If you listen to the media reports I am one of the irresponsible parents that's causing the current outbreak of measles; a disease that the medical profession has “eradicated” in the Americas.  But, I ask, who is more irresponsible?  Me for not injecting my healthy children with a substance that may only provide short-term immunity to a disease that more than likely won't threaten their lives?  Or, the person that injects substances that don’t provide true immunity, and, in fact, are more likely to cause damage to their fragile nervous systems? Today I am going to focus on measles, which is normally a very contagious disease that does require quarantine and extreme hygiene for the caregivers of the infected.  While measles can be deadly, with proper care and support very rarely does it cause any serious or lasting symptoms. The most common symptoms are a head cold, red eyes, rash that can cover part or all of the body, and fever.  Although rare, one of the more serious symptoms caused...

Italian Pork Tenderloin
Primal Pesto Roasted Root Veggies

This was a simple Primal Pesto Roasted Root Veggies recipe.  I marinated the pork tenderloin the whole day and it was great.  The Primal Pesto Roasted Veggies made the meal though.  I would never have thought about coating these veggies in pesto then roasting them but they turned out great.  You have to be careful not to overcook the parsnips and still finish the carrots.  Hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

• 2 cups organic Italian dressing
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 large shallots, peeled and quartered
• 6.5 oz organic pesto
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Combine dressing, garlic, and pork in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours. Preheat grill. Remove pork from marinade, and discard bag. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper...

A Few Reasons I had to Stop Billing Insurance

I get asked all the time by patients why don’t I take their insurance.  So I thought I would write the doctors perspective on insurance.

First, let’s start by recognizing that insurance companies did not get rich because they paid claims made to them.

The mantra of insurance companies is to Delay, Diminish, and Deny.

The first line insurance companies use is to Delay reimbursement as long as possible to providers.  The insurance companies take payments you make to them and invest that money so that it grows, (makes sense that’s what I would do!).  The problem comes when you go to the doctor and make a legitimate claim for coverage that you have.  By law the insurance companies have to respond to a claim within 45 days, yep 6 weeks.  Although most companies do process claims quickly, around 25-30 days, the problem comes when they question one of the legitimate charges; they hold payment on the entire charge not just the one in question. ...

One of the quickest, easiest Primal Paleo meal we have done.  It was super fast, tasty, and great for a busy weeknight meal!  The Shrimp Scampi was simple and really delicious.  I'm a big fan of butter to cook with as it adds so much flavor to the shrimp.  I thought this would way too much parsley but it worked out great.  For seamless prep, I would steam the broccolini first while you get the Shrimp Scampi ready.  The only change I noted for our palettes was to add more basil to the broccolini.  Hope you all enjoy this as much as we did!

• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 1⁄2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Grated rind and juice of 1 large meyer lemon
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 bunches fresh broccolini, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
2. Combine shrimp, garlic, lemon rind,
...

I get asked this question a lot, and the simple answer is, yes!  Babies and children respond amazingly well to Chiropractic care.  I even adjusted my daughter, Lilly, within the first hour of her birth. In my opinion, it is essential to adjust newborns at birth because, quite simply, birth is by far the most traumatic event you will go through your entire life.  It makes sense considering the baby, which is roughly the size of a watermelon, is squeezed through a hole about the size of a lemon during birth.  That has to be traumatic!  The beautiful part?  We are designed to do just that, but it does create problems with the cranium and spine.   In my perfect world, every baby would be adjusted shortly after birth. There are so many reasons to adjust a child.  First, it helps the immune system.  My son, T.J., was sick a few weeks ago and was running what I considered to be a highish fever, around 101 degrees.  We didn't freak out, though.  Instead, I gave him a few Homeopathic remedies a...

Peppercorn Strip Steaks
Primal Sweet Potato Bacon Salad

This is one of the more involved Primal dinners I have made in a while but it was well worth the effort.  I have to admit the grilled Sweet Potato and Bacon thing with mustard had me worried but it turned out pretty damn amazing!  It takes a bit of planning to pull off the timing on this one.  Start to finish it only took about an hour but that was with peeling the potatoes and all. You should be able to do it faster.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 (8-oz) New York Strip steaks
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch- thick rounds
• 1⁄4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1 lb. bacon
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and Pepper
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onions

Preheat grill to medium heat. Rub oil over both sides of steaks. Sprinkle steaks evenly with ground peppercorns and salt; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. G...

Well it’s hot as hell outside, and pretty much miserable.  Summer is in full swing! I can’t help but wonder how people ever managed to live without air conditioning.  With temperatures well over 100 this week, make sure you’re drinking a ton of water, even if you’re not outside a lot.  It’s this time of year that we have to really be careful about not overdoing it.  In addition to water try some zucchini, (it’s great for the adrenal glands, which help keep you hydrated), and make sure you’re resting as much as possible.  Also, don't forget to salt your veggies and meats with a good sea salt, this will go a long way in keeping you hydrated as well. Signs of dehydration:

• Dry sticky mouth, thirst
• Lack of energy or fussiness (usually in children)
• Hunger
• Dark yellow urine
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Rapid heart rate for no good reason
• Symptoms are worse first thing in the morning but get better throughout the day

How much water should you drink?  At least 1L per 50lbs of body weight and...

Medical Care for Your Back Pain is Possibly Doing More Harm Than Good

There was an interesting article published last Monday that claimed current medical interventions for back pain are wrong.  It went on to say that doctor's are over prescribing painkillers, MRI’s, CT scans, and providing needless surgeries.  I have to say, none of this is news to me at all.

The Emperor has no clothes!

This reminds me of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale , “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” where a  vain Emperor cares for nothing except wearing the finest clothes. He hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes from a fabric invisible to anyone who is unfit for their position.  The "tailors" making clothes for the Emperor convince him that if he cannot see the clothing being made he must be unfit or stupid. All of his ministers fearing to look as if they are incompetent pretend that they can see the clothes along with the Emperor.  Once the “suit” is finished the tailor’s mime dressing the...

Paleo Green Curry Chicken and Carrots

This was a simple Paleo Green Curry Chicken and Carrots meal.  That we did in a slow cooker.  I pulled together this meal together with what we had in the refrigerator the other day.  The Chicken was fork tender and fell apart on the plate!  The Curry could have been stronger but we loved the flavors and I really think the Celery added to the flavor of the curry. Ingredients

• 5 Chicken Breasts
• 1 Lb. Carrots
• 3 Stalks of Celery
• 2  medium sized Shallots
• 14 oz. can of Coconut milk
• 4 oz. Green Curry Paste
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions Chop the Carrots, dice the Shallots and thinly slice the Celery and place in the slow cooker.  Pour the Coconut Milk and Green Curry Paste into the cooker and mix.  Submerge the Chicken in the liquid; if the liquid doesn’t cover the chicken then use a little water.  Cook for about 6 hours.

The Proteins We Should Eat: A list of High Protein Foods

Most health problems we have today can be traced back to the foods we eat and choose not to eat. Honestly, most of those problems are linked to not balancing blood sugar.  When I tell patients they need to clean up their diet and stop eating bread, pasta, cakes, cookies, candy, rice, potatoes, soda, brownies and doughnuts, they respond with one of two choices:  They cry, or, say there's nothing left to eat. It really isn't the end of the world!  There is, in fact, plenty to eat. If it grew out of the ground or used to walk on the ground, fly in the sky or swim in the sea, you are pretty safe eating it. Most people are still overwhelmed by this, so here's a list of high protein foods you should be eating.

Mammals 

Most of our American diet comes from this group.  Personally, I'm a huge fan of beef, bacon, and lamb.  We still have to be somewhat careful with what we choose to eat off this list.  Concentrate on eathing these thin...