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INDEPENDENCE DAY
“To restrict the practice of medicine to one class of men is but a fragment of the monarchy.” - Benjamin Rush, M.D., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence
“If people let government what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls of those who live under tyranny.” - Thomas Jefferson
There is a lot of talk about how people should eat, how to deal with their health problems (almost no talk about actual health), and, in general, how to live one’s life. It seems that, these days, everyone is butting into everyone’s business. The trouble is that this intrusive attitude is coupled with the continual thought, “There oughta be a law.”
Through licensure, government regulates the professions, including Chiropractic. The excuse is that this protects you, the public, and ensures a basic level of competency. Here in California, this is a joke of monstrous proportions. I am sure that those of you who have been around, chiropractically, would agree. And, we have to only look at the ruling class, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners themselves. Have any of them distinguished themselves other than being FOG’s (Friends of the Governor) to get appointed? The level of corruption of this body, over the years, would make the City Council of Chicago blush. And, the head guy practices a barbaric procedure known as manipulation under anesthesia, done in a hospital. How far can one stray from real Chiropractic?
Then there is the tragedy of third party pay. This effects Medicine as it does Chiropractic. Bureaucratic cockroaches, in insurance companies and in governmental agencies, dictate what is acceptable and what is not. This is neither freedom nor good clinical practice. As things get more consolidated, “health providers” (what a disgusting term!) are forced to submit to the lowest common denominator.
Independence for doctors? As they say in my homeland, New York, fugettaboutit!
As the control of health care becomes stronger and more centralized, you, personally, will be told how to live… what to eat, what not to eat, what weight you must be, how much and how to exercise. (In the classic book of the authoritarian state, “1984,” by George Orwell, you are constantly watched, and listened to, by the “telescreen” in each room in every building. You will recall the main character of the book, Winston, being awoken by the telescreen, and exhorted through a series of calisthenics by Big Brother’s personal trainer.) When Big Brother has full health care control, do you really think that you will be able to decide for yourself to come to me, or another chiropractor, or to another profession? Do you think that any differences between chiropractors will be allowed? Do you think that you will be able to choose to take the anti-depressant your internist prescribes for you, or not? Do you think that you will have a choice whether to vaccinate your own children, or not?
Me? I will always stand for choice, for freedom. I have no regard for being mediocre, or for being “acceptable” to government bureaucrats. For me to be worthy of your trust, and for me to be worthy of the long tradition of “standing against the wind” of my profession, I have no choice but to work as hard and passionately as I can, in order to put out the absolute best chiropractic care that I can.
Happy Independence Day!
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| QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
| (The correct answer will be found at the end of the ezine.)
What were the first chiropractors arrested for? What was the charge?
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| HEALTH/DISEASE NEWS OF THE WEEK: |
Why Anxiety Drugs are Addictive: CLICK
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| Special announcements, schedule changes, etc.: |
Closed Monday, July 5th, for the 4th. Happy Independence Day!
NOW, previous issues of the HARTE OF HEALTH are archived. If you're a new practice member or subscriber, go check out what you missed. Even if you've been getting these for the three years I've been doing this, take a look again. Read what you like again, and forward it on to people you know who SHOULD read it. Enjoy. The link is http://enewstandonline.com/home/profile.php?username=drharte
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| ANSWER TO THE "QUESTION OF THE WEEK": |
| Q: What were the first chiropractors arrested for? What was the charge?
A: "Practicing medicine without a license." Weird, huh?
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| SITTING THOUGHTS |
| (This quote will also be found in the office this week, tacked onto opposite walls of the rest room.)
"The maintenance of health should take precedence over the treatment of disease." - Fred Barge, D.C.
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| A "THOMAS PAINE" REQUEST |
| During the American Revolution, Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlets that stirred the population.
These days, medical extremism is out of control, while many of my colleagues are asleep at the wheel. People of all ages are sick and suffering needlessly, because of Vertebral Subluxation. Children are not fulfilling their genetic potential because of Vertebral Subluxation.
Vertebral Subluxation is the #1 threat to health. Not blood pressure, not cholesterol, not family history. Vertebral Subluxation. Only Chiropractic deals with this threat. Everyone you know, whether here or on the other side of the world, needs to read this ezine, THE HARTE OF HEALTH.
I am asking each of you to ask a few people if they would like to subscribe. The price is right (free). If they agree, send me their email addresses.
Thank you
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| THE MISSION |
My mission: To create and offer the highest quality chiropractic care, and to educate people to understand and appreciate Vertebral Subluxation-Centered Chiropractic as the most critical part of Health. This will, in time, help to move Chiropractic to its proper place in society, as Health Care, leading to better Health, better lives, and, ultimately, a fuller expression of the genetic potential of individuals, of families, of the human species.
YOUR MISSION:
· Read the HARTE OF HEALTH, and enjoy, which will further underline the importance of continuing chiropractic care
· Use the HARTE OF HEALTH as an intellectual and emotional tool, to further think for yourself, and question both standard "medical wisdom" and the latest "medical advances."
· Forward the HARTE OF HEALTH to people you know who have particular health challenges, or their children have particular health challenges, whether that challenge be the "chiropractic-typical," like sciatica, neck pain, knee pain, or diseases and conditions from multiple sclerosis to depression to diabetes to ADHD to GERD to chronic infections to vertigo to heart disease to insomnia and chronic fatigue. They are all better off with less VSC, less interference, more health.
· Forward the HARTE OF HEALTH to everyone else you know. Obvious health problems or not, whether they live here in the Bay Area, or they live half way around the world, they all need to hear this message. Send copies of this letter to at least two other people. 20 would be even better.
Chiropractic Today…
for a Better World Tomorrow!
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