Editor's Memo

Editor's Memo

February 1 2001
Editor's Memo
Editor's Memo
February 1 2001

IN THI5 ISSUE... With our focus on nutrition, one interview just wouldn't be enough! I'irst, we bring you an interview fea­turing the President of the ACA's Council on Nutrition, Juanee Surprise, D.C. This includes information on obtaining a specially in nutrition, and addresses qualities you should look for when choosing the company to pro­vide supplements for your patients— depending on the focus of your prac­tice. Dr. Surprise will also he address­ing the two schools of thoimht in nutrition: whole food and synthetic-based vitamins. She uses both in her practice! Next, featuring Douglas Grant, a nutritionist for such high-profile clients as the NBA's Phoenix Suns, we bring you an inter­view about whole food vitamins, sports, and reaching peak perfor­mance through proper nutrition, whatever line of work you're in. Moving on to the second of our new "Millionaire Series", this issue you'll meet David Fletcher. D.C. Dr. Fletcher discusses his success practicing in a high volume, low overhead, subluxation-based. cash practice in Canada. Also to assist you in the practice management department, John F. Markham, D.C. tells you how to go about "Establishing a Rock Solid Foundation for Your Practice". Dr. Markham pre­scribes four steps for laying a foundation which will assure you of a strong and vital practice, with a long-term successful future. An increasingly important subject for chiropractors is the need for diagnostic testing to validate care and better determine effective treatment plans for your patients. Don't miss, "Who, What. Where. When. Why & How to Order Neuroskeletal Diagnostic Testing", by Glenn A. Becker. Glenn defines certain diagnostic procedures which can be valuable to you, the chiropractor, and makes specific suggestions as to who. what, where, when and why they should (and should NOT) be implemented. "These tests are a tool, not a crutch." says Glenn. He discusses such procedures as: Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies, Somato Sensory Evoked Potentials. Dermatonial Evoked Potentials, and Spinal Ultrasound. Finally, in the realm of technique, we have a very exciting three-part series beginning on one of the least known and least used techniques. Cranial Therapy. In "A Basic Course in the Treatment of the Cranial Sacral Mechanism. Part I", by James Cima. D.C, you'll gain insight into the activity which takes place in the cranial cavity. Dr. Cima also instructs you as to how to observe and pal­pate the cranium as a preliminary to actual treatment. All this and much more! Don't miss out! Call, e-mail, fax us NOW to give us your thoughts!! And don't forget to fill out our Reader Survey on page 5. or on-line at www.amchiropractor.com We look forward lo hearing from you soon! Jaclyn Busch For chiropractic.