At Matthews Chiropractic Center we like to provide as much information as we can for our patients and others who might be facing similar challenges and have common questions. A recent examination of literature indicates that the use of hormone pills in women who are healthy and experiencing symptoms of menopause seems safe. This review is a summary of beneficial findings from an October 2007 Scientific American article and feedback from a November 2005 workshop supported by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and published at PubMed Central on August 16, 2006.
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Cardiovascular disease including heart disease and stroke is the nations leading killer among men and women. We all know the risks related to hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure. That is why I am delighted to find research is being done to quantify the benefits of chiropractic therapies. A recent reporting in the Journal of Human Hypertension (May 2007) found that correcting a misalignment in the spine was able to reduce and maintain lower blood pressure.

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A January 2008 FDA Public Health Advisory “Recommends that Over-the-Counter (OTC) Cough and Cold Products not be used for Infants and Children under 2 Years of Age.” The risk of serious and potentially life-threatening side effects has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to advise parents not to treat infants and children under 2 years of age with OTC cough and cold medicines. The FDA is still reviewing safety information regarding the use of these OTC medicines in children 2 to 11 years of age and anticipates communicating its recommendations in the near future. The FDA stated, “we are aware of reports of serious side effects from cough and cold medicines in children 2 years of age and older.”

Helping Honey

A December 2007 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine study should help parents find an alternative to OTC medications for their children having trouble sleeping at night due to upper respiratory tract infections. The findings of this recent study suggests that buckwheat honey is a great remedy for children 2 to 18 years old with nocturnal cough and difficulty sleeping. When the study compared honey, honey-flavored dextromethorphan (cough medicine), and no treatment, for children suffering from nocturnal cough and sleep difficulty due to upper respiratory tract infection, parents rated honey most favorably for symptomatic relief. Overall, the trial found that “honey may be a preferable treatment for the cough and sleep difficulty associated with childhood upper respiratory tract infection.”

**Please keep in mind that honey should never be fed to infants under 12 months of age.**

Raw honey should not be given to infants under one year of age because of the rare possibility of infection with the bacteria that causes botulism. And remember, as with all health issues concerning children, please consult your family’s pediatrician regarding treatment of your child’s ailments.

Finding Answers

At Matthews Chiropractic Center, I strive to provide excellent treatment of the spine and assist patient’s with all their health and wellness concerns. Stay tuned to learn more about current health, wellness, and chiropractic topics as I work to help keep patients and readers well and informed.

Review the FDA advisory at: http://www.fda.gov/Cder/drug/advisory/cough_cold_2008.htm

Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine article:
http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/161/12/1140

We welcome you to the new online site for Matthews Chiropractic Center. It has been created to help foster a discussion on health that matters to our patients and beyond.

Getting Around Matthews Chiropractic Center Online

First you need to know how to reach us. Check in the upper left-hand corner of your screen. Where we are (click the address for the map), telephone number, and hours of operation are all listed there. If we change our hours for the holidays it will be in a post such as this.

Next we have a few Pages you can read through. Learn more about Dr. Matthew Leibman or see how we can help you find balance with some of our chiropractic services.

We understand that new patients are going to have a lot of questions and we’re ready for you with our ever evolving questions and answers. If you still need help please give us a call at 704-841-3833.

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Inspired by Patients

Many of the articles to follow are started by a conversation I might have with a fellow patient regarding further questions, ways to better health and more. I hope that you enjoy the articles, comment, and if you have suggested questions or topics let us know next time you visit!