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Chiropractors,Nutrition,Korea
Dr. Merkle: Keynote Speaker at the Clinical Society for Integrative Oncology Seoul, Korea
Dr. Van Merkle was recently the keynote speaker at the Clinical Society for Integrative Oncology in Seoul, Korea.About 250 oncologists, researchers, and other medical doctors were in attendance. The audience included renowned doctors that traveled from China for the event: Dr. Jin Zhe, M.D. (urologist, professor at Peking University, in the elder care division); Dr. Zhang Jinping, (chair/director of 300 elder care hospitals in China - which covers approximately 100 million people); Dr. Seo Jungbok, O.M.D (K.M.D) vice president in DaeJung Elder Care Hospital in China; Dr. Fu Ping, (chairman of the Chinese Clinical Nutrition Association); Dr. Kim Kyungah, M.D. (G.P) team doctor of DaeJung Hospital, Korea; Dr. Park Minsoo, M.D. (G.P.) one of the most renown TV star doctors in Korea.Interpreters were helpful, but many doctors from China and Korea were medically trained using English textbooks and speak English fairly well. South Koreans can receive a free, fairly comprehensive blood test every 2 years through the government health plan. There is great potential for natural oriented doctors to use lab testing in their nutrition practice, which is why Dr. Merkle was invited to speak. Dr. Merkle spoke on laboratory testing and nutrition. He also discussed how serious problems sometimes have simple, safe, natural solutions. Maybe a week or 2 of trying a safe, natural, option might show dramatic laboratory results even in advanced cancer cases.Dr. Merkle presented several of his own cases, showing the validity of nutrition backed up with laboratory testing. Dr. Merkle’s presentation was enthusiastically received. Many doctors wanted pictures with him and he received several very nice gifts. Dr. Merkle also presented certificates to 26 doctors of the first class trained in Korea using Dr. Merkle’s Science Based Nutrition (SBN) system. The class took the doctors a year to complete and was held by a South Korean doctor that has been using SBN for approximately 10 years. It has taken a long time to develop the SBN system and translate the reports into Korean. Dr. Merkle was asked to travel to China, Dubai and Singapore and back to South Korea to lecture and train doctors on more natural care, as well as options for cancer and elder care, some of the most pressing and costly health problems. Dr. Merkle said, “Speaking at the oncology conference was very exciting. I also ate some great food and visited beautiful national landmarks but most importantly, I made some very good friends. I look forward to returning.” Dr. Van D. Merkle DABCI, DCBCN, CCN, is an August 1982 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. He is board certified in clinical nutrition and a board certified clinical internist, who has practiced in Centerville, Ohio for over 35 years. He is the founder, developer and president of Science Based Nutrition (SBN) - a laboratory and nutrition, patented computer analysis system. He has been the host of the talk show Take 2 Healthcare on WHIO 95.7 FM every Saturday 11AM to noon for over 25 years in Dayton Ohio. Dr. Van Merkle also contributed his talents and resources to the Chiropractic Online Nutrition Diplomate Program, teaching courses on lab testing and immunity.
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Chiropractors,Chiropractic CE,Nutrition
Florida Aims To Add Injectable Nutrients For Chiropractors
A bill has been introduced into the Florida Senate this week to allow chiropractors the ability to administer injectable nutrients. Senate Bill 1078 was introduced today by Florida senator Jeff Brandes, Republican from St. Petersburg Florida. The bill states:An act relating to chiropractic medicine; amending s. 460.403, F.S.; authorizing chiropractic physicians who have completed specified training to administer articles of natural origin; authorizing licensed pharmacists to fill such chiropractors’ orders for articles of natural origin;The legislation also calls for an additional 36-hour training course for chiropractors to be able to participate. The bill includes a list of substances that can be administered: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, enzymes, saline, anti-oxidants, dextrose, glandulars, cellular components, extracts, water, botanicals, phytonutrients, and homeopathics, and may administer medical oxygen.It is too soon to tell what will happen with this chiropractic scope expanding bill, the legislative session starts March 5th and lasts for 60 days. The bill has a long road ahead before passage. It first would need to make it out of the committee, where public hearings and amendments may be offered, vote on the senate floor, another in the state house and approval from the governor.The political flames are already starting to roar among Florida's chiropractic associations. The senate bill has its origins with the Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association and is not supported by the other two state Chiropractic associations. With dueling lobbyists and competing agendas of the Florida Chiropractic Associating and Florida Chiropractic Society, the fate of this bill will be up in the air for a while.If Florida’s Chiropractic scope of practice is expanded with this bill Chiropractors in the state would join a progressive movement in the profession working on expanding services. Numerous western states (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho) have added expanded rights including injectables in the last few years. In Oklahoma chiropractors have had the authority to be certified to give vitamin and mineral shots to patients for over 40 years.This is not the FCPA’s first attempt at passing a bill covering injectables for DCs. In 2001 the organization pushed similar legislation that was met with public discord from the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). The previous attempt was not successful.For a brief time, chiropractors in Florida starting in 1985 were allowed to withdraw blood for diagnostic purposes and certified DCs could use proprietary drugs. Close to a 100 Chiropractors in Florida still have the designation on their license. Will history repeat itself or will everything stay status quo? Check back for updates on this issue and more Chiropractic News.
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Chiropractors,Chiropractic Colleges,Chiropractic Students
Sign Up For Oklahaven's Have-A-Heart Fundraiser 2019
Each year, Valentine’s Week, the non-profit “Oklahaven” Children’s Chiropractic Center asks chiropractors and chiropractic students to join forces to help severely injured children by participating in the Oklahaven’s Have-A-Heart Campaign. Hundreds of chiropractors and students in the US and around the world have raised the much-needed funds for “Oklahaven” Children’s Chiropractic Center as part of their annual Have-A-Heart Campaign.The Have-A-Heart Campaign, not only benefits “Oklahaven,” it brings awareness to chiropractic patients and the general public about the benefits of chiropractic for the children. Signing up to participate is free; it includes a fundraising kit and instructions on how to implement. Joining the campaign is simple and easy. Many chiropractic practices show the Children’s Journeys to Health video (included in the fundraising kit) in their lobby and offer fundraising hearts to purchase. Others have used the promotional materials provided to host educational events, raffles and open houses to showcase the benefits of pediatric chiropractic care.“Oklahaven” Children’s Chiropractic Center has quietly served the children for 57 years. Pediatric patients with neurologically disorganization, nursing difficulties, developmental delays, autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, failure to thrive and many other conditions have been successfully treated at the Center with chiropractic.When asked why he participated in “Oklahaven’s” Have-A-Heart Campaign five-time Golden Heart Winner, Dr. Howard Berg, said, “It allows the community to see that you do contribute to something greater and that chiropractic makes a difference in children’s lives. That’s huge.”Chiropractors that have participated in the program have stated that the Have-A-Heart Campaign creates a positive perception of chiropractic in their community and most importantly the satisfaction of helping the tiniest of patients that are most in need. Stepping up to the challenge requires interested chiropractors to fill out an online form and free fundraising packets are mailed in January. Every year “Oklahaven” strives to promote the Have-A-Heart Campaign to a larger audience through word of mouth, Chiropractic publications, organizations, digital and social media with the ultimate goal of helping more children with chiropractic. Sign Up Here
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Chiropractors,Vermont
Access to Chiropractic in Vermont is Now A Little Easier
Way To Go Vermont! Vermonters will soon see parity with health insurance co-payments between chiropractors and primary care. Thanks to the resent passage of bill S.1, in 2019 the Vermont Health Exchange will offer health insurance plans with much lower co-pays for DCs, previously in the $70-$90 range. Motivation for the legislature to pass the bill and for the governor to sign it, came from the Vermont Chiropractic Association’s (VCA) lobbying efforts promoting chiropractic treatment for musculoskeletal injuries as an alternative to opioid prescriptions. See the Vermont Chiropractic Association (VCA) press release for more information
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Chiropractors,Logan
Ohio Chiropractor Swings Onto the Golf Channel Competition TV Show
What Do Golf Drivers and Chiropractic Have in Common? Scott Haack, DCOct 2 starts the reality contest tv show Driver vs. Driver on the Golf Channel. One of the talented 14 finalists chosen for the television show is Chiropractor Scott Haack. The second season of the show follows aspiring golf equipment designers as they compete for the opportunity to develop a driver golf club for the sporting goods company Wilson. Viewers can follow the contestants from sketches to prototypes as they are critiqued by professional golfers and other celebrities. One well designed club creator will take home a quarter of a million dollars and will see their final design available in golf stores around the world.How did a Chiropractor end up on the show? Dr. Scott Haack has not only practiced as a DC, but turned his knowledge into a career as a medical device inventor and sport gear developer. In the golf arena he has already developed a putter, a hand free bag cart, and a golf training aid (Medicus CoreLinks keeps golfers arms pressed to their sides, that improves accuracy and prevents an "over the top" swing). Scott Haack, DC, a 1998 Logan College of Chiropractic (Logan University) graduate, has a keen knack of seeing a problem and inventing the solution. After noticing structural and functional issues of the unequal weight distribution from carrying a heavy golf bag, he created Bakrol, a device that allows golfers a hands-free golf bag carrier. His successful inventions have spanned numerous industries: SoftTouch seatbelt device by Pressure Products, Inc., ALTAIR Force timepiece, Histolock resection device and the Moray EUS Microforceps by US Endoscopy. Now he has now turned his attention not only to his own creative creations, but helping others do the same. Chiro Pro Inc, Dr. Haack’s company, offers consulting from product conception, patenting, to retailing for new inventors. Watch to Golf Channel October 2nd at 9:00pm EST
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SUBSCRIBESummer is Chiropractic Convention Season
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Poster Profile:
Name: DrTirpak
Email: Amy@cecruncher.com
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Location: Tampa, FL
Position: Owner
Sign: Gemini
Bio:Helping Chiropractors find some class is my job.
Experienced Chiroprctor and Internet lover, Amy Tirpak, DC, started CE Cruncher with the support of the Advertising Agency that she co-owns.
by: DrTirpak posted: May 28, 2014
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Summer marks the end of the school year, time for vacations and the start of the Chiropractic Continuing Education Convention Season. Many State Chiropractic Associations, Chiropractic Colleges, and Chiropractic Organizations hold weekend long convention packed with Chiropractors eager to learn, vendors showing off the news equipment and instructors teaching the latest practice and professional information.
One of the most economical ways to earn Chiropractic CEs can be at a Chiropractic convention. The California Chiropractic Association is hossting their annual convention and Chiropractic Marketplace this summer in San Diego, plus their Chiro CEs are always free to their members. Parker is lighting up Charleston South Carolina in June with their annual summer event. The Logan Alumni Association expects a large gathering at their Midwest Conference and Homecoming June 12-15.
Florida hosts 4 conventions this summer: Florida Chiropractic Society, Florida Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association and the non-political Florida Chiropractic Conventions. The competition is proving to be a benefit with more locations, lowered priced options and new voices in the educational arena.
These Florida Conventions are approved for Chiropractic Conntinuing Education in most states.
Florida Chiropractic Society June 5-6 Orlando FL 2014 $225 for non-members, $215 for members, and free for students. 1 day $125 for non-members, $115 for members
Aug 15-17 in West Palm FL
Florida Chiropractic Conferences – The apolitical newcomer to the Florida scene is offering the first Chiropractic Convention in Tampa FL in over a decade on July 19-20. Under the direction of veteran Chiropractic organizer Lili Montoya the FCC announced 2 conventions - 40 hours - in the next 2 years for $400.
Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association – Rod Lacy, DC has been causing a commotion since the inception of the FCPA, now offering new deals on chiropractic continuing ed almost every week. Currently their next Orlando Seminar July 18-20 offer is for $135. Register for their email list (warning: they send a few emails a week) for their latest bring a friend, out of state, or straight chiropractor special.
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PermalinkChiropractors on the Road to the London Olympics
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Poster Profile:
Name: DrTirpak
Email: Amy@cecruncher.com
Age: ????
Location: Tampa, FL
Position: Owner
Sign: Gemini
Bio:Helping Chiropractors find some class is my job.
Experienced Chiroprctor and Internet lover, Amy Tirpak, DC, started CE Cruncher with the support of the Advertising Agency that she co-owns.
by: DrTirpak posted: July 18, 2012
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Canadian Beach Volleyball Olympic Hopeful - Chiropractor Josh Binstock
Chiropractor Josh Binstock and his teammate Martin Reader will represent Canada in the Olympic men’s beach volleyball.
Josh Binstock DC started as most young Canadians playing hockey and baseball. During high school felling burned out from AAA hockey and rep baseball he turned to indoor volleyball. While completing an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto the Varsity Blues won the OUA provincial championships 3 times. During the summers he was introduced to beach volleyball and after one year of playing competitively he and his partner won the silver medal at the 2001 Canada games.
While earning his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College John captured the gold medal at the 2008 Senior Men’s National Championship with Matt Zbyszewski. Dr. Josh Binstock earned a medal in the competition for the next 4 years. Cheer on Team Canada and Chiropractor Josh Binstock at the London Olympics
Chiropractor Yearning for another Gold in Water Polo, this time as the Coach
California Chiropractor Terry Schroeder is returning to the Olympics for the sixth time in London. Dr. Schroeder won two silver medals in four Olympics as a water polo player for the United States. During the Olympics four years ago in Bejing he led Team USA as the Coach to a silver medal.
"The Olympics really are my drug. I'm addicted. It's a very special thing to compete in a two week period every four years and try to be at your best" said Terry Schroeder DC.
Terry Schroeder holds a place in the Olympic Hall of Fame, USA Water Polo Hall of Fameand was the model for a statue in front of the Los Angeles Coliseum built to for the 1984 Olympics in LA.
"The only thing missing in my Olympic experience is a gold medal. It's the reason that I'm still involved and I know it's the same reason most of these guys are still involved. We want to make it to the top" said Palmer West Graduate Dr Terry Schroeder.
Root for Dr. Schroeder and Team USA in London starting July 29 with a match against Montenegro.
Chiropractic Student Sprinting Towards the Olympics
Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) student Sven Knipphals is on his way to the Olympics. The 24 year old sprinter will represent Germany in the 4x100m relay at the 2012 London Games.
“There would be no greater feeling for me than representing Germany at the Olympics – the biggest stage possible for an athlete,” future chiropractor Sven Knipphals “Having studied in the UK for the past couple of years, there would something extra special about competing in London too.”
According to the AECC Sven will be completing his third year of studies at the AECC over a period of two academic years to give him time to train properly for his athletics and gain the appropriate knowledge and skills he needs to eventually become a qualified chiropractor.
“I would like to specialize in sports injuries treatment and also work with athletes to help enhance performance through the use of chiropractic.” 2012 Olympic sprinter Sven Knipphals
