Best DRS Knowledge Team Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep21: #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin 1:25:43

1M ago1:25:43

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Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh). Claim CME for this e…

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S2 Ep20: #31 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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Level up your treatment for people with alcohol use disorder. Learn about medication options beyond the first line, when they’re appropriate and not, and how to work with your patients to set goals that fit them. We’re joined by Dr Stephen Holt (Yale University School of Medicine) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! By listening…

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S2 Ep19: #30 Blazing Hot Takes: The Latest in Vaping With Drs. Ling and Vijayaraghavan 1:06:45

11M ago1:06:45

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Join us to hear the latest pearls and best practices on talking to patients about vaping, if e-cigarettes can be used to stop smoking cigarettes, and every other question you hadn’t thought to ask about vaping with Drs. Pam Ling (UCSF) and Maya Vijayaraghavan (UCSF). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! By listening to this episo…

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S2 Ep18: #29 Hallucinogens with Dr. Al Garcia-Romeu 1:02:27

11M ago1:02:27

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From Recreational Use to Possible Therapeutic Interventions Learn how different hallucinogens act in the body and common dosing strategies. Appreciate the risks of use and the current state of hallucinogen research. We are joined in this episode by Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu (Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research) We are thri…

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S2 Ep17: #28 Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease with Dr. Lamia Haque Helping Patients Liver Longer 1:06:12

12M ago1:06:12

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Maximize your treatment of alcohol-associated liver disease. Learn how to evaluate liver disease in patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD), choose AUD medications that are safe and effective, and identify patients who may be eligible for early liver transplantation. We’re joined by Dr. Lamia Haque, @lykhaque (Yale School of Medicine). We are thri…

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S2 Ep16: #27- Recap: ACAAM Lightning Round 59:14

12M ago59:14

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Spark your learning! We cover clinical pearls from graduating addiction medicine fellows by covering ACAAM’s annual lighting round presentation. Learn about tianeptine, buprenorphine starts in patients with acute hepatitis, vaccinations for persons who inject drugs, and more! We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The…

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S2 Ep15: #26 Addressing adulterants (xylazine) in the drug supply with Dr. Raagini Jawa and Tehya Johnson, NP 1:01:27

12M ago1:01:27

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Expand your practice to include wound care for xylazine-related wounds and learn how to talk to your patients about harm reduction for xylazine. We are joined by Dr. Raagini Jawa (@Raaginizzle, UPMC) and Tehya Johnson, NP (@TehyaRJohnson, Boston Health Care for the Homeless). We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with support and partnership from The…

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S2 Ep14: #25 Methadone in the Clinic with Dr Ruth Potee and Dr David Frank 1:05:41

1y ago1:05:41

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OTP yea you know me Make methadone a part of your practice. Learn how the methadone system in the US works and how you can play an active role in improving care for people with opioid use disorder treated with methadone. We’re joined by Dr. Ruth Potee @DrRuthPotee (website) and Dr. David Frank @highway_dave We are thrilled to produce Season 3 with …

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S2 Ep13: #24 Treating OUD in the Fentanyl Era: ASAM Treatment Week with Dr. Melissa Weimer 54:35

2y ago54:35

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Keep saving lives by prescribing methadone and buprenorphine. Learn how initiations of each have changed in the era of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) like fentanyl and how to continue to provide person-centered care to people with opioid use disorder. We’re joined by Dr Melissa Weimer, @DrMelissaWeimer (Yale University). This episode is in …

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S2 Ep12: #23 Opioid Overdose Treatment and Prevention with Dr. Alex Walley 1:00:27

2y ago1:00:27

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Prevent opioid overdoses in your community! We discuss opioid overdose prevention and treatment so you can counsel patients who use substances on ways to decrease their risk of overdose. We discuss optimal ways to respond to hospital overdoses, ideal doses of naloxone, and how to monitor a patient experiencing an overdose clinically. We’re joined b…

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S2 Ep11: #22 Low Key Pearls for Low Dose Bup With Amelia Goff FNP and Eleasa Sokolski, MD 51:59

2y ago51:59

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Accelerate your knowledge on low-dose buprenorphine starts for individuals with opioid use disorder. We cover the physiology of how low-dose starts work, different 4-7 day protocols, and how to troubleshoot challenges patients may face. We’re joined by Dr. Eleasa Sokolski, MD (Oregon Health and Sciences University) and Amelia Goff, MSN, FNP (Oregon…

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S2 Ep10: #21 Racism and Inequities in Addiction Medicine with Dr. Myra Mathis 46:08

2y ago46:08

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Gain insight into how racialized US drug policies, the War on Drugs, and media portrayals of substance use impact our patients in ongoing ways. Learn how you can take action and intentionally promote equity as a clinician! We’re joined by Dr Myra Mathis, @DrMyraMathis (University of Rochester Medical Center) Claim free CME for this episode at curbs…

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S2 Ep9: #20 Extending Knowledge of LAI Buprenorphine with Dr. Ken Lee 50:21

2y ago50:21

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Learn about long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder with Dr. Ken Lee, an addiction medicine provider in Canada. We go over the basics of using LAI buprenorphine, tips and tricks for troubleshooting with patients as well as newer protocols that Dr. Lee and his colleagues use. Claim free CME for this episod…

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S2 Ep8: #19 Return to Use Prevention Counseling with Dr. Eve Lasswell, PsyD 54:39

2y ago54:39

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Jumpstart your knowledge on how to counsel patients in primary care to help decrease their risk of returning to substance use! Learn how to help patients identify triggers, develop plans on how to navigate high-risk situations & so much more! We are joined by psychologist Dr. Eve Lasswell PsyD at the University of California San Diego! Claim free C…

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S2 Ep7: #18 Urine Drug Testing with Dr. Timothy Wiegand 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

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Interpret urine drug tests (UDT) like a toxicologist! Learn how to approach interpreting positive opiates, opioids, and benzodiazepines in UDT. We discuss the nuances of interpreting UDT, false positives, and how to counsel a patient prior to ordering the test. We’re joined by Dr. Timothy Weigand @TwToxMD (University of Rochester Medical Center). C…

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S2 Ep6: #17 Caring for People with Criminal Legal Involvement and SUDs with Dr. Lisa Puglisi 1:04:54

2y ago1:04:54

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Learn to take a trauma-informed criminal legal history, tailor your MOUD prescribing to meet the needs of patients impacted by the criminal legal system, and advocate for high-quality care in the carceral system and the community. We’re joined by Dr. Lisa Puglisi, @pugleesa (Yale University) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.o…

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S2 Ep5: #16 Distilling Inpatient Alcohol Withdrawal with Dr. Shawn Cohen 57:09

2y ago57:09

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Distill the management of inpatient alcohol withdrawal down to its core with Dr. Shawn Cohen (@ShawnCohen_MD, Yale University). This episode is full of practical pearls, and we discuss the ins and outs of managing alcohol withdrawal in the hospital setting. Learn how to triage patients in the hospital, which benzodiazepines to select, the pathophys…

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S2 Ep4: #15 Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain with Dr. Will Becker 51:09

2y ago51:09

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Crush chronic pain with buprenorphine. Learn how to assess chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) in patients on long-term opioid therapy, when to consider buprenorphine, and how to make the switch. We’re joined by addiction medicine and pain management expert, Dr. William Becker (Yale School of Medicine). Claim free CME for this episode at cur…

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S2 Ep3: #14 Getting to the Heart of Injection Drug Use Associated Infectious Endocarditis with Dr. Ayesha Appa 58:09

2y ago58:09

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Bring some heart to the care of people with IDU-IE. Learn how to provide person-centered care addressing both the acute infection and SUD and when/how to advocate for surgical treatment. We’re joined by Dr. Ayesha Appa @AyeshaAppaMD, (UCSF) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!…

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S2 Ep2: #13 What to Expect: Managing Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy with Dr. Terplan 58:48

2y ago58:48

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Manage opioid use disorder in pregnancy. Learn how to counsel patients about the importance of medication and medication options, how to think about neonatal abstinence syndrome and recommendations for the postpartum period. We are joined by Dr. Mishka Terplan, on Twitter @do_less_harm (Friends Research Institute). Segments Intro, disclaimer: 0:00 …

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S2 Ep1: #12 Listener Q & A on Substance Use Disorders 1:04:19

2y ago1:04:19

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Put on your Primary Care Cat-Hat We are thrilled to be back to kick off season 2! Carolyn Chan, MD (@CarolynAChan) soon to be at the University of Cincinnati, Shawn Cohen MD (@ShawnCohen_MD) at Yale University, Kenneth Morford MD at Yale University, and Natalie Stahl MD (@NanouTheNomad) at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center are back and on this …

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S1 Ep11: #11 Smoking Cessation: It’s Not a Drag with Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos 1:04:44

3y ago1:04:44

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Tackle smoking cessation by offering your patients evidence-based treatment options. We discuss pharmacotherapy, mindfulness, and practical tips on how to manage short-acting nicotine replacement therapy to help your patient stop smoking. We are joined by Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos from Hopkins (@Panagis21).…

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S1 Ep10: #10 The ABCs of CBT: Psychosocial Interventions 101 with Dr. Carla Marienfeld 54:11

3y ago54:11

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Integrate motivational interviewing into your busy practice, and learn the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. This episode highlights common psychosocial interventions for individuals with substance use disorders. After this episode, you will feel empowered to connect patients to these evidence-based resources. We’re joined by Dr. Ca…

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S1 Ep9: #9 A Joint Conversation: Cannabis Use Disorder with Dr Deepika Slawek 47:22

3y ago47:22

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Partner with your patients to address cannabis use disorder. Learn how to talk through someone's motivations for cannabis use, treat cannabis withdrawal, address cannabis use disorder, and the eternal importance of harm reduction in cannabis use. Dr. Deepika Slawek @DeepikaSlawekMD (Einstein Medicine Bio) joins us on this can't miss episode!…

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S1 Ep8: #8 Back to Basics: A Stigma-Free History with Dr. Jeanette Tetrault 48:31

3y ago48:31

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Challenge stigmatizing terms and level up your patient-centered language! Learn how to create an inviting environment to discuss substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs), how our word choices directly affect patient care and a three-step approach to taking a comprehensive SUD History. Let’s RIP-TEAR it up with our expert, Dr. Jeanette Tetra…

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S1 Ep7: #7 Do the OBOT: Buprenorphine for OUD in the Clinic with Dr. Christy Soran 51:25

3y ago51:25

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With this buprenor-FINE episode, you’ll become a master at office-based treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine. We’ll cover the efficacy of buprenorphine, a guide to starting it, and what to think about when continuing therapy in a person-centered way. We’re joined by Dr Christine Soran, (UCSF) the medical director of the oldest bupren…

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S1 Ep6: #6 Get Hip to Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorders with Dr. Ximena Levander 48:39

3y ago48:39

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Decrease your anxiety managing sedative-hypnotic use disorders! By the end of this episode, you will have practical tips on how to discuss benzodiazepine use, plan a taper, and support your patient throughout the process. We’re joined by Dr. Ximena Levander, @XimenaLevander (OHSU).By The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast

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S1 Ep5: #5 Amp Up Your Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorder with Dr. Paxton Bach 1:01:18

3y ago1:01:18

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Amp up your learning on stimulant use disorder! We are joined by Dr. Paxton Bach (@PaxBach) who is the Co-Medical Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use and Director of their Clinical Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program. We discuss commonly used stimulants, how to recognize when someone is “overamping,” different treatment opti…

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S1 Ep4: #4 Wrapping Our Heads Around Alcohol Use Disorder Meds w/Dr. Alyssa Peterkin 51:22

3y ago51:22

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Get comfortable treating alcohol use disorder (AUD). In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis of AUD strategies to help patients develop therapeutic goals and options for pharmacotherapy. We are joined for this episode by Dr. Alyssa Peterkin (BU), an internal medicine and addiction medicine physician who encourages us to venture into offering phar…

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S1 Ep3: #3 Harm Reduction: Partnering with Patients w/Dr. Kim Sue 50:06

3y ago50:06

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Step up harm reduction strategies in your clinical practice! We discuss partnering with patients who use substances and methods to keep patients safe and healthy. Dr. Kim Sue (@DrKimSue, Yale University), the National Harm Reduction Coalition Medical Director, joins us. We discuss safer injection practices, stimulants, alcohol, nicotine use, and mo…

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S1 Ep2: #2 Get in the Spirit of Ambulatory Alcohol Withdrawal 49:10

3y ago49:10

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Master the management of ambulatory alcohol withdrawal! We discuss the pathophysiology of alcohol withdrawal as well as the triage and treatment of this disease in the ambulatory setting. We’re joined by our bird-loving guest Dr. Stephen Holt (Yale University), an addiction medicine and internal medicine doc who teaches us a set of practical pearls…

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S1 Ep1: #1 Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder - Find Your Rage with Dr. Ruth Potee 51:41

3y ago51:41

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Supercharge your knowledge on using methadone for the treatment of opioid use disorder! We discuss treatment goals, and how to start or continue methadone in the hospital. We’re joined by guest Dr Ruth Potee, addiction medicine physician, full-scope family medicine doc, feminist, and expert composter. She inspires us to be strong advocates for our …

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S1 Ep1: Trailer - The Cursbiders Addiction Medicine 3:03

3y ago3:03

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Curbsiders Addiction Medicine is THE podcast for all things addiction medicine. This series will discuss the ins and outs of caring for patients who have substance use disorders. We want to reduce the stigma around substance use as well as myth-bust and demystify common addiction medicine topics. We use expert interviews to cover core addiction med…

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Episode 2: Gamestonked 42:42

4+ y ago42:42

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In this episode, our CEO Jonathan Martin is joined by fellow Director Michael Beaton and our Head of Research Nick Railton-Edwards to discuss the recent Gamestop shares story, its implications for the market and what the ongoing consequences could be in terms of regulation and oversight of social media for trading purposes.…

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Episode 1: Legal + Tech = ? 47:54

4+ y ago47:54

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In our very first episode, our CEO Jonathan Martin is joined by Emma Patient, Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC Global Banking and Markets and Deepak Sitlani, Partner at Linklaters LLP, to explore the impacts and implications of technology in the legal arena - and specifically those around ISDA Create.By DRS Knowledge Team

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Ear and Sinus Infections

7+ y ago

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Upper cervical chiropractic care gets the upper neck in alignment which takes pressure off the nerves and allows the body to function properly. This helps the sinuses and the ears to drain fluids properly, preventing infection.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Bell's Palsy and Trigeminal Neuralgia

7+ y ago

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Bell's Palsy and Trigeminal Neuralgia are serious conditions that include facial numbness or facial pain. Upper cervical chiropractic helps people by adjusting the head, neck and spine to get them in alignment and release pressure off the facial nerve.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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High Blood Pressure

7+ y ago

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There are natural ways to help lower blood pressure including losing weight, eating a diet rich in greens and healthy fats and receiving chiropractic care. Upper Cervical chiropractic can lower blood pressure by aligning the lower part of the brain stem.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Chiropractic for a Healthier Pregnancy

8y ago

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Chiropractic care can help pregnant women by reducing back pain, pressure and muscle tension. Chiropractors get the body in the best alignment to ensure good baby position and an easier delivery.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Chiropractic for Migraine Headaches

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Chiropractors can help people suffering from migraines by adjusting the neck and head to get the body in alignment which then normalizes nerve function releasing nerve pressure in the head.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Chiropractic for Whiplash

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Whiplash damages soft tissue and forces bones to shift out of alignment causing inflammation, pinched nerves and other problems in the future. Chiropractors can get the spine and neck back in alignment to prevent long term damage.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

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Upper Cervical chiropractic care along with a diet rich in probiotics, good fats like Omega-3s and Vitamin D are some ways to help improve the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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ADHD

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Chiropractic care is effective in helping kids manage the effects of ADHD by improving the upper neck alignment which restores the the nerve and spinal fluid flow to the brain. This helps kids control their energy and their moods.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Asthma and Allergies

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Avoiding allergy triggers and seeking regular chiropractic care helps people manage allergies and asthma. Chiropractic care helps improve the nervous system and strengthen the immune system so that it will not over-react to allergens.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Anxiety and Depression

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Upper cervical chiropractic can help restore proper blood and spinal fluid flow to the brain allowing it to function better and help alleviate anxiety and depression. A diet rich in probiotics and vitamin D also helps with mood function.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Neuropathy and Fibromyalgia

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Both Neuropathy, a nerve disorder and Fibromyalgia, a muscle condition cause pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care that focusses on the brain stem can alleviate pressure on the nervous system and help reduce and potentially eliminate pain.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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Upper Cervical Chiropractic vs Traditional Techniques

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Upper Cervical chiropractic is a unique, extremely precise and gentle technique designed to take pressure off the brainstem and the nerves to allow proper body function.By Dr. Korie Gardner & Dr. FJ Schofield

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