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Drugs

Unlike a specifically-targeted chiropractic adjustment, drugs are more like an imprecise, whole-body “bomb.” Most of which do one of two things:

1. Speed Things Up

One of the things drugs (legal or otherwise) can do is to accelerate some bodily process. Laxatives, amphetamines and anti-depressants fall into this category. How much of an increase in bodily function a drug will produce is merely an educated guess.

2. Slow Things Down

The other thing drugs (over-the-counter or prescription) can do is to depress bodily processes, such as antihistamines, stomach antacids and blood pressure medications. Slowing down a bodily process can produce temporary relief while ignoring the underlying cause.

Underlying Cause

We aren’t anti-drug. We’re interested in the underlying cause of why something needs to be sped up or slowed down. Instead of changing your blood chemistry, we look for disturbances to your nervous system because your nervous system controls everything. That’s why chiropractic can be so effective for such a variety of health problems.

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Dr. Alan  Asks some important questions of interest to Darien residents - Chiropractor Darien Dr. Alan Asks...

Can chiropractic cure a child's ear infections?
Chiropractic isn't a cure for anything. Nor is it a treatment for ear infections. However, many children who suffer with ear infections also suffer from spinal problems in their neck, compromising nerves to the ear, depressing the immune system and preventing proper drainage. Can chiropractic help? Find out!
How do you "catch" a cold?
Simply lower your resistance by avoiding the proper rest and exercise, eating lots of sugar and junk food, putting up with emotional stress and neglecting your nervous system by avoiding your chiropractor. You won't have to catch a cold because it will catch you!