Articles
Here are a number of articles that may be of interest to you. Some of them are copies of instructions I give to patients so that they can help themselves stay healthy. Please note that the information presented does not replace the advice of a qualified health professional and may not necessarily be the best advice for your individual health condition. There are also other articles related to health care issues of a more general nature that I thought may be of interest. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome.-KK
After Managed Care - An unpublished book that I wrote in 1999 in response to the failures of the health care system.
A Chiropractic Perspective on Dental Mercury – This was my graduate research thesis for Chiropractic College in 1986. Some of the graphics have been removed to make the file easier to download. If you would like a photocopy of the original paper including the deleted graphics please contact me.
Do it Anyway – A poem by Mother Theresa that we find exceptionally inspiring.
Reach Out: Body Awareness Training for Peace Making - This is a book by John Linden, PhD of Columbus that describes techniques for promoting peace by altering our body’s response to stress through consciously altering our posture. This should be taught in all schools, prisons and at the U.N. Dr. Linden, remarkably, offers this book for free to anyone who wants it as long as the source is acknowledged.
The Best Exercise for Weight Loss – A short article about the benefits of walking
Recipe for Winter Vegetable Stew – Something Diana cooked up one day that helps warm you up on a cold winter day. We hope to add more recipes in the future.
Instructions for cleaning orthotics – Stinky orthotics? Here’s the cure.
Instructions for Facet Syndrome – If bending backward creates excessive pain in your lower back you may suffer from facet syndrome. This article gives a little background information and home treatments to help control the symptoms.
Understanding Gastric Reflux – This is a fairly in-depth discussion about the causes and treatments for gastric reflux (formerly known as heart-burn) from a holistic perspective.
Help for Fibromyalgia – This is a reprint of one of our newsletters from a few years back with some bits of research about successful, natural fibromyalgia treatments.
Home Instructions for Herniated Discs – This is a handout that I give to patients with mild to moderate symptoms as a result of a herniated disc in the back.
Guide to Natural Heart Health – A different, but scientifically supported, approach to keeping your heart healthy and happy.
Heel Spurs and Plantar Fascitis - If you suffer from painfull heels or have been told you have plantar fascitis here is a clear description of the problem and proven strategies for getting rid of the pain.
Natural Sinus Allergy Care - Millions of people suffer daily from chronic sinus congestion, pressure, drainage and headaches. Billions of dollars are spent yearly on over the counter and prescription medications for colds and sinus treatment. This article represents the information gathered during a 30 year search for answers to my own health problems - and the successes I had along the way for myself and patients. Hopefully, something here will help you in your search for more natural answers to chronic health issues.
Anti-inflammatory Diet - Many chronic diseases such as arthritis, heart disease and irritable bowel syndrome are either caused or aggravated by inflammation. Many people are sensitive or allergic to particular foods that increase the severity of inflammation in the body. This brief article discusses some of the most common dietary causes of inflammation and the remedies that may help reduce the severity of chronic disease.
Hamstring Stretches Here are a few of my favorite stretches for the hamstring muscle. See if you recognize the model.
Hip Flexor Stretches One of the more common causes of back pain is short hip flexor muscles. These are easy and effective stretches for the hip flexor muscles, also known as the iliopsoas muscle or simply the psoas muscle.
Ice and Heat People often ask me when to use ice and when to use heat on an injury. Here is a quick and easy guide for how, when and why to use heat and ice.
Low Back Abdominal Brace If you only do one exercise to strengthen your back, this should be it. In fact, for most people, this is the only back strengthening exercise they will need to do. The World Health Organization says this is the most important exercise for a strong back. Simple, effective and easy to do.
Neck Stretches These are my favorite stretches for the neck. If you get tight neck muscles after exercising or wake up with a stiff neck and/or a headache try these stretches.
Trochanter Belt This is a one page sheet with illustrations to help you correctly replace the buckle on your trochanter belt if it comes off.
Instructions for SI sprains Here are some instructions for self care that will help speed your recovery if you are being treated for a sacroiliac joint sprain.
