Education, Training, Research
Welcome to: Ped Ex --the special e-news from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
Our purpose is to offer you the education, training and research pertinent to the Chiropractic Family Wellness practice.
Research:
Statin drugsAn estimated 11 million Americans take statin drugs to lower cholesterol, and medical advise says that 50 million Americans should take statins (Lipitor, Pravachol, Crestor, and more new models to come).
To become more informed on behalf of your patients check out these links below:
Malcolm Kendrick, MD, Why the cholesterol-heart disease theory is wrong http://www.becomehealthynow.com/ebookprint.php?id=1112
Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, The dangers of statin drugs
http://www.westonaprice.org/moderndiseases/statin.html
And read the following book
Uffe Ravnskov, MD, PhD, The Cholesterol Myths: Exposing the Fallacy that Cholesterol and Saturated Fat Cause Heart Disease, NewTrends Publishing, Washington, DC, 2000
Thanks to Randall Neustaedter OMD, LAc for getting this out to us. Randy can be visited at: www.cure-guide.com
Cough Syrups for Children:
A study published in the July issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics`s official journal, "Pediatrics", suggests that over-the-counter cough suppressants may be no more useful for calming a cough in children than simple sugar syrup.
Two active ingredients in most cough medicines are dextromethorphan, to clear phlegm, and diphenhydramine, an antihistamine to reduce swelling in the respiratory tract. The study suggested, that in children, neither drug made much difference. Dr. Ian Paul, a professor of pediatrics at Penn State Children`s Hospital and the study`s lead author said, "Cough symptoms went away within a few days, regardless of whether the child was taking medicine or a placebo." He continued, "Nighttime coughing affects the child and the parents. Nobody gets any sleep. Even so, parents really need to think twice before giving these medications that have doubtful positive effects on their children`s symptoms and may have a potential for side effects."
Thanks to Now You Know for getting this out to us. Visit them at: http://www.nowyouknow.com/I.C.P.A. Practiced Based Research Network
Our PBRN is taking off! To participate in the PBRN, join the I.C.P.A here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/pediatric_chiropractic_join_the_icpa.htm and read about participation here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/research/participate.htm
Clinical Help:
This new section will be a means of us sharing clinical questions and answers. We will post the question--please reply to info@icpa4kids.com with any advice and I will get the responses to the questioner and the answers to our whole list.
My name is P.S., I am a chiropractor and my 17 month old son has been diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy. I have been adjusting him from day 1, no vaccines and is still being breastfed. We live a natural and chiropractic lifestyle. I want to know if there are any specialized chiro techniques or ped chiropractors that have had success at dealing with peanut allergies. I live in the Toronto area. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Education:
- Family Wellness First is our new, free e-newsletter designed for patient education. Send your patients to our site: www.icpa4kids.org and encourage them to sign up!
- PathWAYS is our new membership quarterly magazine which provides parents with pertinent Family Health articles. Doctors receive a complimentary, quarterly issue with I.C.P.A. membership. Additonal copies for our summer issue are almost sold out. They can be ordered here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_newsletters.htm
For those Doctors wanting to order their bulk copies for our fall issue, please note our order deadline is September 1, 2004.
- Our new Referral Card is a very cost effective handout that can be used in your office, at community events, in offcie events and dropped off at like minded practices and businesses in your community. To view the card and find out how to order click here: http://www.icpa4kids.com/pedex/referencecard.htm
- VERTEBRAL SUBLUXATION AWARENESS WEEK IN PENNSYLVANIA
SEPTEMBER 12-18, 2004
Both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate passed the following resolutions recognizing the week of September 12 through September 18, 2004 as “Vertebral Subluxation Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania. Take this opportunity to education the community.What a great opportunity for Doctors of Chiropractic in PA to reach the public with the message of chiropractic! We suggest that you utilize the new Children's Health Day International program as part of your VSC Awareness Week!!
Also -- what a great idea for Doctors in other states to get this awareness week started as well! Contact the Chiropractic Fellowship of PA to ask how this was accomplished.
- Real Birth, a NY based orgnaization is hosting a Parental Awareness Class on Vaccinations. One of our instructors, Larry Palevsky, M.D, is the presenter and will discuss such topics as: The Vaccine Schedule and Your Baby’s developing Immune System. What do you know and understand about vaccines, vaccine ingredients and their safety and efficacy? What is current vaccine science? How does our current knowledge of vaccines support and/or contradict the natural development of the immune systems of infants & children?
classhttp://www.realbirth.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=25&MMN_position=38:30
Training:
ICPA Seminars: Registration being taken!!
Virginia: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#vir
South Carolina: http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#spartan
Atlanta http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#atl
Chicago (to replace our Davenport location) http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#chicago
Kansas City http://www.icpa4kids.com/chiropractic_pediatric_certification_seminars.htm#kc.Also: The I.C.P.A is collaborating with SOTO-USA for an exciting symposium October 14-17, 2004 in
Las Vegas Nevada. Four of our lead instructors are participating: Drs. Anrig, Alcantara, Phillips, and Ohm.
To find out more click here; http://www.soto-usa.org/Events/ClincialSymposiums/2004ClinicalSymposium/2004ClinicalSymposium.htmOther Classes: Kentuckiana Children's Center is hosting their annual Golden Conference September 17-18, 2004. Dr. Carol Phillips, I.C.P.A. Craniosacral Instructor will be presenting. To find out additional information visit: http://www.kentuckiana.org/golden_conf/Golden_registration2.pdf
Blessings to all of you for who you are and what you do!!
Jeanne Ohm DC
ICPA, Executive Coordinator
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