Is innate intelligence (or universal intelligence for that matter) what makes us alive (or keeps us in existence) or is it just a manifestation of matter that is living (or not)? We sometimes describe innate intelligence as that which organizes matter on an active level. But could it just as easily be described as matter … Read more
Whenever a military campaign is failing, it is time to change strategy. It is quite evident that the medical profession has changed its strategy with regard to chiropractic in the last few years. With the growth of chiropractic, the loss of the antitrust suit (Wilk v. AMA), and the public’s willingness to question medical procedures … Read more
Recently the charge has been leveled that what we call objective straight chiropractic or non-therapeutic chiropractic or modern-day straight chiropractic is an attempt to undermine the contribution of B.J. Palmer to the development of chiropractic. On one hand, our critics say that what B.J. and the other pioneers were doing is the same as what … Read more
Most everyone has listened to or at least heard of the popular audio tape “Dead Doctors Don’t Lie.” Its message ultimately is about nutritional supplements and how you can receive or sell a particular supplement through a multilevel marketing program. It is an interesting tape and probably has some good material in it. Whether … Read more
Mental Impulses I In the latest issue of Chiropractic Technique there appears a two-part article by David R. Seaman, D.C., M.S., D.A.B.C.N, entitled “Antiquated Concepts Related to Chiropractic Technique Part I: A Case Against Mental Impulses and Nerve Interference.” Comments on Part II which was published in the same journal will appear in a … Read more
I was sitting in a chiropractic seminar recently when a well-known chiropractic speaker was giving a strong motivational talk. In the middle of it he spoke of “giving your chiropractic treatment” to your patients. I was really stunned at the use of the word “treatment.” I guess I lead a pretty sheltered life inasmuch as … Read more
This chapter is a must read for the chiropractor. We have learned that new principles are needed in order to advance mankind. Today we discuss this concept in terms of creating new “paradigms.” B.J. talks about Henry Ford’s new principle which replaced the principle of transportation by one’s own feet or by an animal. He … Read more
Without doubt the most misunderstood, overlooked and little emphasized fact in chiropractic today is the idea that chiropractic is different than anything else. The public surely does not understand that concept. In this day when people are talking about alternatives to medicine, chiropractic is hardly ever viewed as an alternative. We are seen as mainstream … Read more
This particular commentary is from Palmer’s Law of Life, Volume 36. It reflects, in part, B.J.’s view of the vitamin controversy. In the last paragraph on page 27, B.J. talks about those “who live outside the main stream of contemporary life” referring to those of us who have not embraced the outside-in philosophy and its … Read more
Recently I was listening to a non-chiropractic speaker discuss the above methods of coming to a knowledge of truth. He mentioned that faith, empiricism and reason are directly related to the degree of intellect an individual has or is willing to use. Faith or belief necessitates the least amount of intellect. A small child can … Read more