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"I couldn't have won without my chiropractor. He is possibly the most important man on the team."

Lance Armstrong 7 Time Winner of the Tour de France


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Chiropractic for Chronic Ear Infections

More and more parents are beginning to look to chiropractors to complement their children's health care. Chiropractic care involves diagnosing spinal misalignments and correcting them by adjusting the spine. A slight pressure is most commonly used with children rather than the more forceful manipulation sometimes used with adults.

Chiropractors attempt to get to the root cause of a health problem rather than just treat the symptoms. Misalignments of the spine (also called subluxations) can occur during childbirth, from tumbles or falls, or from any other normal activity. Misalignments left untreated can irritate the nerves and eventually disrupt the body's ability to function properly. The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to help to restore the normal functioning of the nervous system so the body can heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.

Ear Infections and Chiropractic

Ear pain is the number one reason for child visits to chiropractors. Many chiropractors believe that there is a strong link between the birthing process and recurrent ear infection, also known as otitis media. During the birthing process, cervical (neck) vertebrae can become misaligned, disrupting nerve function, which can affect the eustachian tube. This may lead to fluid buildup in the middle ear and cause otitis media.

Ear infection or otitis media accounts for over 35% of all pediatrician visits in the United States. Antibiotics, the usual treatment, are not always effective and may even lead to a recurrence of ear infections. Many children are dealing with a continuing cycle of repeat ear infections, which lands them back at the pediatrician for more antibiotics. For nearly 100 years, the chiropractic profession has claimed that ear and other upper respiratory infections respond favorably to chiropractic adjustments.

A promising study published in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics indicates that there is a strong correlation between chiropractic adjustments and the resolution of ear infections. 332 children with chronic ear infections participated in the study. Each child, ranging in age from 27 days to 5 years, was given a series of chiropractic adjustments. The results show that close to 80% of the children did not experience another ear infection within the six-month period following their initial visits. The six-month period included maintenance treatments every four to six weeks. Joan M. Fallon, D.C., the author of the study and the chiropractor who treated the children in the study, states that this pilot study can serve as a starting point from which the chiropractic profession can begin to examine its role in the treatment of children with chronic ear infections. She asserts that large-scale clinical trials need to be undertaken in the field.

Side Effects of Chiropractic

Even though this study is not definitive and more scientific research needs to be done in this area, chiropractic treatment is a conservative, drugless approach to consider trying if your child has a history of chronic ear infections. Under normal circumstances, chiropractic adjustments are painless and will not hurt your child. There are no invasive procedures and chiropractors do not use drugs that can have harmful side effects.

Serious side effects from spinal adjustments appear to be rare. A recent article in Integrative Medicine reported the low risk of serious complications from neck and low back adjustments. According to the literature review, the estimated risk for serious complications from neck adjustments is 6.39 per 10 million adjustments. For low back adjustments, it is 1 per 100 million adjustments.

Pediatric Chiropractic Care

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) provides ongoing pediatric courses and seminars for chiropractors, plus an online searchable directory of pediatric chiropractors. The Holistic Pediatric Association also provides an online directory of pediatric health professionals, including chiropractors.

Related Article: Ear Infections: Alternative Solutions

Fallon JM. The Role of the Chiropractic Adjustment in the Care and Treatment of 332 Children with Otitis Media. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 1997; Volume 2, No. 2:167-183.

Coulter ID. Efficacy and Risks of Chiropractic Manipulation: What Does the Evidence Suggest? Integrative Medicine 1998;1:61-66.

CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS is a SAFE and EFFECTIVE way to ELIMINATE ear infections!

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(619) 670-7500

Dr. Mace Richter
Richter Chiropractic
236 Jamacha Rd. Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 670-7500
www.RichterChiropractic.com

Stay Young! 3 Easy Steps from Dr. Mace

These days, the desire of the average person is to retain youth, ...both in appearance and physiology.

This desire is in spite of the fact that aging is actually a natural process and again it is understandable that in this day and age where most things are image driven, one would want to stay looking young.

To this end friend, if there is a magic pill for anti-aging, there is no doubt among leading researchers that exercise is it.

Nothing comes closer to achieving anti-aging effects in our body as exercise, even more so when combined with a proper and healthy diet.

Now, exercises for anti-aging consist of 3 separate components:

1. Flexibility Training

2. Cardiovascular Training

3. Strength Training



At this point, based on experience and some documented facts, most if not all of these components could very well be addressed and met with the use of Yoga.

Speaking of yoga, both of its "descendants" (Pilates and the Royal Court Exercises) and even the common body-weight exercises can all be used as the forms of exercises for anti-aging purposes.

Sincerely,
Mace Richter
Richter Chiropractic
236 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 670-7500
www.RichterChiropractic.com
Migraines and Headaches
Stop Treating The Symptoms and Start Curing The Problem


Migraine headaches afflict many people. They can affect people from the very young to the very old.
They can affect YOU, a co-worker or even a spouse or a close friend.
Migraine symptoms include 'severe pain' on one side of your head that can last for days and can include nausea and sensitivity to light.
While many medical treatments address the symptoms, we address the cause of your headache pain.

We view migraines as something that is caused by pressure on sensitive nerve endings in your head, resulting from a chemical imbalance in the brain.

Since your brain controls the entire body's function by communication through your nervous system, any interference to this communication affects your body. If any spinal bones, which protect the nerves, get misaligned, there is a NEGATIVE effect on your body's systems.
Muscles attached to your spinal bones overreact and become 'spastic and irritated' because your nerves are pulled on a compressed, then stretched and then they can become traumatized.



Headache pain can easily result from these imbalances.

By making sure your vertebrae are moving correctly, and not locked into place by your muscles, the muscles that support your head are then relieved of stress and spasms.

Your pain will then become diminished as the structure of your spinal bones of the neck is improved.

Don't wait. Your health is a serious matter. If you take medication to cover it up, you'll always have headaches.

Don't put your body through this trauma. Call the office today. The longer you wait, the hard it is to give you relief.

Richter Chiropractic

Dr. Mace Richter
236 Jamacha Rd Ste. 101
El Cajon, CA 92019
619-670-7500
http://www.richterchiropractic.com/
Dear Friends and Patients,

I would like to give you some helpful information with regard to dizziness that your body will thank you for.

Dizziness

Dizziness is not a disease, it is an indication that there is something wrong somewhere in your body. The dizzy spells are your body's WARNING system that tells you, something is interfering with the proper function of your body's organs, nerves, glands, or muscles.


Dizziness is a SYMPTOM.

Not a disease.

As a chiropractor we know the relationship between your upper neck bones and that misalignments can cause vertigo, which is a fancy medical term for "dizziness".

REMEMBER: All of the functions of your body are under control of your nervous system. Your nervous system originates in your brain where nerve energy is transmitted down through the spinal cord inside your spine and branches out between the vertebrae as spinal nerves.

Often, something causes your spine to twist or move the wrong direction. You can just fall asleep on the couch and cause this. This twist creates a misalignment of your spinal bones which can put pressure on your delicate, super sensitive nerves in your body, which interferes with the transmission of nerve energy at 100%. I look at it like I do the ON/OFF switch to a lamp.

If the power is turned on, with no interference, the lamp works fine. If there is a problem with something in the electrical wiring (like your nervous system) there will be a problem with the lamp working, even though it may seem like it's the switch.

Now you could replace the light switch, but what if it's in the wiring outside the light switch or the fuse box, changing the switch won't help. The same goes for treating your body with drugs. If you have something wrong and you cover it up, you're not treating the problem.

You're not taking care of the problem,

you're treating the symptom.

After ruling out other causes, such as caffeine and aspirin sensitivity, we diagnose the problem as a spinal misalignment. If the front end of your car is misaligned, you're not going to fix the problem, putting new tires on the front end continuously.


Through gentle aligning techniques, we can relieve the pressure on these sensitive spinal nerves, allowing your body to heal itself. Call the office today if you want to treat the cause.
(619) 670-7500

February 2010

Doc's Blog: Monthly Newsletter for February 2010
By Dr. Mace Richter


Top 10 Romance Movies

Celebrate Valentine's Day with some true romance classics. These movies have it all: great acting, witty dialogue, lots of sparks, and, of course, true love! So snuggle up with a loved one and celebrate the day at home with great movies. (The restaurants are all full anyway!)

  • Philadelphia Story
  • Ghost
  • Prelude to a Kiss
  • Moonstruck
  • Don Juan DeMarco
  • Like Water for Chocolate
  • Casablanca
  • Titanic
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
  • Much Ado About Nothing

With all of the candies and chocolates and deliciousness going around during the holiday, I came across this poem that pretty much sums it all up:

"My husband, so sweet Brought hand made chocolates For me as a treat In a flower covered box Came the delicious confection But I am at a loss to answer A most curious question How can two pounds of chocs So delicious on the lips Manage in just one night To put 5lbs on my hips!

Happy Valentines Day!
- Dr. Mace Richter


Avoid the Big Time Corporate Heart Attack

By Al Sears, MD

You probably know the enron CEO Ken Lay's life was cut short by a heart attack. His doctors knew he had heart diseas. In fact, he had suffered several heart attacks before the one that killed him and he'd been taking statin drugs to lower his cholesterol for years.

Statin drugs work by blocking the body's production of cholesterol. This lowers total cholesterol - not just "bad" LDL cholesterol but also good HDL cholesterol. And to avoid developing heart disease - even to reverse damage that's already been done - HDL is key.

HDL can reduce your risk of heart disease regardless of your LDL levels. The framingham study (the most reliable and unbiased source of data for heart disease risk) shows that if your HDL is high enough, your LDL will have no negative impact on your heart health. In fact, if your HDL is above 85, you are at no greater risk of heart disease if your total cholesterol is 350 tha if it's 150.

Here are four natural ways to increase your HDL:

1. Exercise in intervals at progressively higher intensity as you get used to it - for 20 minutes every day.

2. Eliminate trans-fats from your diet. Cut out breaded/fried foods, commercially baked crackers and cookies, and anything containing hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable or soybean oil.

3. Increase your omega-3 fatty acids by adding fish oils, avacados, nuts, olives, and eggs to your diet.

4. Add fresh garlic to your meals as often as possible.
** Ask office staff for details on "Gait Scan." Find out how your gait is affecting your overall body health. This is a revolutionary diagnostic tool for assessing your biomechanics.



Our Patients Are GETTING OUT OF PAIN!

"A serious accident left my lower back and hip in unbearable pain. Shortly after Dr. Mace's help my pain was relieved and I was feeling normal again."

- Ginny Chattin, Spring Valley, CA


"Dr. Mace Richter gave me back my life... his healing touch has restored my energy and concentration. For the first time in 23 years I am pain free!"

- Mary Sue Connelly, Jamul, CA

I had rediculous lower back and sholder pain and decided to pay Dr. Richter a visit after being reffered by two coworkers. I could not sleep well, had a hard time walking, and could not get my throw from first to second base without excruciating pain. After seeing Dr. Richter for about two months, I felt like a new person. I was sleeping like a baby, I started training for a half-marathon, and I was gunning out runners at home plate once again. I stopped my sessions because I went out of town, and after a couple of weeks I had a hard time even sleeping again. I just called Richter Chiropractic and I'm heading out there this evening.

- Joaquin E.

Dr. Mace's Patient of the Month!

Maggie Genzalez-Robinson!

Maggie is our Patient of the Month February 2010 for many reasons.

First, she is consistent in her appointments and as a result she is making excellent progress. I heard rumor there has been some dancing taking place!

Secondly, I have to tell you, is Maggie's laugh. Maggie has an infectious laugh that spreads throughout the office. She is so fun have her as a patient!

Lastly, but NOT least, Maggie has personally referred into the office her family (husband, son, daughter, and grandson) all of who are now new patients. She didn't stop there though... Maggie has set up and coordinated 4 message screenings at her workplace Cuyamaca College. At these screenings my staff were able to meed (and massage!) her coworkers. Thanks to Maggie 15 have become new patients! WOW!!!

Thank you. Maggie, for all that you have done for my practice and you've done for your friends, co-workers and family to help them get out of pain.

Smile Already, It's Your Birthday!

Washington's Birthday is the official name designated to what many of us know as President's Day. During the month of February the birthday of two of our greatest President's takes place: both George Washington, who was born on Feb. 22nd and Abrahame Lincoln, born on Feb. 12th.

However, Washington's birthday has been publicly celebrated since he was in office, before Abraham Lincolin was even born. Much of the debate over the name of the holiday springs from the fact that state's can follow their own holidays how they see fit and many of them chose to also honor Lincoln, calling the celebration President's Day

It was in 1968 that the term President's Day came up for legal consideration in the Congress but was shot down, though the holiday was moved to fall between the two President's birthdays. Again in the 1980's there was a resurgence of the term with advertisers which solidified the holiday name in American culture. Today, few Americans prefer to call the holiday Washington's Birthday in lieu of President's Day.




FREE Dinner in a NEW Location!

Hosted by Dr. Mace!

This fun and informative dinner is an excellent way to introduce your friends and family to my practice. I host the dinners in upscale local restaurants; where I give valuable information to improve your health, treat you and your guests to a delicious dinner and even host a fun raffle to win cash and prizes! Bring up to 4 guests for a FREE dinner - no strings attached, have fun, learn more and enter in our raffle to win great prizes.

RSVP with office staff at 619-302-6690


January Newsletter

January Newsletter by:
Dr. Mace Richter


Dear Patients and Friends,

What a wild ride this past year has been. Many people I know had their best year yet, while others took a rough ride. You’ve hopefully heard the saying: “It’s not what happens to you that de! nes your character, it’s how you respond.”

So whether 2009 was a great year for you, or a not so great year, I think it’s wise for us all to review what has happened, both good and bad, and use those lessons to guide us to prosperity in 2010. Agreed? Well let’s get to business then.

The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was ! rst observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, Babylonians celebrated the beginning of a new year on what is now March 23, although they themselves had no written calendar.

Late March actually is a logical choice for the beginning of a new year. It is the time of year that spring begins and new crops are planted. January 1, on the other hand, has no astronomical nor agricultural signi! cance. It is purely arbitrary.

The Babylonian New Year celebration lasted for eleven days. Each day had its own particular mode of celebration, but it is safe to say that modern New Year’s Eve festivities pale in comparison.

Happy New Year!
—Dr. Mace


What to do for a better new year, and NEW YOU!

Okay folks, the #1 New Year’s resolution of ALL TIME is to lose weight and get in shape. It’s kind of startling that around 80% of the U.S. population is considered to be overweight.

Even more concerning is the fact that around 13 MILLION kids have been diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes. That’s not cool with me.

“But Doc, I’m not overweight…”. Yeah, but you’re still exposed to all the toxic crud out there that everyone else is.

And so it’s time (again) to make a commitment (a real commitment this time) to get the sludge out of your body, take off the weight and keep it off.

The best thing that I’ve ever found to do this is a good old nutritional detox. We’re not talking about a colon cleanse or a liver cleanse where you’re sittin’ on the pot all day. Average weight loss is about 7 lbs. of fat in 9 days. I’ve seen as much as 27 lbs. fat loss in 30 days!

--> Ask Socorro for details on the nutritional detox Isagenix!






Our Patients Are GETTING OUT OF PAIN!

“My name is Barbara and when I first started coming to Dr. Mace I could barely turn my head or raise my right arm without feeling like it was going to snap off and break! But since I have been coming in for treatment I can turn my head much easier and am regaining full use of my right arm and shoulder again! It is wonderful to not be in pain all the time. In fact, I believe in the work that Dr. Mace does so much, that now my 13-year-old son comes in for treatment. I recommend Dr. Mace to everyone I meet; I just wish I had come in sooner instead of suffering needlessly. Thank you, Dr. Mace!”

—Barbara Payne, El Cajon

“A few weeks ago I came in for Dr. Mace’s care. I had pain pretty much all over my body. I deal with Fibromyalgia and it’s painful, my back, shoulders, and neck were so stiff I was in pain most of the time! I soon found out that Dr. Mace could really help me. I come in a few times a week, it really does work! I am now off of my pain medication and am moving more now then I have in a very long time. Thank you, Dr. Mace.”

—Conny Olesen, Chula Vista

Send a Copy of this Newsletter to your friends & family in the area!

  • Please feel free to call the office and leave their name, address, city and state, plus their zip code and we'll be more than happy to make sure they get a copy of our newsletter, each and every month
  • Don't forget to REFER your friends, co-workers and loved ones for a checkup. There health is their most important asset

Joke of the Month: Back to School after the Holidays…

One day a mother tries to wake her son up by saying, “Get up son or you are going to be late for school.” But the son says that he does not want to go to school.

So his mother asked him to give to reasons for him not wanting to go to school. So the son said “Firstly because it’s too early in the morning and secondly I don’t like school.” Then the mother said that’s no reasons for not going to school.

So the son asks his mother to give him to reasons according to her why he should go to school. The mother said “Firstly because you are 52 years old and secondly you are the Principal of the school.”

Then the mother said that’s no reasons for not going to school. So the son asks his mother to give him to reasons according to her why he should go to school.

The mother said “Firstly because you are 52 years old and secondly you are the Principal of the school.”



FREE Dinner in a NEW Location!!!
Hosted by Dr. Mace!
This fun and informative dinner is an excellent way to introduce your friends and family to my practice. I host the dinners in upscale local restaurants; where I give valuable information to improve your health, treat you and your guests to a delicious dinner and even host a fun raffl e to win cash and prizes! Bring up to 4 guests for a FREE dinner - no strings attached, have fun, learn more and enter in our raffl e to win great prizes.

The next dinner is Jan 12th, Tuesday at 6:00pm
RSVP with Socorro at 619-302-6690.



Your Health is your most important asset!
Take it seriously... We do!