric conference:

-Hockey accounts for 2-14% of concussion in any age group.

-Snowboarding accounts for 30% of concussions, snow skiing 25% of concussions for extreme sports.

-15% of TBI’s occur in basketball through adolescence.

-25-30% of TBI’s occur in football through adolescence.

-10-15% of TBI’s occur in soccer through adolescence. The U.S. Youth Soccer Assoc. states “headers” should not occur in children 10 yrs. of age and under.

-Sledding accounts for 9% of concussions and some states are considering legislating mandatory helmets for certain ages.

School sports that report the most concussions:

Football, hockey, wrestling, soccer, basketball, field hockey, baseball, softball, and volleyball.

For the ages of 15-24 yrs. old, motor vehicle accidents account for most concussions. Even very minor accidents (with or without impact) will have concussive damage to children and adults.

For 45-65 yrs. old, accidents and falls are the major cause of head injury.

For over 65, proprioceptive events, medications and mobility issues are the major causes.

Non-sports incidences are the least researched and known about at this time. 

Common cognitive symptoms include but are not limited to:

Fogginess, inability to concentrate, memory loss, and slower to process thoughts/actions.  Also be sure to look for behavioral changes: quick to anger, frustration, loss of interest, and frequent headaches. 

Chiropractors are one of the best initial evaluators because they can do something to help immediately: adjust! This helps the nervous system immediately to calm itself, work more appropriately and start healing right away. The structures related to the flow of cerebral spinal fluid are positively influenced to function better. More serious injuries may also require an MRI or CT studies for assessment. The severity of the injury will also dictate the amount of time to heal and recover.  Younger children and H.S. athletes require MORE time for recovery than adults. Additionally, supplements are known to help, especially DHA/EPA found in fish oils, and curcumin for anti-inflammatory benefits.  Upper cervical chiropractic care is uniquely positioned to be a primary way to help people recover from concussions since we treat the brainstem area, affecting nerves, circulation and spinal fluid flow which have a major impact on concussion and head/neck injuries.  You can search online for the ESPN show “30 for 30” and find the program featuring former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon. He now is under the care of an Atlas Orthogonal doctor for his multiple concussions and gets amazing relief and healing for his dementia condition.

Laser Therapy for TBI

Laser therapy can be an adjunct to chiropractic as a way to treat TBIs.  High-powered near-infrared (NIR) class IV laser therapy devices have been shown to effectively penetrate through the skull and deliver impactful amounts of light to the brain.  While there is still more research to be done, Aspen Laser worked with scientists and the Neuro-Laser Foundation to conduct a study on the effects of high-powered laser therapy on individuals with TBIs.

The study involved 10 individuals with chronic TBI, or lasting damage from severe or repeated TBIs.  Treatment durations and dosages varied based on the patient, but patients either received treatment in 10 or 20 visits.

The study found that overall, patients saw improved mood and sleep.  In fact, all ten patients had their sleep concerns resolved and anxiety and depression were down across the board.  Additionally, five of the patients reported thoughts of suicide before treatment began, and all five no longer had those thoughts after the treatment was completed.   Additionally, two individuals who did not have jobs improved their mental state to a point where they were able to find and retain employment following the study.  

  https://www.aspenlaser.com/laser-therapy-as-an-emerging-treatment-for-traumatic-brain-injuries/

RECIPE OF THE MONTH 

TAPIOCA PUDDING

Ingredients: 

·        2 quarts milk

·        ½ cup cane sugar (Swerve/erythritol or stevia)

·        ½ cup tapioca

·        3 eggs, beaten

·        1 tsp vanilla

·        Pinch of salt

Directions: 

·        Combine milk, sugar/sweetener and tapioca in a slow cooker, cook on high for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes

·        Take a small portion of the tapioca mixture and add to separate bowl of beaten eggs.  Once eggs are warmed add to the mixture in slow cooker

·        Once eggs are combined add vanilla and salt

·        Cook for 2 more minutes then serve.

Thank you, Maralee M!