The Massachusetts Chiropractic Society (Masschiro.org) believes prevention is the key to health and wellness, and can provide some tips and guidance on healthcare maintenance for families this upcoming flu season.

Consider the following:

- In the United States, asthma cases have increased by more than 60 percent since the early 1980s. Researchers don’t know why cases of asthma are increasing at such an alarming rate. Some say genetics and environmental exposure to allergens play a role.

- Asthma is a chronic disease; it can’t be cured – only controlled – and many people say chiropractic care can be helpful in treatment results along with care from an asthma specialist and primary care physician.

- Ear infections can be painful, difficult to treat, and account for more than 35% of all pediatric visits. Standard treatment is with antibiotics, but repeated doses of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria in which case drugs do not help. More parents are turning to chiropractic care to help with chronic ear infections.

Some preventative tips to aid in keeping health this winter season are as simple as hand washing, using air filters in the home, and adding supplements of vitamin C.

The American Chiropractic Association’s patient advocacy network is ChiroVoice. The chiropractic advocacy network is a dedicated group of national volunteers who educate policymakers about the value of chiropractic and work to positively impact any legislative efforts to reform the current national health care system. Through the chiropractic advocacy network, patients and chiropractic supporters can stay informed about important health care issues and help ensure that:

* Congress does not restrict your ability to access essential chiropractic services.
* Congress does not limit – but instead expands – coverage for services provided by Doctors of Chiropractic within Medicare.
* Insurance and managed care companies do not deny patients’ access to the essential chiropractic services they need.

Your involvement makes a tremendous difference.
Each active member of the chiropractic advocacy network brings us one step closer to our goal of assuring full-scope access to chiropractic services. Chiropractic patients and supporters who are interested in serving as advocates may sign-up to receive special e-mail alerts about advocacy issues and important legislation. Network members will also receive a monthly e-newsletter.

The International Chiropractic Association has created Adjust the Vote as its advocacy vehicle: We activate and maintain a grass roots network of chiropractors, supporters and chiropractic patients to influence local, state and federal legislation and candidates on issues important to the chiropractic community, including a patient’s freedom and right to choose their chiropractor as part of their personal health care team.

Learn more about both these organizations by clicking on the links provided below.

related links:
www.ChiroVoice.org
www.AdjustTheVote.org
www.MassChiro.org