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Trauma, Thoughts, and Toxins = Vertebral Subluxations Part 1: Physical Stress

by Dr. Brandon Harshe
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The chiropractic fundamentals are based on removing interference to the nervous system so that the body’s Innate Intelligence can operate at full capacity.
Interference comes by way of vertebral subluxations.
Sometimes a misalignment can be mistaken for a vertebral subluxation. For a example, sometimes it is thought that a vertebral subluxation can be seen on an x-ray.
That [...]

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Multiple Sclerosis/Upper Cervical Connection Explained by Dr. Zachary Ward

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Dr. Zachary Ward made several great videos explaining the relationship between Upper Cervical Chiropractic and the positive effects it may have on patients suffering from multiple sclerosis. Enjoy!
Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

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Clearing the Air on Liberal and Conservative Health Care

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

I am going to assume that everyone reading this has classified themselves as a liberal or a conservative, be it staunch or moderate. We all have our different views on politics and that’s fine. What I am going to do today is talk about health care in a different light.
When we hear the term liberal [...]

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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Explained By Dr. Johnny Truong

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

I found this video of Dr. Johnny Truong, a Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractor, explaining Upper Cervical Chiropractic in a simple manner. Enjoy!

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The New and Improved Upper Cervical Care Website

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

The website uppercervicalcare.com went through a renovation recently. The site was completely redesigned in every aspect. I have to say I like it. As far as a website goes, it is very clean and has a good aesthetic feel to it. I encourage everyone to go and take a look around by clicking here.
The videos [...]

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6 Things to Look For When Choosing an Upper Cervical Chiropractor

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Lately, I’ve been coming across some difficulties finding a good Upper Cervical Chiropractor for people in various parts of the country. It’s hard to tell how someone practices just from their website, so I’ve come up with a list of six characteristics to look for when searching for an Upper Cervical Chiropractor.
1.) What technique does [...]

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The Doctor of Last Resort: Noble Endeavor or Dead End?

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

(Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Dr. Zachary Ward. Dr. Ward practices NUCCA in Ames, IA.)
I was coming to the middle of my chiropractic education, knew over 100 different orthopedic tests, knew the 12 cranial nerves in detail, and could draw the brachial plexus and lumbar plexus by heart. I wasn’t even too [...]

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The Law of Cause and Effect: Chiropractic

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Palmer student Jonathan Verderame has done it again. This time he has compiled a video of numerous clips of chiropractic in the news.
This is a great video that gives you an awareness of the power properly applied chiropractic has. Enjoy!

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Popping and Cracking and Chiropractic

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

When you mention the word “chiropractic” or “chiropractor” to someone, chances are the first thing they will think of is cracking and popping and pain. Why not? Many chiropractors are more concerned about the noise their manipulations make than any real value behind an adjustment.
If you look to the right, you will see a new [...]

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5 Strategies to Help Your Kids Become the Healthiest Rascals You’ve Ever Seen

by Dr. Brandon Harshe

Being the father of four healthy kids, sometimes I forget that not everyone has the same experience. Every time I’m around other parents and their kids, I’m shocked to see how unhealthy some of these kids are.
I feel like I know a little bit about this subject, so I will offer a little bit of [...]

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