Guest guest Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Poor Vern he has more than his hands full. Trying to represent a group like ours would be like herding cats . No offense to cats or Chiros.s. fuchs dc Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 17, 2010, at 4:03 PM, "Lyle Zurflu" <drzurflu@...> wrote: If the consensus of this group is that we're no more than a bunch of metaphysical cultists looks like Verns got his hands full. Lyle Zurflu, D.C.From: "bluepearl2001cs" <bluepearl2001cs>hbf4747msn; Sent: Sat, April 17, 2010 3:17:39 PMSubject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Amen, Herb. As I recall, I was told that WSCC used to induct all students in the healing art called REIKI, understanding the importance of enhancing intuition, subtle palpation and one's ability to transmit healing energy by touch. WSCC has moved to the far right (using a political metaphor) of its origins. I guess it's like so many things in our world right now where 'seeing is believing' and if it ain't proven by double blind, peer reviewed folks, it ain't true or is suspect. Funny thing though, the a lot of the same folks believe that most of allopathic medicine has withstood such research and review--which is clearly has NOT--and also accept that God exists even though there is no tangible, empirical evidence of his/her existence. Then there are those who refuse to accept as 'truth' scientific knowledge that most people of even average intellect accept as such. It's an amazing world we live in. And as we see here, the flip side of celebrating great diversity of technique is boxing oneself into a restrictive, judgmental and dogmatic "belief" systems. Just my thoughts, for whatever they are worth.Ann DC 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed the subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl.Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has suffered from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do nothing for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family history. She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and her nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying similar symptoms. I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated erythema in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal and cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.Thank you in advance for your time! DeJana, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 All in all Vern has done a pretty decent job representing this wild group of chiro-cats over the last couple years. Schneider DCOn Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Sharron Fuchs <sharronf@...> wrote: Poor Vern he has more than his hands full. Trying to represent a group like ours would be like herding cats . No offense to cats or Chiros.s. fuchs dc Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2010, at 4:03 PM, " Lyle Zurflu " <drzurflu@...> wrote: If the consensus of this group is that we're no more than a bunch of metaphysical cultists looks like Verns got his hands full. Lyle Zurflu, D.C. From: " bluepearl2001cs " <bluepearl2001cs> hbf4747@...; Sent: Sat, April 17, 2010 3:17:39 PM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Amen, Herb. As I recall, I was told that WSCC used to induct all students in the healing art called REIKI, understanding the importance of enhancing intuition, subtle palpation and one's ability to transmit healing energy by touch. WSCC has moved to the far right (using a political metaphor) of its origins. I guess it's like so many things in our world right now where 'seeing is believing' and if it ain't proven by double blind, peer reviewed folks, it ain't true or is suspect. Funny thing though, the a lot of the same folks believe that most of allopathic medicine has withstood such research and review--which is clearly has NOT--and also accept that God exists even though there is no tangible, empirical evidence of his/her existence. Then there are those who refuse to accept as 'truth' scientific knowledge that most people of even average intellect accept as such. It's an amazing world we live in. And as we see here, the flip side of celebrating great diversity of technique is boxing oneself into a restrictive, judgmental and dogmatic " belief " systems. Just my thoughts, for whatever they are worth. Ann DC 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed the subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has suffered from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do nothing for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family history. She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and her nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying similar symptoms. I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated erythema in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal and cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. Thank you in advance for your time! DeJana, DC -- Schneider DC PDX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 Hi All: Let's keep it civil. -Phil: you are a bright doc. You do not need to use unprofessional language. I hope your apology is forthcoming. Please do not use that term in future. Les: So many of us, truly appreciate your amazing knowledge, skill and passion. You truly are a visionary. But when you are angry, even when justified (none of us enjoys being called names), you should step away from the keyboard ;-) moderator. > > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed the > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. > > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. > > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has suffered > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do nothing > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family history. > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and her > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying > similar symptoms. > > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated erythema > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal and > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > DeJana, DC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I have read 's emails several times and I missed the "unprofessional language". Please enlighten me, off line if necessary if you choose not to repeat it in a public forum. Regarding your asking for an apology: No request of same from Les, whose response to 's email was not at all what I would expect from a professional? offered his opinion of Les's technique. Les responded by attacking on a personal level. Bruce Chaser, D.C. spbkchiro97132 wrote: Hi All: Let's keep it civil. -Phil: you are a bright doc. You do not need to use unprofessional language. I hope your apology is forthcoming. Please do not use that term in future. Les: So many of us, truly appreciate your amazing knowledge, skill and passion. You truly are a visionary. But when you are angry, even when justified (none of us enjoys being called names), you should step away from the keyboard ;-) moderator. > > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed the > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. > > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. > > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has suffered > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do nothing > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family history. > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and her > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying > similar symptoms. > > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated erythema > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal and > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > DeJana, DC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Exactly! S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bluepearl2001@... Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 4:08 PM drzurflu@...; Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies A foot in both the scientific and metaphysical worlds is where most of us stand in ALL things. Why not also in the Chiropractic realm? Even the allopaths are doing research on the power of prayer to heal. Nurses are trained in " Therapeutic Touch " , which is the 'laying of hands'. Hello... Let it be. Ann DC 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed the subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has suffered from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do nothing for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family history. She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and her nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying similar symptoms. I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated erythema in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal and cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. Thank you in advance for your time! DeJana, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apology and then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have an opportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquent diatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was reminded of a line from an old McMurtry song: Well, i hadn't intended To bend the rules But whiskey don't make liars It just makes fools So i didn't mean to say it But i meant what i said I do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum by referring to Less's methods as " BS " . I do wish that I had chosen my words differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit of even-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal with Less's quote " ...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ? > > > > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed > the > > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. > > > > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. > > > > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has > suffered > > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do > nothing > > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, > > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family > history. > > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and > her > > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive > > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at > > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying > > similar symptoms. > > > > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated > erythema > > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid > > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal > and > > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked > > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. > > > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > > > DeJana, DC > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Come on guys. Enough already. Vern has told me on a number of occasions to just hit the delete key, but can't you two take this pissing match somewhere else? Calling each other names only dilutes your intelligence. Just my 2 cents worth. Ron Grice, DC Albany, OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Dr. Phil, " ...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnell Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apology and then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have an opportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquent diatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was reminded of a line from an old McMurtry song: Well, i hadn't intended To bend the rules But whiskey don't make liars It just makes fools So i didn't mean to say it But i meant what i said I do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum by referring to Less's methods as " BS " . I do wish that I had chosen my words differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit of even-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal with Less's quote " ...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ? > > > > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed > the > > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. > > > > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. > > > > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has > suffered > > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do > nothing > > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, > > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family > history. > > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and > her > > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive > > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at > > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying > > similar symptoms. > > > > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated > erythema > > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid > > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal > and > > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked > > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. > > > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > > > DeJana, DC > > > No infection found in this incoming message Scanned by iolo System Shield® http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 , With all due respect how is any of this NMT business chiropractic at all? Albeit, i've personally had patients who have benefited from the technique, it is NOT a chiropractic technique. There are many various health professions that also utilize it. I think it's important for the public to know that. I see both sides of you and Phil's points of view. I don't have a problem with ANYONE who wishes to push the limits of the stratosphere and probe a metaphysical unknown in the pursuit of health. I do have a problem with that pursuit being espoused as part and parcel of the profession of Chiropractic. Hence,it's extremely important to educate patients that what you are doing is NOT common in the practice of Chiropractic and indeed majorly seperate. I've had folks come in post eccentric chiropractic appointments as well, and although it takes very little time to win them back over again, I wonder why the doctor just didn't inform them that "this is not what you will find in most D.C's offices. I'm doing something a little different..yadayada yada. My couple o cents. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr. Phil, "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnellSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Correction: I meant NET Neuro Emotional Technique ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr. Phil, "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnellSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Joe, Since you have not been to my office, nor have we ever spoken about it, it seems that you have made something up in your mind about what I tell or don’t tell my patients, perhaps without realizing that you have made these assumptions and judgments and then you are announcing them to the board as if they were facts. Just so you can think about this based on some knowledge, I am copying below the informed consent document that every patient is required to sign before their first NMT session. By the way, there are lots of things that chiropractors do consistent with the letter and intent of chiropractic scope of practice including mind-body training, coaching, counseling, brain wave training, biofeedback which are certainly not typical chiropractic therapies. The fact that some patients may expect that chiropractic treatment requires a hot pack and back crack hardly makes that the standard of what chiropractic should be limited to. We do many things and most of us do our best to explain to our patients what we do. Here is that document. I hope you take a few moments to read it. I think I put a lot more effort into explaining what I am doing and not doing to my patients than many DCs. Informed Consent Agreement NMT: The Feinberg Method Local and Remote Session Consent Form I understand that NeuroModulation Technique (“NMT”) is intended to determine the patient’s mind-body perceptions of internal conditions that may be contributing to illness behaviors and to attempt to establish perceptions that may be more conducive to health. I understand that NMT that is conducted either on a local in-office or a remote basis in which I do not attend the practitioner’s office and further stipulate that I understand that the remote NMT session is not considered to be a medical treatment, or therapy of any kind. I understand that the remote NMT session is considered a telephone consultation and that this is the service which I hereby request and for which I am being charged and will pay for. I am requesting local and/or remote NMT sessions from _______________________________________located at:__________________________________. Remote sessions may be conducted via telephone when I am unable or do not wish to physically visit his clinic. Specifically, I understand that these NMT sessions are informational in nature and not in any way to be considered chiropractic, acupuncture, or medical treatments of any kind. I understand that under no circumstances is it appropriate to bill my medical insurance for any remote NMT sessions and agree that I will not submit such bills to my insurance. Further, I understand that remote and in-office NMT sessions may be considered investigational and may not be paid by my health or other insurance. The NMT procedure has been explained to me, and I understand that certain adverse effects may be associated with local or remote NMT sessions that could include, but are not limited to, a temporary flare-up of my symptoms. Other possible side effects include symptoms of heightened immune function or detoxification such as fever, chills, headache or body aches. I understand, and agree, that if any unexpected exacerbation of my symptoms should occur, if any medical emergency should occur, that I am solely responsible for obtaining appropriate medical care to address those symptoms or conditions, and will do so in a timely manner. I understand that medical diagnosis requires particular types of clinical examination procedures by a physician trained in diagnosis and that NMT: The Feinberg Method is not a medical diagnostic procedure, does not diagnose any disease, and that NMT evaluation procedures are not a substitute for physical examination, laboratory testing, medical imaging or other diagnostic procedures. By contrast, NMT is intended to determine the patient’s mind-body perception of conditions that may be contributing to illness. I understand that Muscle Response Testing, (“MRT”) employed in NMT is not 100% accurate and is only an indication of patient perceptions and not an objective measure of body conditions. I understand that my local or remote NMT sessions may utilize surrogate muscle response testing in which muscle response from the NMT practitioner or other third party is used as an indicator of response to the semantic queries and statements the practitioner verbally delivers to me. I understand that local or remote NMT sessions should be considered investigational or experimental and that the efficacy of such services has not been established in published scientific literature. I understand that alternative methods of treatment are available and have been described to me. If I am suffering from severe allergic reactions to food or other substances, or any health condition for which I have been prescribed medications to control dangerous symptoms, I will consult an Please initial after reading this page__________ appropriate physician and, if so advised, take medication (to prevent itching, tissue swelling, fever, cough, pains, etc.) to keep my symptoms under control while I am receiving remote NMT sessions . I understand that determination of the existence and identification of particular infectious agents or cancer in the body requires specific medical laboratory testing. NMT: The Feinberg Technique does not diagnose any infectious agent, or cancer, nor is it a substitute for appropriate laboratory testing. Rather, NMT evaluates the patient’s mind-body perceptions with regard to such issues and attempts to direct a more effective immune system response by changing mind-body self awareness. NMT: The Feinberg Technique is not a method of diagnosing or treating cancer. Medical oncologists are the only health care personnel appropriately trained to manage the treatment of cancer. NMT is not a substitute for appropriate medical care of cancer, or any other health care condition. I understand that I am not being asked to discontinue any concurrent medical care. Moreover, I understand that it is recommended that I do not discontinue any care prescribed by my doctors. I agree to cooperate and take an active role while receiving remote NMT sessions by maintaining a positive attitude toward healing, continuing contact with and treatment from my other medical practitioners, and communicating progress and any possible side effects or new symptoms that may or may not be related to my NMT session to my NMT practitioner. I understand that I am to continue all medication and other treatment modalities as they have been prescribed unless otherwise directed by the doctor who prescribed them. I also understand that improvement in my health resulting from the NMT treatment I am requesting, may result in a change in my requirement for medications other providers have prescribed for me, and will consult that medical provider to see if a change in medication or medication dosage is necessary. I understand that there is no guarantee concerning the effects of the treatment. I understand that I am free to discontinue NMT sessions at any time, but acknowledge that I am responsible for full payment of the normal and necessary fees associated with my NMT sessions . I understand that if I terminate treatment without the recommendation of my NMT practitioner, that this may adversely influence the degree or durability of my improvement. I agree that if I have allergies causing dangerous symptoms such as anaphylactic response, or any condition that is aggravated by certain activities or exposures, that I will not expose myself to such risk of aggravation except as advised by my NMT practitioner under controlled and defined circumstances. I understand that if I expose myself to such aggravating factors prematurely, this may pose a risk to my health. I understand that any services that are being provided on a local or remote basis are my sole financial responsibility, and that no aspect of such services may be billed to insurance companies for the purposes of reimbursement. I understand and authorize all charges for this service to be billed to the credit card account I have provided or that such services will be paid by the time the service is provided by other means. I understand that these charges will be billed under the name:_________________________________________ at the rate of:_____________. I understand and agree that office policy requires 24 hour notice to cancel a previously scheduled appointment and I will be charged the full fee for such appointments canceled without 24 hour notice. I further agree to be interviewed during this teleconference, and that this interview and my voice may be audiotaped. I understand that these recorded audiotapes may be used for telephone Please initial after reading this page__________ consultation evaluation, research, and NMT training purposes only, at both the transmitting and receiving or other facilities, and that my identity will not be disclosed except where medically necessary or by my permission. I understand that without prior written consent, said recorded tapes will not be broadcast or otherwise played outside the health care or educational setting. I understand that the NMT session results in the selection of portions of the NMT protocol that the NMT practitioner finds appropriate for me and that this information is communicated to my mind-body by way of intention. I further understand that if the NMT Scalar Treeview system is used in my NMT care that this computerized system will simply assemble this information that has comprised my NMT session in the form of an mp3 or other format audio data file. That data file may be provided to me for the purpose of playing on a media player using a special scalar antenna. The purpose of this use of the audio data file is modulate the scalar field produced by use of the file with the scalar antenna in such a way as to create a scalar representation of that NMT session information. I understand that the scalar field has no known medical effect and that the purpose of using this scalar output of the audio data file is based on the unproven possibility that this scalar representation of the data from my NMT sessions might be perceivable by my mind-body and if so, might thereby reinforce any informational training effect that such NMT sessions may have. I also understand that if I perceive any adverse effect that I associate with the use of this scalar playback that I will immediately stop using it and notify my NMT practitioner. I also understand that clinical data is presently being collected on the NMT method that requires the gathering of certain information in accordance with research protocols. I understand that the results of this study may be published in a medical or scientific journal and that a number or letter designating my case, but not my name, may be used in reports of this study and hereby give my permission for the use of such information. I have read, or have had read to me, the above statements, and have been provided with the opportunity to ask any pertinent questions I have regarding this NMT screening and treatment program. I have been informed that I am to contact the doctor if any problems are encountered during or after my NMT sessions and agree to do so. I understand the conditions stated above, and hereby consent to participate in these local and/or remote NMT sessions. By signing below I agree to the terms, procedures, and permissions set forth above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed the foregoing this _____day of _________________, _______. ______________________________________________ __________________________________________ Patient’s Signature Patient’s Printed Name ______________________________________________ __________________________________________ If minor, signature of parent or guardian Parent or Guardian’s Printed Name From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of joe medlin Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 8:19 AM 'drpsnell'; ; S. Feinberg Subject: Re: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies , With all due respect how is any of this NMT business chiropractic at all? Albeit, i've personally had patients who have benefited from the technique, it is NOT a chiropractic technique. There are many various health professions that also utilize it. I think it's important for the public to know that. I see both sides of you and Phil's points of view. I don't have a problem with ANYONE who wishes to push the limits of the stratosphere and probe a metaphysical unknown in the pursuit of health. I do have a problem with that pursuit being espoused as part and parcel of the profession of Chiropractic. Hence,it's extremely important to educate patients that what you are doing is NOT common in the practice of Chiropractic and indeed majorly seperate. I've had folks come in post eccentric chiropractic appointments as well, and although it takes very little time to win them back over again, I wonder why the doctor just didn't inform them that " this is not what you will find in most D.C's offices. I'm doing something a little different..yadayada yada. My couple o cents. ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1607 NE Alberta St PDX, OR 97211 503-788-6800 ----- Original Message ----- From: S. Feinberg 'drpsnell' ; Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:52 AM Subject: RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr.. Phil, " ....my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnell Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apology and then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have an opportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquent diatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was reminded of a line from an old McMurtry song: Well, i hadn't intended To bend the rules But whiskey don't make liars It just makes fools So i didn't mean to say it But i meant what i said I do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum by referring to Less's methods as " BS " . I do wish that I had chosen my words differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit of even-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal with Less's quote " ...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ? > > > > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had not changed > the > > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons. > > > > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this young girl. > > > > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has > suffered > > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do > nothing > > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy and soy, > > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family > history. > > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepy and > her > > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be a hypersensitive > > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her mother is at > > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who is displaying > > similar symptoms. > > > > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated > erythema > > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, a fluid > > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateral endonasal > and > > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TM looked > > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM. > > > > Thank you in advance for your time! > > > > DeJana, DC > > > No infection found in this incoming message Scanned by iolo System Shield® http://www.iolo.com No infection found in this incoming message Scanned by iolo System Shield® http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hey Joe,While I've never taken any of Dr. Feinberg's courses, I did have the occasion to see him at work with a very ill patient of mine that was stymied in her care with the allopaths. This patient's severe and disabling symptoms were greatly improved within hours following Dr. Feinberg's interactions her. Put aside, if you will, that lots of things can get patients better. What has stayed with me as a witness to her interview, during which Dr. Feinberg muscle-tested the patient repeatedly as she let her body be questioned, was the depth of refined systems-review in the questions asked. It was the most comprehensive and wholistically consistent review of systems I have ever experienced. Just the questions asked would constitute a full semester of training in differential diagnosis. I came away from the session understanding that this approach is based in a foundation of knowledge that lies at the core of our current human understanding of disease and disability, regardless of the profession represented.We all have our approaches to helping patients, some are more subtle than others. What we share professionally is a well-established history of bringing forth the natural healing potentials latent in each of us. Care of the human frame has been a valuable service to humanity, but we are in no way limited to the frame as the means of potentiating innate healing. How we are limited, however, is to a body of knowledge that is shared by all physicians as the basis of our work. It is from this shared knowledge that Dr. Feinberg's remarkable successes come forward, IMHO.I think the take-home from this thread more properly lies in asking ourselves what our intentions are with the patient in front of each of us. As well, we need to ask, does the patient share in that intention? What this thread has provided is the knowledge that shared intention is a powerful means of interacting with patients in very beneficial ways. If that intention is based in a solid and comprehensive understanding of human physiology, then boundaries will fade and what seem like remarkable advancements will be revealed. We're all reductionists until we see that a larger view is consistent with the innate healing capacities of humanity. Sears, DC, IAYT1218 NW 21st AvePortland, Oregon 97209v: 503-225-0255f: 503-525-6902www.docbones.comOn Apr 20, 2010, at 8:19 AM, joe medlin wrote: , With all due respect how is any of this NMT business chiropractic at all? Albeit, i've personally had patients who have benefited from the technique, it is NOT a chiropractic technique. There are many various health professions that also utilize it. I think it's important for the public to know that. I see both sides of you and Phil's points of view. I don't have a problem with ANYONE who wishes to push the limits of the stratosphere and probe a metaphysical unknown in the pursuit of health. I do have a problem with that pursuit being espoused as part and parcel of the profession of Chiropractic. Hence,it's extremely important to educate patients that what you are doing is NOT common in the practice of Chiropractic and indeed majorly seperate. I've had folks come in post eccentric chiropractic appointments as well, and although it takes very little time to win them back over again, I wonder why the doctor just didn't inform them that "this is not what you will find in most D.C's offices. I'm doing something a little different..yadayada yada. My couple o cents. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr. Phil,"...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it?I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnellSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Dear Dan, Joe and Les,I just now checked the list serve emails (haven't checked in over 6 months!), and I find this very interesting dialogue about mind-body techniques. I am not sure why Joe mentioned NET, as the discussion was primarily regarding NMT. However, I invite you all to visit our research website for N.E.T. (NeuroEmotional Technique): www.onefoundation.orgTo clarify my official position. I am not on the board of directors for NET. I am the president of the O.N.E. Research Foundation which raises monies to conduct and publish peer-reviewed research. On our website, you will find abstracts of several studies that have already been published in peer-reviewed journals. N.E.T. is a technique founded on the principles of D.D. Palmer's original paradigm for Chiropractic (he was the "father" of Chiropractic after-all).We are also excited to announce that we should be publishing this year our first RCT study in a major scientific journal which will put Chiropractic on the map so-to-speak. It is a LBP study with NET (as a chiropractic technique) as the ONLY intervention and we got fantastic results with standardized outcome assessments, Blood work and Urine testing. We have three more RCT studies that have finished data collection and are in the process of being submitted for publication!!! Hurray for Chiropractic!Respectfully, Knecht, DC, PCPresident O.N.E. Research Foundationwww.onefoundation.org Knecht DC Namaste Chiropractic 1809 NW Portland, OR 97209 503-226-8010 To lose one's health renders - science null, art inglorious, strength effortless, wealth useless and eloquence powerless! Herophilus of Chalcedon 3rd century B.C. drpsnell@...; ; feinberg@...; spinetree@...From: spinetree@...Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:01:16 -0700Subject: Re: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Correction: I meant NET Neuro Emotional Technique ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr. Phil, "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnellSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. Get busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Les, I was not insinuating that YOU didn't inform your patients, sorry for that. Just making a sweeping generalization that "far out" kind of stuff should be explained as being on the "edge" and not typical of chiropractic care so that jo shmo doesn't walk away thinking we're all a bunch of wackos. It appears you do inform them somewhat. good. Not saying that chiropractic isn't beyond a Hot pack and Crack, but it also gets a bit extreme and hokey pokey snake oil sometimes with things that are wayyyy out there. Okay? We are now going to delve into a person's psyche to help free up a vertebrae? "By the way, there are lots of things that chiropractors do consistent with the letter and intent of chiropractic scope of practice including mind-body training, coaching, counseling, brain wave training, biofeedback which are certainly not typical chiropractic therapies." Well, Perhaps we should stop trying to be everything and all things to our patients. Perhaps there are other health professionals that may be better trained in coaching, counseling, brain training etc. THis seems to be very psychological in nature and i don't feel competent. I'm surprised at many that do after a chiropractic education and a few seminars. I'm sure you help plenty of folks Les. Just saying that you are doing it as chiropractic being secondary. Like Dr. Phil, I too am concerned as to the future of this great profession and am trying to practice with an evidence based approach in order to make it relevent in 20 years. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 RE: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies Dr.. Phil, "....my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance so that some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic, bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " And, what part of that statement you allege is not true??? Seems a pretty objective characterization to me. I was just having a nice collegial dialog with a fellow DC when you once again chose to insult not only me but virtually everyone else on the vitalistic side of chiropractic. I don’t mind getting into a lively dialog with you about why vitalistic approaches are effective and what the science is behind them. I enjoy brining a little light into the dark recesses that exist in some minds, but your responses tend to be less along the lines of a debate on the science and more like insulting grunts. If you don’t like the statement I made to you, perhaps you should look at how you provoked it? I don’t expect my replies to you to change your opinion or open you to new thinking. You do make a reliable and convenient foil for exposition of the reactionary wing of our profession and the disrespect and fratricidal attitude it harbors to the core principle of chiropractic. In that way you’ve served your purpose. I think this discussion has found its natural conclusion. S. Feinberg, D.C. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of drpsnellSent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:07 AM Subject: Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Joe,"All a bunch of wackos"?Oh dear. AnnetteOn Apr 20, 2010, at 12:00 PM, joe medlin wrote:Hi Les, I was not insinuating that YOU didn't inform your patients, sorry for that. Just making a sweeping generalization that "far out" kind of stuff should be explained as being on the "edge" and not typical of chiropractic care so that jo shmo doesn't walk away thinking we're all a bunch of wackos. It appears you do inform them somewhat. good. Not saying that chiropractic isn't beyond a Hot pack and Crack, but it also gets a bit extreme and hokey pokey snake oil sometimes with things that are wayyyy out there. Okay? We are now going to delve into a person's psyche to help free up a vertebrae? "By the way, there are lots of things that chiropractors do consistent with the letter and intent of chiropractic scope of practice including mind-body training, coaching, counseling, brain wave training, biofeedback which are certainly not typical chiropractic therapies." Well, Perhaps we should stop trying to be everything and all things to our patients. Perhaps there are other health professionals that may be better trained in coaching, counseling, brain training etc. THis seems to be very psychological in nature and i don't feel competent. I'm surprised at many that do after a chiropractic education and a few seminars. I'm sure you help plenty of folks Les. Just saying that you are doing it as chiropractic being secondary. Like Dr. Phil, I too am concerned as to the future of this great profession and am trying to practice with an evidence based approach in order to make it relevent in 20 years. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >>No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.comNo infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yep. Have heard it many times from people. Oh dear is exactly right. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1607 NE Alberta StPDX, OR 97211503-788-6800 Re: 2 year old with chronic ear infections and allergies So kids, after curious turn of events in which asked for an apologyand then inadvertently locked me out of the listserve, I have anopportunity to actually see the request for apology and Less's eloquentdiatribe in my absence. and I had a talk today and I was remindedof a line from an old McMurtry song:Well, i hadn't intendedTo bend the rulesBut whiskey don't make liarsIt just makes foolsSo i didn't mean to say itBut i meant what i saidI do think I overstepped the boundries of decorum in this forum byreferring to Less's methods as" BS". I do wish that I had chosen mywords differently. So there you have it. Now, in the spirit ofeven-handedness , how do you suppose is the fair way to deal withLess's quote "...my response was to draw out Dr. Phil's ignorance sothat some of these people can see what a narrow minded dogmatic,bigoted, and fratricidal person Dr. Phil insists on being " ?> >> > Hi all again. Minga was kind enough to point out that I had notchanged> the> > subject line and many may be over reading about PIP surgeons.> >> > I am asking for any treatment advice or wisdom to help this younggirl.> >> > Patient is a 2 year old female with chronic ear infections. She has> suffered> > from hearing loss as a result and is speech delayed. Anti-biotics do> nothing> > for her and the infections keep recurring. She is allergic dairy andsoy,> > her mother is unsure about wheat or gluten. Celiac is in the family> history.> > She also suffers from seasonal allergies, her eyes are always weepyand> her> > nose is constantly running. Overall, she appears to be ahypersensitive> > individual. Her insurance does not cover chiro or ND and her motheris at> > the end of her rope. She has another infant daughter who isdisplaying> > similar symptoms.> >> > I have seen her twice, otoscopic evaluation initially demonstrated> erythema> > in bilateral TM with no bulging visualized. Due to cerum build-up, afluid> > line could not be visualized. Treatment consisted of bilateralendonasal> and> > cervical spine manipulation. Follow-up appointment, the left TMlooked> > normal and much improved. No change noted in the right TM.> >> > Thank you in advance for your time!> >> > DeJana, DC> >> No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com No infection found in this incoming messageScanned by iolo System Shield®http://www.iolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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