READ THESE STORIES AND MORE AT WWW.CANADIANCHIROPRACTOR.CA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS • CMCC Garners First Jointly Funded Award From NCCAM/NIH-CIHR The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) has received a landmark grant to investigate mechanotransduction – the manner in which physical treatment is communicated between tissues to achieve its effect. • Natural Health Practitioners Oppose Bill C-51 Bill C-51, which would ammend the existing Food and Drugs Act, and lead to greater regulatory scrutiny of natural health products (NHPs), is being pro- tested, across the country, by natural health practitioners, consumers and NHP manufacturers and distributors, in fear that it will result in greatly restricted access to NHPs. READ FULL STORIES ONLINE WEB EXCLUSIVE NUCCA Technique/Hypertension Pilot Study – A Brief History By Marshall Dickholtz Sr., DC fi rst discovered the effectiveness of adjustments on several of his patients by my use of the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic As- sociation protocol (NUCCA technique). Over the next 25 years, Dr. Bell referred more than six thousand patients to my Chicago offi ce. T READ FULL STORY ONLINE MARVELLOUS MAT STEPS UP TO BACK, LEG AND FOOT PROBLEMS Many people across the globe have continually had to cope with and suffer from the fatigue of their everyday work and activities. Over the past eight years, Smart Step Therapeutic Flooring has provided an easy, yet incredibly helpful, solution to relieve these pains. Through an inventive combination of design and use of material Smart Step has come up with a brilliant remedy to reduce back, leg and foot problems called the Wellness Mat™. With various studies performed throughout North America in a number of different industries, the Wellness Mat™ has been associated with relieving the fatigue and discomfort associated with long term or stationary standing. The concept is designed to interact with the body, reducing the stress and strain of many daily activities. Accordingly, The Wellness Mat™ has proven to promote better posture, proper circulation, muscle conditioning and a sense of well-being. Additionally it also serves as a preven- tive approach against potential back, leg, and foot problems. The Wellness Mat™ is constructed from lightweight polyure- thane to provide the softest fl ooring available. The ergonomic de- sign boasts exceptional comfort and relief; it has also been proven to dramatically reduce back, leg, and foot fatigue associated with stationary standing and activities of daily living.This incredible anti- fatigue product is sure to improve the experience and well-being of any person who sinks their feet into it. Smart Step Therapeutic Flooring began representing and man- ufacturing premium anti-fatigue fl ooring products in 2000. Since then, they have quickly expanded to carry 22 different product lines that can accommodate all workplace settings, allowing them to properly address the occupational health and safety needs of millions. For more information about this product, or to schedule an appointment please call Shawn Swartman at 416-200-7243 or e-mail Shawn at sswartman@smartstepfl ooring.com. 10 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | JUNE 2008 www.canadianchiropractor.ca he beginnings of the hypertension study can be traced back to 1968 when Bruce Bell, a medical doctor in Barrington, Illinois, POLL Visit www.canadianchiropractor.ca and vote in our poll - Should Bill C-51 be passed in its current form? BLOG Join us at www.canadianchiropractor.ca to share your opinions on Bill C-51. Will it impact your practice? Let us know how. This one will remain public so that chiroprac- tors can make their views known on this important bill. NEW PRODUCT Vibra-Pro WBV Therapy Vibra-Pro is the largest distributor of the newest technology in vibration health. Many chiropractor offi ces are now incorporating vibration fi tness into their patient treat- ment programs. DIGITAL MAGAZINE Sign up for a free trial of Canadian Chiropractor magazine, Digital Version, at www.canadianchiropractor.ca. new product
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