To my patients!

MCFARLAND CHIROPRACTIC'S DECEMBER SPECIAL

All existing patients should know of our special offer for the month of December. If you refer in a new patient your name will be entered into a drawing to win a Nintendo Wii and Call of Duty MW3 video game! Drawing will be held on December 22nd, 2011. If you have thought about your loved ones coming in and getting care refer them now; you may just win a wonderful gift to give this holiday season.

Anyone experiencing any of the below symptoms can benefit from chiropractic!

• Auto Accidents
• Sports Injuries
• Back Pain
• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Headaches
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Knee Injuries 
• Ankle Injuries
• Carpal Tunnel
• Scoliosis

...and many MORE!

On a healthier note... In my clinic I offer many different supplements and healthy lifestyle equipment that can be given as a unique and thoughtful gift. Please come by and see what I have to offer. My staff or myself can help you in selecting the right supplement or equipment for a purposeful gift.


Thank you for patronage! I will continue to provide the best service that I possible can to every patient that I see. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season, Dr. Mark H. McFarland!

Yours in health,

Dr. Mark H. McFarland
Chiropractic Physician

Helping your body with supplementation

Supplementation can be a scary thing to a lot of people. Few know what they need or even where to start when it comes to adding supplementation into their diet. As a health care profession and doctor I am constantly looking for products that can make a difference in the lives of my patients and myself.

I was introduced to ASEA by a friend and fellow chiropractor, Dr. Karl Smith DC, I have since began using this product in my daily supplement regime and have referred many patients to it. Please watch the video- the url is listed below http://asea.mlmbydesignhosting.com/videoV2/ASEA-EssentialToHealth-EN.m4v . This amazing product helps the body repair and regenerate cellular tissue. The video will tell you more about the process and product.

Contact me at 541-772-5000, ask my team about how you can get ASEA to improve your health today!

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Communication

The power of communication is on my mind today; many scholars have said that humans ability to communicate has gave them the evolutionary advantage over other species. The power to relay ideas, through the any medium of communication, has lead to many wonderful human inventions and triumphs that built the society that we live in today. With the many wonderful things communication as a broad topic covers there is a specific type that I want to discuss, specifically the communication between your central nervous system and all parts of your body.

As a chiropractic physician I see many people often believe that chiropractic is only for the aches of the body, lumbago, headaches, sciatica... etc, but more so than helping those parts of the body heal quicker in correct alignment (which in itself is miraculous) chiropractors treat the nervous system. When the nervous system communicates at an optimal level the body starts to function better. Imagine for a moment your cell phone, in an area of poor coverage it can be hard to make of receive calls, now imagine that cell phone represents your nervous system and your brain is supposed to tell your kidneys to function a certain way. If the signal that the brain sends to kidneys is impinged or interrupted by a subluxation it can come through unclear or even not at all! I help the brain communicate with all parts of the body via opening the nervous system pathways; so when people say chiropractors are only nerve doctors I think to myself; "Oh, so I only help the body function by optimizing the very power that is linked to every action/reaction that occurs in the body, from the healing process, to energy levels, organs, glands, and body systems...I am OK with being just a nerve doctor than!"

I also have recently become exposed to ASEA a supplement that was originally developed in the pharmaceutical realm of health that was designed to be a conductor that optimizes that signal or current that travels through the nervous system. I am beginning to see many wonderful things with this product and I will keep each of you posted on the progress that I see in patients.

Please follow my blog and begin to improve your health now! Take control of the small things that you can when it comes to your health.  Put your email in the sidebar and follow me! 

Discover Chiropractic Care

More and more people are discovering the benefits and importance of having Chiropractic care as an important part of their life. Many of my patients that started to maintain their health through Chiropractic care are taking charge and control of other aspects of their health. I have patients begin the battle of stopping smoking, beginning exercise programs, starting diets, or simply making a change for the better in their health. 


As a doctor I try and educate my patients of the importance of living healthy. Not just doing a new fad work out or the lose ten pounds in ten days idea of dieting but actual lifestyle changes. I have a deep passion for helping people, (often my staff accuses me of talking to much when I have patients in the waiting room) but when I see the opportunity to help someone live a better quality of life by opening their eyes to new information or giving them the encouragement and accountability that allows them to act I will capitalize on that opportunity.


One area that I strive to help people understand is a philosophy of Chiropractic care as stated by R.W. Stephensen DC. PhC.    A universal intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions thus maintaining it in existence. This concept may be hard for many to understand but to me its a beautiful. The challenge with our health is this, people today believe in symptom treatment more than treating the cause. For example, most Americans when challenged with a headache will reach for a OTC drug that treats the pain associated with the headache; the problem is this the headache is still there, or rather the cause of the headache is still present within the body. If you ignore the signs that your body gives you you will ultimately lead your body towards sickness and 'dis' ease.


So what does this mean you might ask? Regardless of your belief in a higher power or god, people need to acknowledged the signs and signals your body gives you; my personal belief through religion and profession as a chiropractor is that God designed our bodies with an amazing ability and aptitude towards health. My goal is to help people better understand the power and benefit of listening to the signals their body is giving them and to help optimize that communication between mind and body. 


Attached to this post is a link to Life West Chiropractic College. Please study out the benefits of chiropractic. As a doctor of Chiropractic I have such a deep passion for health, I have witnessed literally thousands of patients change their lives for the better.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mark H. McFarland

541-772-5000

Heart Healthy News

McFarland Chiropractic 1712 E McAndrews Rd. Medford, OR 97504   541-772-5000

YOU COULD DIE TOMORROW!

I’m Not Joking!

The first sign or symptom of heart trouble is death in 40% of the heart attack victims. The other 60% of the time patients live to tell us about their symptoms; dull chest pressure, pain, left arm pain, numbness, nausea, weakness, pain in the neck and shoulder…, etc. Those are the lucky ones that survived.

Here’s the problem,

Most disease processes go undetected for years before people experience any pain or symptoms. People then cover their symptoms up with pain pills (over the counter) then prescribed medications (Rx,) sometimes for years and years. How many years does it take being overweight with high cholesterol, high fat diet, lack of regular exercise habits before you actually have chest pain? Just because you have no pain now does not mean you’re healthy!

You’ve all heard this one…  A man goes in for his annual physical. The company doctor states nothing is wrong, he gets a clean bill of health…”You’re as healthy as a horse,” and then the next drops dead of a heart attack.

Want to know a secret?

You don’t go from perfect health to death in a day!

Taking drugs to cover things up allows you to stay in the same unhealthy life style, until your heart health finally gets so bad it kills you or you have to have surgery.

So what’s the solution…?  You may be thinking what can Dr. McFarland do, as a chiropractic physician, to help people avoid such a sad scenario.

Here’s a story to consider…  Dr. Harry Winsor MD. Shortly after graduating from medical school in Pennsylvania, did a remarkable study few people have ever heard about. He dissected 75 human cadavers and found heart disease in 20 of them; all 20 cases of heart disease had a misalignment in the upper thoracic spine, between the shoulder blades. These are the same nerves that go to heart.        

And did you know…?  Using your arms strenuously actually can cause a heart attack?...You bet it can! An osteopathic study revealed most heart attacks occur after people use their arms strenuously; not something hard on their heart. People have a greater chance of a heart attack from mowing, digging, lifting weights, yard work, and household chores. You would think activities which are harder on the heart such as; running or cycling would be a greater cause of a heart attack but this is not the case.

Here’s a Healthy Hint: So before you go out and start digging in the yard, mowing, raking, weeding, you might want to come in and get checked out. If you have any pain between the shoulder blades don’t just push through it and ignore it. This is your body’s attempt to warn you of possible danger ahead!

You’ve Gotta’ Love Technology.  I use a sEMG to assess the nerves in the upper back and muscles. If a nerve is pinched this technology is designed to find it. I’ll correct it by using safe, gentle and effective techniques. I open the nerve channels so the muscles can function properly. *All muscles, organs, and glands tend to function better without the nerves choked off that innervate them.        

 Stop covering up your symptoms with drugs!  It’s no different than driving your car and seeing a warning light come on and putting tape over the dash to cover it up! Sure you can keep driving for a while but than what’s going on internally……….? Serious damage will occur!  Start doing what others are doing, come in and get checked before it’s too late. You may not be at risk of              a heart attack today or tomorrow but what about degenerative arthritis in your spine or other serious health conditions? Most adults have degenerative changes in their discs; and are taking over the counter drugs to cover up headache and backache symptoms, sometimes on a daily basis! Let’s get to the cause of your aches and pains.

Most of you know you should come in and get your spine and nerves checked; you probably have friends and family members that need to get checked right now!

To help you and your friends I am extending a special offer: You and a friend or family member can get an updated sEMG and also attend one of my upcoming Health and Nutrition classes at absolutely FREE! NO CHARGE!

This is a limited offer, so don’t delay do what others have done! Redeem this coupon ASAP.

FOR VALUED PATIENTS OF DR. MCFARLAND AND THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY:

• FREE UPDATED sEMG SCAN FOR RETURNING PATIENTS
• FREE VOUCHER FOR FAMILY OR FRIENDS FOR sEMG (Medicare excluded by law)
• FREE HEALTH AND NUTRITION CLASS

MCFARLAND CHIROPRACTIC/EXPIRES 05.14.2011/1712 E MCANDREWS RD/541.772.5000

PS. It’s never too late to start doing the right thing. Please share this newsletter with the ones you love and care about. They’ll thank you for it. I look forward to helping you and those you care about soon.

Feel free to call my office and schedule your appointment today. 

Dial (541)772-5000; you’ll be glad you did. Located on McAndews and Crater Lake Ave. Just past Providence Medford Medical Center 541-772-5000

Sincerely,

Mark H. McFarland                                                                                                                    Chiropractic Physician

A Ph balanced diet

For a long time I have been educating my patients about the importance of having a Ph balanced diet. All too often too many people eat foods that are acid forming in the body; the problem with this is that an acidic environment is the breeding ground for cancer. A couple of things all people should consider is this a healthy living human has a blood Ph value of 7.36 (A pretty neutral Ph value) according to Jeff Rovin, Laws of Order, p. 108, "The human body is 61.8 percent water by weight." The significance of this is that over half our body is comprised of water. In order for our cells to readily absorb water the Ph value of the water must match that of our blood. Dr. Jensen a true pioneer and advocate for a proper Ph value diet stressed the importance of having a balanced diet and has authored many books in which this philosophy is mentioned. The cure for cancer is never to get it. Many doctors are discovering the benefits of an alkaline environment in slowing or preventing the spread of cancer in patients. You now know that your water has to be the right Ph in order for it to more easily enter into your cells; the foods you eat should lean towards the alkaline side of the Ph scale because our body is a waste producing machine. As you intake food the protein renal acids that develop as your body metathesizes and breaks down food leads to an acid biased Ph value in our body. In short you need to compensate with your diet in the food that you consume so that your Ph value leans towards an alkaline state.    


The first step in becoming a healthier you could very well be drinking water that has the right Ph value of 7.36. Also avoid drinking water from plastic water bottles and strive to drink filtered water when ever possible. The Parabens that are used in plastic bottles and containers can be found in trace amounts within most users of plastic bottles. 


The second step is to eat food that is primarily Alkaline!

Healthy Alkaline Foods - Eat lots of them! Vegetables Alfalfa Grass +29.3 Asparagus +1.3 Barley Grass +28.1 Brussels Sprouts +0.5 Cabbage Lettuce, Fresh +14.1 Cauliflower +3.1 Cayenne Pepper +18.8 Celery +13.3 Chives +8.3 Comfrey +1.5 Cucumber, Fresh +31.5 Dandelion +22.7 Dog Grass +22.6 Endive, Fresh +14.5 French Cut Green Beans +11.2 Garlic +13.2 Green Cabbage December Harvest +4.0 Green Cabbage, March Harvest +2.0 Kamut Grass +27.6 Lamb's Lettuce +4.8 Leeks (Bulbs) +7.2 Lettuce +2.2 Onion +3.0 Peas, Fresh +5.1 Peas, Ripe +0.5 Red Cabbage +6.3 Rhubarb Stalks +6.3 Savoy Cabbage +4.5 Shave Grass +21.7 Sorrel +11.5 Soy Sprouts +29.5 Spinach (Other Than March) +13.1 Spinach, March Harvest +8.0 Sprouted Chia Seeds +28.5 Sprouted Radish Seeds +28.4 Straw Grass +21.4 Watercress +7.7 Wheat Grass +33.8 White Cabbage +3.3 Zucchini +5.7 Root Vegetables Beet +11.3 Carrot +9.5 Horseradish +6.8 Kohlrabi +5.1 Potatoes +2.0 Red Radish +16.7 Rutabaga +3.1 Summer Black Radish +39.4 Turnip +8.0 White Radish (Spring) +3.1 Fruits Avocado (Protein) +15.6 Fresh Lemon +9.9 Limes +8.2 Tomato +13.6 Non-Stored Organic Grains And Legumes Buckwheat Groats +0.5 Granulated Soy (Cooked Ground Soy Beans) +12.8 Lentils +0.6 Lima Beans +12.0 Soy Flour +2.5 Soy Lecithin (Pure) +38.0 Soy Nuts (soaked Soy Beans, Then Air Dried) +26.5 Soybeans, Fresh +12.0 Spelt +0.5 Tofu +3.2 White Beans (Navy Beans) +12.1 Nuts Almonds +3.6 Brazil Nuts +0.5 Seeds Caraway Seeds +2.3 Cumin Seeds +1.1 Fennel Seeds +1.3 Flax Seeds +1.3 Pumpkin Seeds +5.6 Sesame Seeds +0.5 Sunflower Seeds +5.4 Wheat Kernel +11.4 Fats (Fresh, Cold-Pressed Oils) Borage Oil +3.2 Evening Primrose Oil +4.1 Flax Seed Oil +3.5 Marine Lipids +4.7 Olive Oil +1.0

Foods you should only consume moderately Fruits (In Season, For Cleansing Only Or With Moderation) Apricot -9.5 Bananna, Ripe -10.1 Bananna, Unripe +4.8 Black Currant -6.1 Blueberry -5.3 Cantaloupe -2.5 Cherry, Sour +3.5 Cherry, Sweet -3.6 Coconut, Fresh +0.5 Cranberry -7.0 Currant -8.2 Date -4.7 Fig Juice Powder -2.4 Gooseberry, Ripe -7.7 Grape, Ripe -7.6 Grapefruit -1.7 Italian Plum -4.9 Mandarin Orange -11.5 Mango -8.7 Orange -9.2 Papaya -9.4 Peach -9.7 Pear -9.9 Pineapple -12.6 Rasberry -5.1 Red Currant -2.4 Rose Hips -15.5 Strawberry -5.4 Tangerine -8.5 Watermelon -1.0 Yellow Plum -4.9 Non-Stored Grains Brown Rice -12.5 Wheat -10.1 Nuts Hazelnuts -2.0 Macadamia Nuts -3.2 Walnuts -8.0 Fish Fresh Water Fish -11.8 Fats Coconut Milk -1.5 Sunflower Oil -6.7

Unhealthy Acidic Foods - Try to avoid them! Meat, Poultry, And Fish Beef -34.5 Chicken (to -22) -18.0 Eggs (to -22) Liver -3.0 Ocean Fish -20.0 Organ Meats -3.0 Oysters -5.0 Pork -38.0 Veal -35.0 Milk And Milk Products Buttermilk +1.3 Cream -3.9 Hard Cheese -18.1 Homogenized Milk -1.0 Quark -17.3 Bread, Biscuits (Stored Grains/Risen Dough) Rye Bread -2.5 White Biscuit -6.5 White Bread -10.0 Whole-Grain Bread -4.5 Whole-Meal Bread -6.5 Nuts Cashews -9.3 Peanuts -12.8 Pistachios -16.6 Fats Butter -3.9 Corn Oil -6.5 Margarine -7.5 Sweets Artificial Sweetners -26.5 Barley Malt Syrup -9.3 Beet Sugar -15.1 Brown Rice Syrup -8.7 Chocolate -24.6 Dr. Bronner's Barley Dried Sugar Cane Juice -18.0 Fructose -9.5 Honey -7.6 Malt Sweetner -9.8 Milk Sugar -9.4 Molasses -14.6 Turbinado Sugar -9.5 White Sugar -17.6 Condiments Ketchup -12.4 Mayonaise -12.5 Mustard -19.2 Soy Sauce -36.2 Vinegar -39.4 Beverages Beer -26.8 Coffee -25.1 Fruit Juice Sweetened Fruit Juice, Packaged, Natural -8.7 Liquor -38.7 Tea (Black) -27.1 Wine -16.4 Miscellaneous Canned Foods Microwaved Foods Processed Foods

Table: pH scale of alkaline and acid forming foods
(Source: "Back To The House Of Health" by Shelley Redford Young)

As you begin to apply the principles of having an alkaline environment for your body, you will be beginning to take the right steps towards a healthier you!

How the Bio-Feedback Machine Works

Hello everyone, I would like to share a link with you about a increasingly popular bio-feedback machine that we have in our office. In effort to help people better understand how this amazing technology works I thought it prudent to share this video link with you.
http://www.zytocompass.com/learnmore.aspx