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I always find it perplexing that people say a procedure should not be used until it is proven effective by whatever means they think is appropriate.  Does that place the issue of proof above compassion and concern for our fellow human beings?  There are the extreme examples such as people with terminal cancer who have … Read more

For some reason I cannot get terribly excited about all the quantum physics theories that are thrown around at chiropractic seminars. In the end they seem to be just another mechanistic approach to the explanation of this phenomena we call “life.” But there is a new concept that strikes at the very paradigm of science, … Read more

Why is it that so many in our profession seem to feel it is our job to attack the medical profession. Sometimes it so much borders on childish behavior that it is embarrassing. In response to the medical community questioning the validity of the chiropractic approach, we answer with, “Oh yea! Well you kill thousands … Read more

I always find it perplexing that people say a procedure should not be used until it is proven effective by whatever means they think is appropriate. Does that place the issue of proof above compassion and concern for our fellow human beings? There are the extreme examples such as people with terminal cancer who have … Read more

I have come to the conclusion that most people in this day and age are willing to be tolerant of anything and anyone as long as it does not involve absolutes or principles. In other words, I believe most people are unwilling to tolerate absolute truths or principles. People are willing to tolerate ideas and … Read more

Recently one of the national associations published an article about a presidential candidate supporting chiropractic and chiropractic legislation. The inference was that we should be aware of which candidates support chiropractic and which do not. I have always had a problem with one-issue candidates or in supporting a candidate because he agrees with my position … Read more

Recently a publication carried a photograph of the president and vice-president of a national chiropractic organization carrying the two signs above while standing in front of a famous hospital in Southern California.  This organization has a history of being anti-medical, but this scene was a little much for even me.  I very much admire the … Read more