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Health Care Myths

Why I Don’t Drink the Allopathic Kool-Aid

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

When I was a child, I was an asthmatic. I remember having an asthma attack at the age of four. It was the only I ever had, but I do remember the difficulty in breathing for about ten minutes, my mom freaking out, and then taking me to the hospital.
After that, I was on a [...]

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How We Got Here: Why Chiropractors are Considered Back Pain Doctors at Best

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

(Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Dr. Chad McIntyre.)
It seems that wherever I go, when someone finds out that I’m a chiropractor, a joke about back popping or bone cracking comes about.  These repeated scenarios have inspired me to tell you a little bit about the word, profession, and purpose of chiropractic.  Let’s [...]

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Do Your Due Diligence to Avoid Flu Fear Tactics!!!

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

(Editor’s Note: This was originally a note posted on Facebook by Dr. Toni Best. I was given permission to re-post it here on The Atlas of Life.)
Statistics don’t mean anything when you are the one that ends up as the statistic! I would rather rely on the strength of my immune system and my innate intelligence [...]

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Healthcare Reform: Your Practice and Life May be in Jeopardy

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

(Editor’s note: This was received in an email last week. I thought it was important and deserved to be posted here.)
The issues include your right to see patients directly and your right to conduct a private, patient-pay practice, without government interference or limitations.
Yes, this is a serious concern.  Many sections of the legislation already passed [...]

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The Chiropractic Little Man’s Complex Revealed

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Several days ago, my dad revealed to me he is an avid reader of this blog. He explained to me that he really likes how I explain upper cervical. He likes how I explain that the chiropractor delivers the adjustment that removes the nervous system interference, and the patient’s body (Innate Intelligence) is what actually [...]

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The Infection of Health Insurance

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

When I go to the grocery store, I have to pay the cashier before I can go home with my groceries.
When I go to the movie theater, I have to pay the person at the ticket counter before I can go in to see the movie.
Why should it be any different with chiropractic?
Chiropractic is not [...]

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History Repeats Itself: The 1976 Swine Flu Marketing Machine Exposed

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Every year the “flu season” takes effect and “flu marketing” inundates us at every turn. This year is different though. The swine flu has taken center stage and officials are recommending everyone get their H1N1 shot. They even recommend kids get two!
Well, this is not the first time the swine flu marketing campaign has occurred. [...]

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Doctor Admits Vaccine Is More Deadly Than Swine Flu Itself & Will Not Give It To His Kids

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

I watched this video last week and thought it was very profound. An MD, on a major news network, came out and stated that he thought the swine flu vaccine was too risky to take and give to his kids. Take a look.

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Cancer Industry Lies and Politics: The Business of Finding a Cure

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Patrick Swayze’s loss to cancer once again reminds us about “Finding a cure” or “Searching for a cure” or the “Race for the cure.” The question is do these catch phrases mean anything? Or are they just results of amazing marketing tactics?
In 2008 alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that 294,120 men and 271, 530 [...]

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Recommended Immunization Schedule or Slick Marketing Part 2

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Last week, I posted the vaccine schedule that is given within the first 6 months of a baby’s life. That amounted to a total of 18 shots, 3 of each individual vaccine.
From 6 months until 16 years, there is a significant dropoff in the amount of immunizations given. It totals only 14.
I don’t know for [...]

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