2502 NYCC TRANS FINAL2 - New York Chiropractic College

Fall 2001/Winter 2002
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Fall 2001/Winter 2002
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Council .............................. 4-5
Health Centers ................................. 12-13
Nutrition ........................................... 14-25
Spectrum ........................................... 28-31
News Briefs ...................................... 32-35
Postgraduate and Continuing
Education .......................................... 36-37
Trustees’ Profile ..................................... 38
Faculty Spotlight .................................... 39
Talent Pool ........................................ 40-43
Research Roundup ........................... 44-45
Commencement ............................... 46-47
What’s News ..................................... 48-49
Employment Opportunity ................... 50
Career Development Center ................ 52
Enrollment Management ...................... 53
Scholarships ............................................ 54
Editor/Director of Public Affairs
Peter Van Tyle
Advisor/Designer
Peggy Van Kirk
Editing Associate
Vicki Baroody
Cover/Illustrations
Dennis Homack, D.C., ’97
Production Assistance
Crystal James, 7th Trimester
Contributors
Jonathan Kropf, 7th Trimester
Jaclyn McDermott, 7th Trimester
Randy John, 7th Trimester
Jeb Albro, 5th Trimester
Alana Starr, 3rd Trimester
Spectrum
Frank S. Lizzio, D.C., ’80
NYCC Alumni Association President
TRANSITIONS is a publication of New
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Publications, all NYCC students and other
interested parties.
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errors.
TRANSITIONS is published three times
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Correction
Transitions’ prior issue related that Dr.
Robert Hoffman was an active member of
the New York Chiropractic Association.
Instead, the article should have read that
he is an active member of the New York
Chiropractic Council.
a message from
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
of trustees
“Integrating”
Beyond Labels
Conversations about
chiropractic’s place in the current
health-care paradigm often get
bogged down in semantics. For
example, is chiropractic really a
“complementary” therapy? Is it
“alternative”? Such discussions
invariably provoke lively discussion
and stimulate healthy selfevaluation
within the profession.
The inquiry also leads to speculation
about how chiropractic can
effectively integrate into the rapidly
evolving health-care system.
Traditional medicine, long the
reigning health-care model, is
quickly adapting to American
health-care market forces. Additional
therapeutic options such as
chiropractic and acupuncture are
valued by an eager American
public. To the extent these
health-care alternatives effectively
complement
the evolving system
and successfully
integrate with
it, they will continue
to flourish.
How might
chiropractic better integrate with
America’s health-care system?
More specifically, is integration
even necessary? According to
William Meeker, DC, MPH,
FICC, and Director for Research
at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic
Research, the American
public will benefit from improved
interdisciplinary collaboration,
and will realize additional value
in an economic environment that
equitably compensates desired
outcomes. NCMIC President
Louis Sportelli, D.C., adds that
there is a danger in thinking that
simply offering complementary
and alternative medicine (CAM)
in medical schools will trigger the
anticipated paradigm shift in
American health care. More is
required. Merely teaching CAM
therapies in medical school classrooms
and discussing them in the
media is a poor substitute for
personally dispensing the life sustaining
and pain relieving benefits
they offer. Intellectual tolerance
of CAM is not, nor will it ever
be, equivalent to “practicing”
CAM. Dr. Meeker approaches
chiropractic integration from
three perspectives. First,
Additional therapeutic options such as
chiropractic and acupuncture are
valued by an eager American public.
Dr. Peter Ferguson, Chairman
of the Board of Trustees
chiropractic’s level of integration
may be determined by identifying
and evaluating chiropractic
patients. Categorizing the user
population by age, gender, occupation,
income, and education
reveals something about the nature
and scope of chiropractic’s
integration. Secondly, Dr.
Meeker makes the case that integration
may be viewed from the
standpoint of interdisciplinary
collaboration. That is, doctors of
chiropractic and acupuncturists
may be seen as having integrated
successfully when representatives
of the various health disciplines
routinely consult and collaborate
with them about appropriate patient
treatment plans. Finally, Dr.
Meeker discusses the issue of integration
from the perspective of
compensation. Health care treatments
that insurance companies
refuse to recognize, and that
therefore go uncompensated, reveal
the extent to which the particular
therapies lack full integration
into the marketplace.
Doctors of chiropractic and
the other non-medical specialties
must make important professional
and business decisions regarding
referrals
and integration
with medical specialists.
Research
indicates that the
American public is
demanding additional
health-care options, as the
medical establishment busily
adapts to offer them in its educational
curricula. Historically,
there has never been a better time
for chiropractic and other nonmedical
professions such as acupuncture
to play an integrative
and meaningful role in shaping
the future of health care.
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President’s Council 2001
This esteemed fellowship is composed of persons and organizations who provide gifts of $1,000 and more each year to
assist the College in continuing the school’s leadership as the premier Chiropractic College. Their contributions
establish them as outstanding leaders, not only in chiropractic education, but in the healthcare realm as well.
$2,500 or more
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw
Seneca Falls, NY
Mr. & Mrs. H. Russel Lemcke*
Falmouth, MA
Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Nicchi ’78
Seneca Falls, NY
Mrs. Kenneth Rogers
in Memory of Kenneth Rogers
Seneca Falls, NY
$1,500-$2,499
Dr. James. P. Cima ’76
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn F. Fried
Elbridge, NY
Dr. Jack Stern*
White Plains, NY
$1,000 to $1,499
Abigails Restaurant
Waterloo, NY
Dr. Gil C. Allen
Flushing, NY
Dr. Guy M. Annunziata
Hilton Head Island, SC
Mrs. Helen M. Barben
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Jack Barnathan ’84
Melville, NY
Dr. Lewis J. ’78 &
President’s Council Donors
(Unrestricted Giving)
Dr. Olga Gazonas ’83 Bazakos*
Valley Stream, NY & Long Island City, NY
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Becker II
Waterloo, NY
Dr. Mahlon E. Blake
Rochester, NY
Dr. Lisa K. Bloom ’90
Waterloo, NY
Bond, Schoeneck & King, L.L.P.
Syracuse, NY
Mr. Eugene B. Bradshaw
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Elana Brown
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Barry N. Burak ’78
Miami, FL
Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Carnival*
New York, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Frank R. Cartica ’79*
Yonkers, NY
Dr. Ellen M. Coyne ’84
Brightwaters, NY
Dr. Frank J. Crifasi ’48
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Robert A. Crocker, Jr.*
North Babylon, NY
Dale Surgical Professional Supply
(Joseph S. Ruggirello, President)
Bohemia, NY
Dr. Robert Daley*
New Hyde Park, NY
Mrs. Diane C. Dixon
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Beth Donohue
Geneva, NY
Dr. Eric Feintuch ’86
Woodmere, NY
Dr. Joseph S. Ferezy
West Des Moines, IA
Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Ferguson*
N. Canton, OH
Dr. Margaret M. Finn
Geneva, NY
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Lillian M. Ford ’85
Geneva, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Arnold E. Forster ’60
Great Neck, NY
The Galasso Foundation
Lancaster, NY
Mr. & Mrs. August J. Gillon
Seneca Falls, NY
Mr. & Mrs. David Hamblett
Johnson City, NY
Mr. Anthony Heller*
New Rochelle, NY
Dr. Lloyd Henby
Seneca Falls, NY
NYSCA District #3
Flushing, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Matthew F. Margraf
St. James, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pomarico
Beacon, NY
Ouimette, Goldstein & Andrews, P.C.
Middletown, NY
Memorial Donors
(Unrestricted Giving)
Dr. Serge Nerli
Bellerose, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. Arquilla
Beacon, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Mortensen
Beacon, NY
Dr. Norman Goldberger &
Dr. Kenneth A. Joseph
Monroe, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis V. Buckley
Monroe, NY
Lucianna & Lucianna, P.A.
Hackensack, NJ
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President’s Council 2001
President’s Council Donors
(Unrestricted Giving)
(continued)
$1,000 to $1,499
Dr. Frank G. Hideg*
Paducah, KY
Dr. & Mrs. Herbert R. Holden
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. & Mrs. William Hynan*
St. Paul, MN
Dr. Gary F. Ierna ’89
Riverhead, NY
Dr. Lawrence M. Jack ’78
Sacramento, CA
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Jarmain
New York, NY
Mrs. Walter C. Johanson
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Edwin M. & Mrs. Sharon Kenrick
Framingham, MA
Mr. & Mrs. George Koch
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Frank S. Lizzio ’80
Parkchester, NY
Dr. Ronald G. Manoni ’81
Danbury, CT
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew*
South Hadley, MA
Dr. & Mrs. William Murphy
Jupiter, FL
Dr. Serge Nerli ’83*
Fresh Meadows, NY
Allen Scholarship
Dr. Donald S. & Catharine C. Allen
Seneca Falls, NY
Mrs. Walter C. Johanson
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. Jack DiBenedetto Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Gary DiBenedetto
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Mrs. Rosemarie DiBenedetto
Port Jefferson, NY
Mr. Thomas Mammolito
Coram, NY
Drs. George & Teresa Ngo ’72
Garfield, NJ
Dr. & Mrs. Jay A. Okin ’63
New York, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Padgett
Romulus, NY
Dr. Gregori S. Pasqua
Mamaroneck, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Valerio A. Pasqua*
Larchmont, NY
Physicians Reciprocal Insurers
Manhasset, NY
Dr. & Mrs. David G. Redding ’92
Lima, NY
Dr. & Mrs. David J. Redding
Honeoye, NY
Dr. Robert C. Reiss ’85
Yorktown Heights, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton L. Reeser
Seneca Falls, NY
Mr. Henry & Mrs. Jacqueline Robinson-
Melchor*
Syracuse, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Brien Rogers
Romulus, NY
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Rosa ’92
Rockville, MD
Dr. Rick Rosa ’96 & Dr. Dina
Tagliareni-Rosa ’97
Alexandria, VA
*Board of Trustees Members
Scholarship Donors
(Restricted Giving)
Faculty Award Program
Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Nicchi
Seneca Falls, NY
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw
Seneca Falls, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn F. Fried
Elbridge, NY
Wendy Fein Scholarship
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour J. Weiner
Brooklyn, NY
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Roanoke, VA
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Rowe ’92
Annapolis, MD
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher P. Ryan ’87
Waterloo, NY
Dr. and Mrs. Paul W. Ryan ’89
Waterloo, NY
Dr. Philip T. Santiago ‘78
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Dr. Jeffrey N. Shebovsky ’91
Orlando, FL
Dr. & Mrs. Roy H. Siegel ’77
New York, NY
Dr. Charles R. Solano and Dr. Peggy
Grabinski-Solano ’67
Yonkers, NY
Mr. George G. and Mrs. Susan Souhan
Romulus, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Scott N. Surasky ’81
Great Neck, NY
Dr. Peter J. Szakacs ’78*
Langhorne, PA
Mrs. Robert Tarnow
Naples, FL
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ventimiglia ’80
Woodhaven, NY
Dr. Wayne M. Winnick
New York, NY
Dr. & Mrs. Wayne C. Wolfson
Orlando, FL
NCMIC Scholarship
NCMIC
West Des Moines, IA
Dr. Marvin B. Sosnik Scholarship
Dr. Shawn A. Sosnik
Merrick, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Robin
Merrick, NY
Abbott Wellicoff Scholarship
Dr. Ronald J. Wellikoff
Sunrise, FL
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from the
PRESIDENT’S
desk
6
by President Fank J. Nicchi, D.C.
Her Friends Remember
Dr. June Micera, NYCC ’81
As classmates of Dr. Micera,
we will always remember the girl
that ran around organizing, scheduling,
setting up and being involved
in every activity that was
happening at school. As a colleague
she was a doctor of impeccable
moral and ethical character.
Her thirst for further education
provided her with diplomat status
in both nutrition and sports
injuries. But Dr. Micera didn’t just
give to her profession. She was
also active in civic organizations
Dr. June M. Micera ’81
Kudos to Chiropractic
“Unity in Diversity”
I recently heard of the phrase “unity in diversity” which was apparently
coined at a recent meeting of the Congress of Chiropractic State
Associations. It aptly describes the extraordinary teamwork undertaken
by the profession’s various chiropractic organizations as they responded
to our recent national tragedy. New York Chiropractic Council President
Ellen Coyne, NYCC ’84, assembled an impressive chiropractic relief effort
at New York City’s “Ground Zero”, contacting Governor Pataki and the
Red Cross to gain chiropractors access to the cities’ five Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) centers. She also helped outof-state
chiropractors obtain temporary licenses for practice within New
York State. Word of Dr. Coyne’s efforts made its way to ACA, ICA and
NYSCA headquarters, who in turn, referred inquiring chiropractors to
the Council’s battle tested secretary, Barbara Ann Contessa. Doctors
throughout the United States arrived in droves, performing chiropractic
adjustments on construction and environmental workers, firemen, police
officers, and FBI & Treasury agents. NYCC gladly provided chiropractic
in her community and the ribbon
that tied her family together.
Dr. Frank Nicchi,
President
tables to the cause, joining many other fine organizations who pitched in
to help.
The national chiropractic associations’ efforts were equally
outstanding in Washington, D.C. where the region’s chiropractors
provided around-the-clock care at the Pentagon. Over a period of ten
days, 31 volunteer D.C.s provided care to people assisting rescue and
recovery efforts there. No doubt, many of the people receiving treatment
experienced chiropractic for the very first time, and I am confident it
will not be their last! Recognizing individual doctors who personally
tended the rescuers would undoubtedly overlook valued participants. I
commend the wonderful doctors who demonstrated the goodness that
is chiropractic. Philosophical differences were, in this instance, drawn
upon to provide the foundation for a greater humanity as chiropractors
closed ranks for a higher purpose. Unity in diversity? Clearly and
unmistakably! God Bless You All.
NYCC Remembers
Bernard Brown, D.C. (1919-2001)
Alumnus Dr. Bernard Brown
died August 19, 2001, at the age
of 81. “Bernie” (to his friends)
took up the practice of chiropractic
after having been a mechanical
engineer. An avid boxer and football
player at Michigan Tech University,
he had suffered an upper
body paralysis from a major car accident
that was ultimately relieved
by the efforts of a chiropractor.
He served his country during
World War II as a lieutenant in the
engineering corps, and thereafter
entered industrial sales. It was
during his stint as a salesman that
he told many people about
chiropractic’s benefit, encouraging
hundreds to visit practicing chiropractors
and seeing to it that his
wife and three children were under
regular chiropractic care as well.
In fact, B.J. Palmer learned of
Bernie’s staunch advocacy of the
profession and sent him a special
card designating Bernard Brown as
a dedicated supporter of chiropractic.
At age 35, Bernard attended
Atlantic States Chiropractic College.
He graduated in 1958 and
thereafter practiced in Brooklyn.
His fourth child, Dr. Elana Brown,
graduated from NYCC in 1987 and
currently practices in Brooklyn.
Both the Dr. June Micera and Dr. Bernard Brown memorial funds were created to commemorate the special qualities each of these
wonderful doctors exhibited. Anyone who would like to contribute to their memorials are encouraged to send their contributions to:
Dr. June Micera Memorial Fund
C/O New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Road Route 89
Seneca Falls, New York 13148
315-568-3154
Dr. Bernard Brown Memorial Fund
C/O New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Road Route 89
Seneca Falls, New York 13148

from the
PROVOST
Faculty Promotions
Each year a number of faculty at NYCC are reviewed to
assess their contributions to chiropractic education and the
profession in areas of teaching, research/scholarship, and service
for purposes of qualifying for advancement in rank ac-
cording to criteria noted in the Faculty Handbook. The review
process consists of a series of evaluations and recommendations
to the Provost from the Committee on Faculty Appoint-
ments and Promotions (a group of faculty peers), and from
various academic administrators. At this time, it is a pleasure
to announce the following faculty promotions, which were ef-
fective September 1, 2001.
Associate Professor to Professor
by G. Lansing Blackshaw, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President/Provost
Christopher J. Good (Technique & Principles). A faculty member
at NYCC since 1994 and a Senior Lecturer at Anglo-European College
of Chiropractic from 1988-94, Dr. Good has served as lead
instructor in Upper Extremity Technique, Contemporary Chiropractic
Philosophy, Patient Communications, Extremity Palpation and Biomechanics,
Philosophy and Ethics, Concepts in Chiropractic Technique,
and Lumbopelvic Technique. He also has authored the chapters
“Peripheral Joint Mechanics” and “Passive Osteokinematic
Motion Palpation” in Chiropractic Technique of the Peripheral Joints, edited
by R.T. Broome, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, England (1 st
edition, 2000). Dr. Good currently chairs NYCC’s Faculty Evaluation
Task Force and is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. He
received his D.C. degree summa cum laude from Palmer College of
Chiropractic in 1982, a B.A. from Thomas Edison State College in
New Jersey in 1983, and an M.A. (Ed.) (Distinction) Science and
Technology from Southampton University in England in 1994.
Frank J. Nicchi (President). A faculty member at NYCC in the
Clinical Sciences from 1980-89, Dr. Nicchi taught Clinical Orthopedics,
Clinical Neurology, Differential Diagnosis, and Chiropractic
Technique. He was a clinician at the College’s Levittown Chiropractic
Health Center from 1989-95, Dean of Postgraduate and Continuing
Education from 1995-2000, and assumed the presidency of
NYCC in September 2000. Dr. Nicchi has lectured extensively for
the College’s Postgraduate Division. He was a member of the New
York State Chiropractic Association Board of Directors from 1984-
88, and recipient of NYCC’s Chiropractor of the Year Award in
Dr. G. Lansing Blackshaw
Executive Vice President/Provost
1997. After earning a B.A. degree from St. John’s University in 1973,
Dr. Nicchi received his D.C. degree from NYCC in 1978.
John A.M. Taylor (Diagnosis & Practice). A faculty member at
NYCC since 2000, Dr. Taylor was an Associate Professor at Western
States Chiropractic College from 1994-2000. He is a Diplomate of
the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology and a Fellow of the
Chiropractic College of Radiology in Canada. He co-authored the
1,064-page textbook Skeletal Imaging: Atlas of the Spine and Extremities
(W.B. Saunders Co., 2000); and has over 200 refereed journal publications,
textbook chapters, and guest lecture/continuing and postgraduate
education presentations – mostly in the areas of imaging and
radiology. Dr. Taylor received his D.C. degree from Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College in 1979, and was a postdoctoral research
fellow in musculoskeletal radiology in the Department of Radiology
at the University of California-San Diego Medical Center in 1992-
93.
Assistant Professor to Associate Professor
M. Elizabeth Bedford (Anatomy). A faculty member at NYCC
since 1995, Dr. Bedford held various teaching appointments in
anatomy, anthropology and physiology at Kent State University and
the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine from 1985-
95. A Lecturer in Human Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience courses
at NYCC, her research interests are in musculoskeletal biology, function
and evaluation; biomechanics; degenerative joint disease; neuromuscular
function; evolution of the nervous system; comparative
primate anatomy; and skeletal aging. Dr. Bedford is a co-author of
the textbook Chiropractic Skeletal Anatomy, to be published by F.A. Davis
in Spring 2002. A former Chair of the NYCC Faculty Handbook
Committee, she was recently elected Chair of the College’s Institutional
(Research) Review Board. A Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate
in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley in
1979, Dr. Bedford continued her education at Kent State University,
where she earned a Master of Science degree in Anthropology in
1987 and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (Biological Anthropology)
in 1994.
Continued on page 38
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Seven a.m., Tuesday, September
11, my fiancée Noreen and I were
safe inside our new apartment
just two short blocks from the
World Trade Center anxiously
awaiting delivery of a new platform
bed. My fiancée’s daughter
readied herself for school and
at 8:10 o’clock left for the subway
that ran from Rector Street
beneath the World Trade Center
to Greenwich Village Middle
School. Around 8:20 a.m., three
deliverymen arrived with the bed
and began assembling it, chatting
all the while about grabbing a cup
of coffee near the World Trade
Center. After they assembled the
bed, they left.
Suddenly, I heard a loud explosion and shouted, “What was that?
Was that thunder?” Our air conditioner clearly shifted its position
within the window. A few minutes later we heard screams and looked
outside from the third story. People were running through the streets.
I hurried downstairs to see what was the matter. Hundreds of people
were racing toward me, and that’s when I looked up. The top of the
World Trade Center was on fire!
Someone outside said a plane
had crashed into the World Trade
Center. Returning to the apartment,
I told Noreen I felt something
bad was happening and that
we should probably get going. I
ran back outside and waited with
my Chocolate Labrador as
Noreen went to shower and get
dressed. I watched as police and
firefighters sped toward the
tower. Though unsettled, I
sensed no immediate danger.
Then, as I stood amid the commotion,
a huge fireball shot out
of the other tower and I saw what
looked like the tail end of an airplane
enter the other tower! I
watched with horror as fires now
enveloped both towers. I stood
there for awhile, my eyes glued
to the horrific sight. I went back
to my apartment calling out to
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ZERO
A Chiropractor Tells His Story From
GroundZERO
by Richard Platt, D.C., ’93
Noreen: “We should really get out of here!” As she came into view
we both heard a tremendous rumble. It felt like an earthquake. Darkness
descended and our apartment began to fill with dust and dirt.
There was a deadening silence I will never forget. Then the screams
began to punctuate an otherwise dead silence.
Outside our door, the hallway was thick with black smoke. Downstairs
the lobby began to fill with people struck dumb with terror. A
man in a business suit covered in white soot and hyperventilating
looked at me and said, “The tower came down.” I will never forget
that look. I’ve seen frightened people, and I’ve seen dazed expressions
of disbelief; this was the first time I saw both in one man’s face.
Assuming we were encased in rubble and trapped in our apartment
building, I thought, “Should we run to the basement or to the
rooftop?” Smoke poured in and people panicked. Immediately, we
returned to our apartment to save our two dogs. Noreen grabbed
paper towels, wet them and we put them over our noses so we could
breath. Someone was yelling that our roof was on fire.
We headed toward the basement. Our superintendent’s wife, who
was eight months pregnant, was screaming for her husband and son.
I tried to calm her and explained that everything would be fine, but
she continued wailing hysterically. It seems her husband and son had
set off for the World Trade Center earlier that morning. She hadn’t
seen them since. Outside, we stepped into an apocalyptic wasteland.
People ambled about, dazed and covered in soot and blood. Debris
showered down like confetti, obliterating the sun. Noreen put Tina,
Dr. Dennis Cronk and other chiropractors treat rescue workers at Ground Zero..

our toy poodle, under her shirt
to cover her. We then joined the
crowd running down Greenwich
Street toward Battery Tunnel. A
police officer waved everyone
toward South Street. People in
the crowd conversed in disbelief;
others screamed. Names were
muttered. “Where’s Mike?”
“Where’s Jim?” “Did he get
out?”
As we continued toward the
Fulton Street Fish Market we felt
the ground quake, erupting into
a booming rumble. I looked over
my shoulder but could see only
dirt and smoke, not quite sure
what was happening. Then it
dawned on me — I had heard
that sound before. The second
tower was coming down! A huge
cloud billowed toward us —
thick and black, folding in on itself
as it raced outward and consumed
everyone in its path. I felt as though it were the end of the
world. We coughed and choked. My dog’s head and tongue were
caked with heavy black soot.
It wasn’t until we approached the fish market that I began to
glimpse blue sky off in the distance. Concerned about Noreen’s
daughter, we went to her school, and it was a mass of confusion.
The schools near the World Trade Center had emptied their students
there. Ultimately, we found Noreen’s daughter unharmed.
On Thursday, my friend John Vilkelis, D.C., associate Lisa Francey,
D.C., ’00, and I traveled to the Red Cross Station in an elementary
school in Chinatown. We climbed into a van along with some Red
Cross workers who were delivering packages and wound up at a
relief station near Ground Zero. In Stuyvestant High School there
was a huge medical triage on the main floor. We announced to the
staff that we were chiropractors and wanted to help. We were directed
upstairs, where several chiropractors had already set up tables.
We helped them adjust as many people as we could.
I returned home that night to a call from Dennis Cronk, D.C.,
’93, a fellow chiropractor and former NYCC classmate. He said he
had spoken with NYCC’s President Frank Nicchi, D.C., ’78, who
informed him that I was helping out in the area. On Friday, Dennis
and I headed back to the Red Cross station in Chinatown where we
teamed up with the chiropractors we had seen just the day prior.
I ultimately obtained access credentials for Ground Zero and
helped the rescue workers and firefighters on the site. We adjusted
their midbacks while they stood, and then worked on their necks as
they squatted and sat on the ground. As each of them received an
adjustment others became more eager for theirs. We continued late
into Friday evening. Dennis stayed the entire night helping. I returned
Saturday with my other associate, David Sacks, D.C., ’83, and
worked with Dennis adjusting hundreds of people. I visited my
apartment building, which happened to be located next to a gym
where a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) task force
Dr. David Sacks, ’83, Dr. John Vilkelis, Dr. Richard Platt, ’93, and Dr. Dennis Cronk amid the devastation at Ground Zero
was headquartered. Dennis, Dave and I introduced ourselves and began
adjusting the rescuers. In fact, one rescuer grabbed a couple pieces
of blue foam and with his knife cut us out a chiropractic table.
The rescuers expressed great appreciation. After Dennis adjusted
one of the commanders’ low back, another claimed it was the first
time he’d seen him smile in three days. We continued for the next
couple of days. It seemed like we adjusted thousands! I recall twelve
firefighters who were taking a short break and sitting on miniature
chairs near the collapsed towers. Dennis and I asked if anyone wanted
an adjustment. They shook their heads, entirely consumed in their
effort to find fellow firefighters. Ultimately, I convinced one of them
to stand for a moment. I took hold of his arms and gave him a
standing adjustment. I then asked him to sit as I performed a seated
cervical adjustment. The others watched in amazement; many of
them had never been adjusted before. As we worked and joked, smiles
replaced solemn faces. As Dennis and I walked away we felt good
that we could make them smile and laugh, if even for a few seconds.
We came across DMAT, which is a federal disaster medical assistance
team. They were stationed in a building below a chiropractor’s
office that was destroyed from the blast. We asked if they needed our
help. The place was set up as a huge medical triage, yet was empty
since there were no survivors. The captain said, “We could use your
help; your services have been requested.” They offered to grab the
dusty chiropractic tables located upstairs. After the tables were brought
down we adjusted about a dozen people. Thereafter, we moved on to
other areas. As we were leaving, the captain (a medical doctor from
Rhode Island) gave Dennis and me two DMAT patches and thanked
us. Peering through the corner of my eye, I felt drawn to something
inexpressibly onerous. It was the tower – its torn metal skin struggling
to remain upright. The ache in my heart contrasted sharply with
the warm feel of the rescuers’ necks. I took a deep breath; returned
my attention to the man I was touching, and gave him the very best
that I could offer.
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Chiropractic in the Military:
Is it “The Right Stuff?”
The Experiment
In 1995 the Department of Defense (DoD) began an experiment
called the Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Program
(CHCDP). The experiment was designed to test the feasibility of
chiropractic care in the military. Originally slated to cover 10 facilities
over a three-year period, the trial was such a success
that the program was given three additional facilities
and two more years.
The CHCDP gauged the effect of providing
chiropractic care against traditional medical care
at three sites where chiropractic was
absent. The results opened some
eyes at the DoD. Chiropractic
care produced higher levels of
patient satisfaction than traditional
medicine: 95.5% of chiropractic
patients agreed that they had good
results from treatment, compared to
75.5% of the traditional medicine patients.
The chiropractic group experienced
better results than those who received traditional
medical treatment: 73.4% of chiropractic
patients experienced no activity restrictions after treatment,
compared to 52.9% in the traditional medicine
pool. The chiropractic patients required fewer hospital
stays; and patients who received chiropractic care had reductions
in lost duty time which in turn correlated to an
increase in military combat readiness. The experiment provided
data showing that the DoD would enjoy savings of
over $25.8 million per year, were chiropractic care to be
furnished in its hospital facilities.
The Result
Members of Congress, many of whom had access to
Bethesda’s CHCDP services, were impressed by all the numbers. They
voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2001 Defense Authorization Act (H.R.
4205), and the bill was signed into law (P.L. 106-398) by President
Clinton before he left office. The law requires that chiropractic care
be made available to all active-duty personnel, both within the United
States and overseas. The law mandates access to chiropractic services
“…which includes, at a minimum, care for neuromusculoskeletal
conditions typical among military personnel on active duty.” A fiveyear
period, beginning November 2000, was allotted to bring chiropractic
care into military health-care facilities. Currently all chiropractors
involved are employed by the military as contractors; however,
the commissioning of D.C.s as military officers may follow.
by Alana Starr, 3 rd Trimester
of age and older. Female patients were not treated if they were pregnant
or if they had a chance of being pregnant.
Since chiropractic care will be provided on the military bases
through the hospital facilities, it is likely that providers of traditional
medical care with no previous exposure to the therapy will
gain some familiarity. D.C.s in the CHCDP ran into
not only initial unfamiliarity, but also reluctance by
some physicians to refer patients. The problems
dissipated, however, when the D.C.s had an opportunity
to fully explain both what chiropractic
is, and what it is not. Other M.D.s
began the relationship by sending
chiropractors their toughest and
most chronic patients. The D.C.s,
who at first were overwhelmed by
referrals, ended up impressing the
M.D.s by achieving significant improvements
in their patients.
Clearly, D.C.s were called upon to prove
themselves. As opinions held by other healthcare
providers turned increasingly favorable, things
began to run much more smoothly. Since some of
the facilities were teaching hospitals, many medical
interns left school with positive feelings about
chiropractic. The chiropractors involved in the
project felt that patient compliance was high.
They attributed this in part to the military
personnel’s penchant for following orders.
Chiropractors also liked the fact that, since
their salaries were paid by the DoD, they didn’t
have to worry about all the insurance paperwork
normally suffered in private practice.
The Paradigm
What kind of person does it take to practice chiropractic in the military?
Certainly, not everyone ideally suited for a military-style practice.
Some chiropractors would object to the military’s rather restricted
view of chiropractic’s offerings. The current paradigm casts
chiropractic therapy as a treatment strictly intended for
neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Military D.C.s must be able to work
cooperatively and assuredly with other health-care providers, some
of whom may not immediately embrace chiropractic. SOAP notes
and other patient documentation must be adapted to fit with documentation
generated by other providers within the facility.
The Environment
The chiropractic care that was provided through the CHCDP
was limited to neuromusculoskeletal complaints of patients 18 years
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NYCC Intern Gerald Stevens
Returns From
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Gerald Stevens, D.C., was NYCC’s first intern to participate in
Bethesda Naval Hospital’s inaugural chiropractic internship program.
He had heard about the internship opportunity through Dr.
Matthew Coté, director of the Depew Health Center. Drs. Coté
and Van Dusen were instrumental in the establishment of the
Bethesda internship experience (see Transitions Summer/Fall 2001
issue).
According to Dr. Stevens, every intern who goes through the
new program helps shape it. He anticipated he would rotate through
various departments, and that he did. His rotations included Radiology,
Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neuro-radiology Dermatology,
TMJ, Occupational Therapy and Physical Medicine/Rehab
– performing under the tutelage of the hospital’s two staff
chiropractors, William Morgan, D.C., and Terence Kearney, D.C.
Stevens witnessed surgeries, laminectomies, knee and hip replacements,
and (as he describes it) a fascinating case of reflex sympathetic
dystrophy. He felt his experience not only left him better
informed, but also provided him with an appreciation for many of
the ailments patients suffer. Accordingly, he calms patients’ anxieties
by explaining procedures to them. He credits an excellent
NYCC education for having instilled confidence in him to deal
with medical professionals. For example, he felt NYCC’s radiology
Bethesda Naval Hospital
coursework prepared him for interaction with fellow medical interns
who worked in the hospital radiology department. He was
able to diagnose a chisel fracture of the radius and osteochonritis
dessicans of the ankle, much to the delight of the other radiology
interns.
Just prior to graduation, Gerald returned from his hospital tour
encouraging colleagues to explore various hospitals’ departments.
He summarized, “The more you can learn, the better you can help
your patients in the future.”
Chiropractic in the Military:
Is it “The Right Stuff?”
(Continued from previous page)
The Candidate
Contracts for military D.C. positions are up for bid. Candidates
must provide desired care and at a reasonable price. They must be
willing to relocate to cities proximate to military facilities assigned
them. Their adaptability to work hand-in-hand with other healthcare
providers in hierarchical environments is crucial. Candidates must
be graduates of accredited chiropractic colleges, must be licensed in
at least one state, and must suffer no state board restrictions or disciplinary
actions. In addition, chiropractic candidates must possess clean
malpractice records and demonstrate at least one full year of clinical
practice. Previous military experience often reflects favorably on
candidates.
Now do you think you have the right stuff to be a military D.C.?
More information may be found in prior issues of the Journal of the
American Chiropractic Association and in articles online at
www.fixback.com, www.chiroweb.com, and www.chiro.org. Also, you
may call the ACA at 800-986-4636 and ask for Government Relations.
House Passes Veteran’s
Chiropractic Bill
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced that
the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 2792. This
legislation contains a provision that creates the first permanent
chiropractic benefit, provides veterans with access to a broad scope
of chiropractic services (“at minimum, neuro-musculosketal conditions”),
creates an oversight advisory committee, and allows veterans
to designate D.C.s as their primary care provider.
Jay Witter, Vice President of Government Relations for the
American Chiropractic Association, cautioned that while this is a
tremendous victory for the chiropractic profession, the work is
not yet over. Before H.R. 2792 becomes law, it must be reconciled
with Senate-passed legislation. The reconciled provisions
would then go before both the House and Senate for a final vote.
It is anticipated that the chiropractic provision contained in H.R.
2792 is likely to be strongly opposed by the medical establishment,
including the American Medical Association, American
Physical Therapy Association, the American Osteopathic Association,
and the American Association of Family Physicians. The
ACA plans to continue a grassroots lobbying campaign in support
of this historic chiropractic legislation.
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERS OF NYCC
Depew, NY
by Dr. Matthew Cote, Director
The interns at the Health Center are busier than ever with
numerous fairs, regional festivals and patient recruitment efforts.
At the Erie County Fair, attended by thousand of people,
we hosted our second annual Kids Day America to benefit Camp
Good Days and the Kentuckiana Children’s Center. I am proud
of the interns’ hard work to make it successful.
Educational opportunities are expanding for interns who
express interest in diverse practice areas including sports, hospital
rounds, and even the military. Windsong Radiology was
added to the list of diagnostic imaging centers utilizing the
PACS (picture archiving communication system). The system
allows diagnostic imaging results and reports to be sent to the
Depew Heath Center via the Internet. Seton MRI and Sister’s
Hospital have helped create a teaching file regarding commonly
encountered lesions.
NYCC and Trocaire College have entered into an affiliation
in which massage therapy students train alongside interns in
the Depew Health Center. This allows patients to be referred
for massage therapy services without leaving the facility. Interns
direct their patients’ care while interacting with massage
therapy students. A licensed massage therapist from Trocaire
College supervises the Trocaire students. Since many chiropractors
in the field employ massage therapists in their offices,
our interns will experience how the two professions working
together can benefit patients.
Students at the Depew Health Center, together with scores
of people from Western NY, donated blood at local Red Cross
sites in the area. The Depew Health Center serves as a host
twice each year for the Red Cross blood drives. The entire
Depew staff and faculty wish the best for all people impacted
by the recent acts of terror.
Chiropractors in the past few years have been included in
hospital teams, military teams, and networks of well-integrated
professionals. We continue to prepare chiropractic graduates
who are the best trained and most thoroughly informed in the
world.
Depew Library Expanding
by Dr. Matthew Cote, Director
Since the Depew Health Center library is an extension of
NYCC’s main campus library, the Depew faculty was polled
to determine the most appropriate books to carry. NYCC
Library Director Dan Kanaley helped solicit input and book
reviews. Dr. John Taylor suggested some additional imaging
texts on his recent visit to the Health Center. Since the orders
were filled the clinic’s library has become busier than ever. In
short, the combined efforts of motivated interns and faculty
have resulted in an efficient and well-used facility. Recently
added texts include such topics as radiology, special imaging,
sports injuries and rehabilitation. Our journals reflect interests
held by most field practitioners.
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERS OF NYCC
Levittown, NY
by Dr. Joseph Pfeifer, Chief of Staff for Clinical Services and Director
Things have been quite busy at the Levittown Chiropractic
Health Center. Since my good friend, Associate Provost Glenn
Fried, left the College and now heads Onondaga Community
College’s Community Education and Outreach Services, I currently
serve as Chief of Staff for Clinical Services at the College.
I very much enjoyed working with Glenn in our effort to
implement many curricular and program improvements at
NYCC. I join all those who wish him health, happiness and
success in his new position.
I regretfully accepted the resignations of clinicians Dr. Lana
Slinkard and Dr. Michael Perillo. Lana relocated to upstate
New York, assists in Diagnosis classes at the Seneca Falls campus,
and continues to teach Clinical Psychology to our interns
through our distance learning classroom. Michael will pursue
career opportunities in public health fields. We wish them both
continued success. I am pleased to announce the addition oft
Dr. Gerald Berg to the clinical faculty at Levittown. Gerald is
a 1996 graduate of National College of Chiropractic where he
subsequently taught.
We are continuing to develop a new system by which clinicians
evaluate interns at our Health Centers. The process will
include the use of hand-held data entry devices by which faculty
enter performance information into a customized electronic
database. It is exciting to see how new technology can be utilized
to enhance the process of chiropractic clinical education.
Syracuse, NY
by Dr. Vincent Loia, Director
Syracuse Health Center interns enjoyed NCMIC’s presentation
entitled “Starting Into Practice.” The program provided
important information to students who will soon be
entering a professional world where managed care is an established
aspect of the health-care environment. The presentation
was video-teleconferenced to other College facilities from
the Chiropractic Health Center in Syracuse.
The Syracuse Health Center has been busy. James
Kowalczyk, M.D. opened a pain management center in the
building. Also located in the building is Central New York
Dialysis and Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc. The prosthetics
company treated the interns to a presentation about
We approach completion of our first full trimester of internships
at National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
The College currently has two interns rotating through
the chiropractic service under the supervision of chiropractors
Dr. Terence Kearney and Dr. William Morgan, and gaining exposure
through the hospital’s other departments.
In the wake of the recent tragedies that have befallen our
nation and grieved so many members of our local community,
it has been a challenging time. I offer my heartfelt condolences
to those who have been personally touched by the senseless
destruction, and sincere thanks to those who helped to ease our
many losses.
supports, braces and prostheses. Finally, Dr. Colloca addressed
health center interns about the “Neuromechanical Approach
to Chiropractic and Patient Management.”
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Series Introduction
Nutrition
Holds Promise for Chiropractic
The Trends Research Institute
studied future healthcare trends and
predicts a rosy future for a chiropractic
profession uniquely positioned to
inform the public about nutrition
and weight control. Obesity lumbered
into the national spotlight as
a serious health hazard. Now people
are earnest about improving diet and
performing exercise. The New England
Journal of Medicine reported
that obesity affects 58 million Americans
and it contributes to 300,000
annual deaths caused by heart attacks,
strokes, diabetes and cancer.
Companies that specialize in nutritional
supplementation enjoy robust sales as consumers
undertake (repeatedly) to lose unsightly rolls. It isn’t
enough simply to lose flab; instead, people want lean
muscle to settle in places fat had previously called home.
Fad diets continue to appear on newsstands and magazine
racks throughout the country. Items marketed to
reduce baby-boomers’ waistlines are, excuse the expression,
gobbled up. This American obsession is not likely
to exhaust itself soon; children of baby-boomers, it turns
out, themselves flirt with corpulence.
Americans prefer painless solutions. Eschewing
time-honored dietary approaches for supplementation’s
relative ease, they now look hopefully to the dismantled
genome for new and better weight
control-elixirs. Calorie reduction
and a rigorous exercise regimen demand
discipline and persistence.
Today’s skyrocketing supplement
sales underscore people’s desire to
ease into good health rather than
to struggle for it.
Supplementation has taken
a number of forms. Caffeine, cayenne,
ephedra, gurana and Siberian
ginseng enhance energy expenditure.
Chromium, fiber, gums, mucilage,
pectin and vanadium tend to
suppress the appetite. Fat blockers
include chitosan and HCA, while a
cast of mood-altering supplements such as kava kava,
St. John’s wort and 5-HTP work to reduce the psychological
craving for food. A host of diuretics and laxatives
including horsetail, uva ursi, cascara sagrada and
senna, stimulate bodily excretion.
Doctors of chiropractic encourage sound dietary
habits for the maintenance of health. Often, however,
the public is motivated by more cosmetic (and admittedly
less pragmatic) considerations. Chiropractors
should seize opportunities to introduce healthy dietary
practices. Sound nutritional counsel serves those
who want to look good, as well as those who want
to feel good.
Transitions surveys current literature for items relevant to topics featured herein. We want to relate the information in a relaxed
and unencumbered style and, in many cases, dispense with citations that otherwise compromise the magazine’s readability. We
want the information we provide to be accurate, timely and useful, nevertheless, we acknowledge the possibility of human error and
changes in medical sciences. New York Chiropractic College and the authors cannot therefore warrant that the Information is in
every respect accurate or complete, nor is the College responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use
of such Information. Rather, readers are encouraged to confirm the information with other sources. The information herein is for
educational purposes only — presented in summary form so as to impart general knowledge relating to clinical trials, diseases,
ailments, physical conditions and their treatments. The data should not be used for diagnosing or treating health problems or diseases,
nor is it a substitute for sound medical advice, nor to replace the advice and care of qualified healthcare providers. Rapid
advances in the healthcare field may cause this information to become outdated, incomplete, or subject to debate. The College
neither recommends nor endorses any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions or other information that may be mentioned.
Reliance on any such information provided is solely at your own risk. Finally, practitioners are encouraged to acquaint themselves
with their states’ rules and regulations relating to professional practice.
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Interview With: Howard F. Loomis, Jr., D.C., F.I.A.C.A.
Howard F. Loomis, D.C., president of Enzyme Formulations, Inc., majored
in chemistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo and is a
1968 graduate of Logan Chiropractic College. Dr. Loomis’s interest in nutritional
food enzymes began when he had the privilege of working with Edward
Howell, M.D., the food enzyme pioneer. His broad knowledge of human physiology
and nutrition, plus his practical experience with various testing and treatment
modalities, contribute to Dr. Loomis’s expertise on the clinical application
of nutritional food enzymes. He is currently lecturing on the benefits of Enzyme
Replacement Therapy(TM) and has articles appearing monthly in The Chiropractic
Journal and The American Chiropractor. As president of 21 st Century
Nutrition, Dr. Loomis educates people worldwide regarding diagnosis and treatment
of enzyme deficiency syndromes. Dr. Loomis may be contacted at 800-
662-2630 and supports an internet website at www.loomisenzymes.com.
Transitions recently had the good fortune to interview Dr. Howard
Loomis. Throughout an interview that ultimately focused upon nutrition,
Dr. Loomis recounted a variety of functions common to all
of life – ranging from the lone cell to entire living organisms. The
functions he mentioned included, among others, reproduction, respiration,
digestion, elimination and protection. His tracing the development
of multicellular organisms helped clarify the important
interrelationship between bodily systems and nutrition’s vital role in
maintaining health. According to Dr. Loomis, cells that organize
into “communities” specialize and form distinct organ systems. While
the amoeba exists in an external environment, humans and other
multicellular organisms are required to maintain internal environments
in which the various bodily cells can function. Organs and
organ systems work to sustain specifically defined internal environments.
Relevant environmental conditions would include temperature,
acid/base balance, nutrient concentration, and oxygen/nutrient
flow.
Mechanical, chemical/nutritional, and emotional stresses that
challenge the various organ systems increase demand for nutrients
and create additional wastes. Ultimately, when the organ systems can
Cancer and Obesity
The World Health Organization (WHO)
reported that obesity and lack of exercise
were major factors in up to one third of
cases of cancer of the colon, breast,
kidney, and digestive tract. While there
are few studies indicating that weight
reduction reverses the risks, WHO
advocates active weight loss among
persons with a body mass index above 25.
no longer meet the stressful challenges,
symptoms begin to appear.
Additional compensatory
organ systems are then called
upon that may exhaust themselves
in the process. Eventually,
exhaustion may result in measurable
pathological changes. It is
at this advanced stage that medicine
may finally identify and assess
damage and, consequently,
begin treatment.
Due to their unique training,
chiropractors often recognize the
onset of health problems before
measurable damage. In this regard,
subluxations will appear as
Howard F. Loomis, D.C.
effects of emerging health problems
rather than as causes. For example, the chiropractor may palpate
muscle contractions along nerves that connect the hypothalamus
and stressed organs. Dr. Loomis believes the treatment and
enhancement of digestion is a wide open healthcare opportunity for
chiropractors. As he puts it, “No one out there is looking at it. And
medicine will give it to chiropractors!” Considering the public’s annual
expenditure for antacids, Dr. Loomis’ proposal may be very
lucrative indeed.
Transitions: I enjoyed your article “Key Issues in Geriatric Nutrition
Part I: The Physiological Changes,” as reported in The American
Chiropractor. I was struck by your remark that chiropractors are
uniquely qualified to determine by case history, examination, and
urinalysis, early deviations from homeostasis. Anti-aging expert, Dr.
Philip Santiago, made similar reference to chiropractic’s unique position.
Are chiropractors uniquely positioned because they have learned
to not simply treat “symptoms,” or is it because the symptoms that
medical doctors treat are already late-stage problems?
Dr. Loomis: I believe chiropractors are uniquely suited to recognize
potential health problems before they manifest themselves as
disease entities. This is because of what they measure or what deviations
from normal they recognize as problems. I left Logan College
in 1968 having been trained not to treat symptoms but rather to
recognize the stress that was exhausting the body’s ability to maintain
health.
Allopathic physicians, on the other hand, must wait for demonstrable
pathological changes to be recognized and a name placed on
the process before they can initiate current therapy. In other words,
symptom A = drug A = insurance code/payment A. Until that diagnostic
parameter is met they can only guess at the appropriate remedy.
This problem has led to the current state of advertising propaganda
being funded by the pharmaceutical industry. In the late 1980s
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Treating Osteoporosis From A Nutritional Perspective
by Robert Ruddy, D.C., Seneca Falls Chiropractic Health Center Director, Assistant Professor
Osteoporosis is a progressive skeletal disease affecting most of
the female population between the ages of 45 and 75. The term
osteoporosis means “porous bones,” and as bone density decreases
bones become weaker and more susceptible to fracture. The female
population over the age of 40 makes up 80 percent of the 25 million
people afflicted each year with this disease.
Most osteoporosis is caused by increased bone resorption that
results from decreased estrogen production following menopause,
though there are many other causes of the disease. Treatment strategies
run the gamut, from a variety of pharmaceutical and hormonal
therapies to alterations in diet and exercise.
Clearly, prevention is the best approach to osteoporosis. Steps to
avoid the problem must begin early in life and may be achieved
through proper nutrition and exercise. By axially loading the bones,
one can stimulate bone growth and increase bone density. People
generally reach peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 30. Therefore,
women can achieve high levels of bone mass before experiencing
menopause. Upon the arrival of menopause, estrogen levels drop
and bone mass thereafter dissipates. It is important that the body’s
existing bone mass be able to withstand the bone losses that accompany
menopause. Women can increase their bodies’ ability to absorb
calcium by ridding their diet of refined foods, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco
and carbonated drinks (soda), as these products rob the system
of calcium.
People should eat foods that contain useable calcium as well as
those that contain collagen, in order to stabilize the bone-building
Obese? Blame Your Ancestors!
German researchers discovered a gene that is
responsible for prompting the body to store fat for later
use. They focused on one that manufactures G proteins,
substances that carry messages from the surface of cells
into their centers such as one called the GNB3 825T
allele. Dr. Achim Gutersohn explained that though the
gene likely came in handy during times of famine, in
current societies where food is abundant it may be
something many people feel they could live without.
Postpartum women with two copies of the gene were
six times more likely to keep the extra pounds gained
during pregnancy — but only if they did not exercise. In
their work on young Germans, while only eight percent
of the people of normal weight carried two copies of
the gene, 23 percent of obese people did. The
researchers think there are still more genes that may
tend to increase obesity. And as they are identified, the
means to suppress their weight-gaining tendencies may
be discovered as well. More good news? Proper exercise
and eating habits can counteract the discouraging effects
of the gene.
Dr. Robert Ruddy, Seneca Falls Health Center Director
matrix. Such foods would include dark green vegetables, sea vegetables,
shellfish, flounder, soybeans, nuts, wheat germ, and molasses.
Dark berries such as blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
contain high amounts of a compound called anthocyanidins that stabilizes
collagen in the bone matrix and allows calcium salts to be laid
down for bone formation.
For people who cannot get these foods, daily supplementation
can help. Many varieties of calcium supplementation are available.
Choose a supplement that is in the form of calcium citrate, malate or
aspartate in dosages of 1000 – 1500 mg/day. These forms work well
since calcium absorption requires an acidic environment. Hydrochloric
acid in the stomach helps increase absorption as the calcium
passes through the duodenum in an acidic chyme mixture. Also,
select other minerals and vitamins that work with calcium in the
body and help increase its absorption. Vitamin D is such a vitamin;
it is needed by calcium-building proteins in the duodenum. Boron
helps increase calcium absorption and decrease urinary loss of calcium.
Magnesium enhances calcium uptake.
Even foods that are not eaten may offer some relief. For example,
natural progesterone extracted from wild yams (available in a
cream base) can be applied topically to increase a woman’s progesterone
levels and thereby stimulate replacement of depleted bone.
To summarize, prevention of osteoporosis must begin early in
life. Taking steps during one’s teenage years or before aids in reaching
proper peak bone mass. Weight-bearing exercise and a proper diet
that includes lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with the foods
mentioned above, is critical. Be careful to avoid foods that steal
calcium from the body. Supplementation with calcium, magnesium,
boron and vitamin D may help. Natural progesterone can replace
lost bone. Next time you drink a soda, sip a cup of coffee, or pop
down a couple of tums (which neutralize the beneficial acidic digestive
environment), reflect for a moment about the future of your bone
density.
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Treating Osteoporosis From an Exercise Perspective
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone resorption is greater
than bone formation, resulting in a loss of bone density and mass.
Maintaining a high bone density is important in preventing the detrimental
effects of osteoporosis. Between 60 and 80 percent of the
variability in bone mineral density is strongly influenced by genetics.
The remaining 20 to 40 percent variation is largely due to lifestyle
factors that can be modified. Two of the most important of these
factors are diet and exercise.
Without adequate mechanical forces, bone tissue is lost. This
can be seen in situations such as space flight and immobilization,
where as much as two percent of bone calcium is lost each month.
Bone responds to mechanical signals, and the greater the mechanical
signals the more bone will adapt to these signals. Therefore, the
intensity of exercise and resultant mechanical impact on bone is more
important than exercise duration. Activities which generate high
mechanical impact, such as gymnastics, jumping, or weight lifting,
show a much stronger effect on bone mineral density than low-impact
activities such as walking or swimming. (Taaffe, DR, Marcus, R.
Regional and total body bone mineral density in elite collegiate male
swimmers. J. Sports Med. Phys. Fitness (1999), 39:154-159). Obviously,
a person’s poor physical condition or the presence of disease
must be taken into account before recommending high-impact exercise
programs.
Two of the most common forms of exercise recommended for
prevention of osteoporosis are weight-bearing exercises and strength
training. Exercises that are weight bearing include such activities as
running, walking, and aerobics. According to research, women who
walk one mile per day have seven percent greater bone density in
their legs than those who engage in no regular activity. For strength
training, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) currently
recommends performing 8 to10 exercises, two or three times each
week, with at least one day of rest between training. One set of 8
to12 repetitions per exercise is recommended. Remember, the impact
of exercise on bone density is specific to the bones utilized in
the exercise and the response is reversible. Cessation of exercise can
result in loss of any gains obtained.
In order for bone tissue to be maintained or gained through exercise,
proper nutrition should accompany the regimen. Since 70 percent
of bone mass is composed of calcium
phosphate crystals, it is necessary
that people ingest adequate amounts of
calcium. The current recommendation
for calcium intake is approximately 1,000
to 1,500 mg/d. Several studies have
shown that calcium supplements along with exercise programs can
reduce bone loss, specifically in postmenopausal women. (Price, RL,
Smith, M, Dick, IM, et al. Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Comparative study of exercise, calcium supplementation, and HRT.
NEJM, (1991), 325:1189-1195). Even with relatively low calcium
supplementation (600 mg/d), a two-year study of resistance training
in postmenopausal women revealed prevention of bone loss in women
by Kimberly Ryder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Without adequate mechanical
forces, bone tissue is lost.
Dr. Kimberly Ryder
who strength trained compared to women who did not. (Kere, D.,
Ackland, T., Maslen, B. et al. Resistance training over two years increases
bone mass in calcium-replete postmenopausal women. JBMR,
16, 175-181). A four-year prospective study in women aged 60 to 65
revealed that high calcium intake (> 1200 mg/d) and high levels of
physical fitness were associated with smaller decreases in bone density
than either low levels of physical activity or low levels of calcium
intake. This study also pointed to the importance of exercise
intensity in maintaining bone tissue. (Uusi-Rasi, K., Sievanen, H.,
Pasanen, M. et al. Maintenance of body weight, physical activity and
calcium intake helps preserve bone mass in elderly women. Osteoporosis
Int (2000), 12: 373-379). Finally, a meta-analysis of studies conducted
in postmenopausal women revealed that those studies examining calcium
without exercise or exercise without calcium showed less effect
on bone density than both factors together. (Specker, BL. Evidence
for an interaction between calcium intake and physical activity on
changes in bone mineral density. JBMR (1996), 11:1539-1544). It
appears that exercise stimulates bone formation, and calcium is an
important factor in completing this formation.
In addition to calcium, there are other nutritional requirements
for healthy bone. Trace elements such as magnesium and fluoride
are important matrix factors. Vitamins,
especially vitamin D (known to increase
calcium absorption), are also needed for
optimal bone health. Phytoestrogens, as
found in soy products, have been linked
to maintenance of bone density. Unfortunately,
little available data examines these nutritional factors in
conjunction with exercise. However, a conscious effort to include
all these exercise and dietary items should be considered. Remember,
peak bone density is obtained in the third decade of life, and
most gains in bone density are normally obtained in adolescence.
Therefore, an early awareness of the impact of diet and exercise could
strongly influence one’s later bone health.
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Use and Abuse of
Nutritional Supplements
by Robert Crayhon, M.S., C.N.
The Type of Fat You Eat Matters
Americans were quick to learn that fewer calories mean looser
waistbands. In the course of counting calories they found that
fats were packed with them. Consequently, people began to
limit the amount of fat they ate. Now we discover that some
fats are better than others. Animal fats and those found in processed
foods are less healthy than monounsaturated fats found
in olive oil and nuts. What’s more, omega-3 fats found in canola,
fish, flaxseed, walnuts, cold-water fish, pumpkin seeds, and green
leafy vegetables help control inflammation, platelet aggregation
and vascular dilation. These essential fatty acids can only be
obtained through diet, as they are not made by the body.
Increasing Fats to Lose Weight??!!
Simply cutting out all fats does not necessarily ensure weight
loss and, curiously, may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular
disease. Endocrinologist Gerald Reaven, M.D., of Stanford
University urges people to eat fewer carbohydrates and more fats
in order to lose weight. The percentage of protein remains the
same. Rather than approaching weight loss as simply a matter of
reducing calories, he encourages consumption of certain types
of foods to lose weight and control blood sugar and lipid levels.
The fats that are eaten are to be monounsaturated and include
olive, peanut, and canola oils and high monounsaturated varieties
of safflower and sunflower oils; avocados; nuts such as
macadamias, hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, cashews,
peanuts, Brazil nuts, English walnuts, and butters made from these
nuts. The higher fat content actually reduces appetite.
The past 20 years have witnessed an avalanche of scientific data
confirming that aggressive nutritional strategies can reduce the rate
of many chronic diseases and improve the overall quality of life.
When properly administered, together with changes in diet and
lifestyle, nutritional protocols can have remarkable therapeutic benefits
in managing and possibly preventing a myriad of current health
concerns. Unfortunately, a protocol’s effectiveness can be compromised,
even downright harmful, when improperly administered.
Nutritional supplementation is, nevertheless, generally safer than
taking prescription drugs. This is due largely to our bodies’ natural
adaptation to metabolizing, storing and ultimately excreting most
supplemented nutrients. In addition, our bodies have a natural, though
often adverse, reaction to toxins and unfamiliar compounds found in
many pharmaceutical drugs. The nutritional supplement industry is
virtually unregulated as compared with the highly regulated drug industry.
Nonetheless, the number and severity of health complications
reported each year that are associated with nutritional supplementation
remains minuscule.
People increasingly turn to nutritional therapies for management
of chronic illnesses and to achieve health. Problems are most likely
to surface with consumers who are uninformed or misguided about
side effects, contraindications and optimal therapeutic dosages for
supplements they take. Take, for example, a protocol including magnesium,
chromium and zinc intended to enhance insulin metabolism.
The layman is unlikely to know that magnesium in single doses above
400 mg may result in loose stools. Additionally, magnesium supplementation
may adversely impact people who suffer kidney failure.
What is more, protracted zinc intake should be balanced with ingestion
of copper. And chromium administered in amounts above 600
mcg can reduce the system’s blood sugar and result in fatigue. A
supplement’s effectiveness presents its own complications. For example,
since supplements can improve insulin and blood sugar metabolism
to the point where diabetics may no longer need blood sugar
medications, it is important that prescribing physicians routinely
monitor patients in order to reassess drug dosages.
In summary, people with medical conditions and health concerns
are well advised to take supplements under the guidance of health
professionals. Since few of today’s professionals are fully knowledgeable
about the health effects of supplements, chiropractors who
are educated about the many supplements and their therapeutic effectiveness,
contraindications, food synergies, and appropriate dosages
are well positioned to offer much-needed advice to an eager
market, and to benefit financially from their expertise.
Robert Crayhon serves on the scientific advisory board for Price-Pottenger
Nutrition Foundation, is a member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and
author of four books, including “Robert Crayhon’s Nutrition Made Simple”
and “The Carnitine Miracle.” Robert co-wrote “Dr. Atkins Vitanutrient
Solution.”
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Dopamine, Obesity
and Addiction
Does dopamine, a brain chemical that stimulates feelings of
satisfaction and pleasure, cause obese people to binge in the way
alcoholics or drug addicts abuse alcohol or drugs? This was a
possibility that was researched by the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York. In fact, obese
people have fewer brain receptors for dopamine and,
consequently, may eat more to stimulate the pleasure circuits in
the brain. As a result, Brookhaven scientists are looking past
appetite suppressants and fat blockers, instead targeting dopamine
as a possible remedy for obesity. The researchers also uncovered
the existence of an inverse correlation between body mass index
(BMI) and dopamine receptors, not apparent in people of normal
weight. Subjects exhibiting the greatest BMI had the fewest
receptors. Regulating dopamine through selected foods and/or
exercise may hold the key to controlling feasting urges.
Trouble Sleeping? Lose Weight!
Have you ever awakened and wondered why you do not feel
refreshed? Diet may have been the cause. Good nutrition can relieve
the debilitating effects of sleep apnea, a condition that interrupts
sleep and causes people to feel lethargic throughout the day. The
condition is often caused by a blocked upper airway. Consequently,
the sufferer stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep.
Though the sleeper doesn’t fully awaken when this occurs, by morning
he/she nonetheless doesn’t feel well rested.
Apnea is often caused by obesity, commonly afflicting people
during middle age. Alcohol and
sleeping pills can trigger the
condition as well.
Unfortunately, most drugs
available for sleep apnea have
serious side effects.
Therefore, it makes sense to
undertake some lifestyle
changes, including losing
weight and minimizing use
of alcohol, antihistamines
and tranquilizers. Avoid
mucus-producing foods
such as dairy and bananas,
and monitor the results.
Increase essential fatty acids,
since they tend to moderate
inflammatory response.
Chromium supplements are
known to stabilize blood sugar
and thereby decrease sugar
cravings. Finally, try sleeping
sideways rather than on your
back.
Ephedra: Dangerous
Supplement or Effective Weight
Loss Treatment?
by Jonathan Kropf, 7 th Trimester
People are more concerned than ever about their appearance:
Calories are the enemy and fat is a dirty word. Statistics
reveal that most Americans are overweight. Nutrition and healthfood
companies ride a lucrative fat-burning wave as new and
improved “miracle” weight-loss supplements promise vim and
vigor. Truth is, no single supplement or medication will fully
deliver. Currently, ephedra is one supplement that enjoys widespread
use as an anti-obesity supplement.
What is Ephedra?
Ephedra, referred to by the Chinese as Ma Huang, is a plant
source of natural ephedrine alkaloids. Ephedrine alkaloids are
what give Ma Huang extracts their sought-after properties. Used
extensively in Europe, it is employed both as an appetite suppressant
and for upper respiratory infections. Though synthetic
forms of the extract exist, the most common source is the plant
ephedra silica.
How is Ephedra Used?
Ephedra is generally regarded as safe when used correctly.
The ancient Chinese used the extract as a fever-reducing agent
and to increase perspiration. Ephedra affects the sympathetic
nervous system (fight or flight) in a way similar to that of epinephrine
– increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and as a
bronchodilator. In Europe, ephedra may be used in conjunction
with caffeine, and sometimes aspirin. This is known as “stacking”
— several substances used in combination to provide a cumulative
therapeutic effect. The herbal equivalents of caffeine
and aspirin, guarana root and willow bark, provide a fat-burning
stack effect.
What are the Possible Negative Effects of Ephedra?
More controlled scientific studies are needed. When it is
inappropriately used, ephedra’s side effects can include severe
hypertension, cardiac arrest, heart attack, stroke, suicidal tendencies,
psychosis, seizures, hepatitis and exfoliative dermatitis.
Less harmful side effects include confusion, disorientation, rash,
numbness and tingling in the extremities, palpitations, anxiety
and nervousness.
Obvious risk factors relating to ephedra supplementation are
hypertension, history or seizures, suicidal tendencies or a history
of liver disease. Since 1994, the FDA has received more than 40
reports of deaths resulting from ephedra overdosing, and nearly
900 dangerous reactions ranging from the serious to the mild
side effects listed previously. Yale University School of Medicine
reported that ephedra and the similar product PPA increase
the risk of hemorrhage and stroke. What is more, there is an
especially high risk of hemorrhage in or around the soft tissues
surrounding the brain. Clearly, ephedra should be used only in
an appropriate, controlled and safe manner, preferably under a
doctor’s supervision.
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Leptin and
Weight Loss
by Jaclyn McDermott, 7th Trimester
Is HMB a Safe Supplement for
Weight Reduction?
by Alana Starr, 3 rd Trimester
Obesity, a leading health problem in the United States, often
precedes heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Within the
past few years, scientists have
made promising
breakthroughs that link obesity with
genetics. The genetic/obesity
association
revealed itself through the
1950 discovery of
the ob (obese) gene and, more
recently, with the
1994 cloning of mice at R o c k efeller
University. Specifically, the ob
gene encodes for a
protein known as leptin. The amount of
leptin present in the blood
d i rectly
impacts people’s body mass and
body fat
indices. Defective ob genes
fail
to produce leptin, and
consequently the organism
is never told to stop eating.
Studies involving mice
injected with the ob gene
support leptin’s link with
weight maintenance.
Leptin not only kills
fat cells while sparing
lean muscle tissue, but
also suppresses appetite
and augments energy
expenditure. Leptin activates a part of the brain -
the hypothalamus - that regulates food consumption
and water intake. The hypothalamus responds to leptin
in two distinct ways. Leptin activates anorectic nerve cells in the
medial hypothalamus to release appetite-suppressing neuropeptides.
At the same time, leptin inhibits another group of cells known as
orexigenic cells (literally translated: “to eat”) and prevents them from
releasing a potent appetite-stimulating neuropeptide (LEPTIN.HMS).
Leptin also suppresses biochemical reactions that contribute to
lipid accumulation. The ob gene expression in cultured cells
suppresses both expression of the acetyl-CoA carboxlylase gene and
synthesis of hormone-induced lipids. Hence, leptin reduces both fat
storage and fat synthesis.
Finally, leptin has been associated with physiologic effects other
than weight loss. It is found in the endothelial cells that line blood
vessels. Leptin that was injected into the corneas of rats stimulated
new blood vessel formation in the area. Since cancer cells are also
associated with neovascularization, the infiltration of leptin in blood
vessel walls may be the cause of secondary weight loss in cancer
patients. What’s more, leptin injections improved immune response
in mice. Clearly, more research is needed before all of leptin’s
influences on the human system are fully understood. Nevertheless,
leptin appears to offer promise in man’s constant “battle of the bulge.”
Chiropractors who counsel patients regarding weight control are
aware that muscle mass is always a relevant consideration. Research
suggests that beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate (HMB), often used
to help AIDS patients maintain muscle mass, may help obese patients
safely burn fat and build muscle mass.
HMB is naturally formed in the body by the breakdown of the
amino acid leucine and is found in small amounts in many plants and
animals, most notably alfalfa and catfish. It can also be purchased as
a nutritional supplement, though it is costly. The supplement increases
the rate at which fat is turned into energy, and accelerates
formation of lean muscle tissue. Together with exercise, HMB also
significantly reduces cholesterol and helps lower blood pressure. However,
it should not be taken solely for the purpose of reducing cholesterol
or low- ering blood pressure.
The recommended dose of
HMB is 1.5g - 3g per day. Higher
doses do not improve effects. HMB
is effective only if patients exercise
regularly and incorporate resistance
training into their exercise program.
Best results have been observed in
untrained athletes or non-athletes.
Elderly people and athletes who regularly
attended a gym experienced less
dramatic improvement. Thus far, HMB has
shown no significant negative impacts on the
function of the liver, kidneys, or other organs;
neither has it been found harmful to patients’
musculature. Drug interactions are unknown at this time.
Use of Nonprescription Weight Loss
Products Expected to Rise
A recent multistate survey of the National Center for
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion indicates
that seven percent of American adults use nonprescription
weight-loss products. Overall use was especially common
among young obese women, and a surprising eight percent
of normal-weight women also reported using
nonprescription weight loss products. As the rate of obesity
continues to climb and as supplements purported to control
weight become increasingly available, the trend toward
nonprescription weight-loss products is likely to continue.
This trend highlights the great need for chiropractors
qualified to assist their patients with supplement and
nutritional counseling.
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From Mighty Mice to Healthy Humans
Discovered Protein Fragment Causes Muscles
to Burn Fat at High Rate
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reported a study
about obese mice losing weight irrespective of the amount of food
they ate. What’s more, their food contained lots of fat and
calories.
Harvey Lodish of the Whitehead Institute for
Biomedical Research, who teaches at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
discovered a protein normally secreted by
human fat cells called Acrp 30. When he
isolated a fragment of the protein called
gAcrp30 and injected it into obese mice, it
resulted in weight loss. It appears the fragment
works by forcing muscles to burn fatty acids at a
high rate rather than storing them as fat cells.
What promise does this hold for obese people?
Dr. Lodish is cautiously optimistic, though
some challenges remain. Since
gAcrp30 is a protein, and proteins
taken orally are usually destroyed when
digested, injection is the only current
means by which it is introduced
successfully into the system.
Protein Discovered That Prevents
Fat Cell Formation
Man’s efforts to thwart encroaching flab were highlighted by a
research team at the University of Michigan, according to the journal
Science. Graduate student Sarah Ross led the study, isolating a
protein that stops precursor cells from becoming fat cells. The protein
Wnt-10b essentially functions as a “fat switch” that tells a cell not
to become a fat cell — thereby allowing the cell instead to become
lean muscle. Thus far, only mice have found the team’s findings
useful.
Obese Men Lose
Abdominal Fat With CLA’s
The International Journal of Obesity reports that obese men who
ingested conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) experienced significant abdominal
fat reduction. A four-week study involved 24
obese men between the ages of 39 and 64. Some men
were given a daily dose of 4.2 grams of CLA, while
others received a placebo. The CLA group had significant
waistline reduction while the placebo group
did not. What’s more, the CLA group experienced no
increased cardiovascular risk factors. CLA’s are found
naturally in red meat, lamb and dairy products, and
CLA supplements are commonly sold in health
stores.
CLA’s discovery was a fortuitous
happenstance. Michael Pariza, a
University of Wisconsin-Madison
food scientist, isolated CLA in
1987 as he looked for a chemical
in burned hamburger that appeared
to prevent cancer in lab animals.
Students caring for Pariza’s
lab animals noticed that although
the animals that ingested CLA were
growing faster than normal, they
were eating less
than usual. More specifically, a diet
containing 0.5 percent CLA reduced body fat in mice and
other lab animals by 50 to 75 percent, yet increased the amount of
muscle.
CLA battles the bulge by interfering with an enzyme called lipoprotein
lipase that the body uses to move fat from the blood into fat
cells, and that would otherwise have made the fat cells fatter. It also
enhances the enzyme hormone-sensitive lipase — breaking down fat
within fat cells and making it possible for muscles to burn it. Hog
and steer producers have found that introduction of CLA into their
animals’ feed will result in leaner cuts of meat.
Researchers Isolate Enzyme That Regulates Fat Burning
Researchers at Houston’s Baylor College of Medicine
found that when an enzyme called acetyl-CoA carboxylase 2
(ACC2) is blocked in mice, they can eat a lot more food than
other mice and still weigh 10 to 15 percent less! ACC2
activates Malynyl CoA, an enzyme found largely in skeletal
and cardiac muscle and known to regulate fat metabolism.
Whenever the enzyme is suppressed, fat is burned rather than
stored. As a result, the researchers are now looking into
compounds to be used in a pill for humans that would block
secretion of ACC2.
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Turmeric:
The Golden Root with the Magic Touch
Cancer
Research indicates that turmeric might
prove effective in preventing and possibly
reversing the progression of some cancers.
As a result, a few major drug companies
have invested significant funds for private
research on turmeric and curcumin. Both
substances can, when taken orally and/or
applied topically, induce apoptosis (programmed
cell death) in cancerous cells. Shrinking the cancer cell
and fragmenting the DNA within these cells reduces the cell’s ability
to multiply and eventually causes cell death. One study demonstrated
that daily intake of turmeric for nine months assisted in the regression
of precancerous lesions in the mouths of humans. In another
study, in which 25 high-risk individuals with precancerous lesions
used turmeric, only three people developed malignancies. An interesting
study revealed that the natural combination of curcumin and
isoflavinoids in whole turmeric was effective in inhibiting the growth
of environmentally induced breast cancer cells by up to 95%.
It is believed that curcumin inhibits the activity of certain carby
Alana Starr, 3rd Tri
While the existence of a pharmacological “magic bullet” has
long been considered a myth, one plant, Curcuma longa (and
its domestic form Curcuma domestica), has shown great
promise against disease. Curcuma longa is a perennial plant native to
southern Asia, with oblong roots similar to that of ginger. The orangeyellow
root (or rhizome) yields a dried powder commonly sold in
supermarkets as the spice turmeric, otherwise referred to as Indian
ginger, yellow ginger, and Indian saffron. Fragrant, with a mildly
bitter and slightly acrid taste, turmeric is one of the main spices in
curry powder and is often used to enhance the flavor of mustard.
Inflammation, Arthritis and Respiratory Disorders
Turmeric has long been used in both traditional Ayurvedic and
Chinese medicine. Its most active component, curcumin,
is gaining the attention of western doctors as a viable
treatment for inflammation. Curcumin inhibits
the formation of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins
and leukotrienes, without preventing
the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins
that most steroids cause. Unlike
steroids, turmeric is nearly free of side effects
and drug interactions. Pure curcumin has been
evaluated as a treatment for the inflammation
associated with both osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis. A suggested dosage for
the treatment of arthritis is 400mg-600mg
three to five times a day. While topical applications
of turmeric also seem to provide relief,
creams and ointments are not widely available
due to lack of patient interest in a product that
is also used as a powerful dye.
Whole turmeric has also been evaluated in
the treatment of chronic respiratory disorders
that involve inflammation and was found to provide
significant relief. This is very promising, as many asthmatics are
unable to use aspirin as a treatment due to a severe aspirin allergy.
Stomach Tonic
Turmeric is also known as a “stomach tonic” and has been approved
by Commission E in Europe to relieve dyspeptic complaints
and loss of appetite. It has also been shown to have anti-bacterial,
anti- fungal, anti-parasitic, and anti-spasmodic activity. New evidence
suggests it may also have anti-viral capabilities. Since stomach discomfort
often arises due to bacterial or viral infections in the GI
tract, turmeric’s anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties offer clear
benefits. The spice’s anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties reduce
excess gas, while its anti-spasmodic attributes ease stomachaches.
Liver Detoxification and Anti-Oxidant
Whole turmeric and pure curcumin have both assisted detoxification
of the liver and helped reduce cholesterol. Curcumin stimulates
secretion of cholesterol and bile acids into the intestines. One
eight-week study indicated that turmeric not only reduced LDL [harmful
cholesterol] levels in rats, but also reduced the levels of triglycerides
and phospholipids, both building blocks of fats.
A powerful antioxidant, curcumin cleans tissues of the liver.
Unlike most antioxidants, curcumin is not only able to remove existing
free radicals, but additionally prevents the formation of new free
radicals. Scientists believe curcumin’s antioxidant abilities are as much
as 300 times stronger than Vitamin E.
Skin Disorders
Studies have yet to be completed regarding the
effect of turmeric on jaundice. However, ancient
medicine and scientific theory suggest it
could offer benefits. Topical preparations of
both whole turmeric and isolated curcumin
offer relief for the skin lesions associated with
smallpox and chicken pox. When combined
with neem (Azadirachta indica) in a topical
treatment, turmeric works effectively on scabies.
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Turmeric:
The Golden Root with the Magic Touch
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cinogens in the body and reduced the likelihood that the compounds
will become active and dangerous. One study showed an inhibition
of carcinogenesis in the stomachs and colons of mice. Another
demonstrated that smokers who ingested turmeric for 30 days showed
significant decreases in their levels of urinary mutagens.
HIV
Promising research has been performed regarding the effects of
turmeric and curcumin on HIV. Lab studies show that curcumin
inhibits the Long Terminal Repeat (LTR) gene in the DNA of HIV.
The LTR gene directs production of the virus. Another study focused
on the population of Trinidad, comparing the occurrence of
AIDS contracted by the 40% Indian-descent population who use
curry extensively in their daily diet, and the 40% African-descent
population who seldom use the spice. Inhabitants of African descent
were 10 times more likely to contract AIDS then those of
Indian descent. In a third study, HIV-positive patients who took
2,000 mg of cumin a day significantly increased CD4 immune cell
counts compared to patients in the control group. Pharmaceutical
companies are scrutinizing these studies closely for future applications.
Contraindications
Since turmeric is a food item that is consumed on a daily basis by
many people, it is regarded as safe, and its side effects are well documented.
Because curcumin increases the secretion of bile, patients
with gall stones or a biliary tract obstruction should not consume
more than a small amount of turmeric (perhaps enough to flavor
their food). Curcumin has also been known to irritate people’s stomachs,
so it should be taken only by people who are not afflicted with
ulcers, and should be ingested along with other food.
Because curcumin may reduce platelet clotting, patients with blood
clotting problems or those taking anti-coagulants should not eat much
turmeric. Due to curcumin’s ability to interfere with the DNA of
cancer and HIV, women who are pregnant or who wish to become
pregnant are advised to avoid therapeutic doses of turmeric of
curcumin as the safety of the substance to unborn children has not
yet been completely evaluated. Few rare cases of contact dermatitis
have been documented with turmeric and curcumin, so patients who
experience a rash or itching after contacting either substance should
avoid topical applications and loose powder.
Availability
Ground turmeric is generally found in the spice aisles of grocery
stores and is often used to flavor meat and vegetable dishes. While
this practice will not approach what is considered to be therapeutic
levels, it can still be of some benefit to most patients. Capsules of
turmeric and curcumin are commercially available in health stores
and at supplement sites on the Internet. Topical treatments are more
difficult to locate, but may be found at some health stores and commercial
health sites, as well as from licensed herbalists.
Soybeans Are
Good For the Heart
The FDA says soy protein manufacturers may now tout
their products’ ability to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Studies reveal that more soy in the diet can result
in lower cholesterol. While this may encourage people
to eat more foods containing soy, they should be aware
that the amount of soy protein varies from product to
product. For example, whole soybeans and tofu contain
only 38 and 16 percent protein respectively, while soy
protein isolate, which is added to soy patties and soybean
burgers, tops 92 percent protein. Nutritional facts
on products’ labels tell consumers about soy protein
levels. Soy protein differs from soy supplements in that
the supplements commonly contain concentrations of
the estrogen-mimicking soy isoflavones and may not be
appropriate for controlling cholesterol.
Garlic’s Benefits Are
Gender Related
The Journal of Nutrition reports that
women who eat garlic may benefit
more than men. Women
who received garlic oil supplements
demonstrated significant
increases in HDL cholesterol
and reductions in total cholesterol,
whereas men experienced small
adverse effects in these measures.
Men who received garlic oil demonstrated
significant reductions in glucose levels,
while women’s levels increased. No significant
changes were detected in those people
taking garlic powder, likely due to the low
bioavailability of allicin.
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Interview With: Howard F. Loomis, Jr., D.C., F.I.A.C.A.
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and early 1990s it was recognized that more patients were visiting socalled
“alternative” health care practitioners than traditional medical
providers, in spite of the fact that patients had to pay for the services
themselves as opposed to having the costs covered by their medical
insurance.
Studies were commissioned to identify the reasons for this phenomenon.
Ten conditions were identified as the primary cause of
medical ineffectiveness:
Back Pain
Sprains/Strains
Headaches
Digestive Disorders
Allergies
Immune Problems
Anxiety and Depression
Arthritis
High Blood Pressure
Insomnia
What all of these conditions share in common: no pathology.
All medical tests will be within normal limits! This is also true of
many other conditions, i.e., osteoporosis or demineralization of
bone. Bone is composed principally of protein, calcium and
phosphorus. Yet, until the very late stages of the disease progression,
blood tests for these elements are normal.
In my seminars I briefly review the work of Hans Selye, M.D.,
whose study of the effect of stress on the human body earned him
the Pulitzer Prize for Medicine in 1964. Selye said that the body
progressed from health to death in several readily recognized and
scientifically valid stages.
SELYE’S GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME
Stimulus/Alarm
Resistance
Compensation
Disease
Degeneration
Death
Exhaustion and the
appearance of Symptoms
Normal
Physiological
Function
Measurable Pathology
Recognizing that this is a very lengthy answer, I will finish by saying
that the stage of exhaustion is marked by more than the appearance
of unpleasant symptoms. Chiropractors, by virtue of their unique
training and perspective, can recognize the struggle to hold the body
in a normal state any time compensatory mechanisms are becoming
exhausted.
Transitions: Why do you say that nitrogen balance is the “key
issue with the process of aging,” and why do you emphasize protein’s
importance for the elderly?
Dr. Loomis: Among equals, protein is by far more important
than carbohydrate and fat. I would like to delineate three reasons for
this.
First, food contains nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Only
protein contains nitrogen. Carbohydrate and fat do not contain nitrogen.
Nitrogen (protein) balance is a critical factor in aging. When
we are young, we require and use much more protein than we do
when we grow older. At this stage of the life cycle, the body uses
large amounts of protein/nitrogen and little is lost. We are said to
be in positive nitrogen balance. In middle age, our requirements
decrease and we begin to balance the scales. In the later stages of
life, we require and utilize less protein/nitrogen. This is referred to
as being in a negative nitrogen balance. It is well documented that
the elderly seldom produce sufficient amounts of stomach acid to
initiate the protein digestive process.
Second, protein can be converted into carbohydrate (glucose).
Under normal conditions, 57 percent of our protein intake is converted
to glucose. Excess glucose can be, and is, stored as fat and
then converted back to glucose when needed by the body; however,
carbohydrate and fat cannot be converted to protein.
Protein is used for the following:
1. Growth and tissue repair
2. Formation of essential body compounds
3. Regulation of water balance
4. Maintenance of acid-alkaline balance (pH)
5. Antibody formation
6. Detoxification or neutralization of poisons and
toxins that enter the body
7. Transport of nutrients
Carbohydrate is used for energy formation. Fat has many important
functions, but none that are specific for the maintenance of
homeostasis. I don’t feel it necessary to delineate these since it is
nitrogen and protein you are specifically inquiring about.
Protein is responsible for maintaining homeostasis within the extracellular
fluids. Without these processes, life is not possible. Homeostasis
is the maintenance of body temperature and pH (acidbase
balance). Homeostatic processes maintain blood volume (blood
pressure) and the concentration of all the substances normally found
in blood within normal limits. I am referring, of course, to all those
substances we measure when performing blood tests, such as cholesterol
and glucose.
Transitions: You mention that the organs age at different rates,
and that an inability to coordinate organ/tissue functions results in
symptoms. As rapidly aging organs experience slowdown, what can
one do (short of dampening healthy organ processes) to avoid
symptoms?
Dr. Loomis: The avoidance of symptoms is the same as maintaining
homeostasis. The inability to maintain homeostasis within
specific narrow limits results in symptom production. This happens
because the body has 10 or 11 organ/tissue systems that are involved
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Interview With: Howard F. Loomis, Jr., D.C., F.I.A.C.A.
Continued from page 24
with the maintenance of health. Each system is responsible for important
functions needed to maintain homeostasis (health).
Circulatory
Digestive and bowel elimination
Hormonal or endocrine
Immune
Integumentary (skin, hair, nails)
Musculoskeletal
Nervous
Respiratory
Reproductive
Urinary
When one of these systems is stressed beyond its capabilities or
is aging faster (slowing down), some of its responsibilities must be
assumed by other systems. Increased workload requires increased
nutrition with a consequent increase in waste production that must
be removed.
Transitions: Are enzyme supplements commercially available
that would help people digest proteins and foods with important
ingredients?
Dr. Loomis: The answer is yes. I began clinical studies in the
use of food enzymes in 1980 and began lecturing on their use in
1985. I have continued to do so and have formulated many enzyme
products (perhaps 100) for specific clinical use as well as for overthe-counter
use.
It is often assumed by health-care practitioners that if we consume
a food substance, the body will automatically digest and assimilate
the nutrients contained therein. Nothing could be further
from the truth. In fact, it is my contention that normal digestion and
Nutrition and Acne
People with acne should avoid eating french fries, right?.
Not necessarily. Though there is a nutritional component to
the malady, greasy foods and dirt are not the culprits. Acne is
a disorder of the skin’s oil glands, suffered by nearly 17 million
Americans. The disorder results in plugged pores and pimply
lesions that, though not a serious health threat, may result in
permanent scarring. The condition arises when the body produces
high levels of androgen (a steroid hormone), triggering
secretions of oil from sebaceous glands located on the skin.
Bacteria grow in plugged hair follicles. Sufferers should consume
anti-inflammatory oils such as cold-water fish, nuts and
seeds, along with plenty of carotene-rich orange, yellow, and
leafy green vegetables. Drink at least eight cups of water daily.
Avoid allergenic foods such as dairy, caffeine, sugars, alcohol,
refined foods, and foods containing iodine. Lessen animal products
to reduce inflammation, and explore supplements that
contain vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc.
assimilation are seldom found in patients needing health care.
Notice that within the healing arts we do not find digestive specialists.
We find internists and gastroenterologists, but they specialize
in treating disease and not in normalizing or maintaining digestive
processes. Dietitians specialize in food preparation but not improving
digestion. In fact, in a hospital setting it is assumed the
patient will be able to digest and assimilate what the doctor has ordered
as a dietary protocol. But, the doctor does not perform tests
to determine the patient’s ability to digest the diet. In fact, medicine
does not have such tests!
Nutritionists specialize in recognizing nutritional deficiencies and
imbalances. Their protocols include nutritional guidance and the
use of concentrated vitamin and mineral supplements. But, they do
not seek to determine if a digestive inadequacy might be responsible
for the problem; they only look for a dietary cause.
The Council on Nutrition of the American Medical Association
defines nutrition as the science of food, what is ingested, digested,
absorbed, transported, utilized, and eliminated. By that definition,
few if any health care practitioners actually practice the science of
nutrition. An equally small number actually use food in their practice.
By that I mean that food is defined as a substance that contains
protein, carbohydrate, fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. By definition,
most food supplements could be classified as drugs.
Transitions: Are there other items that offer synergistic benefits
when paired with good nutrition, such as exercise?
Dr. Loomis: The key to a long and healthy life starts with heredity,
your genetic code. Those inherited characteristics, strengths
and weaknesses, are then influenced by the environmental factors
you make part of your lifestyle. That is, the quality of air you breath,
the quality of water you drink, your activity level (including exercise
patterns), and your dietary choices.
Nutrition and Baldness
Growing bald is no fun. There is hope, however. Though
androgenetic alopecia (the technical term for baldness) is a condition
linked with heredity, nutrition may help. Hair follicles produce
a substance that reacts badly with male hormones causing the
follicle to shut down. Even women experience problems when
their smaller level of male hormones closes hair follicles.
Temporary hair loss may also arise from shocks to the body’s
systems – whether stress, starvation, infection, childbirth, thyroid
or immunologic disorders, drugs and chemotherapy. What can
nutrition do? Though limited in its ability to stem male pattern
baldness, nutritional steps such as reducing pro-inflammatory
foods and saturated fats, dairy products and other animal
products may help. Balding men should eat fresh vegetables,
whole grains, essential fatty acids and non-animal proteins such
as nuts, legumes and soy. Vitamin B6 (50 or 100 mg per day),
zinc (30 mg per day) and gamma-linolenic acid (1000 mg twice
a day) will help inhibit the follicle closing 5-alpha reductase.
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AN EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE
NYCC would like to thank the following Doctors of Chiropractic
Dr. Melissa Andrews
Downers Grove, IL
Dr. John Carrollton
West Caldwell, NJ
Dr. Philip T. Dontino
New Hartford, NY
Dr. Patrick Good
Wattsburg, PA
Dr. Peter Arizzi
Danvers, MA
Dr. Deborah Cassidy
Dallas, PA
Dr. Thomas G. Dueker
Belleville, IL
Dr. Christopher A Grazer
Lancaster, NY
Dr. Robert T. Badalian
Shoreham, NY
Dr. Paul Catania
London, ON
Dr. Andrew Dunn
Feeding Hills, MA
Dr. Sarah Grimason
Altamont, NY
Dr. Brian Begelow
Dr. Thomas E. Clarke
Orchard Park, NY
Dr. John G. Erskine
Bowling Green, KY
Dr. Edwin Grzankowski
Cheektowaga, NY
Dr. Melissa Benenfeld
Cherry Hill, NJ
Dr. Carolyn J. Clauss
Morrisonville, NY
Dr. Dean R. Estramonte
Greenwich, NY
Dr. Sue Guarino D.C.
Belleville, NJ
Dr. Sandy Bhasin
Mississauga, ON
Dr. Joseph F. Clauss
Morrisonville, NY
Dr. Dominic Fabrizio
Tiffin, OH
Dr. James A. Haase D.C.
North York, ON
Dr. Brian Bigelow
Nashua, NH
Dr. Michael Coccins
Sayre, PA
Dr. Peter D. Ferguson
Canton, OH
Dr. Ernest Hackett
Waltham, MA
Dr. Michael S. Binder
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Michael Cocilovo
New City, NY
Dr. Daniel Filipkowski
East Stroudsburg, PA
Dr. Russell Hoch
Bloomsburg, PA
Dr. Michael Borrell
Batavia, NY
Dr. Jean E. Cohen
Fayetteville, NY
Dr. Kimberly S. Filipkowski
East Strudsburg, PA
Dr. John H. Horlbogen
Seekonk, MA
Dr. Anne N. Bowness
North Bay, ON
Dr. Rick Colon
New Brunswick, NJ
Dr. Bruce M. Fink
Coudersport, PA
Dr. Kevin Hue-Fah
Unionville, ON
Dr. Alex P. Brennan
Port Jefferson Station, NY
Dr. Wayne Comeau
Danvers, MA
Dr. Joseph Fiore
Pasadena, MD
Dr. Ali M. Jafari
Cheektowaga, NY
Dr. Jerry Brescia
Schenectady, NY
Dr. Domenick Conte
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Nicole Fiorello
Staten Island, NY
Dr. Raymond Jaghaib
West Hempstead, NY
Dr. Joesph Brongo
Rochester, NY
Dr. Joseph P. Conti
Pinellas Park, FL
Dr. A. T. Forcella
Livingston, NJ
Dr. Brenda L Kingen
Brentwood, MD
Dr. Lee E. Brownlee
Oshawa, ON
Dr. Daniel Cox
Williamsville, NY
Dr. Thomas M. Frank
Snyder, NY
Dr. Victor T. Korwitts
Downers Grove, IL
Dr. Bradley Bryant
Dallas, PA
Dr. Thomas H. Crews
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Carrie Goettsch
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Mark M. Kutner D.C.
Dunkirk, NY
Dr. Diane Capone
North Weymouth, MA
Dr. Eric Croucher
Baldwinsville, NY
Dr. William Gonzalez Ramos
Mariana Station, PR
Dr. Christopher M. Lavoie
Ludlow, MA
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AN EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE
for recommending qualified students to our Fall 2001 class:
Dr. Charles C. Lee
Mt. Prospect, IL
Dr. Steven J. McNeal
Ebensburg, PA
Dr. Robert R. Pruni
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Christopher A. Sowa
Lincoln, RI
Dr. Randall Lockhart
Queensbury, NY
Dr. Michael Medgyessy
Oberlin, OH
Dr. Michael L. Richert
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Vincent V. Sportelli
Syracuse, NY
Dr. Joseph A. Lovetto
Owego, NY
Dr. Murray G.W. Miller
Orillia, ON
Dr. Donna Rodriguez
Elmira, NY
Dr. Stephen Stone
Akron, OH
Dr. Steven Macagnone
Jericho, NY
Dr. Willet Neff
Willow Grove, PA
Dr. Donald Roll
Erie, PA
Dr. Norman C Sussman
Amherst, MA
Dr. Todd M. MacDowall
Lynchburg, VA
Dr. Abram Nichols
Binghamton, NY
Dr. Eugene Rothenberger
Boyertown, PA
Dr. Violet Tonchton
Watertown, NY
Dr. David G. MacKenzie
Coquitlam, BC
Dr. Thomas Notaro
Niagara Falls, NY
Dr. Jay Rugoff
Latham, NY
Dr. Tracy A. Trudel
Malone, NY
Dr. Susan T. Mackey
Stony Brook, NY
Dr. Michael Palermo
Hazleton, PA
Dr. Melvin Ruiz
Arecibo, PR
Dr. Jeffrey Tuling
Mitchell, ON
Dr. Lee Magenheim
Staten Island, NY
Dr. Richard Pascoe
Essex, ON
Dr. Joel T. Santy
Malone, NY
Dr. Karen A. Tumilowicz
Westbury, NY
Dr. Linda Mandic-O’Sullivan
Tillson, NY
Dr. Franklin L. Perkins II
Hannibal, NY
Dr. Roger Scanlan
Ebensburg, PA
Dr. John Vandersluis
Kitchener, ON
Dr. Grace Mankowski
Mississauga, ON
Dr. Pierre W. Martin
Kapuskasing, ON
Dr. Dino Mazzuca
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Dr. Philip J. McAllister
Guelph, ON
Dr. J. Terry McCoskey
Fairborn, OH
Dr. Mark McCue
Sudbury, ON
Dr. Michael W. Pernfuss
Hamilton, ON
Dr. Daniel Perry
Brockport, NY
Dr. John Piazza
Staten Island, NY
Dr. Richard Piorkowski
Annandale, VA
Dr. L. Scott Pisciotti-Preston
Rye Brook, NY
Dr. John Pizzo
Barre, VT
D. Mark J. Scappaticci
Niagara Falls, ON
Dr. William A. Schuver
Jamestown, NY
Dr. Paul Seegers
Greenwich, NY
Dr. Soultana S. Sioutis
Sarnia, ON
Dr. Jeffrey S. Snider
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Yong H. Song
Flushing, NY
Dr. John W. Vargo
Dr. Andrew A. Velard
Rochester, NY
Dr. Jason M Villani
Verona, NJ
Dr. Randy Weiner
New City, NY
Dr. Jong Won Yom
Flushing, NY
Dr. Jeffrey Zipp
Lake Worth, FL
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Dear Alumni:
You recently received a letter announcing NYCC’s upcoming “annual giving”
campaign. I indicated you should expect a telephone call requesting your
pledge. Due to the tragic events of September 11, the College decided to
cancel the phone campaign.
As I discussed in my letter, our alma mater is making great strides in
chiropractic research which is attracting national recognition; focusing on
various venues of public education on the benefits of chiropractic care; and
providing increased amounts of scholarship dollars to our future colleagues.
Your participation is key – for only through your generous support can we
possibly maintain this high level of progress. Please consider making a
leadership gift of $1,000 to the President’s Council. You’ll be among our
most distinguished group of annual donors. Of course, we also welcome
contributions of $500 or $250, or even less. Each and every gift is greatly
appreciated.
Simply complete the tear-off form and enclose it in the envelope provided,
or visit our Website at www.nycc.edu to make a gift on line.
Your support enables us to continue many of these exciting initiatives.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Frank S. Lizzio, D.C.
Alumni President
Dr. Frank S. Lizzio
Alumni Association President
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New York Chiropractic College Presents “The Ultimate Educational Experience”
Alumni Day Winter 2002
Saturday, January 26, 2002
Registration begins at 12:00 Noon
Exhibitor Fair from Noon ’til 6:00 p.m.
Features:
Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to four C.E. credits at no charge if you attend both two-hour sessions.
Back to Basics Boot Camp Begins @ 1:00 p.m.
Custom designed to benefit practitioners in their first five years of practice including:
Insurance (Workers’ Comp, No Fault, Medicare, Managed Care), Marketing and Promoting Your Practice.
A Cocktail Reception Will Follow Educational Program
Free to NYCC Alumni
(alumni are welcome to bring
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To reserve a seat for this exciting opportunity please contact Diane Zink @ 800-234-NYCC (6922) ext. 3065 or
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in Conjunction with the
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Featuring 1984 Alumnus Dr. Jack Barnathan
(Continuing Education Credits in Selected States)
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College, the Phoenix Business Club and Enrollment Management are exploring the idea of a student/
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BRIEFS
Dr. Overland Presents Sports Chiropractic to NYCC Students
by Jeb Albro, 5 th Trimester
Keith Overland, D.C. (NYCC
’81), addressed an audience of
NYCC students to discuss the
topic of sports chiropractic. Dr.
Overland is eminently qualified
to present such a talk, as he has
served as chiropractor to the U.S.
Speed Skating team and is adjunct
professor of sports chiropractic
at the University of Bridgeport
College of Chiropractic. In
addition, Dr. Overland chairs the
Dr. Keith Overland Connecticut Governor’s
Committee on Physical Fitness,
worked as chiropractor to the
New York Mets baseball team and treated participants at the US
Olympic Training Center. Although the expectation may have been
that Dr. Overland would present success tips for sports chiropractors,
his thrust was more general and offered valuable advice for all
practitioners.
Dr. Overland emphasized the importance of putting patients’
interests first. He questioned whether placing six-foot plastic replicas
of spines in chiropractic office parking lots didn’t send the wrong
public message. The vertebral anatomy that chiropractors find so
exciting may leave the general public cold. Tasteless Yellow Page ads,
or promotions intended to seduce patients with free chicken dinners,
do very little to educate people about chiropractic’s true benefits.
Tailor approaches and care to meet the needs and tastes of the
individuals served. Doing so will cause the patient to feel less like
a number and to become more favorably inclined toward
chiropractic.
Dr. Overland believes that, in personalizing chiropractic service
for patients, it is important to suggest alternative therapies that could
benefit the patient. D.C. graduates caught up in the scramble for
patients often overlook the value of such outside referrals. Dr.
Overland explained that when patients get better through the referral,
they nonetheless regard the referring chiropractor as their doctor.
Consequently, the patient is more likely to continue relying on
the referring chiropractor and sending friends and family his or her
way. Patients entrust their health care to those in whom they trust.
Establishing a respected reputation is extremely important.
Dr. Overland began practice with the knowledge that he was
interested in sports chiropractic; he therefore volunteered to treat a
local football team. He had established no reputation at that point,
and therefore was careful not to confuse people with the many
technical terms he had learned at school. He opted instead to listen
to what players and coaches needed, and set out to fulfill those
needs. Dr. Overland gave his business card to no one unless they
asked for it. As he became accepted as an integral part of the team,
the referrals began to pour in from the players. Dr. Overland found
himself in the office as patients began coming to him for a change!
Dr. Overland’s parting advice: Distinguish yourself. Provide
service unlike any that is offered by any other doctor. The
practitioner who does so need not be intimidated by powerful
HMO’s. If you’re good at what you do, chiropractic success is
practically assured.
Dr. Narayan Vijayashankar
NYCC’s “Dr. Vijay” Retires
by Robert A. Walker, Ph.D.
Head, Department of Anatomy
Narayan Vijayashankar, M.D.,
known around NYCC as “Dr.
Vijay,” retired at the end of the
spring trimester after a long and
distinguished career as an educator
and researcher. Dr. Vijay
trained in India to become a surgeon,
later moving to the United
States in the 1960’s. He worked
as both researcher and instructor
in anatomy at SUNY Buffalo, and
thereafter served at the New
York College of Osteopathic
Medicine (NYCOM). In the
1980’s Dr. Vijay left NYCOM to
accept a full-time NYCC position
in anatomy. He joined the group
of faculty and staff who in 1991
transitioned from the old Long
Island campus to the new one in
Seneca Falls. Dr. Vijay spent the
next ten years serving NYCC as
the school’s senior-most anatomist
and chief neuroanatomist,
ultimately rising in rank to become
NYCC’s first full professor.
Dr. Vijay had also been
Coordinator of Anatomy and
served a term as Director of
Preclinical Studies in the
1990s. His expertise included
all areas of anatomy. Dr. Vijay
remains highly regarded by his
former colleagues and students,
all of whom wish him a
wonderful retirement back in
India.
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news
BRIEFS
Drs. Cartica and Nicchi Address Vertebrobasilar Artery Insufficiency
by Jaclyn McDermott, 7 th Trimester
Dr. Frank Cartica
NYCC’s Dr. J. Donald Dishman
Receives Federally Funded
Research Grant
NYCC researcher J. Donald
Dishman, D.C., M.Sc., was
recently notified he will be
receiving a research grant from
the National Institutes of Health.
His proposal, “Spinal
Manipulation and Motor Systems
Physiology,” is a one-year grant
investigating the effects of spinal
manipulation on the activity of
the cervical spine alpha
motoneurons and cortex. The
research will use transcranial Dr. J. DonaldDishman
magnetic stimulation (TMS), a
novel approach for studying the human motor system in which the
motor cortex is stimulated and changes in motor excitability are
directly measured from any skeletal muscle. TMS is a safe and painless
technique not previously employed for the study of manipulation
effects. Dr. Dishman and his NYCC co-investigators, Drs. Jeanmarie
Burke and Paul Dougherty, together with Dr. Patrick Zhu of SUNY
Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, plan to begin the project in
2002. This research extends the group’s previously published
investigations. Currently, Dr. Dishman and his team of researchers
receive funding from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and
Research to perform similar physiology research involving lumbar
spinal manipulation.
NYCC Trustee Frank
Cartica, D.C., and President
Frank Nicchi, D.C., recently addressed
a campus audience about
vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency
(VBAI), an extremely rare
occurrence, following cervical
spinal manipulation, as well as
pathophysiology and associated
legal aspects. Dr. Nicchi urged
the audience never to re-manipulate
the neck immediately after
someone sustains a
vertebrobasilar event following
cervical manipulation.
Dr. Cartica spoke to the reduction
of all risks that lend
themselves to the likelihood of
stroke. He remarked that the
very term “chiropractic adjustment”
presumes consideration of
the three components of the vertebral
subluxation complex: 1)
osseous malalignment 2) soft tissue
structures and 3) temporal
nature of the vertebral subluxation
complex. Dr. Cartica repeatedly
emphasized the importance
of oxygenated blood flow
to the brain.
He also outlined precautions
and office procedures that minimize
patients’ risk of stroke following
treatment. These included
case histories, general
physical exams, standing evaluations,
neurological assessments,
x-rays, lab exams, and
prescreening maneuvers. It is always
prudent to inquire into factors
that affect the blood’s viscosity,
including blood thinning
agents such as NSAIDS,
coumadin, vitamin E and aspirin,
and to investigate blood thickening
agents such as smoking, hormones,
and other medications.
Study Determines Incidence of Stroke
Associated With Neck Adjustments Rare
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research reports
that the risk of stroke following neck adjustment (also known
as cervical manipulation) is one in every 5.85 million adjustments,
based upon an October 2001 study reported in the Canadian Medical
Association Journal (CMAJ). Other non-chiropractic treatments for
headache, neck and back pain carry much higher risks of serious
complications. The study supports recent research published in the
CMAJ by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Studies, which found
that the incidence of stroke associated with neck adjustments is so
rare, it was not possible for the researchers to establish a meaningful
rate of occurrence. The study identified 23 reported cases of stroke
following neck adjustment, as diagnosed by the treating physician,
over the ten-year period. This was compared to the estimated 134.5
million neck adjustments performed by chiropractors in Canada over
the same time frame.
NYCC Faculty Member Appointed to
Board of Sports Physicians
NYCC faculty member Dale J. Buchberger, D.C., DACBSP,
was recently elected to serve as a board member for the American
Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP). The
board’s first meeting occurred during its Denver Sports Symposium,
at which Dr. Buchberger was appointed chairperson for
the board’s upcoming 2003 symposium slated for April 2003 in
Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Buchberger currently serves on
ACBSP’s ethics and practical examinations committees.
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NYCC celebrated its sixth annual convocation on October 18; it
had been rescheduled due to the September 11 tragedy. President
Frank J. Nicchi, D.C., a 1978 graduate of the College, who previously
served both on the school’s faculty and as Dean of Postgraduate
and Continuing Education, presided over the event. Prior to the
ceremony, Dr. John DeCicco reminded Dr. Nicchi that he had been
guest speaker at the College’s first convocation, before he became
president.
Students and faculty were recognized for their efforts on behalf
of the College. Scot Woodward, B.S., M.S. ( 7th Tri), was presented
with the Student of the Year Award. Scot serves on the College’s
Research Board, is co-author of three research presentations, and is
an active member of the Student Government Association and other
school clubs. Students choose the faculty member who will win the
“Faculty of the Year Award.” This year’s winner was Dr. Lillian
Ford, whose selection made her speechless – not a common state,
she admitted. Dr. Ford urged the student body never to quit, and
never to give up on themselves. Faculty Excellence awards, presented
by Dr. Judy Silvestrone, were awarded to Dr. Margaret Finn,
Dr. Donald Dishman and Dr. Lisa Bloom. Dr. Finn, who won the
Teaching award, teaches both Physical Assessment and Pharmacology.
Dr. Donald Dishman, who won the Research
and Scholarly Activity award, earned
international recognition for his publications
and grants, having published articles in JMPT
about electromyography and manipulation.
Dr. Lisa Bloom, who won the Citizenship
award, is an active participant in the College’s
Public Education efforts. She often speaks
publicly at other colleges and offers her services
as a neurological consultant.
The campus was pleased to welcome back
Dr. Philip Santiago (NYCC ’78) as guest
speaker. Internationally recognized in sports
chiropractic and anti-aging, Dr. Santiago discussed
the encouragement he received from
former NYCC President Ernest Napolitano, D.C., to create a successful
sports chiropractic program. Dr. Santiago shared his career
experiences and spoke of how he opened new doors for chiroprac-
Convocation
by Crystal James, 7th Trimester
Dr. Frank Nicchi, President, and Dr. Philip
Santiago
(L to R) Dr. Kevin Ball, Mrs. Carol Woodward, Mr. Scot Woodward, 7th
trimester, Ms. Julie Gregware and Dr. Frederick Woodward
tic. For example, he fondly recalled the long lines of Olympic athletes
awaiting chiropractic therapy. “Olympic chiropractors are so
busy,” he said, “that they cannot take a break and leave the grounds!”
He joked with the audience about growing up in a chiropractic family
– his mom, dad, sister and brother are all chiropractors – quipping
that his pre-chiropractic education was 22
years, not the typical three. Dr. Santiago recalled
many instances of ridicule as he matured
in his community. “Chiropractors,” he
would hear from schoolmates, “are not real
doctors.” Dr. Santiago also addressed health
care’s evolution from a “problem based”
health concept to the more current preventative
or wellness model. “Today,” he said, “chiropractic
has its advantage.” He added that
success is not the titles you receive but in the
knowledge between your ears. Chiropractors
should work to be well informed and relate
well with their patients.
Dr. Nicchi presented Dr. Santiago with a
plaque for his generous support of the College. Immediately following
was a cake-cutting ceremony in honor of the College’s ten
years in Seneca Falls.
Dr. Margaret Finn
Dr. Lillian Ford
Dr. Lisa Bloom
Dr. J. Donald Dishman
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Unity
Day
2001
by Alana Starr, 3rd Trimester
This year’s Unity Day celebration was well attended by
students and staff alike. Attendees were favored with a
wide selection of picnic foods including hamburgers, veggie
burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, potato salad,
macaroni salad, watermelon, and more.
Lively entertainment was provided by
Travelin’ Max who sang and strummed his
renditions of beach, calypso, and
summertime music.
The young (and young at heart) enjoyed
a variety of activities. One tent featured
frog pond prizes, scavenger hunts, and a
balloon artist. Kids scrambled over
inflatable walls and down inflatable slides
for their version of a mini Ironman
competition. A Radar Pitch timed how fast
students could throw a baseball. And Rock‘em Sock‘em, a
perennial favorite of the students, consisted of a wobbly
air filled arena where two people try to knock each other
down with air filled jousting poles.
The students, assembled by trimester, competed in a tug
of war contest. The 3rd trimester managed to stay out of
the mud pit. When asked to explain the 3rd tri’s
overwhelming success, Pamela Thompson
recounted, “Sheer numbers, Dr. DeCicco’s
pep talk, and the other teams’ apathy.”
Congratulations 3rd tri!
An Outcast Survivor Game completed the
day. Similar to the well-known Survivor TV
program, 13 students and staff competed
for a cruise to the Bahamas. The contestants
divided into two teams — the Bahama
Mammas and the Maui Wowies. Each team
then went head-to-head in games that
Ernie A. Bagnula, 3rd Trimester included, “Name Edible Items,”
“Blindfolded Maze,” “Alphabet
Conversations,” and a scavenger hunt. Ernie Bagnulo, 3rd
tri, won the cruise.
At the end of the day, tired, everyone went home a winner.
We hope to see everyone back again next year!
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center for
POSTGRADUATE AND CONTINUING
education
November 2001 - March 2002 Seminars
November 14, Imaging of Neck and Back Pain, 1 day; 3 hours; Course
Coordinator: Andrew Shaer, MD; Location: Philadelphia, PA;
Chairperson: Andorra Open MRI; Contact: Molly W. Jones, 215-482-
4800.
November 17-18, NYSCA Certified Insurance Consultant’s Program,
Session 01; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: NYSCA; Location:
Videoteleconferenced to 3 sites - Depew, Levittown and Syracuse,
NY Chairperson: NYSCA; Contact: Rose Huntsberger, 800-522-2344.
November 17-18, Electrophysiologic Evaluation, Session 3; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Roger M. Nelson; Location: King of Prussia,
PA; Chairperson: Ex Clin Benchmarks; Contact: Roger M. Nelson,
800-814-8712.
November 17-18, Chiropractic Meridian Orthopedics, 1 weekend; 15
hours; Course Coordinator: John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Atlanta, GA;
Chairperson: Center for Asian Healing; Contact: Center for Asian
Healing, 800-327-1113.
November 29 - December 2, Active Release Technique - Spine ; 21
hours; Course Coordinator: P. Michael Leahy, D.C.; Location: San
Diego, CA; Chairperson: Champion Health; Contact: A.R.T., 888-
396-2727.
November 30-December 2, Footlevelers - 50th Anniversary, 3 days; 18
hours; Course Coordinator: Yolanda Davis; Location: Mt. Laurel,
NJ; Chairperson: Yolanda Davis; Contact: Footlevelers, 800-553-4860.
December 1-2, NYSCA Certified Insurance Consultant’s Program, Session
02; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: NYSCA; Location:
Videoteleconferenced to 3 sites - Depew, Levittown and Syracuse,
NY; Chairperson: NYSCA; Contact: Rose Huntsberger, 800-522-2344.
December 1-2, Acupuncture Orthopedics, Session 1; 15 hours; Course
Coordinator: John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Denver, CO; Chairperson:
Int’l Academy of Med Acup; Contact: IAMA, 800-327-1113.
December 1-2, The Cervical Spine and Upper Extremities, 1 weekend;
12 hours; Course Coordinator: Dale Buchberger, D.C.; Location:
Columbus, OH; Chairperson: NYCC; Contact: Rosemarie Burrafato,
800-434-3955.
December 1-2, Ergonomics, 1 weekend; 12 hours; Course Coordinator:
Dennis Homack, D.C.; Location: Allentown, PA; Chairperson: PA
Chiropractic Seminars; Contact: Mary Rutkowski, D.C., 610-746-3381.
December 1-2, Impairment Rating Review, 1 weekend; 12 hours; Course
Coordinator: R. Ernest Cohn; Location: Newark, NJ; Chairperson:
R. Ernest Cohn, MD, D.C.; Contact: No Am Acad of Impair Rating
Phys, 336-667-6058.
December 1-2, Acupuncture, Session 6; 15 hours; Course Coordinator:
John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Houston, TX; Chairperson: nt’l Acad
of Med Acup; Contact: IAMA, 800-327-1113.
December 1-2, A Neuromechanical Approach to Chiropractic, 1 weekend;
12 hours; Course Coordinator: Christopher J. Colloca, D.C.; Location:
San Francisco, CA; Chairperson: Christopher J. Colloca, D.C.; Contact:
Christopher J. Colloca, D.C., 888-294-4750.
December 1-2, Acupuncture, Session 3; 15 hours; Course Coordinator:
John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Hartford, CT; Chairperson: nt’l Acad
of Med Acup; Contact: IAMA, 800-327-1113.
December 1-2, Applied Kinesiology - 100 hr program, Session 3; 12
hours; Course Coordinator: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Location: Levittown,
NY; Chairperson: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Contact: Paul Spreiser, D.C.,
973-334-6053.
December 7, Risk Management, 1 day; 5 hours; Course Coordinator:
Guy Annunziata; Location: Atlanta, GA; Chairperson: Dr. Guy’s
Seminars; Contact: Guy Annunziata, D.C., 843-342-7777.
December 8-9, Acupuncture, Session 4; 15 hours; Course Coordinator:
John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Scottsdale, AZ; Chairperson: nt’l Acad
of Med Acup; Contact: IAMA, 800-327-1113.
December 8-9, Cervical Rehabiliation, 1 weekend; 15 hours; Course
Coordinator: Guy Annunziata; Location: Atlanta, GA; Chairperson:
Dr. Guy’s Seminars; Contact: Guy Annunziata, D.C., 843-342-7777.
December 8-9, Impairment Rating, Examination, Session 02; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: R. Ernest Cohn, MD; Location: Sandston, VA;
Chairperson: VA Chiro Assn; Contact: Judy Fitz Randolph, 804-594-
0644.
December 8-9, Nutritional Applications for the Busy Chiropractic Practice,
Session 1 weekend; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: David Seaman,
D.C.; Location: Syracuse, NY; Chairperson: NYCC; Contact:
Rosemarie Burrafato, 800-434-3955.
December 15-16, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Session 1 weekend; 12
hours; Course Coordinator: Mitchell Mally, D.C.; Location: Depew,
NY; Chairperson: NYCC; Contact: Rosemarie Burrafato, 800-434-
3955.
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center for
POSTGRADUATE AND CONTINUING
education
November 2001 - March 2002 Seminars
January 5-6, Applied Kinesiology - 100 hr program, Session 4; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Location: Levittown, NY;
Chairperson: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Contact: Paul Spreiser, D.C., 973-
334-6053.
January 5-6, Impairment Rating, Examination, Session 03; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: R. Ernest Cohn, MD; Location: Sandston, VA;
Chairperson: VA Chiro Assn; Contact: Judy Fitz Randolph, 804-594-
0644.
January 11-13, Diplomate in Neurology, Session 13; 24 hours; Course
Coordinator: Joseph Ferezy, D.C.; Location: Levittown, NY;
Chairperson: NYCC; Contact: Rosemarie Burrafato, 800-434-3955.
January 12-13, Acupuncture, Session 7; 15 hours; Course Coordinator:
John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Houston, TX; Chairperson: nt’l Acad
of Med Acup; Contact: IAMA, 800-327-1113.
January 19-20, Acupuncture Orthopedics, Session 1 weekend; 15 hours;
Course Coordinator: John Amaro, D.C.; Location: Orlando, FL;
Chairperson: Int’l Academy of Medical Acupuncture; Contact: IAMA,
800-327-1113.
January 19-20, Electrophysiologic Evaluation, Session 4; 12 hours; Course
Coordinator: Roger M. Nelson; Location: King of Prussia, PA;
Chairperson: Ex Clin Benchmarks; Contact: Roger M. Nelson, 800-
814-8712.
January 19-20, 2002 Risk Management Seminar Series, Session 1
weekend; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: Anna Allen; Location: Los
Angeles, CA; Chairperson: NCMIC; Contact: NCMIC, 800-2478043.
January 26-27, NYSCA Certified Insurance Consultant’s Program, Session
03; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: NYSCA; Location:
Videoteleconferenced to 3 sites - Depew, Levittown and Syracuse,
NY; Chairperson: NYSCA; Contact: Rose Huntsberger, 800-522-2344.
February 2-3, Applied Kinesiology - 100 hr program, Session 5; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Location: Levittown, NY;
Chairperson: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Contact: Paul Spreiser, D.C., 973-
334-6053.
February 2-3, Impairment Rating, Examination, Session 04; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: R. Ernest Cohn, MD; Location: Sandston, VA;
Chairperson: VA Chiro Assn; Contact: Judy Fitz Randolph, 804-594-
0644.
February 2-3, Sacro Occipital Technique - Level II, 1 weekend; 12
hours; Course Coordinator: Rob Klingensmith, D.C.; Location: New
Orleans, LA; Chairperson: SOTO-USA; Contact: SOTO-USA, 336-
760-1618.
February 9-10, Enhancing Golf Performance, 1 weekend; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Raymond Trottier, D.C.; Location: Westfield,
MA (Boston area); Chairperson: Back to Basics Golf Academy;
Contact: Ray Trottier, D.C., 603-279-6348.
February 9-10, NYSCA Certified Insurance Consultant’s Program, Session
04; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: NYSCA; Location:
Videoteleconferenced to 3 sites - Depew, Levittown and Syracuse,
NY Chairperson: NYSCA; Contact: Rose Huntsberger, 800-522-2344.
February 16-17, Electrophysiologic Evaluation, Session 5; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Roger M. Nelson; Location: King of Prussia,
PA; Chairperson: Ex Clin Benchmarks; Contact: Roger M. Nelson,
800-814-8712.
February 16, Back Pain & Deconditioning, 1 day; 12 hours, 7am-8pm;
Course Coordinator: David Seaman, D.C.; Location: Marina Del Ray,
CA; Chairperson: Willdy Distributing; Contact: Willdy Distributing,
714-892-0318.
February 23-24, Activator Methods, 01 only; 12 hours; Course
Coordinator: Antonette Stowell; Location: Syracuse, NY; Chairperson:
Activator Methods Int’l, Ltd.; Contact: Activator Methods, 800-598-
0224.
March 1-2-3, Enhancing Golf Performance, 1 weekend; 12 hours; Course
Coordinator: Raymond Trottier, D.C.; Location: St. Croix, V.I.;
Chairperson: Back to Basics Golf Academy; Contact: Ray Trottier,
D.C., 603-279-6348.
March 2-3, Applied Kinesiology - 100 hr program, Session 6; 12 hours;
Course Coordinator: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Location: Levittown, NY;
Chairperson: Paul Spreiser, D.C.; Contact: Paul Spreiser, D.C., 973-
334-6053.
March 2-3, I.C.E.S., Session 3; 12 hours; Course Coordinator: Carl
L. Valvo, D.C.; Location: Hartford, CT; Chairperson: I.C.E.S.; Contact:
Independent Chiropractic Examiners Society, 914-803-1374.
March 16-17, Electrophysiologic Evaluation, Session 6; 12 hours; Course
Coordinator: Roger M. Nelson; Location: King of Prussia, PA;
Chairperson: Ex Clin Benchmarks; Contact: Roger M. Nelson, 800-
814-8712.
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trustees’
PROFILE
Trustee Profile, Mary Jo Maydew
by Jaclyn McDermott, 7th Trimester
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew has
served on New York Chiropractic
College’s Board of Trustees for
six years, having been encouraged
to join by her former colleague at
Cornell University, Jack Ostrom (a
past NYCC board member).
When asked for Transitions’ Trustee
Profile about her current familiarity
with chiropractic, Ms. Maydew
explained that she was exposed to
chiropractic at an early age when
her mother, diagnosed with polio,
was told she would never again
walk. Nonetheless, when her
mother began receiving care from
a chiropractor her health improved
dramatically. As a result,
Ms. Maydew regularly visits a chiropractor,
as she has since the age
of ten.
In addition to her stint on the
NYCC Board, Ms. Maydew has
been associated with Mount
Holyoke College for the past 15
years and currently serves as their
Chief Financial Officer. Her
knowledge of higher education
and her governance of college
structures are two valuable competencies
she brings to the Board.
Whereas many Board members
are doctors of chiropractic, Ms.
Maydew offers a vital perspective
regarding college dynamics.
What’s more, she recognizes how
NYCC’s concentrated focus on
chiropractic training distinguishes
it from undergraduate colleges.
Professional schools invariably
endorse their respective professions;
consequently, NYCC trustees
openly advocate chiropractic
and fully support legislation that
furthers it.
Ms. Maydew is clear regarding
her firm belief in chiropractic and
her appreciation for its valuable
benefits. Indeed, she is an enthusiastic
advocate for the profession.
Faculty Promotions
(Continued from page 7)
Thomas M. Greiner (Anatomy). After holding teaching and research
positions for ten years at SUNY-Albany, SUNY-Binghamton,
and the U.S. Army Natick RD&E Center, Dr. Greiner joined NYCC’s
faculty in 1994. A Lecturer in Gross Anatomy and Human Embryology
courses at NYCC, his research interests lie in areas such as
the computer simulation of evolutionary acquisition of locomotor
specializations, morphometric variation of the human head, and
morphological variation in the relationship between the piriformis
muscle and the sciatic nerve. Involved in over 50 journal publications,
paper presentations, and book/article reviews, Dr. Greiner
recently completed a two-year term as Chair of NYCC’s Institutional
Review Board. A 1983 graduate of the University of Chicago
with an A.B. in Anthropology, he earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees
in Anthropology from SUNY Binghamton in 1988 and 1994,
respectively.
Michael E. Howard (Technique & Principles). Dr. Howard joined
the NYCC faculty in 1991, and was Director of NYCC’s Syracuse
Chiropractic Health Center from 1991-94. He currently has eclectic
teaching responsibilities in clinical diagnosis and chiropractic
technique in the College’s didactic instructional program and at the
Syracuse Chiropractic Health Center, where engages in mentoring,
testing of interns, and providing direct patient care. A D.C. graduate
of Life Chiropractic College in 1981, Dr. Howard is a Diplomate
of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology and
was honored as NYCC Faculty Member of the Year in 1996.
Instructor to Assistant Professor
Dennis M.J. Homack (Clinician-Seneca Falls). A faculty member
at NYCC since 1999, serving as a clinician in the Seneca Falls
Chiropractic Health Center, Dr. Homack has developed a special
expertise in ergonomics, human factors and occupational health
within the context of chiropractic practice. A gifted artist, he has
provided cover illustrations for NYCC’s Transitions magazine as well
as technical illustrations for various journal articles and faculty presentations.
In addition, he is the creator of the College’s popular
“My Chiropractor Told Me” coloring-book series. Following a fouryear
stint in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as crew chief on
highly specialized reconnaissance aircraft and several years in automotive
repairs management, Dr. Homack graduated from Ocean
County College with an A.S. degree in computer science (1991),
and subsequently earned a B.A. degree in mathematics from Stockton
State College (1993). In 1997 he received the D.C. degree
from NYCC, and in 1998 was designated a Certified Chiropractic
Sports Physician/Practitioner by the American Chiropractic Board
of Sports Physicians.
Thomas S. McCloughan (Technique). An NYCC faculty member
since 1996, Dr. McCloughan has served as lead instructor for
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Dr. Dennis Homack, D.C., C.C.S.P., Assistant Professor
Dr. Dennis Homack is generally found
bustling about the halls of the Seneca Falls
Chiropractic Health Center, busy helping seventh-trimester
interns close their patients’
cases. Confident, pleasant and professional,
Dr. Homack challenges interns to make the
most of their lives and urges them to remember
what it means to be a kid. “Empathize!”
he says; “Doing so will allow you to help
people with their challenges.” Homack feels
the more work he puts into learning, the more
his students can benefit from his efforts. He
explains, “Each clinician has great information
to share, but it’s up to you [the students]
to ask a lot of questions so that you might
benefit from their expertise.”
Chiropractic was not always in the cards
for Dr. Homack. As a high school student he
had little interest in occupations involving auto mechanics or health
care. Instead, he traveled to sunny California to pursue computer
programming in the Air Force. Surprisingly, Dr. Homack thereafter
purchased an auto body repair shop. Then, a self-proclaimed bibliophile
with an associate’s degree under his belt, he wanted more education
and set out to earn a degree in mathematics.
How did a career in chiropractic education come about? Dr.
Homack’s brother-in-law, a 7 th trimester student at Cleveland Chiropractic
College in Kansas City, was tragically killed in a motor cycle
accident. Dr. Homack had, himself, benefited from chiropractic care,
by Jeb Albro, 5 th Trimester
Dr. Dennis Homack
faculty
SPOTLIGHT
but had long been disenchanted with explanations
about how the therapy obtained results.
Nevertheless, chiropractic had his attention.
Dr. Homack often parrots, “Somewhere
there is something amazing waiting to
be discovered.” (A quote from the late Carl
Sagan.) Apparently, chiropractic appeared to
hold the promise of an amazing discovery,
for Dr. Homack entered chiropractic college
at NYCC. His wife and four children joined
in his discovery and set up residence in Seneca
Falls.
As a matriculating student, he held the
College in high esteem and felt his instructors
were dedicated. Today, Dr. Homack contributes
to NYCC’s fine educational offerings
– teaching a popular ergonomics course – and
performs as assistant professor in Patient Assessment
I. Currently he is attending Cornell University to earn a
master’s degree in ergonomics.
Dr. Homack is determined to ensure that any student graduated
from NYCC is better educated than he. He typically arrives at work
two hours early to prepare novel ways to deliver information to his
classes, insisting he does nothing more than his other academic colleagues.
Nevertheless, his willingness to add color and life to class
presentation is renowned, as is his encouragement to students to
raise their standards. This willingness and dedication are a credit to
NYCC.
Faculty Promotions
Continued from previous page
Introduction to Clinical Practice, Introduction to Psychomotor
Skills, Ancillary Therapeutic Procedures (Therapeutic Modalities),
Clinical Correlation and Review, and Upper Extremity Technique.
He has played a major leadership role in the organization and
administration of the College’s clinic entrance examination, which
all students are required to complete successfully prior to entering
the clinical phases of their education. Dr. McCloughan received
an A.S. degree from the New York Institute of Technology
(1989). After earning a D.C. degree cum laude from NYCC
in 1993, he completed a B.S. degree at SUNY-Albany in 1995.
Amy L. Schleicher (Clinician-Depew). An adjunct faculty member
and staff clinician at the Depew Chiropractic Health Center,
Dr. Schleicher has received recognition and commendations for
her skills in mentoring NYCC student interns in the clinical phases
of their D.C. programs. She has given numerous presentations in
the Buffalo area to bring chiropractic’s message to both professional
and lay audiences. She served as the clinical research manager
at the Depew Chiropractic Health Center on the NYCC research
study related to patient responsiveness to revised Oswestry
and Bornemouth Questionnaires. After earning a B.S. degree from
SUNY-Albany in 1985, Dr. Schleicher earned B.S. and D.C. degrees
from National College of Chiropractic in 1988 and 1990,
respectively.
Surely you have noted that the interests and expertise of
these nine faculty members vary widely; however, it is precisely
the heterogeneity of their talents which helps to estab-
lish the value of the NYCC educational experience.
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talent
A Letter to All Future Chiropractors:
by Dr. Mike Kobre, NYCC ’01
POOL
Stepping out into the real
world and starting up a private
practice from scratch on a shoestring
has been very challenging,
to say the least. From garagesale
shopping and refinishing
waiting-room furniture to
sheetrocking my new office
space and forming a corporation,
it has been a trying but satisfying
accomplishment. The
hardest part of opening was staring
at the phone and front door,
waiting for the first patient to call
Dr. Mike Kobre or walk in. The second hardest
part was opening up the student
loan letter that reminds you that your loans are coming due, and
that repayment will begin in 60 days. Welcome to the real world!
So here are some words of advice from someone who could
have used them. First of all, listen intently while you are in classes,
and take good notes. It may sometimes seem a real chore, but it
will come back to bite you in the gluts if you don’t. Every few
days I get a phone call from a classmate who either wasn’t in
class or was reading a magazine in the back of class, and now is
in a full panic because something just came up in their practice
that they know nothing about because they blew it off in class.
It usually goes like this: “Hey Mike, how’s it going? By any chance
do you have any of those class notes on how to fill out the HCFA
form?” You can’t learn everything, but paying attention will help
you save face in the future, in front of both your patients and
your colleagues.
Secondly, don’t throw out anything from NYCC. Trust me
on this one. When you get out here you will need all of it. The
research articles, marketing notes, technique notes, note packs,
lecture notes, business plans, review packets from clinic entrance,
books, letters, art work, PowerPoint lay lectures – all of it! You
will have plenty of time to sort through, file and weed out what
you don’t need after you open your practice. If you toss something
out before that, Murphy’s Law is guaranteed to kick in and
you’ll find you need it the day after you recycled or shredded it.
Right now as you sit in lecture, you have a mountain of information
available to you that, if archived now, may make your practice
endeavors flow much more smoothly long after you leave
college. (Hint: Use banana boxes to hold your saved classroom
treasures; they are durable, free and will stack nicely when you
transport them.) I have personally tossed out handouts that once
seemed useless, but now are deemed priceless and will take hours
– if not days – to replace in the future. Saving something as
simple as a logo from a chiropractic ad or an article on the cervical
facet capsule and its role in whiplash injury could potentially
save (or make) you thousands of dollars both in your practice
and even in the courtroom.
Thirdly, always, keep an open mind both in the classroom
and out in the real world. Stay composed and compassionate,
even if you have to bite your lip until it bleeds; and believe me,
you will bite your lip more than once. You may classify yourself
as a straight or a mixer. You may practice CBP, Network, Activator
or Diversified; but the fact is, as individualistic as we all may
be, we are all still held to the same high standards in our chosen
field. And we all carry with us the same common goal: to help
people heal. Out here there is nothing to gain and everything to
lose by slinging mud at your fellow colleagues, or anyone in the
health-care field. When you leave the classroom you will need
all the allies you can muster – not only to be successful, but also
to survive.
Fourthly, treat everyone with the same respect that you desire.
The woman or man who comes into your office to collect
the trash has a name and a life, too. They will probably refer
more patients to you than the neurologist down the street, and
they deserve just as much respect as any doctor in your town.
Finally, stay flexible in your thinking. Ideas, plans, or protocols
once thought to be cast in stone will quickly break down in
the real practice world. Be prepared and open-minded enough
to regroup, rethink and press forward when things get a little
crazy or start to fall apart.
After all is said and done, it truly is just a practice. But remember
this: It’s your practice; it’s going to be as good or as bad
as you make it, and your practice already started when you entered
the classroom.
Best of luck,
Mike Kobre, D.C.
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Ergonomic Nutrition
by Dennis Homack, D.C., C.C.S.P., Assistant Professor
talent
POOL
Dennis Homack, D.C., C.C.S.P.,
is an NYCC faculty member who
teaches ergonomics and the unique
role chiropractors play in industrial
and ergonomic issues.
Can nutritional supplements
be ergonomically correct? A clear
connection does appear to exist
between nutrition and ergonomics.
Ergonomic programs are
geared to improve worker safety,
reduce exposure to repetitive
stress, improve productivity, and
enhance the overall quality of life
for workers. Dietary supplements
that serve these ends can
be thought of as ergonomic nutrition.
Consider the case of repetitive
stress injuries where repeated
movements result in damaged tissues.
Supplements that contain
vitamins A, C and D support
such tissues’ healing. Similarly
with joints: Chondroitin and
Glucosamine relieve the articular
surfaces of joints and help
prevent repetitive stress injuries
(RSIs). A diet that helps heal
damaged tissues concurrently reduces
the devastating effects that
stresses impose on those same
tissues. Ergonomic specialists
make every effort to identify and
reduce environmental conditions
that pose potential harm to the
body. They similarly identify
those tissues that are likely to suffer
stress, and thereafter make
every effort to strengthen and
protect them through, among
other things, sound nutrition.
Safe work environments are
more likely to exist where employees
are mentally alert and
Dr. Les Moore Teaches
Herbal Types and Timing
by Randy John, 7th Trimester
thinking clearly. To the extent
Ginkgo Biloba favorably impacts
vascular insufficiency and agerelated
brain dysfunction, it is an
ergonomic assist.
Supplementation is only part
of the ergonomic picture.
Nutrition’s benefits reveal themselves
most strikingly where one’s
overall physical condition is conscientiously
looked after. Always
ensure that the body is adequately
hydrated. Remain on the lookout
for potentially damaging conditions.
An holistic approach to
ergonomic issues ensures that
workers optimally benefit from
even the slightest improvements
to their work environments.
Naturopathic physician Les
Moore spoke at the NYCC
main campus. Hosted by the
Botanical Club, his topic was
“Herbals and Musculoskeletal
Healing,” which he has studied
most of his life. Dr. Moore
grew up learning from his
herbalist father, was mentored
for a couple years by a Native
American herbalist, and then
attended the National College
of Naturopathic Medicine in
Portland, OR, where he earned
a Doctoral degree in Naturopathic
Medicine and a Master
of Science degree in Oriental
Medicine. He is also a licensed
acupuncturist.
Dr. Moore began his talk with
an overview of recommended
books, and then gave a brief history
of the herbal movement in
the U.S. He addressed the continuing
controversy of whole
herbs versus standardized extracts,
citing the benefits and
shortcomings of each, and then
moved on to a discussion of specific
herbs. Focusing first on
Western herbs, he reviewed anodynes
(pain killers), antiinflammatories,
anti-rheumatics,
and anti-spasmodics, and discussed
the use of herbs both singly
and in combination. As he
spoke, he passed around dried
herbs and tinctures for the audience
to smell and taste. Next, he
gave a brief overview of Chinese
herbal medicine, and talked about
the distinctions between Traditional
Chinese Medicine and
Classical Chinese Medicine. He
concluded with the use of liniments,
oils, and poultices for a
variety of ailments.
One of Dr. Moore’s most
notable points was that having
only a little information may be
as bad (or worse) than none at
all. For example, some herbs
are excellent at tonifying the
body when it is fighting an infection,
but taking those herbs
at the wrong time during the
illness may strengthen the offending
organism as well as the
host body, thereby increasing
the symptoms and making it
harder to regain health. Treating
with herbs, as with all aspects
of health care, requires us
always to learn more.
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talent
NYCC’s Dr. Scott Surasky
Reflects About the Profession
POOL
Scott Surasky, D.C. (NYCC ’81) recently visited upstate New York
to film the College’s Chiropractic Today television program. Dr. Surasky
made the decision to enter the chiropractic field after watching Leroy
Perry appear on the Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder. The show
featured a number of athletes, all of whom suffered injuries that
would have eliminated them from sport competition had it not been
for Dr. Perry’s chiropractic treatments.
Dr. Surasky was not coaxed into the profession through family
affiliation. In fact, his father owned a taxi business that Dr. Surasky
was to one day take over until plans changed and his father sold the
business. At the time, Dr. Surasky was heavily involved with bodybuilding
and busily acquainted himself with information about bones,
muscles and nutrition. Surasky asked Bill Pearl, a well-known bodybuilder
(who, at the impressive age of 63 graced the cover of Sports
Illustrated) what he thought of chiropractic. At the time, Pearl ran a
lucrative fitness business, sold supplements and ran a gym. Pearl
gave chiropractic a “thumbs up.” A medical doctor whose counsel
Surasky sought remarked that Surasky would be defending his profession
all his life.
Asked about chiropractic’s future, Dr. Surasky mentioned the
profession’s historical penchant for attracting renegades. This tendency
is changing, however. Currently, according to Dr. Surasky,
chiropractic colleges are attracting increasing numbers of dedicated
students along with people who demonstrate positive leadership qualities.
Dr. Surasky demonstrates his confidence in chiropractic’s rosy
future as he encourages his son’s entry into the field. As for the
future of NYCC, Dr. Surasky feels strongly that President Frank
Nicchi knows what it takes to move both the College and the profession
forward. Surasky also credited NYCC’s research efforts and
urged the profession to get behind people like NYCC researcher Dr.
Don Dishman, recent recipient of the World Federation of
Chiropractic’s Scott Haldeman Award. He described Dr. Dishman
as someone who ably articulates where current chiropractic research
is headed.
Dr. Surasky paints a grim picture of the present state of health
care. “Here in the United States we are drugging ourselves to death,”
he warns. Questioned about chiropractic’s acceptance of supplements,
Surasky responded, “Drugs mask symptoms, supplements do
not.” Creative health care must replace current health care. “People
are not happy unless they are taking a pill,” says Surasky. When
questioned about what makes a good health-care professional, he
replies that successful people tend to be intuitive. He adds, “Experience
sensitizes the brain to detect things that generally manifest below
your conscious attention level.” Chiropractors have the ability
Dr. Scott Surasky
to extrapolate, even if their extrapolations are not readily apparently
and “evidence based.” As for challenges that attend managed care,
he feels that the managed care health system has inundated doctors
with paperwork. This will continue, he warns, posing, “How do you
get insurance companies who are profit driven to back off profit?”
He encourages the practicing chiropractor to become better organized
and exceedingly more efficient.
Does Dr. Surasky have any particular wish? When asked what he
would like to see happen in the profession, he said he would like to
see extender laws similar to those enjoyed by medical physicians, to
benefit chiropractors. Such laws would permit office staff to perform
x-rays and other office tasks. Also, chiropractors could write
prescriptions for physical therapists.
Asked if he had any parting comments for our readers, he responded
with, “This is a great time to be in chiropractic; it is coming
of age. The world seeks a mainstream health-care profession with a
more evolved perspective.” According to Surasky, NYCC has always
striven for a balanced curriculum and has an opportunity to assume
a leadership role.
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y Daniel Kanaley, Library Director
talent
LIBRARY RECORDS AND PRIVACY
POOL
In the aftermath of the September
11 th tragedy, there is a
heightened awareness regarding
security. Public and academic libraries
have traditionally served
as repositories of information
accessible by virtually anyone.
You may be surprised to learn
that use of library resources carries
with it certain privacy rights.
Since free access to information
has long been a cherished
American exercise, an associated
right to privacy regarding one’s
access to information has
evolved. It is felt that were others
to be able to discover people’s
reading choices, the reading public
would be guarded about the
kinds of books and information
they would access. This runs
counter to free flow of information
encouraged in a free society.
So, when should a librarian divulge
this information? To
whom and under what circumstances?
If a person is suspected
of planning to engage in some
Daniel Kanaley, M.A., M.L.S., Library Director
kind of harmful or illegal act, can
an individual’s library records be
obtained by authorities?
In 1988 an amendment was
passed in New York State that
strengthened the existing library
privacy law (section 4509 of the
New York State Civil Practice
Law and Rules). The amended
law denies access to records related
to the circulation of library
materials, computer database
searches, interlibrary loan transactions,
reference queries, requests
for photocopies of library
materials, title reserve requests, or
the use of audio-visual materials,
films or records unless a subpoena
or court order requires
such disclosure. The result balances
American citizens’ rights of
confidentiality and privacy
against society’s need to monitor
the activities of people who may
contemplate illegal acts.
Where no suspicion has been
aroused, is society adequately
protected from people’s potentially
harmful acts – especially
where library access provides
those people with the means to
carry out the harmful acts? For
example, a medical staff member
may learn within a library
how much of a drug will result
in an overdose. But, knowledge
that enables an illegal act to be
carried out does not ensure the
act’s fruition. To date, people in
this country are not arrested
merely for possessing the capacity
to perform illegal acts; hence,
the delicate struggle between library
privacy rights and the need
for a society to remain secure.
Matthew T. Stimpson, who
recently arrived upstate from
North Carolina, is serving as
NYCC’s new registrar. His
fiancée, Rachael Lee, works
nearby as assistant director of
student life and leadership at
Hobart and William Smith
Colleges in Geneva, NY. A
recent graduate of the
University of North Carolina-
New Registrar Settles in at NYCC
Greensboro with a master’s
degree in Higher Education,
Matthew is enthusiastic about his
new position. Though Upstate
New York’s environment is
different from the southern one
he left behind, he describes his
new neighbors as genuine and
friendly. Matthew feels that
NYCC is fundamentally like
other institutions of higher
education whose established
departments carry out assigned
roles associated with records,
financial aid, academics, career
counseling, accrediting, and
student services. Matthew is
excited about being a part of the
chiropractic profession’s continued
growth as well as its
collaboration and integration
with other health-care offerings.
Matthew Stimpson, Registrar
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esearch
ROUNDUP
Chiropractic’s Research Agenda
by Ronald Bulbulian, Ph.D., Director of Research
The official Chiropractic Research Agenda (CRA)
lion’s share has bypassed chiropractic institutions.
began in 1995, involving assorted research administrators
who met at Washington, D.C.’s first Research
way to allopathic medicine, allied health and college
Traditional support for research has long found its
Agenda Conference (RAC), sponsored by the department
of Health Research and Services Administration
HRSA and RAC conferences are lessening the dis-
science departments. Change is afoot, however. The
(HRSA). The administrators, driven by a public desiring
alternative medicine and a government increasingly
frastructure that will one day effectively compete
parity. Chiropractic is busy erecting a research in-
interested in funding chiropractic research, worked to
for limited research dollars. The profession is acutely
develop a chiropractic research agenda. Senator Harken
aware that it pays to collaborate with established investigators
outside chiropractic, and fully appreci-
(R- Iowa) procured NIH funding for a Consortial Center
for Chiropractic Research (CCCR), administered by
ates the critical role played by peer review. It is generally
left to seasoned health and medical research-
the Center for Chiropractic Research at Palmer. Initial
meetings led to consensus about research priorities and
ers to assess the quality of the various research study
resulted in publication of an agenda white paper in
proposals submitted to the NIH. As chiropractors
JMPT. Surveys revealed the amount of support the
increasingly publish in peer reviewed journals and
Ronald Bulbulian, Ph.D.,
various chiropractic colleges gave their research programs.
It was measured in terms of faculty, staffing,
National Center for Complementary and Alterna-
participate in the NIH peer review process at the
laboratory/research space, and budgetary commitment. Colleges reported tive Medicine (NCCAM), they gradually infiltrate the influential peer system.
Admittedly, more must be done that elevates funding levels, devel-
a mean commitment level at 2-3% of the total operating budgets for
research. They thereafter resolved to achieve 5%.
ops stronger chiropractic college research infrastructures, and boosts NIH
CRA’s annual meetings now take the form of conferences that highlight
current research activity among the various colleges and provide NYCC conducts an exemplary research effort, committing nearly
research grants.
valuable exposure and training to attending faculty. Seminar topics include
statistical methods, grant writing, and publication skills. NYCC’s credentials and publications are commendable. These efforts translate
4% of the College’s operating budget. As a result, the research faculty’s
faculty find the conferences instructive and feel that that their attendance
is crucial to the development of an optimal research environment. help shape the profession’s research agenda. Ultimately, field practitio-
into successful research grant proposals and professional accolades that
Over the past two years NIH funding for alternative and complementary
therapies has increased dramatically. Thus far, however, the
ners and their patients will benefit greatly from chiropractic’s research
investigations.
NYCC Faculty Present Research Papers to
Annual Meeting of the North American Spine Society
trpaezius muscle, using a novel
technique known as clinical
microdialysis. Her work reveals
startling information about the
pathogenesis of trigger points. Her
investigation reveals that blood
flow increases near trigger points.
The journal Pain recently published
aspects of the work done by Dr.
Sciotti-Dishman and her co-investigators.
NYCC’s Drs. Paul Dougherty
and John Ventura also attended the
meeting. They participated in discussions
about chiropractic integration:
a Transcranial Magnetic
Stimulation Study,” discussed how
spinal manipulation leads to central
motor excitability facilitation,
producing an inhibition of a peripherally
induced reflex. This is
the first known study to reveal the
basic mechanism behind of spinal
manipulation.
Dr. Sciotti-Dishman’s paper,
“Investigating the Energy Crisis
Theory of Myofascial Trigger
Points: a Microdialysis Study,” involves
the biochemical analysis of
the myofascial trigger points in the
Drs. J. Donald Dishman and
Veronica Sciotti-Dishman recently
presented research to the
North American Spine Society
(NASS), North America’s prestigious
spine care organization.
Seattle hosted NASS’s 16 th annual
meeting, drawing orthopedic surgeons,
neurological surgeons and
physiatrists. The group also studies
non-operative management of
spine disorders.
Dr. Dishman’s paper, “Motor
Facilitation and Sensory Inhibition
Following Spinal Manipula-
Drs. Veronica Sciotti-Dishman
and J. Donald Dishman
tion into multidisciplinary spine
care practices. NYCC’s faculty
participation at the meeting was
the only instance of chiropractic
college involvement.
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ROUNDUP
Visiting Chiropractic Researcher
Shares Findings With NYCC Audience
Dr. Partap Khalsa, D.C., Ph.D., F.A.C.O., Assistant Professor of
Biomechanical Engineering, Orthopaedics & Neurobiology at SUNY
Stony Brook and current Graduate Program Director for Biomedical
Engineering, presented his research to NYCC faculty, staff and
students on October 26. Discussing Capsule Strains During Physiological
Motions Following Simulated Subluxation, he explored the biomechanical,
neurophysiological and temporal aspects of subluxations.
Dr. Khalsa explained how cells throughout the body – particularly
nerve cells – respond to events or movement, and how nerve
synapses change in response to training and learning. This observation
proved relevant in his search to find spinal structures as likely
candidates for investigating functional proprioception. In developing
his research model, he considered a variety of tissues including
muscles, ligaments, posterior annulus discs, skin, fascia, and joint capsules.
“Nature,” as he put it, “ tends to concentrate lots of neurons
in tissues that it cares about biologically.” For example, muscles have
relatively few neurons, while joint capsules are densely populated
with neurons. Hence, proprioception research is better served by
investigating joint capsules rather than muscle.
Dr. Khalsa began his study by removing the muscle tissue (though
not the ligaments) from unembalmed, dissected spines. The spinal
specimens were potted at the sacrum in a “Bondo type” material to
secure the spine in an upright position during the experiment. To
study the movement of the spine and the facet joint capsule, he
placed measurement markers in a rectangular configuration to measure
distortions in joint capsule resulting from spinal movements in
various planes. The effects of simulated hypomobile subluxations
on vertebrae above and below the subluxation were studied by inserting
a single orthopaedic plate at L4-5 in the lumbar spine. With
the sacrum firmly planted onto a solid base, a mechanical motordriven
device moved the spine through various ranges of motion
and a digital camera-type recording device measured the movement
of the markers on the facet capsule. Follow-up analyses were able to
calculate the stretch and shear forces exerted on the joint capsule in
the frontal and sagittal planes. Dr. Khalsa reported that the restriction
of the L 4-5 joint accurately modeled a hypomobile subluxation
which significantly reduced, but did not eliminate, motion at L4-5.
The result also confirmed a significant 20-30% increase in motion
and plane strains in the joint capsules above and below the simulated
subluxation. This finding confirms the chiropractic philosophy and
teaching regarding the mechanical effects of one specific type of
subluxation – the hypomobile variety – on adjacent structures possibly
contributing to the pathologies associated with LBP.
Dr. Khalsa urged students in the audience to consider their own
research possibilities and potential contributions to the profession
by offering valuable tips. “Find a topic that is sexy,” he urged. Dr.
Khalsa’s use of the term “sexy” had an obvious economic implication.
The National Institute of Health (NIH) found Dr. Khalsa’s
research sufficiently sexy, in part, due to the $50 billion spent annually
in the United States for the treatment of low back pain, along
with an additional $50 billion in lost wages and consequential costs.
The NIH currently has funded his research through the Consortial
Center for Chiropractic Research (CCCR), which also currently funds
the neurophysiology research of Drs. Dishman and Burke in the
Research Department at NYCC.
Dr. Partap Khalsa
Dr. Khalsa, D.C., Ph.D., F.A.C.O. is an Assistant Professor of Biomechanical
Engineering, Orthopaedics & Neurobiology at S.U.N.Y., Stony Brook
and currently serves as the Graduate Program Director for Biomedical Engineering.
He had a private practice in Massachussetts for 17 years and is boardcertified
in chiropractic orthopaedics and has served terms as President and V.P.
of his local chapter of the Massachussetts Chiropractic Society. Dr. Khalsa
received his Chiropractic degree from L.A.C.C. in 1970, a master’s of biomechanical
engineering from Boston University in 1992, and a Ph.D. of biomedical
sciences from WPI in 1995. He is the recipient of numerous awards, and is
one of only 3 chiropractors to receive a National Research Service Award from
the NIH. He has authored many original research articles that have been
published in the Journal of Neurophysiology, Journal of Biomechanics, Neuroscience
Letters, Journal of Orthopaedic Research and a review article in the
ACA’s Journal of the Neuromusculoskeletal System.
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COMMENCEMENT
commencement
August 2001 Graduates Congratulated For Their Achievements
NYCC conferred Doctor
of Chiropractic degrees on
graduating doctors during its
August 5th commencement
exercise. Father Richard
Murphy offered the opening
invocation. President Frank J.
Nicchi, D.C., offered his congratulations
to the class and introduced
Chancellor Kenneth
W. Padgett, D.C., and Trustees
Peter D. Ferguson, D.C.,
Peter D. Ferguson, D.C.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Valedictorian Alanna C. Greib
and Serge Nerli, D.C. Dr. Peter
Ferguson, Chairman of
NYCC’s Board of Trustees,
delivered the Board of Trustees’
greeting and commented
that commencements are joyful
and exciting days of transition
when students leave
academia and assume their
various roles in practice. He
congratulated the graduates
for their achievements – wishing
them great success and
happiness – and closed his talk
by urging the graduates, “Enjoy
your ceremony, enjoy your
careers and enjoy your lives!”
Dr. Raj Philomin offered the
faculty greeting and advised the
graduates to continue to learn
throughout life. Reminding
them that learning is a joy and
that knowledge is power, he also
warned that life tosses up its
share of challenges and that
education and inner strength
can assist in overcoming them.
Executive Vice President
and Provost G. Lansing
Blackshaw, Ph.D., recognized
valedictorian Alanna Cristin
Greib and salutatorian Marjan
Makki. Ms. Grieb announced
that commencement was the
beginning of a new day. She
thanked the NYCC faculty for
preparing her to meet the future.
She thanked the students’
families for their care and encouragement,
and her fellow
graduates for their fellowship.
Ms. Grieb reminded them that
education is more than simply a
series of starts and stops, but is
rather “a never-ending stream
where the waters of the future
endlessly mix with the waters of
the past.” She encouraged the
audience to remember the past,
to dream of the future and to
live for today. Ms. Grieb remarked
that the past decade has
seen chiropractic make great
strides and emphasized the importance
of cultivating professionalism.
“Our actions reflect
on ourselves and on our profession,”
she said.
Commencement Speaker
Dr. J. Michael Flynn, D.C.,
served as the commencement
speaker. Among his many
distinguished achievements, Dr.
Flynn serves as Chairman of the
American Chiropractic
Association (ACA) and
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represented the association at
the World Federation of
Chiropractic. He is past
president of the Chiropractic
Association of Louisiana and
has been appointed by two
different Louisiana governors
to serve on that state’s Board
of Chiropractic Examiners,
acting as board president for
two of those years. Dr. Flynn
was named Young
Chiropractor of the Year by
the Chiropractic Association
of Louisiana in 1986 and was
an ACA District Governor
who represented 12 states.
Dr. Flynn completed his
undergraduate studies at the
University of Southwestern
Louisiana and graduated from
Texas Chiropractic College in
1975, receiving TCC’s faculty
and clinical excellence awards.
(L to R) President Frank Nicchi, D.C., Salutatorian Marjan Makki and
Valedictorian Alanna Greib
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COMMENCEMENT
commencement
August 2001 Graduates Congratulated For Their Achievements
He currently works in Louisiana
as senior doctor in a
four-doctor chiropractic
group.
Dr. Flynn recounted
why he entered the chiropractic
profession. He told
how his grandmother was
relieved of debilitating headaches
by chiropractic after
traditional medicine had exhausted
its remedies. Due
in part to the benefits witnessed
at home, Dr. Flynn’s
father decided to become a
chiropractor upon completion
of service in World War
II. He thereafter practiced
(illegally) in Louisiana until,
twenty years later (in 1974),
Louisiana finally licensed the
chiropractic profession —
the last state to do so. Dr.
Flynn reminded the commencement
audience that
the chiropractic profession
still has to work hard to gain
and maintain its rightful
place “as a leader in conservative,
natural, hands-on
health care in a society that
is overmedicated, undernourished,
highly stressed
and in need of an adjustment.”
He pointed out how
the ACA continues to fight
major battles on behalf of
the profession. Flynn
quoted former Prime Minister
Winston Churchill in
stating that the price of
greatness is responsibility.
“Few responsibilities are as
significant as a life’s work
dedicated to the care of another
person’s life,” noted
Flynn.
The commencement address
emphasized ethics, service
and persistence. “What is the
right way to live?” Flynn quotes
Socrates’ inquiry. Dr. Flynn
borrowed from Albert
Schweitzer to respond, “There
is no higher religion than human
service.” Winding down, Dr.
Flynn revealed his optimism for
chiropractic’s future: “There
has never been a better time to
be a doctor of chiropractic than
now. There are patients waiting
for you!” He also challenged his
audience: “Accept conditions as
they exist or accept the responsibility
of changing them.”
Former registrar John
Smithgall announced the candidates
for the Doctor of Chiropractic
degree and Dr. Nicchi
conducted the ceremonious
hooding of the graduates. Dean
of Chiropractic Education Lee
Van Dusen, D.C., administered
Michael J. Flynn, D.C.
the Chiropractic Oath. Dr.
Frank Lizzio, President of the
NYCC Alumni Association, admonished
the new doctors that
their accomplishments bring
new responsibilities and urged
them to treat their patients in a
kind and loving manner. He
welcomed the class as the
College’s newest alumni.
Dr. Nicchi echoed Dr.
Flynn’s comments, noting that
chiropractors have never entered
a society or marketplace
more receptive to chiropractic.
Dr. Nicchi also took the
opportunity to honor Associate
Provost Glenn Fried with
a Distinguished Service Award
in recognition of “outstanding
service to NYCC and to
the chiropractic profession
from 1992 to 2001.” Mr.
Fried completed his NYCC
employment August 31 and
has since begun working at
Onondaga Community College.
Following the ceremony
the class, their families, and
friends were treated to
refreshments in honor of the
graduates.
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Class of ’82
Michael O’Connor, D.C., ’82,
and Stacey Davidoff, D.C., ’93,
provide chiropractic care at The
Springs of Clifton, which is part
of The Clifton Springs Hospital
and Clinic. The Springs of
Clifton offers integrated
healthcare where prevention is
the primary focus and offers
both conventional and complimentary
practices such as acupuncture,
chiropractic, massage
and hydrotherapy. Drs.
O’Connor and Davidoff are
members of the Diagnosis Department
faculty at NYCC. Dr.
Davidoff was the first chiropractor
to be credentialed as part of
the hospital’s medical staff in its
150-year history.
Class of ’84
Bradley J. Weiss, D.C., was
asked to participate in the
Fletcher Allen Health Care’s
(FAHC) Family Practice Residency
program which includes
a rotation through a chiropractic
office as part of their orthopedic
rotation. Dr. Weiss was
the first chiropractor to receive
hospital privileges at FAHC.
Class of ’86
Douglas J. VanVorst, D.C., has
recently been named Director of
Chiropractic Services in the Department
of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation at
Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.
Dr. VanVorst has worked in the
department of pain management
for two and a half years
having performed over 200
MUA/MUEA/MUSA procedures.
He also works in a
multidisciplinary rehabilitation
clinic with D.O.s and M.D.s at the
hospital. His address is Suite
104 Mohawk Valley Medical Arts,
Rt. 30 Amsterdam, NY. His
phone number is 518-842-2340.
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Class of ’88
Janis C. Davis, D.C., was married
on September 1, 2001 to
Harry L. Turner, Jr., M.D., a Radiologist
from Emmaus, PA
where they will live and practice.
Harris Cohen, D.C., ’79, performed
the ceremony in Roslyn,
NY. The Turners’ telephone
number is 610-966-6805.
Class of ’89
Steeves Devlin D.C., has been
appointed to the St. Elizabeth
Medical Center Foundation.
President Richard Lennon said
Dr. showed an active interest in
supporting the mission of the
medical center and in meeting
its capital needs to provide the
best health care possible to the
community. Dr. Devlin resides
in Clinton, NY.
Cindy Frantz, D.C., had a baby
boy on September 30, 2000
named Soren Daniel Frantz.
Her address is 12 Dosoris Way,
Glen Cove, NY 11542 and her
phone number is 516-759-5685.
Class of ’90
Richard A. Izzo, D.C., C.C.S.P.,
recently completed Ironman
Austria in a time of 10 hours, 48
minutes. Dr. Izzo went to Austria
with eight members of the
Westchester Triathlon Club,
which he formed in 1998. The
club has its own web page and
is sponsored by NYPPe.com,
Heinekin USA and Virtual Gold.
His address is 10 Rye Ridge
Plaza, Suite 210, Rye Brook, NY
and he can be reached by e-mail
at R.Izzo@worldnet.att.net.
Laura Haas Connolly, D.C.,
(’90) and Philip Connolly, D.C.,
(’91) announce the birth of their
fourth child, Sean Michael, on
November 10, 2000. Sean joins
his twin sisters Christiana and
Nicole, six years old and
Katherine, three years old. The
Connolly’s just celebrated their
10 th anniversary in September
2001. Their office is located at
7025-C Manchester Blvd., Alexandria,
VA 22310.
Class of ’92
Leonard Marino, D.C., has
been working at ground zero
providing chiropractic care for
the search and rescue workers.
His address is 168 Fanning St.,
Staten Island, NY 10314 and his
phone number is 718-982-5650.
Margaret Finn, R.N., D.C.,
earned a master of arts in teaching
with internet technologies
from the Graduate Center of
Marlboro College this past August.
Dr. Finn is an associate
professor of diagnosis for New
York Chiropractic College.
Gregory DeMaille, D.C., ’92,
and Susan DeMaille, D.C.,’96,
announce the opening of the
Ridge Chiropractic Center located
at the Spring Ridge Center
off Md. 144. Their phone
number is 301-620-8566.
Class of ’95
Jason B. Yuhas, D.C., and
Tracy Lynn Penz were married
on July 28, 2001 in Florham
Park, NJ. The couple resides in
Metuchen, NJ. Dr. Yuhas was
also ordained this year as youth
pastor for a Christian Church,
the Apostolic Church of Truth
and Spirit. Dr. Yuhas is the
owner of Yuhas Chiropractic in
Metuchen, NJ. His address is
173 Essex Ave., Suite 1,
Metuchen, NJ 08840 and his
phone number is 732-321-0377.
Class of ’96
David Meder, D.C., joined the
medical team for the 2001 Gravity
games held in Providence, RI
September 1-9. Dr. Meder will
be working closely with other
highly trained specialists and will
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provide sports injury care to the
athletes. Dr. Meder recently relocated
his office to the Chiropractic
Health Center in Belmont,
MA.
Lisa Huber-Setter, D.C., of Ayr,
Queensland, Australia recently
visited her sister Diedre Huber,
D.C., ’99 and her new
chiropractic office, Wyalusing
Family Chiropractic, this past
August.
P. Trent Ryan, D.C., married
Kari Olstad Utz on April 28,2001
in Wilmington DE. Dr. Ryan is
a chiropractor for the Delaware
Valley Pain and Rehabilitation in
Chester, PA. He recently completed
his diplomate of the
American Chiropractic Neurology
Board. His office number
is 610-874-1500. They are living
in Newark, DE.
Kara Sue Liebenauer, D.C., and
her husband Scott Remole, had
their first child, a girl, on February
3, 2001. They are all doing
well. Dr. Liebenauer is still with
Stallings Chiropractic in
Owensboro, KY, although she
has returned part-time since her
daughter’s birth. Her address is
830 Chuck Gray Court,
Owensboro, KY 42303 and her
phone number is 270-685-5100.
Class of ’97
Necole LaRue, D.C., recently
relocated her offices to the
Tower Square complex at 500
East Washington Street (Route
1) in North Attleboro, MA. She
shares an office with her husband,
Dr. Judson Siegel, a Podiatrist.
Their phone number is
508-643-7050.
Yusef C. Barnes, D.C., opened
his own practice on September
24, 2001, Barnes Chiropractic,
1100-601 Miami Blvd., Durham,
NC 27703. He plans to open a
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second office in 2002 and a third
in 2004. His e-mail address is
Dr_Y_Barnes@hotmail.com.
Class of ’98
Sherry Anne Lints, D.C., participated
in the Ninth Annual
Symposium on Natural Fitness
in Columbus, OH. At this event
she met with top authorities in
the sports chiropractic and celebrities
from the fitness world.
The event was sponsored by the
Council on Fitness and Sports
Health Science of International
Chiropractors Association in
conjunction with the Arnold
Schwarzenegger Bodybuilding
Classic and Fitness Expo.
Marc Habif, D.C., and Heidi
Lazarus were married in
Chappaqua, NY on June 24,
2001. They are at home in White
Plains, NY. Dr. Habif is in private
practice in Hartsdale, NY.
Jonathan A. Spitz, D.C., and
Erika (Kerber) Spitz were married
on March 18, 2001. Dr.
Spitz announces the opening of
Oakhurst Chiropractic and
Wellness Center. He encourages
calls and mail from old
friends and classmates. Their
address is 212 Monmouth Rd.,
Oakburst, NJ 07755 and their
phone number is (732) 531-
1999.
Michelle Merowchek, D.C., and
Christopher M. Higgins were recently
married. After a Caribbean
cruise, the couple will reside
in Buffalo, NY.
John N. Heary, D.C., and Kara
L. Blenker were recently married.
After a trip to Playa del
Carmen, Mexico, they are at
home in Medino, OH. Dr. Heary
is in practice at Chiropractic
Plus.
Todd Massey, D.C., and Jen
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Yeager, R.N., were married on
September 28, 2001. Dr.
Massey received his C.C.S.P.
degree from Palmer College this
past July. Their address is 100
Wagonwheel Road, Sparta, NJ
07871, their phone number is
973-729-9556. Dr. Massey’s
e-mail address is
drtodddc@earthlink.net. He is
practicing in New Jersey.
Frank Rondinelli, D.C., ’98, and
Kim Robichaud, D.C., ’99, announce
their wedding plans for
this coming October. Dr.
Robichaud runs a chiropractic
clinic in Salem, MA and Frank
runs a chiropractic clinic in
Norwood.
Class of ’99
David Pacana D.C., and Kristin
Jacobsen D.C., were married on
September 29, 2001 in Seneca
Falls, NY. Dr. Pacana will be purchasing
an 86 year old practice
in January of 2002. Dr.
Jacobsen has owned her practice
now for two years in Niagara
Falls and will be hiring an associate.
Her address is 2307 Pine
Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY
14301 and her phone number is
716-282-2225.
John A. Fuentes, D.C., opened
a new office, Clifford Family Chiropractic-Family
Practice, Principle
Chiropractic, on June 13,
2001. Dr. Fuentes and his wife
Lisa announce the birth of their
third daughter Almeida Rose on
July 27, 2001. Mother and baby
are doing great. Big sisters
Braegen and Mattea are very
proud. Their address is P.O. Box
9, Clifford PA 18413 and their
phone number is 570-222-5070.
Marc Walters, D.C., announces
the opening of his practice,
Galeton Family Chiropractic, 11
W. Main Street, Galeton, PA, on
September 4, 2001. Dr. Walters
is the first chiropractor to practice
in Galeton in over thirty
years.
Jason Hockenberry, D.C., has
recently been chosen as successful
alumnus by the Southern
Huntingdon County Education
Association. Dr.
Hockenberry accomplished his
initial career goal and returned
to Orbisonia, PA to practice as
a chiropractor.
Fred Sylvester, D.C., and his
wife Leslie welcomed daughter
Elise Marie on June 4, 2001.
She weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and
was 19 inches long. Elise joins
big brother Gaege who is 2
years old. Fred continues practice
at The Medical Wellness
Center of New Hanover. Their
address is 201 Jay Street, A-14,
Stowe, PA 19464 and their
phone number is 610-327-0159.
Class of ’00
Elaina Pirro-Lombardi, D.C.,
was recently featured in the
Post-Standard for her drug free,
hands on approach to healing.
She practices at Meridian Chiropractic
and Wellness in Syracuse,
NY.
Jolene Cecelia, D.C., ’00 and
Marc Joseph Fondino, D.C.
’01, announce that they will be
married in June 2002. They are
both in practice in the Charlotte,
NC area.
Jane Hafner, R.N., D.C., has
recently opened a practice at 16
East Church St., Adams, NY.
Michael Singleton, D.C.,
announces the opening of his
office at 440 Route 28, South
Orleans, MA. Dr. Singleton is
currently working with Dr. Allard
Klonel. His office phone number
is 508-240-BACK (2225).
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Fuyuko I. Oddy, D.C., recently
opened a family chiropractic
practice in Clay Medical Center,
Liverpool, NY. Dr. Oddy is certified
in activator methods of chiropractic
technique.
Gerald Lauzon, D.C., and
Jennifer Brown were married on
December 30, 2000 in Bombay,
NY. They reside in Watertown,
NY and Dr. Lauzon has his own
practice, Lauzon Chiropractic
Care in Watertown.
Christopher G. D’Arcy, D.C.,
and Amy J. Howard were married
on May 20, 2001 in
Skaneateles, NY. Dr. D’arcy has
his own chiropractic practice.
They reside in Syracuse, NY.
Kelli Uhlman, D.C., is practicing
at Horn Family Chiropractic
in Towanda, PA. She can be
reached at 570-265-9796.
Gary Bowden, D.C., has recently
opened Bowden Family
Chiropractic at 387 Stirling Village.
Dr. Bowden resides with
his wife and daughter in Butler,
PA.
Class of ’01
Fredrik Granelli, D.C., was selected
to work at the University-
Hospital Balgrist in Zurich, Switzerland.
His address is
Laendischstrasse 74, CH-8706
Feldmeilen, Switzerland and his
phone number is
01141764247733. His e-mail
address is drgranelli@hotmail.
com.
Daniel R. Sheradin, D.C., and
Tracy L. Lehman were married
on July 28, 2001 in Dundee, NY.
Daniel is establishing a practice
in Chapel Hill, N.C. The couple
is at home in Carrboro, NC.
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NYCC Employment Opportunity
Dean of Academic Affairs
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) invites applications, as well as suggested names or nominations of any other potential
candidates, for the position of Dean of Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Dean provides
leadership and direction for the College’s Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program. This occurs through oversight of the
following activities in the Division of Academic Affairs: academic planning, curriculum development, hiring of faculty and staff,
budget development to include projections of revenue and expenses, educational outcomes assessments, and implementation and
expansion of instructional technology as it relates to curriculum development and delivery. In addition, the Dean is responsible for
maintaining chiropractic program adherence to the accreditation standards established by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs are the heads of four academic departments: Anatomy, Physiopathology, Diagnosis &
Practice, and Technique & Principles; the Chief of Staff for Clinical Services, who supervises the Directors of the College’s four
chiropractic health centers; and administrators of the Library and the Office of Chiropractic Education, which oversees the Center
for Academic Support and Student Counseling Services. Personnel in the Division of Academic Affairs currently number 59 fulltime
faculty, 43 part-time faculty, and 38 full-time and part-time support staff.
Situated on a 286-acre campus in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of central New York, NYCC enrolls 725 students in an intensive
year-round, 40-month educational program leading to the D.C. degree. A significant component of the D.C. curriculum is the oneyear
clinical residency that each student must complete at one of the three College’s off-campus chiropractic health centers located in
the Buffalo, Long Island, and Syracuse areas of New York. These health centers and the main campus are linked by a video teleconferencing
system that permits real-time sharing of course, special lecture, and meeting activities on an interactive basis. In addition, a
38,000 square-foot academic building, which opened in 1998, contains four large lecture classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art
instructional technology.
The successful candidate must possess a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from a CCE-accredited program, and either have or be
eligible to obtain a license to practice chiropractic in New York State. Applicants will be expected to have at least three years of
successful academic administrative experience, be aware of current developments and issues in chiropractic education, and present
credentials commensurate with those required for senior faculty rank at the College. Strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal,
and communications skills are essential. Also necessary is the ability to build consensus among and to motivate various constituencies
- to include faculty, members of the chiropractic profession, and other health-care professionals external to the College - to embrace
a common strategy that will further academic excellence and commitment to the profession of chiropractic. Salary will be competitive
and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Review of applications will begin on or about November 15, 2001, and will continue until finalists have been identified. Interviews
are expected to begin shortly after January 1, 2002, with an anticipated starting date as soon as possible after February 1, 2002,
dependent upon the candidate’s availability. Applications should include a cover letter highlighting reasons for interest in and qualifications
for the Dean of Academic Affairs position, as well as a vision for the future of chiropractic education and practice; a resume;
and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references. Applications will be treated in confidence, and references
will not be contacted prior to receiving permission from the applicant. In addition, the College would be interested in receiving
the names of any potential candidates.
Please send all application materials to:
Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs Search Committee
c/o Department of Human Resources
New York Chiropractic College
2360 Route 89
Seneca Falls, New York 13148
New York Chiropractic College is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/V/D
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Nutrition Promises
Chiropractic’s Future Health
CDC Online
www.nycc.edu
Our online database has the
following listings:
practices for sale
associate positions
office space for lease
used equipment for sale
career center
DEVELOPMENT
Sue Pittenger, Director of Career Development Center, counsels NYCC students
regarding their future career plans.
“Doctors Say, Chocolate Good For You” reads the headline on a
recent home page for MSNBC’s online health section. The article
went on to explain that flavenoids found in chocolate may, in fact,
help fight heart disease. As a dedicated “chocoholic,” I was elated!
Unfortunately, the article continued, “Its impact on your waistline
appears unchanged.”
Needless to say, chocolate did not answer all my health-related
concerns! Nor am I alone in my quest to find better ways to eat and
stay healthy. Another recent headline on the CBS02 website at
www.channel2000.com, reads, “Baby Boomers are Battling the Bulge.”
An aging Baby Boomer generation, 76 million strong and the largest
segment of the American population, struggles with “supersizing”
and the effects of a sedentary lifestyle as it constantly searches for
ways to maintain youth and health. According to the “New Millennium
Chiropractor: A Trend Forecast for the Chiropractic Profession,”
the Baby Boomer generation is currently “previewing” the
health problems encountered by their parents, who may not have
been diligent in maintaining their health, and determining to take a
different course. A healthy diet is increasingly recognized as a key
component of a healthy lifestyle, and members of the boomer generation,
along with many other Americans, search in vain for knowledgeable,
reliable sources of nutritional information.
Reliable sources are few and far between, according to Gerald
Celente, also of the Trends Research Institute and author of the
book Trends 2000. There is clearly an absence of structured, personalized
approaches to nutritional advice. Such advice must be individualized
to fit the person. Many of the conventional sources of
information on nutrition do not effectively relay the crucial facts.
Medical doctors, while knowledgeable in numerous other areas, usually
are not particularly well educated in nutritional topics. As a result,
many tend to rely on the latest appetite-reducing drugs rather
than educate patients about proper nutritional and weight-loss techniques.
Some educational organizations fall prey to special interest
groups and wind up promoting information that is incorrect or misleading.
Often, commercial weight-loss programs take a limited, “one
size fits all” view of nutrition – employing a staff skilled in promoting
particular programs at hand, though ignorant of general nutritional
concepts. The media, while a valuable source of information,
does not prepare such information for useful public adoption. Though
the nutritional field offers a variety of professionals with varying
degrees of education and training, the average consumer cannot distinguish
whom to call for specific needs. Where is the knowledgeable
professional with specific expertise in the area of nutrition that
the average person can turn to for personalized, structured nutritional
assistance?
According to Celente and “The New Millennium Chiropractor,”
chiropractic may be the profession to fill this need. Chiropractors,
with their holistic approach to health care, examine a variety of factors
that affect patients’ states of health, and address problems rather
than symptoms, focusing on overall wellness, preventive measures
and long-term health status. Nutritional counseling fits well within
such an approach. In fact, chiropractors receive more education in
nutrition than the average medical doctor. A review of medical school
curricula revealed that many do not include a separate course in nutrition,
while a common requirement for chiropractic schools is 60
or more credit hours. Chiropractors also address musculo-skeletal
conditions that are caused or exacerbated by excess weight, making
nutritional and weight-loss counseling an integral part of many treatment
plans. A trend post in “The New Millennium Chiropractor”
reads, “By integrating ongoing personalized weight management programs
into their practices, chiropractors will substantially increase
their incomes while measurably improving the effectiveness of their
treatment.”
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enrollment
MANAGEMENT
Amanda Gray
Loan Huynh
Christopher Steacy
Chadwick Robertson
Jeb Albro
Pietro Fonti
Tanya Hintz
John Phelts
Peter Emary
Michelle Greatorex
Melanie McIntosh
Anne-Marie Lamy
Rosemary Zebrowski
James Gucciardi
Markus Kindle
Heather McCoy
Alanna Greib
Daniel Chesney
Fredrik Granelli
Christopher Kosmicki
Jesssica Meade
Anar Pardhan
Marisa Silver
Michael James
Academic Scholarships
The following students are recipients of NYCC’s Academic Scholarships for
the Winter 2001 trimester. These Scholarships are awarded in recognition of
outstanding academic achievement. Recipients of these awards represent those
who are ranked as being the highest in their trimester by cumulative grade
point average and the highest by trimester grade point average, as outlined in
the scholarship policy for the 1998-99 academic year.
Suzanne Plano
Joseph Albert
Bradley Brooker
Gregory Larivee
Donna Balfour
Kelli LeBaron
Courtney Wood
Eric Vincent
Matthew Lepito
Scott Trescott
Michael Baxter
Steven Wallach
Donna Sykes
Patrick Cooley
William McGrimley
Marjan Makki
Marc Fondino
Tammy Hill
Christopher LaVoie
Jason Miller
Shefali Patel
Shane Stainton
Daniel Steigerwalt
Melissa Riley
Jennifer Button
Trisha MacIntosh
Susan Striegler
Michael Lalonde
Giang Nguyen
Gregory Bauer
Tony Bellini
Joseph Triplet
Eun Park
Chad Minor
Jason Price
Denise Thurston
Justin Aubin
Daniel Strauss
Brian Ruggiero
Peter Gala Jr.
Michael Jacobsen
Danielle Lajeunesse
Mamta Modhwadia
Jeffrey Randall
Dennis Travagline
Edwin Vega
Kimberly Brown
Heather Connolly
Diane Dixon,
Executive Director of
Enrollment Management
Joseph Hong
Brendan Corcoran
Christa Campbell
Darcy Oikawa
Stephanie Szentmiklosy
Marcy Caulkins
Laura Bellows
Cynthia Hoff
Kevin Schroeter
Patrick Greeley
Mary Steiner
Mandy Durham
Lynnita Tigue
Ernest Cassara
Diane Golding
Vincent Jong
Kimberly Lange
Alex Mostovoy
Kim Shortt
International Scholarships
The following students are recipients of
NYCC’s International Scholarships for the
Spring 2001 trimester. This scholarship is
awarded in recognition of academic merit, as
well as the content and quality of an essay
submitted by each recipient.
Joseph Albert
Justin Aubin
Michele Kin
Anthony Lombardi
Vikas Puri
David Allensen
Audrey Forbes
Markus Kindle
Giang Nguyen
Sam Vassallo
Accelerated Science Program
Monday September 10 th marked the beginning of the Finger Lakes Community
College Accelerated Science Program offered on NYCC’s campus.
Nine students enrolled in prerequisite science courses in Organic
Chemistry I & Physics I. The courses are offered in a seven-week intensive
format and allow students to complete their science prerequisites
and smoothly transition into the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Jeremy
Lee, a student in the program, commented that “the major advantage
of this program is that the students are given the opportunity to
become a part of the campus community before starting in the DC program.
I’ve had the chance to talk with students and faculty and they’ve
given me invaluable advice. I’m really happy that I made the decision to
enroll on the accelerated program.” The second session of courses,
which include Organic Chemistry II and Physics II, is scheduled to start
on October 29 th , where an additional six students will be joining the
program. For more information on the Accelerated Science Program
contact the admissions office at (800) 234-6922 or by e-mail at
enrollnow@nycc.edu.
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Dana Weissman Wins Dr. Marvin B.
Sosnick Memorial Scholarship
The Marvin B. Sosnick
Memorial Scholarship has been
awarded to sixth-trimester
student, Dana Weissman. The
scholarship is awarded to
students enrolled in the fourth,
fifth or sixth trimester who best
answered the question, “Who is
your chiropractic mentor? In
what ways has this person
influenced your current pursuit
of a chiropractic career?” Ms.
Weissman’s essay describes
herself as someone who, as a
child, greatly feared her
physician’s office. Her fear of
doctors waned when she tagged
along during one of her father’s
visits to the chiropractor. At six
years of age, she was to become
a chiropractic patient scrambling
up onto the adjusting table. Her
chiropractor, Dr. Anthony
Perrone, helped her with her
allergies, “growing pains” and
countless injuries as a dancer. In
fact, Dana danced at Hunter
College and thereafter with
several dance companies in the
United States and Europe. She
will incorporate her love of dance
and chiropractic by specializing
in treating dance injuries. She
closed by expressing how much
she admired Dr. Perrone: the way
he appointed his rooms, his
educational posters, his smile, and
the cozy feeling of his office –
all of which lent to a healing
atmosphere.
Eun Park Awarded the NCMIC Scholarship
A check in the amount of
$800 was presented to NCMIC
Scholarship winner Eun Park.
The scholarship is awarded to a
seventh-trimester student who
maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade
point average and has taken the
College’s jurisprudence and risk
management class. Ms. Park
submitted a paper that discussed
the important role doctor-patient
communication plays in risk
management. According to her
essay, optimal communication
not only reduces the chance that
the patient will engage in
litigation where a mishap occurs,
but also informs the patient about
risks, benefits and alternatives
prior to treatment. Such
communication lends itself to the
creation of a relationship built on
trust. Finally, Ms. Park
emphasized the value of
educating and empowering
Eun Park, 7th trimester and
President Frank Nicchi, D.C.
patients by explaining the
benefits that attend appropriate
treatments, exercises, diets and
lifestyle changes. Effective
communication increases the
likelihood of patient compliance
and, consequently, successful
treatment.
scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
Natalie McDonald Awarded Dr.
Kenneth W. Padgett Alumni Scholarship
Seventh-trimester student
Natalie McDonald was awarded
the Kenneth W. Padgett Alumni
Scholarship in the amount of
$1,000. Ms. McDonald, of
Canada, prepared an essay
discussing how, as an alumna, she
might help promote and support
her alma mater in its mission as a
leader in chiropractic. In her
essay she encouraged Canadian
graduates to make information
available to current students in
order to facilitate their search of
future chiropractic locations,
insurance coverage and practice
data. She feels that efforts to
gather and disseminate this
information would increase
involvement among Canadian
alumni. Ms. McDonald also plans
to donate financially to the
College following graduation.
She explained that financial
assistance helped put an NYCC
education within her reach.
President Frank Nicchi, D.C. and
Natalie McDonald, 7th trimester
Finally, Ms. McDonald’s essay
discussed the importance of
mentoring in an academic
environment. She envisions a
database that lists alumni interest
in permitting students to shadow
their practices. Such a mentor
program would foster important
student/alumni relationships and
enhance the educational
experience of matriculating
students. She closed with,
“Dedicated alumni are created
while they attend the school.”
Jodi Bruyere Awarded
Dr. Wendy Fein Scholarship
The Dr. Wendy Fein Memorial Scholarship in
the amount of $500 was awarded to sixth-trimester
student Jodi Bruyere. Her selection arose from
her well-written essay, “My Perspective on
Chiropractic as I Enter the Final Half of My
Chiropractic Education.” Ms. Bruyere’s submission
emphasized the connection between learning and
confidence. She encouraged attendance at open
adjusting sessions and at school-sponsored
seminars.
As her belief in her abilities grew, she found
that she felt less inclined to blame the medical
establishment for its weaknesses and preferred
instead to simply learn all she could for the benefit
of her patients.
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PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE
by Beth Donohue, D.C.
Director, Accreditation and Planning
Chair, Public Education Committee
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
New York Chiropractic
College enlisted WCNY-TV
Syracuse news anchor Keith
Kobland and Ginger Southall,
D.C., to interview 24
chiropractors, in Syracuse over a
six day period this past July. This
ambitious undertaking represents
an aggressive NYCC public
education effort entitled
CHIROPRACTIC TODAY.
CHIROPRACTIC TODAY is a series of 12 one-half hour
videos designed to educate the public about the many benefits of
chiropractic. The videos will be distributed via public access television
stations and will soon be available to chiropractors for use in their
private offices. The initial video series brought together some of the
profession’s best-known and most widely respected chiropractors to
discuss some of today’s hottest
topics:
Each of the participating
chiropractors gave generously of
their time and talents to help
NYCC revitalize and expand its
public education efforts. As we
are near the time for distribution,
the relevance of the show’s
message has already been
evidenced. The crew at Syracuse
televison station WCNY, where the videos were taped, was delighted
to listen to the various doctors describe how each has achieved success
with chiropractic. We are certain their newfound appreciation of
chiropractic will continue and spread.
For more information on NYCC’s public education efforts and
CHIROPRACTIC TODAY, contact me at bdonohue@nycc.edu.
Dr. Ginger Southall, Dr. Donald Dishman and Dr. Tony Rosner
Dr. Philip Santiago listens intently to Dr. Dale Buchberger on air.
Episodes
Guests
Philosophy and Wellness ------------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Lisa K. Bloom and Judy Silvestrone
Research; Asthma; Otitis Media ----------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Tony Rosner and Donald Dishman
Back Pain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Scott Surasky and Paul Dougherty
Geriatrics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Julie Plezbert and Philip Santiago
Sports Injury ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Drs. Philip Santiago and Dale Buchberger
Headache and the Duke University Study -------------------------------------------- Drs. Thomas Ventimiglia and Joseph Pfeifer
Chiropractic in Hospitals -------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Lee Van Dusen and Michael O’Connor
Ergonomics and Repetitive Stress Injuries ------------------------------------------------ Drs. Dennis Homack and Joseph Pfeifer
Golf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Drs. David Seaman and Thomas La Fountain
Nutrition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. David Seaman and Robert Ruddy
Pediatrics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Joan Fallon and Meghan VanLoon
Enhancing Sports Performance ----------------------------------------------------------- Drs. Jack Barnathan and J. Russell Ebbets
www.nycc.edu
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