by Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, MA | Sep 2, 2014 | Health
Everything from standing upright, to sleeping, to going to the bathroom is under direct control of the spinal column and the nervous system it encases. Yet, not very much medical or media attention is focused on sustaining this all-important area of the human body. As a result of the neglect, abuse and poor focus both the spine and nervous system receive, most people suffer greatly with the results of deterioration in this area at some point in their lives.
Patients and doctors alike are under the misconception that once a spinal condition exists — including disc and nerve damage — you need surgery or are forced to live with pain, weakness and organ malfunction for the rest of your life.
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by Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, MA | Aug 27, 2014 | Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Friends,
My mission is to help as many people as possible to optimize their health and well-being on every level—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Some people may find my unique approach overly religious or too New Age or even dangerous.
All this would have given my grandmothers a chuckle. But perhaps it’s true…
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by Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, MA | May 16, 2014 | Health, Nutrition
We all know that water is essential to life. What follows covers the importance of water’s pH.
There are several elements, especially water and minerals, that must be present in the patient’s body before any form of therapy can be effective.
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by Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, MA | May 16, 2014 | Poetry, Testimonial
Testimonial Poem
By C.B. Griffith
Ensenada, Mexico
I took the pain to my HMO.
They said, “Take two Tylenol and call us next year.”
I took it to my orthopedist.
He offered me two new hips for the price of one.
I took it to my podiatrist.
He trimmed my nails and gave me the boot.
I took it to my neurologist.
He got on my nerves.
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by Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, MA | May 16, 2014 | Health
Of course it is always important to eat healthy, but when you are pregnant it becomes even more so. It is not a time to focus on weight loss but you can clean up those poor eating habits and Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Solution can provide some excellent guidelines for you along with the following advice.
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