Sensory Integration for Sensational Kids

Brian Bartholomew - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Sensory Integration for Sensational Kids

Chiropractic for ADD/Autism/SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder affects on average 1 in 20 children. 1 in 6 children have sensory challenges present in their every day lives. 1 in 100 children are diagnosed with Autism.

Children learn through their sensory systems. Everything they see, smell, taste, and touch is taken into their brain. Every movement of their body is registered. Neurosensory integration is the ability of the brain and body to take in, process, organize and integrate sensory information so we can feel safe and secure in our environment. This allows us to respond appropriately to situations and requests so proper social and academic learning can occur. The integration of the sensory systems beings when the baby is developing in the womb and the first year of life is a critical time for brain pathways to develop.

When a baby is born, they are pre-programed with primitive reflexes, which are automatic reactions to a specific stimuli. For example, have you ever stroked a baby's cheek and noticed that they automatically turn their head and open their mouth? This is an example of a primitive reflex that helps them learn to eat. These reflexes protect them from harm and help them learn how to live outside the womb. These reflexes should disappear after a few months as higher brain functioning takes over.

For some kids these reflexes do not disappear completely, meaning the child retains the primitive reflex and higher brain functioning does not take over as it should. Why this happens in one child and not another is still unknown, however many theories exist.

Symptoms of a retained reflex depend on which of the many reflexes still exist. Some common symptoms are:

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Hypersensitivity to touch, light, textures and withdraws from contact with others
Being startled very easily and over reacting to loud noises or changes
Balance and coordination issues
Difficulty with writing, reading, reading comprehension, speech
Bedwetting
Hyperactivity
Bothered by tags, socks, tight clothing
Seeks out sensory stimulation by yelling, being aggressive, jumping, kicking

Many children with these traits are labeled with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Dr. West offers a unique neurodevelopmental program in her office that combines chiropractic care with neurointegrative exercises and nutritional counseling. Dr. West is a board certified Pediatric Chiropractor who has advanced education working with the specific needs of these fantastic kids!

Each child is evaluated for subtle misalignments in their spine and pelvis. These misalignments can be created in utero, through the birth process or as the result of physical trauma. Physical trauma can happen as they are learning to walk or ride a bike and take a few falls. As they play in sports or on the playground. The brain and body need to be in constant communication through the nervous system, which is supported by the skull and spine. A misalignment in the spine can slow this communication creating an immaturely functioning nervous system. The sensory information that comes into the body and the commands down from the brain will be delayed. The chiropractic adjustment helps to stimulate the nervous system and remove blockages in this flow of information.

Numerous studies have shown that kids with neurodevelopmental disorders have chronic gut inflammation. This inflammation can contribute to picky eaters, repeated illnesses and behavior problems. Dr. West works to help correct the source of the gut problem, not just covering the symptoms. Through specific dietary changes and supplements it is possible to heal the intestines, leading to happier and healthier children.

Neurointegrative exercises help to restore the brain-body connection. Each child has their own exercise program developed specifically for their needs. The program works to integrate any retained primitive reflexes, while helping the child develop their sensory skills.

If you think your child may benefit from our program please call us at the office today!

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Electromagnetic Fields Autism and Steps to Help

Brian Bartholomew - Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Unavoidable Hidden Factor that Greatly Contributes to Autism

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Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD, is known for his successful treatment of neurological illness and chronic pain with Integrative Medicine. In this video, he explains how electromagnetic fields (EMF) interfere with your biology, and how EMF contributes to the creation of autism.

Synthesizing traditional and alternative medicine for more than 32 years, Dr. Klinghardt has blended these two approaches into a 5-level system of Integrative Medicine. He also developed Autonomic Response Testing (ART), an innovative diagnostic system that has helped transform many practitioners into accomplished healers.

Dr. Klinghardt is a world leader in the areas of psychoneurobiology, environmental toxicity, chronic infection, and family systems influences, and how these lead to chronic illness. He currently resides in Bellevue, WA where he treats patients and teaches workshops on his healing methods.

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Dr. Mercola's Comments:

Dana Gorman is the founder of DefeatAutismYesterday.org, which evolved over time intoTHRiiiVE.com. She helped create the majority of the resources in this comment.

If you are interested in receiving updates from THRiiiVE, you can sign up for the Autism e-Alert by sending an email to Autism@THRiiiVE.com.

She has been aggressively seeking answers over the last seven years, not only for her son, who has autism, but for all the other families with autism out there as well.

A few months after her son’s diagnosis, she developed the theory that high toxic burden (or what she refers to as “Total Body Burden,” which includes STRESS) is causal in autism.

I recently became an active participant, along with Dr Klinghardt, in the regular THRiiiVE Consensus Creation Summits that Dana organized at GeckoRanch.org.

On day two of the most recent summit in October we created the Top 10 Prioritized To Do List. Please note that we did not focus solely on defeating autism when making this list, but rather what is needed in order to THRiiiVE!!!

I will use this list to highlight the advice that Dr Klinghardt provided in this interview. For an in-depth bio and more information about Dr. Klinghardt, please see his official website, Klinghardt.org.

At the beginning of this interview I reviewed the THRiiiVE Top 10 List with Dr. Klinghardt, which he agrees with. Additionally, he has found that children with autism are struggling with three specific things that urgently need to be addressed in the protocol:

EMF Mitigation
Microbial Down-Regulation
Detoxification

Dr. Klinghardt’s recommendations are highlighted within the consensus list below. I also highly recommend reviewing the ever evolving “What you can, and should, actually do & how to do it.” The Top 10 List is available here as well. There will be continually updated video tutorials for all 10 categories.

It is important to note that the recommendations below are listed in the order of importance that the think tank agreed on, and the priority of how they should be addressed.

The Top 10 List of How to THRiiiVE

1. LIFE

Dr. Klinghardt agrees that from the perspective of providing optimal surroundings and life situations for children with autism to heal, there is still much left to be done. In this interview he mentions the need to regulate the sleep cycle. He explains that it is vital to sleep in complete darkness to maximize Melatonin production, which is a master brain detoxifier.

Here is a quick list of the Top 10 Toxins and how to avoid them. In addition, one of the most important things you can do for a child with autism is to REDUCE STRESS -- in part to avoid sabotaging the detoxification process.

"This might be the MOST IMPORTANT thing I ever have the opportunity to teach anyone!"

The other two vital “must-do’s” that fall into this category are getting daily sun exposure, and walking barefoot outside (on pesticide free grass hopefully) whenever possible to “ground” yourself.

2. EMF

He considers this “synergistically causal", partly because it potentiates the production of toxic microbes and endotoxins. One of his European colleagues did an experiment on microbial cultures, comparing the growth and endotoxin production between microbes shielded in faraday cages, compared to cultures subjected to typical EMF exposure without protection. The proliferation and endotoxin production went up 600 percent when subjected to ambient EMFs.

For this reason, Dr. Klinghardt suggests:

Turning off all the fuses at night

Shield your bed with a special metalized fabric, to protect yourself from harmful frequencies that can disrupt cellular communication.

We are discovering more about the detrimental health impact of EMF on a regular basis. In addition to searching my site for previous articles on this issue, two good sources for more information about how and why you should protect yourself and your family members from electromagnetic fields are abcEMF.com and ElectroMagneticHealth.org.

At minimum, move your bed so that your head is at least 3-6 feet from all electrical outlets. Also, turn off everything electrical in your sleeping area, including your WI-FI, cell and portable phones.

Never hold a non-corded phone to your head, and avoid using your cell phone when in a car with a child or pregnant woman. If you absolutely need to use your cell phone, crack your window so the radiation can dissipate quicker. Do not consider these tips to be final solutions, but rather what to do while you are learning and preparing yourself to do more

3. WATER

Dr. Klinghardt does not mention this in his interview, but he certainly believes your water needs to be toxin free, without spending a large amount of time and energy on it.

I have done a tutorial video on this subject, based on the presentation of Robert Slovac at our last summit.

The think tank is diligently working on a practical solution, but the key is to not allow your water to be a constant source of toxic exposure. This includes both your drinking water, and water used for showering, laundry, and food preparation, because 70 percent of the toxins you absorb from water are not from the water you drink, but from the water you clean your body with.

4. FOOD

According to Dr. Klinghardt, the majority of the autistic children he sees are already doing whatever the newest diet in autism is: GF/CF, SCD, oxalate-free, etc. Dr. Klinghardt considers food allergies to be a universally contributing factor in autism and would have every child address this, but as a factor that limits the opportunity to heal, as opposed to being a causal contributor.

I strongly recommend you watch this Dr Doris Rapp video for more information about how food allergies can impact your child’s health.

5. MOVEMENT

The consensus group at Summit #4 placed it on the list from a clear appreciation of how important physical movement is for these kids to THRiiiVE.

Examples of some movements that would be helpful include:

bouncing on mini-trampoline to help lymph drainage

using a Chi Machine

simply rocking with your child

6. EMOTIONS

This speaks to the well known “Klinghardt Axiom” where he explains the documented and balanced relationship between the amount of toxic burden and emotional burden. He treats this with EFT.

“I have two kinds of patients...the ones that heal...and the ones that don’t...the ones that heal “TAP” 3-4 X’s a day when taking supplements” -- referring to EFT Tapping.

The second way Dr. Klinghardt addresses this area is with Family Constellation Therapy, a form of treatment that he is considered a master at.

Recall Therapy is one of Dana Gorman’s favorite tools in this area, and it is easy to understand and implement. It’s simply a process of remembering a situation or event that created an intense emotion in you; for example, receiving the news that your child was diagnosed with autism. Says Dana,

“Hold the memory in your mind’s eye then...Name it, Claim it and Dump it!”

Name it: Autism Diagnosis

Claim it: “Yes, this really got me to the core of my desire to have a healthy family without all the extra energy that it would take to have a special needs child,” then

Dump it: “I forgive myself for allowing myself to feel sorry for myself for my child being different than I had looked forward to!” ...then move on and feel better, because you, your journey, and your child, are all PERFECT!...then "TAP!"...

7. TESTS

Dr. Klinghardt feels the parents have carried the financial burden of lab work and does not like to require tests for things that he can figure out with his advanced form of  muscle testing (ART), which is beyond what any lab work can assess anyway.

ART is Dr Klinghardt’s own advanced form of Muscle Testing.

“...a very accurate and important tool that can rapidly and cost-effectively guide you - the physician...and bypasses most current lab tests.”

However, he does suggest that if basic treatment falls short, you should do a Provocation Treatment, and test for Lyme disease in the body, as well as test for mold in your house. Another test he recommends is using Urinary Porphoryns as a reflection of successful detox.

Dr. Klinghardt likes hair analysis as a barometer for detox success. As you see the heavy metals come out and the beneficial metals normalize, he has found this to be an inexpensive indicator that your detoxification protocol is working.

8. ORGANS

According to Dr. Klinghardt, this is another absolutely crucial step in dealing with autism. The clay and chlorella mentioned next is in part to protect the largest organ in your body...the gut. You can alkalize the body, relieving tremendous burden on the organs, by adding 8 cups of baking soda to the clean bath water of your healing child.

9. SUPPLEMENTS & Rx’s

He warns parents about Pyroluria or the “Mauve” Factor, which is basically an indication of a severe but reversible zinc, manganese, B-6 (as P-5-P) and Omega 6 deficiency indicator.

Here is a link to the symptoms and testing for Pyroluria. Once you’ve analyzed the symptoms list to see if you need to correct these deficiencies, you will know what to look for, as detox can exacerbate the deficiencies associated with Pyroluria.

The following are potent dextox supplements, recommended by Dr. Klinghardt: OSR (oxidative stress relief) mixed in phospholipids at bedtime.

Monitor symptoms of Pyroluria and use a good Multi-Mineral. According to Dr. Klinghardt, “Every child has ART-tested positive for the OSR mixed in the phospholipids.

However, don’t use OSR without adding in an anti-microbial because once the OSR begins to remove heavy metals, which are classically anti-microbial, the microbes can flare up.

He likes the Rizols & Quintessence from BioPureUs.com to address this challenge, and Green Clay mixed with equal parts of Chlorella in water to potentiate the probiotics. Drink 30 min before or after other supplements or prescriptions, near bedtime and first thing in the morning.

10. DETOX

Dr. Klinghardt believes detox is essential for healing, and everything listed above is for the purpose of detoxification. Beyond that, this is a complex topic and I hope to have more information on this in the future.

In closing, remember there's tremendous HOPE for children with autism and I have made it one of my primary goals to provide their parents with cutting edge solutions!

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Autism and Environmental Factors

Brian Bartholomew - Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Autism and Environmental Factors

Posted by Dr Jen as Holistic Parenting, Your Health & Wellbeing

I was contacted this week by a mother who had just been told that her son was autistic. After sharing her recent journey she paused and in that silence I asked her, “Tell me sweetheart how did that make you feel when you heard those words?”

In a flood of tears she said , “I wanted to scream at them and say, ‘You don’t even know my boy but you want to give him a label for his entire life!!”
She continued,”Now I have no idea what to do next!”

Whenever any of us are faced with a health crisis be that large or small, it is vitally important that we take time to sit with whatever emotions are stirring and then allow ourselves to remember that we get to decide as to whether we play an active or passive role in how we move forward. Should we decide that we do indeed want to explore all of our options, deciding that we want to roll up our sleeves and get busy building our health literacy on the topics at hand, may we remember that there are many other families, health practitioners and support networks willing to offer knowledge and guidance.

Here is some interesting information regarding Autism…

The Spectrum

Autism is part of a spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by repetitive behaviours and impaired language and social interaction, that has dramatically surged in prevalence in recent decades(1). Matson and Koslowski (2) note that early estimates of autism cases were less than 10 in10,000 individuals whereas current estimates are as high as110 per 10,000 individuals. Lleneza et al (3) state that approximately 1 in every 150 children in the U.S. is now affected, creating a higher prevalence than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined.

The Cost

In 2002 (1) the annual monetary cost of autism was $26 billion in America alone. In Sweden it was shown that the financial cost of schooling and community support per child was more than $50,000 per year, not counting approximately 1000 hours per year spent by parents supporting and caring for their autistic child (4).

Trigger Factors

Many genetic and environmental factors have been identified and investigated as potentially triggering the disorder. Two pioneers in Autism management, Sidney M. Baker and Richard A Kunin, identify toxic environmental changes that have occured in developed societies between 1950 and 2000 that may be associated with the Autism upsurge. These have included increased antibiotic use; mercury exposure by injection in infancy; increased combined live viral vaccines and numbers of vaccinations; increased soil depletion leading to vitamin/mineral deficits; decreased omega 3 fatty acids in the diet; and greater exposure to xenobiotic toxins (chemicals capable of mimicking the body’s natural biochemicals) (1).

Whilst no individual factor has been definitively shown to cause Autism, pollutants in our modern environment such as pestacides, heavy metals, herbacides and fumigants have been linked to abnormalities in behaviour, perception, cognition, and motor ability during early childhood, even at just “background” levels (1).

Oxytocin

A 2004 review (5) proposed that excess oxytocin, a drug frequently used to induce and augment labor, could contribute to the development of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. The author stated that two barriers are commonly thought to prevent oxytocin from reaching the infant’s brain during labor: The maternal placenta barrier and the blood brain barrier of the infant, but that birthing factors may make it possible for oxytocin to permeate the infant´s blood brain barrier, desensitise oxytocin receptors and lead to changes in neurology and behaviour.

Prenatal Stress

Prenatal exposure to stressful events has also been associated with increased risk of Autism (4). A retrospective study demonstrated that mothers of Autistic children reported significantly more family discord during the pregnancies of their Autistic children, as did the 188 mothers of Autistic children in another study who reported significantly more stressful life events such as job loss or death of husband during their pregnancies than 202 mothers of normally developing children. Several other studies described by Kinney et al (4) have demonstrated that prenatal exposure to natural disasters significantly increased the risk for a variety of behavioral disorders in infants.

Mercury, Lead & Zinc

A 2006 study (6) looked at baby teeth as a measure of cumulative exposure to toxic metals during fetal development and early infancy, specifically comparing the level of mercury, lead, and zinc in baby teeth of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and typically developing children. It was found that children with Autism had significantly (2.1-fold) higher levels of mercury but similar levels of lead and similar levels of zinc. These same children also had a significantly higher usage of oral antibiotics during their first 12 moths of life. The authors described how antibiotic use is known to completely prevent the excretion of mercury in rats due to changes in normal gut flora. They hypothesised that the high use of antibiotics in autistic children may in turn reduce their ability to excrete mercury. Further noted were the high numbers of gastrointestinal issues in Autistic children potentially explained by the normal gut flora changes caused by frequent antibiotic use.

Antibiotics & Gut Problems

A study by Fallon (7) similarly demonstrates the prevalent use of antibiotics in Autistic children and makes note of the association between antibiotic clavulanate/amoxicillin´s introduction in the 1980s and the dramatic rise in autism cases. In her study, an exceptionally high number of ear infection episodes were found, with each child having received a mean number of 12.04 courses of antibiotics -a sum total of 2480 courses of antibiotics given to the 206 children in the study. Fallon proposed that the potentially high levels of urea/ammonia yielded by clavulanate in children warrants further investigation as a potential Autism cause. Fallon also questions whether Autism is a brain disorder or a gut disorder (8), given the high number of Autistic children with gut problems. Augmentin, an antibiotic known to cause gut irritation, may contribute to damage of the small intestine and pancreas resulting in allergens and pathogens passing through the gut lining and inadequate digestion foods. Fallon suggests that improper digestion of fats and proteins may consequently harm the rapidly growing brain of children, potentially contributing to the likely multi-factorial nature of Autism.

Mounting Evidence & Getting Support

A vast number of factors have been identified as potentially contributing to Autism. Whilst a definitive cause remains obscure, there is mounting evidence to show that everyday environmental toxins can have dangerous neurological and behavioural effects on humans and particularly children. In light of this research it makes sense to do all that we can to minimise exposure to harmful chemicals, medications, and stressful environments in order to optimise the health potential of our children. For parents whose children have been diagnosed as autistic, organisations such as MINND, Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) and Autism360.org, may offer some support.

As a chiropractor, experience has taught me that having families work with these organisations and also work with a team of holistic health practitioners learning how to rebuild the gut strength of a child challenged with autism, how to progressively detoxify, and have adjustments to free-up their nervous system certainly creates more significant health outcomes then remaining idle.

For more information about reducing problematic environmental factors,
see “Holistic Parenting“, “Nasties to Avoid…” and “Well Adjusted Babies“.

Read more —> http://welladjustedbabies.com/autism-and-environmental-factors/#ixzz1RtcX4Jhz
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10 Tips for Increasing Concentration, Focus and Improving ADHD

Brian Bartholomew - Friday, June 17, 2011

10 Tips for Increasing Concentration, Focus and Improving ADHD

1. Follow our Healing Diet and Meal Ideas by adding in fresh, raw veggies, local grass fed beef, wild salmon and super foods like kale, spinach, fresh ground flax seeds, carrots, green peppers, brewer's yeast, blueberries and chlorella.

2. Try some new coconut products like Coconut Milk, Coconut Yogurt, Coconut Water, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (great for cooking at high temperatures) and Coconut flakes (great in smoothies).

3. Be cautious and avoid toxins like Silver Amalgam Fillings, plug in air fresheners and non natural bath and beauty products.

4. Try to finish each task you start. Today's technology makes it increasingly challenging but if you can discipline yourself each task strengthens your focus and attention span.

5. Try a High Intensity Workout in the morning before your day gets started. Get the early morning cobwebs out while burning calories, building muscle and getting amped for the day.

6. Kill your TV!! Spend time reading a book, talking with family or friends, walking your dog and get Outside!

7. Get your weekly or bi-weekly Chiropractic Adjustment. Adjustments have been shown to improveconcentration, reaction time, immunity and generally keep you looking, feeling and functioning great. If your whole family is not under chiropractic care WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? What is better than having a well adjusted, healthy and happy family?

8. Supplement your diet with a high quality Cod Liver Oil like BFO from BFC, Carlson's or Nordic Naturals. 1Tbsp or 2 capsules for adults and 1Tsp or capsule for children.

9. Boot the non-organic highly pasteurized and homogenized dairy products and replace them with a probiotic rich and healthy alternatives!

10. Live the life you love. Be grateful, write a daily or weekly gratitude journal listing 5-10 things or people you are grateful for! Thank you!!

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Smoking Tooth: Silver Amalgam Filling Danger

Brian Bartholomew - Friday, June 03, 2011

Watch this video to learn of the dangers of amalgam fillings and mercury in your teeth. Many neurological and neuro-degenerative issues are associated with toxicity such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Autism and chronic pain. Problem with the thyroid, inability to lose weight, inability to focus, reproductive issues neuroendocrine system issues often stem from toxicity due to silver amalgam fillings or other toxins.

Contact a mercury free dentist if you are interested in getting you mercury fillings removed safely.

Dr. McGrath in Syracuse is who Dr. Brian used: http://www.mcgrathdental.com/

Once you have your fillings removed we can do testing to check your heavy metal levels and safely help you detoxify your body.

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Why Chiropractic is More Important For Infants and Children Than Adults!

Brian Bartholomew - Thursday, February 10, 2011

Chiropractic Care More Important for Children and Infants Than Adults?

When is the right time TO GET YOUR CHILD CHECKED FOR SUBLUXATION? Research from Alfred Breig M.D. states that "Loss of cervical curve ( curve in the neck from the lateral view) stretches the spinal cord 5 to 7 cm and produces pathological tension, putting the body in a state of disease." So when does this stretching begin? Many M.D.s, Chiropractors and parents agree that birth is often the most stressful time on the spine. Many also witness their children repeatedly falling during crawling or walking and realize that the early stages of development are essential times for children and infants to be checked by a pediatric family chiropractor.

In a study published by the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, it states that out of 1250 infants chosen at random, 211 of them suffered from nervousness, vomiting, digestive issues, muscular abnormalities, tremors and insomnia. The study states that 95% of those children had abnormal cervical (neck) muscle strain indicating vertebral subluxation. When the subluxations were adjusted, the muscle strain ceased and often an immediate calming resulted, the children's crying stopped, the muscles relaxed and the children fell asleep. The authors noted that an unhealthy spine causes "many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections -- especially ear, nose and throat infections." We are grateful to see similar changes daily at BFC with so many infants, children and young adults!

Renown German Physician Dr. Gotfried Guttman1, M.D. found that childhood SUBLUXATIONS had received "... far too little attention" and that due to the frequent occurrence of such problems (especially surrounding the birth process), he recommended that a chiropractic spinal checkup should be performed as soon as possible after birth. From his study Blocked Atlantal Nerve Syndrome in Babies and Infants Gutmann, reports that blocked nerve impulses develop a clinical picture that ranges from central motor impairment and development, as well as, lowered resistance to infections, especially to ear, nose, and throat infections. Gutmann reports the examination and adjustment of more than 1000 infants with Atlas (the top bone in the spine) blockage. The results are amazing and generally swift. From his and other German medical studies, Gutmann concludes that approximately 80% of all children are not in autonomic balance and that many have Atlas blockage. G. Gutmann, Manuelle Medizin, 25:5-10, 1987

Two recent studies looking at SIDS point to the need to have children checked at birth by a chiropractor: 1."Mechanical injury to the upper cervical spinal structures is indicated as a causal mechanism in cases of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome." Department of Pathology, Boston University School

2. Latent Spinal Cord and Brain Stem Injury in New Born Infants, Develop, Med., Child Neurol, 1969, II, 54-78. Dr. Towbin points out that seven of the eight of the SIDS infant cadavers he performed autopsy on, died from spinal injury with neurovascular damage. Dr. Towbin describes various clinical neonatal spinal cord and brain stem injury groups. In the first group, death of the neonate occurs during the course of labor or soon after birth. The second group, is composed of newborns with cord or brainstem damage who survive for days. The third group are infants who survive for long periods, often for years. Under this group, Dr. Towbin describes a subgroup, or the fourth group. "...there must exist a large number of instances with mild injury, with minimal neurologic symptoms, going unnoticed clinically, or being relegated to the category of cerebral palsy."

Can the Vertebral Subluxation Complex be caused at birth ? Yes. Can the Vertebral Subluxation Complex cause respiratory, sleep, digestive, immune impairments and an early death in some of these cases? Yes. When would you like to know that you or your children have stress or damage to your nerves that are reducing your health and causing dis-ease? We check many infants at birth and each week check many children and family members. Take charge of your health today! Call (607) 257-WELL to set up a complimentary consultation and exam for yourself and your family at Bartholomew Family Chiropractic.

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