Chiropractic Subluxation Theory

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  chiropractic subluxation theory: Foundations of Chiropractic Meridel I. Gatterman, 2005-03-15 Now updated in its 2nd edition, the first research-based book on this topic examines the direct link between joint dysfunction, the theories of its effects, and the clinical syndromes seen in practice. Scientific evidence is presented for indications and contraindications of subluxation, along with term definitions, basic science and anatomy, subluxation causes, radiographic evidence, manipulable and nonmanipulable subluxation, a theoretical model, and subluxation syndromes. Integration of theory and clinical research establishes a necessary foundation for both students and clinicians Many of the most respected names in the chiropractic have contributed chapters to this book and present the common ground of chiropractic in a logical and understandable way Over 200 high-quality illustrations bring important concepts to life Key words and questions related to the objectives are stated at the beginning of each chapter notifying the reader what he should learn from the material Updated coverage includes strengthened kinesiology information, new studies on the headache, new whiplash material, the Chiropractic Paradigm, and the latest research from the field An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Chiropractic Theories Robert A. Leach, 2004 Designed to be a primary reference for chiropractic students, this is a concise, scientific survey of chiropractic theories based on current research. Completely restructured for the Fourth Edition, this book focuses on the most current biomedical research on the three phase model of vertebral subluxation complex (V.S.C.). This is a useful reference for students studying for the National Board of Chiropractors Examination Parts II, III, and IV, as well as a post-graduate reference providing information on the chiropractic perspective on health and wellness, nutrition, exercise, psychosocial issues, and case management principles for wellness care. This new text focuses on developing critical thinking among chiropractic students, and includes new contributors and new chapters on principles of statistics and a minimum process for validation of chiropractic theory.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Chiropractic Text Book R. W. Stephenson, 2015-07-24 A classic in the field, R.W. Stephenson's Chiropractic Text Book has come to be regarded as a bible among chiropractic practitioners. Endorsed enthusiastically upon its release by B.J. Palmer, who wrote that, of all the books written and compiled on Chiropractic Philosophy, this is by far the best, not excepting my own. For in this milestone of a book, Stephenson laid out the entire philosophical foundation of chiropractic, identifying and illuminating a variety of principles still used widely today. Initially published in 1927 as an educational text for the classroom and reference resource for more experienced practitioners (who are, after all, always students), Chiropractic Text Book quickly became a staple in the chiropractic curriculum. Though chiropractors ought to look elsewhere for current standards of practice, this book contains a great deal of valuable theoretical context and history as Chiropractic Text Book is the first place many foundational chiropractic ideas were printed. For instance, Stephenson's list of the 33 core chiropractic principles-in which he encapsulates Palmer's chiropractic philosophy - are still referenced by chiropractors today. For those interested in the practice, study, or history of chiropractic, this book will make a perfect addition to your library.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Spin Doctors Paul Benedetti, Wayne MacPhail, 2003-01-01 Canadians visit chiropractors about 30 million times a year, and surveys show that patients are generally satisfied with their treatment. But studies also show that as many as two hundred Canadians a year suffer strokes brought on by neck manipulation. Spin Doctors takes a hard, dramatic, and spine-chilling look into the world of chiropractic medicine. You will be surprised to learn what chiropractors treat and why and how much it costs you as a taxpayer. Most importantly, you'll learn how to protect yourself and your family from dangerous adjustments, practice-building tactics, bogus treatments, and misleading information.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Atlas of Common Subluxations of the Human Spine and Pelvis William J. Ruch, 2014-08 Subluxation:Loss of joint alignment and integrity. This describes an injury to the joint structures such as the ligaments, discs, joint capsules, supporting tendons, and fascia. Subluxation is the most common etiology of osteoarthritis and is characterized by immobilization, inflammation, pain and muscle spasms.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Activator Method Arlan W. Fuhr, 2008-01-24 From basic scan protocols to advanced assessment procedures, THE ACTIVATOR METHOD, 2nd Edition discusses the Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) in an easy-to-understand, how-to approach. This updated 2nd edition covers all aspects of the controlled low-force analytical and adjusting system, from the history of the technique to in-depth examinations of body structures. It also features expanded content on supportive subjects from seven new contributors, discussing topics such as activator and instrument adjusting history, instrument reliability in the literature, the neurology of pain and inflammation, temporal mandibular disorders, and leg length reactivity. - UNIQUE! As the only Activator Method textbook in the field, it is known as the standard reference in Activator. - Expert author, Dr. Arlan Fuhr, is a co-founder of the AMCT, bringing his unparalleled expertise to the subject. - Brand new full-color photos detail assessment procedures, specific anatomical contact points, and lines of drive to clearly show procedures for easier learning. - Clinical Observations boxes share the author's knowledge from years of experience and provide tips on analysis of certain conditions and suggestions for atypical cases. - Summary tables in each clinical chapter allow you to quickly access pertinent information. - Step-by-step instruction throughout the Instrumentation section helps you understand the principles of the technique. - Appendix: Activator Quick Notes for Basic and Advanced Protocol provides at-a-glance reviews of important points and things to remember when performing basic and advanced protocols. - A new chapter on leg length analysis procedures offers comprehensive coverage of this critical step in using the Activator Method. - Seven new contributors bring fresh insight to AMCT.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Technic and Practice of Chiropractic Joy Maxwell Loban, 2022-05-28 This is a medical study, focusing on the human spine and neurology. This book believes that the vertebral body palpation part should be step by step, and each step of learning and practice should be combined. Similarly, with regard to neural tracking, theory precedes practice. Research on adjustment techniques should be carried out within a few months before the actual adjustment practice begins and continue during this period.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Chiropractic Theories Robert A. Leach, Thomas D. S. Key, Mario A. Vitelli, 1980
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Foundations of Chiropractic website Meridel I. Gatterman, 2005-03-15 Now updated in its 2nd edition, the first research-based book on this topic examines the direct link between joint dysfunction, the theories of its effects, and the clinical syndromes seen in practice. Scientific evidence is presented for indications and contraindications of subluxation, along with term definitions, basic science and anatomy, subluxation causes, radiographic evidence, manipulable and nonmanipulable subluxation, a theoretical model, and subluxation syndromes. - Integration of theory and clinical research establishes a necessary foundation for both students and clinicians - Many of the most respected names in the chiropractic have contributed chapters to this book and present the common ground of chiropractic in a logical and understandable way - Over 200 high-quality illustrations bring important concepts to life - Key words and questions related to the objectives are stated at the beginning of each chapter notifying the reader what he should learn from the material - Updated coverage includes strengthened kinesiology information, new studies on the headache, new whiplash material, the Chiropractic Paradigm, and the latest research from the field - An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added - The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study - An appendix on spinal subluxation and visceral disorders has been added - The latest basic science material incorporated into part one, including an excellent animal model study
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Chiropractic Ludmil Adam Chotkowski, L A Chotkowski, M.D., FACP, 2002
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Textbook of Clinical Chiropractic Gregory Plaugher, Mark Lopes, 2013-01-28 This book documents the techniques chiropractors use on a day-to-day basis and provides a specific biomechanical approach to the art of chiropractic adjusting. Features of the book include: chiropractic management of spinal fractures and dislocations covered for the first time; chiropractic management of visceral disorders never before covered in any book; only specific, biomechanically sound adjustuve techniques are described; a three-dimensional overlay is superimposed on the illustrations to aid visualizing spatial orientation; a chapter on chiropractic approaches to pregnancy and pediatric care; a chapter on clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the spine; and chapters on extremity injuries, diagnosis and adjustment techniques.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Religion of Chiropractic Holly Folk, 2017 Chiropractic is by far the most common form of alternative medicine in the United States today, but its fascinating origins stretch back to the battles between science and religion in the nineteenth century. At the center of the story are chiropractic's colorful founders, D. D. Palmer and his son, B. J. Palmer, of Davenport, Iowa, where in 1897 they established the Palmer College of Chiropractic. Holly Folk shows how the Palmers' system depicted chiropractic as a conduit for both material and spiritualized versions of a vital principle, reflecting popular contemporary therapies and nineteenth-century metaphysical beliefs, including the idea that the spine was home to occult forces. The creation of chiropractic, and other Progressive-era versions of alternative medicine, happened at a time when the relationship between science and religion took on an urgent, increasingly competitive tinge. Many remarkable people, including the Palmers, undertook highly personal reinterpretations of their physical and spiritual worlds. In this context, Folk reframes alternative medicine and spirituality as a type of populist intellectual culture in which ideologies about the body comprise a highly appealing form of cultural resistance.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Inside Chiropractic Samuel Homola, 1999 Homola, takes a frank and objective look at chiropractic.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: How Chiropractors Think and Practice , 2003
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Technique Systems in Chiropractic Robert Cooperstein, 2018-01-12 Technique Systems in Chiropractic describes and analyses the most common techniques in today's chiropractic. These techniques, sometimes called brand-name or proprietary techniques, each provide a step-by-step protocol for proceeding from examination findings to adjustive and other treatment procedures. Until now, the most readily available descriptions of these techniques have taken the form of articles and seminar advertisements written and distributed by the technique innovators themselves. Major chiropractic technique textbooks frequently list these techniques and some provide synopses, but they do not include the detail really required for readers to come to any serious conclusions about their safety and efficacy. In Technique Systems in Chiropractic, the authors describe over two dozen technique systems in a non-judgmental but critical manner, summarizing the available research and drawing conclusions as to what is actually known about them, compared with what the technique innovators themselves say. KEY FEATURES - Describes and analyses over two dozen of the most widely known and used chiropractic technique systems, in' alphabetical order. - Uses a common format for each technique system, allowing the reader to easily locate desired information and draws comparisons between techniques. - Features chapters on chiropractic terminology, as well as examination and adiustive methods that are common to many technique systems. - Compiles and summarizes the relevant research on each technique, drawing summary conclusions and clearly identifying what is known and what is not known about each. - Explains why there have been so many technique systems in chiropractic, past and present, as this relates to issues of jurisprudence, practice parameters, and guidelines for care. - Explores the interface between chiropractic technique systems and the movement toward evidence-based chiropractic (EBC). Presents demographic information on the rates of utilization of each technique in Canada and the United States. - Includes a glossary of technique-specific terms and jargon. Technique Systems in Chiropractic provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource on the different technique systems in common use by chiropractors throughout the world. It will provide students and practitioners of chiropractic with the easy access they need to enrich their knowledge of the vast array of chiropractic technique procedures, whether to whet their interest in pursuing further training in given technique systems, or to incorporate various of these procedures into the more generic, eclectic practice or chiropractic to which many practitioners seem to be drawn at this time. Insurance claims adjusters, attorneys, managed health care and government administrators, students and instructors in allied health professions, individual! interested in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and, of course, current and prospective chiropractic patients will also find this book of great interest.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Chiropractic George Magner, 1995 A critical examination of chiropractic, beginning with a brief history of the therapy, analyzing the claims and benefits of the practice, and telling of the author's negative experiences with chiropractic treatments.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Reality Check Heidi Haavik, 2018
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Science of Chiropractic; Volume 1 Daniel David Palmer, 2022-10-26 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Principles and Practice of Chiropractic, Third Edition Scott Haldeman, 2012-09-01 The most comprehensive, extensively illustrated book focusing on chiropractic principles, diagnosis, and treatment. A Doody’s Core Title for 2019! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! This is the third edition of one of the chiropractic profession's most important and influential books. It is a compendium of hard scientific knowledge about all aspects of chiropractic, from the social and historical to the clinical and research oriented. It is a significant expansion from the second edition, which was published in 1992, quite some time ago. It contains five major sections: Introduction to Principles of Chiropractic, Introduction to Chiropractic Theory, Introduction to the Clinical Examination, Introduction to Specific Treatment Methods, and Introduction to Management of Specific Disorders....The book exceeds all expectations the author had for it....I consider this the most essential of all chiropractic texts, one that all chiropractors should obtain.--Doody's Review Service Developed as the core textbook for the chiropractic student and as a professional reference, this text presents theory, philosophy, and practice principles of chiropractic. Covers both traditional and newer chiropractic techniques as well as the clinical exam and management of specific disorders.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Chiropractic Edzard Ernst, 2020-08-15 Of all forms of alternative medicine, chiropractic is the one that is most generally accepted. In the UK, for instance, chiropractors are regulated by statute and even have their own ‘Royal College of Chiropractic’. In the US, chiropractic’s country of origin, most chiropractors carry the title ‘doctor’ and many consumers believe they are medically trained. Despite this high level of acceptance, chiropractic is wide open to criticism. The claims and assumptions made by chiropractors are far from evidence based. Chiropractic manipulations are of doubtful effectiveness and have regularly been associated with severe adverse effects, including multiple fatalities. The advice issued by chiropractors to patients and consumers is often less than responsible. The behaviour of chiropractors and their organisations is frequently less than professional. This book presents and discusses recent evidence in and around chiropractic in a factual and unemotional manner. It amounts to an evidence-based critique of this profession and discloses the often dangerously misleading information published for the lay audience. It thereby contributes to advancing public health and critical thinking.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex Kirk Eriksen, 2004 This landmark text is the most comprehensive book ever published on the vertebral subluxation complex. This textbook is the culmination of several years of detailed research and review of chiropractic and medical literature on the topic of the cervical spine, the occipito-atlanto-axial subluxation, and upper cervical chiropractic care. Written by an expert renowned for his lucid, well-illustrated explanations of complex issues related to subluxation-based care. Dr. Eriksen reviews the anatomy and kinematics of the upper cervical spine and explains how impaired biomechanics causes neurological dysfunction and physiological concomitants. This reference is not intended to be about chiropractic technique; rather, Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex provides the why as opposed to the how of upper cervical chiropractic care.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Handbook of Spine Technology Boyle C. Cheng, 2021-04-01 This handbook is the most authoritative and up-to-date reference on spine technology written for practitioners, researchers, and students in bioengineering and clinical medicine. It is the first resource to provide a road map of both the history of the field and its future by documenting the poor clinical outcomes and failed spinal implants that contributed to problematic patient outcomes, as well as the technologies that are currently leading the way towards positive clinical outcomes. The contributors are leading authorities in the fields of engineering and clinical medicine and represent academia, industry, and international government and regulatory agencies. The chapters are split into five sections, with the first addressing clinical issues such as anatomy, pathology, oncology, trauma, diagnosis, and imaging studies. The second section, on biomechanics, delves into fixation devices, the bone implant interface, total disc replacements, injury mechanics, and more. The last three sections, on technology, are divided into materials, commercialized products, and surgery. All appropriate chapters will be continually updated and available on the publisher’s website, in order to keep this important reference as up-to-date as possible in a fast-moving field.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Chiropractor's Protégé Timothy Faulkner, 2017-04-28
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Exercise Effect on Mental Health Henning Budde, Mirko Wegner, 2018-04-17 The Exercise Effect on Mental Health contains the most recent and thorough overview of the links between exercise and mental health, and the underlying mechanisms of the brain. The text will enhance interested clinicians’ and researchers’ understanding of the neurobiological effect of exercise on mental health. Editors Budde and Wegner have compiled a comprehensive review of the ways in which physical activity impacts the neurobiological mechanisms of the most common psychological and psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This text presents a rigorously evidence-based case for exercise as an inexpensive, time-saving, and highly effective treatment for those suffering from mental illness and distress.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Skeptic's Dictionary Robert Carroll, 2004-04-28 A wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We need all the help we can get. -James Randi, President, James Randi Educational Foundation, randi.org From alternative medicine, aliens, and psychics to the farthest shores of science and beyond, Robert Carroll presents a fascinating look at some of humanity's most strange and wonderful ideas. Refreshing and witty, both believers and unbelievers will find this compendium complete and captivating. Buy this book and feed your head! -Clifford Pickover, author of The Stars of Heaven and Dreaming the Future A refreshing compendium of clear thinking, a welcome and potent antidote to the reams of books on the supernatural and pseudoscientific. -John Allen Paulos, author of Innumeracy and A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper This book covers an amazing range of topics and can protect many people from being scammed. -Stephen Barrett, M.D., quackwatch.org Featuring close to 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, The Skeptic's Dictionary is a lively, commonsense trove of detailed information on all things supernatural, occult, paranormal, and pseudoscientific. It covers such categories as alternative medicine; cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk science; logic and perception; New Age energy; and the psychic. For the open-minded seeker, the soft or hardened skeptic, and the believing doubter, this book offers a remarkable range of information that puts to the test the best arguments of true believers.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Chiropractic , 2005
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Mental Health and Chiropractic Herman S. Schwartz, 1973-01-01
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Well Adjusted Babies Jennifer Barham-Floreani, 2009 When it comes to quality parenting advice and support, Dr Jennifer's 'Well Adjusted' website is the resource for couples and families. Her best-selling book 'Well Adjusted Babies' is referred to as 'the new bible for pregnancy, childbirth and beyond' for families across the globe, and the soon-to-be-released 'Increase Fertility Fast' is her latest gem. 'Well Adjusted Babies' offers modern parents all the support and information they need to raise healthy, capable and very well-adjusted children.' - Dr Sarah Buckley MD, author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering. At the heart of everything 'Well Adjusted' is Dr Jennifer's candid yet authorative nature. As a mother of four and health practitioner, Dr Jennifer writes a free parenting blog (www.welladjustedbabies.com), and she is known as an authentic guide for couples and families wanting credible insights on strengthening their health. 'Well Adjusted Babies' is focused on providing practical, well-researched products that build health literacy. This awareness then transforms a family's health culture, inspiring and empowering parents to become strong, clear and confident carers of our future generation.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Foundations of Chiropractic Meridel I. Gatterman, 1995 This text examines the central chiropractic topic of spinal subluxation, integrating both theory and clinical research. It covers topics including: the subluxation complex model; signs and symptoms that accompany subluxation syndrome; and appropriate manipulative and adjustive therapy.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: B.J. of Davenport Joseph C. Keating, 1997-01-01
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Neurodynamics of the Vertebral Subluxation A. E. Homewood, 1977
  chiropractic subluxation theory: A Text Book, Modernized Chiropractic ... Oakley Garfield Smith, Solon Massey Langworthy, Minora C. Paxson, 1906
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Palmer Chiropractic Green Books Timothy Faulkner, Joseph Foley, Simon Senzon, 2018-12-12
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Well Adjusted Dog Daniel Kamen, 2013-03-27 Chiropractors and their human patients already know the health benefits of relieving spinal nerve pressure. Dog owners and trainers who are fortunate enough to find a trained animal chiropractor also know of these benefits. But that's the problem--finding a practitioner in your area. Very few veterinarians offer chiropractic services since they are too busy with medical emergencies. And most of the licensed human chiropractors, who became certified in animal chiropractic, are prohibited or severely limited by law to adjust animals in their state. The Well Adjusted Dog: Canine Chiropractic Methods You Can Do will give dog owners insight on how a lot of the adjustments are performed and what to expect when they take their dog to an animal chiropractor--if they can find one. For those who want to adjust their own dogs, the author provides step-by-step instructions with over 90 illustrations. However, Dr. Kamen strongly advises first consulting with a licensed veterinarian for a proper evaluation and to rule out any possible contraindications to adjusting. About the Author Dr. Daniel Kamen was born in Chicago, Illinois and has been practicing chiropractic since 1981. His father is a highly respected anesthesiologist; his mother, a gifted artist. Dr. Kamen's original animal chiropractic organization, Animal Crackers, produced animal chiropractic educational materials, which taught others how to adjust dogs and horses. Dr. Kamen lives with his wife, Sharon, of thirty-four years. Together they have three sons, Jeffrey, Gary and Kevin. He makes his home in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kamen has been featured in many TV, radio, and newspaper stories concerning his work with animal chiropractic. He currently is on tour, teaching a professional as well as a lay lecture seminar on animal chiropractic (horse and dog adjusting). His hobbies include playing the piano and chess (master level). Books by Daniel Kamen include: The Well Adjusted Dog, The Well Adjusted Horse, The Well Adjusted Cat and a novel entitled Stagecoach Road: The Bullies Must Die.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Adaptive Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists Giles Gyer, Jimmy Michael, 2025-05-21 Based on the latest clinical research and evidence-based knowledge, this resource guides manual therapists on how to safely integrate adaptive spinal manipulation into their practice using commonly used equipment. Manual therapists will benefit from a thorough review of the latest studies and theories surrounding spinal manipulation and its neurophysiological effects. Earlier chapters also detail the efficacy of spinal techniques on children, factors around safety and patient screening, as well as practical techniques and how to apply them. The second half of the book offers a comprehensive and combined approach into the use of drop tables, speeder boards and the Gonstead technique. This fresh and innovative insight into the most effective use of equipment in spinal manipulation is supplemented with detailed, full-colour photographs and practical guidance. Written by an internationally renowned author team, this is an essential book for a wide range of therapies including osteopathy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physiotherapy
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Nature Cures James C. Whorton, 2004 Writing with wit and with fairness to all sides, Whorton offers a fascinating look at alternative health systems, highlighting their history, theories, successes and failures. His book is an engaging and authoritative history that highlights the course of alternative medicine in the U.S., providing valuable background to the wide range of therapies available today.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Neurobiologic Mechanisms in Manipulative Therapy I. M. Korr, 1978-06-30
  chiropractic subluxation theory: Chiropractic Walter I. Wardwell, 1992 The chiropractic health care profession has traditionally been much more sensitive and attuned to its history and evolution then other disciplines and professions. Examination of the historical foundations and principles of chiropractic is as much a part of a student's education as any basic or clinical science subject.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: From Atoms to Galaxies Sadri Hassani, 2011-06-13 College students in the United States are becoming increasingly incapable of differentiating between proven facts delivered by scientific inquiry and the speculations of pseudoscience. In an effort to help stem this disturbing trend, From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness teaches heightened scientific acuity as it educates students about the physical world and gives them answers to questions large and small. Written by Sadri Hassani, the author of several mathematical physics textbooks, this work covers the essentials of modern physics, in a way that is as thorough as it is compelling and accessible. Some of you might want to know ... . . . How did Galileo come to think about the first law of motion? . . . Did Newton actually discover gravity by way of an apple and an accident? Or maybe you have mulled over... . . . Is it possible for Santa Claus to deliver all his toys? . . . Is it possible to prove that Elvis does not visit Graceland every midnight? Or perhaps you’ve even wondered ... . . . If ancient Taoism really parallels modern physics? . . . If psychoanalysis can actually be called a science? . . . How it is that some philosophies of science may imply that a 650-year-old woman can give birth to a child? No Advanced Mathematics Required A primary textbook for undergraduate students not majoring in physics, From Atoms to Galaxies examines physical laws and their consequences from a conceptual perspective that requires no advanced mathematics. It explains quantum physics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, gauge theory, quantum field theory, quarks and leptons, and cosmology. Encouraging students to subscribe to proven causation rather than dramatic speculation, the book: Defines the often obscured difference between science and technology, discussing how this confusion taints both common culture and academic rigor Explores the various philosophies of science, demonstrating how errors in our understanding of scientific principles can adversely impact scientific awareness Exposes how pseudoscience and New Age mysticism advance unproven conjectures as dangerous alternatives to proven science Based on courses taught by the author for over 15 years, this textbook has been developed to raise the scientific awareness of the untrained reader who lacks a technical or mathematical background. To accomplish this, the book lays the foundation of the laws that govern our universe in a nontechnical way, emphasizing topics that excite the mind, namely those taken from modern physics, and exposing the abuses made of them by the New Age gurus and other mystagogues. It outlines the methods developed by physicists for the scientific investigation of nature, and contrasts them with those developed by the outsiders who claim to be the owners of scientific methodology. Each chapter includes essays, which use the material developed in that chapter to debunk misconceptions, clarify the nature of science, and explore the history of physics as it relates to the development of ideas. Noting the damage incurred by confusing science and technology, the book strives to help the reader to emphatically demarcate the two, while clearly demonstrating that science is the only element capable of advancing technology.
  chiropractic subluxation theory: The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience Michael Shermer, 2002-11-14 A thorough, objective, and balanced analysis of the most prominent controversies made in the name of science—from the effectiveness of proposed medical treatments to the reality of supernatural claims. Edited by Michael Shermer, editor and publisher of The Skeptic magazine, this truly unique work provides a comprehensive introduction to the most prominent pseudoscientific claims made in the name of science. Covering the popular, the academic, and the bizarre, the encyclopedia includes everything from alien abductions to the Bermuda Triangle, crop circles, Feng Shui, and near-death experiences. Fifty-nine brief descriptive summaries and 23 investigations from The Skeptic magazine give skeptical analyses of subjects as far-ranging as acupuncture, chiropractic, and Atlantis. The encyclopedia also gives for-and-against debates on topics such as evolutionary psychology and case studies on topics like police psychics and the medical intuitive Carolyn Myss. Finally, the volumes include five classic works in the history of science and pseudoscience, including the speech William Jennings Bryan never delivered in the Scopes trial, and the first scientific and skeptical investigation of a paranormal/spiritual phenomenon by Benjamin Franklin and Antoine Lavoisier.
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Manhattan Gonstead Chiropractic (MGC) is proudly the industry’s number one leading practice for chiropractic treatment services. Our extensive knowledge and expertise have been well …

Specific Chiropractic NYC
Dr. Suh is a Specific Chiropractic Manhattan pain management expert dealing with acute and chronic pain conditions. Specific Chiropractic's disciplines like to think of themselves as 'sub …