Rope-a-Dope by Corte Madera chiropractor Dr Harte

A few weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal did a big article on death from prescription pain-killers. The point of the article that, while we are spending all this money fighting illegal drugs, legal drugs are killing far more people. Ok, Medicine works.

It should be obvious to anyone that the use of pain-killers (including anti-inflammatories) is just suppressing the symptom, leaving whatever is wrong to get worse. This is not science. This is foolishness. People go for it because they are told that they have no choice. But they do. If you want to deal with the cause, get adjusted. No, not for pain relief. That is a nice side effect.

There is so much abuse of prescription pain-killers, so much legal addiction, that Medicine now has rehab for the addicts that it has produced, and "pain management" for those who are in training. This is nuts!

Don Harte, D.C.
Marin Authentic Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

Weak vs. Strong Chiropractic by Corte Madera chiropractor Dr Harte

"Seven days without an adjustment makes one weak."  - B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

I know that you have heard the foolish refrain, "I tried Chiropractic but it didn't work." Well, maybe it wasn't serious Chiropractic. Maybe it wasn't even Chiropractic at all.

One main culprit in the failure of chiropractors (NOT Chiropractic) is the deliberate lack of enough care. "Let's see you a couple of times this week and next, and see what happens." This is the mark of a moron who has no self-esteem and/or no esteem for the Innate Intelligence to heal the body. Or it could be the mark of a moron who is signed up with one of those managed care plans, which allows 3-5 visits, or maybe 7 if the doc writes a really creative report. No one gets well in 3 or 5 or 7 visits. This is like 5 minute brain surgery. Absurd.

It is the duty of a chiropractor to tell the truth, the real truth, about how much care you need. Once your subluxation situation is reasonably improved, wellness care, at least once a week, is recommended. "Oh, I have to keep coming?" Well, do you have to keep exercising, or eating well? Same thing.

What could be more important than keeping your nervous system free of interference?

Don Harte, D.C.
Marin Authentic Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

One More Dumb Attack

This past weekend, I was happily spreading the word about health through Chiropractic, screening people for subluxation in front of a post office.

This woman loudly yells "Don't let him touch you! This is a scam. Chiropractors have no science. They hardly go to school." On the way out of the post office, she went off again, as I was palpating (manually looking for misalignment) a woman's neck: "That's the worst. Chiropractic manipulation of the neck causes strokes." I asked her what makes her so nasty and so uneducated. She glared at me.(Maybe there is a time and place for psych meds.)

Why such hatred? And why such ignorance?

Chiro school is as long as med school. Same basic sciences... anatomy, histology, physiology, etc. Different clinical studies, of course.

The claim that Chiropractic is at all dangerous is laughable. See my article that I wrote some years ago in the SF Chronicle. "Where is the Danger in Chiropractic?" The short answer? There isn't any. And the charge coming from a profession as dangerous as Medicine, that's even more ridiculous. Pure cultism on the part of medical fanatics.

To say that Chiropractic is unscientific is to be ignorant of basic biology. The nerve system runs everything... every system, every organ, every tissue, every cell in the body, and relates all these to each other, for the good of the whole. Fact. If there exists interference with this control and communication, Vertebral Subluxation, then things cannot function properly, and health suffers. When subluxation is corrected by chiropractic adjustment, health improves. Simple. To rail against basic biological law labels one just plain dumb.

I must wonder how subluxated that woman is?

Don Harte, D.C.
Corte Madera Authentic Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

Chiropractic and the Olympics: Performance vs. Treatment by Corte Madera chiropractor Dr Harte

The Olympics are on.

These days, it is commonplace for chiropractors to be part of the support team for most olympic teams. Common sense.

Why? To treat injuries? No. To allow for as close to 100% of human potential as possible? yes!

Don't you, in your regular, non-Olympic life, want to do the same?

Don't understand? You are your nervous system. You sense your environment through your nervous system. You act through your nervous system. Your body does every function through your nervous system. If you have Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC), you will be at a loss; you will express less life. Gentle, specific, scientific chiropractic adjustments allow your body to express itself as close to 100% as possible. This is important if you are competing in freestyle swimming, or the shot put, or in doing the best at your own tennis game, or your own jogging regimen, or doing well in your job, or getting along in your family. Life is best expressed with no interference, This is why you see a chiropractor. In a sense, Life is your own Olympics.

Don Harte, D.C
Marin Authentic Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

"Are Chiropractors Smarter than MD's" asks Corte Madera Chiropractor Dr Harte

“Any living cell carries with it the experience of a billion years of experimentation by its ancestors.”

                                                           

-            Max Delbruck

Physicist/Biologist

The answer to this question is simple, but it may take a bit of effort for that answer to penetrate how you really think and feel.

Chiropractors are smarter than medical doctors. Why? Because they know and appreciate what they don’t know. In the semi-mythical words of Clint Eastwood in the San Francisco cop movie, “Magnum Force,” “A man’s got to know his limitations.”

In Medicine, in medical thinking, both in and out of the profession, there are no limits. For every incurable disease (which is virtually all of them except those that are self-limiting), there is the holy “search for the cure.” They ask for billions to find what they are looking for in a few years, what they promised to find years ago. There are "breakthroughs," where they feel like they are really getting a handle on some disease process, and what to do about it. But it never really is a breakthrough. It is quite true, what I was taught in chiropractic college: "The wonder drug of today will be the blunder drug of tomorrow." And they continue to stumble from one fad to another. They marvel at their own mastery of nature, and ask you to do the same.

Chiropractors marvel at the wonder of Nature, of Life. We understand that we can never understand everything about these very complex processes. And we certainly understand that we cannot direct them to our whims. There is an Innate Intelligence that directs Life, from conception to death. Any interference with the expression of that Innate Intelligence takes away from the expression of Life. This creates dis-ease, which eventually leads to disease. We chiropractors know what we don't know. We correct interference, and get out of the way.

“We chiropractors work with the subtle substance of the soul. We release the imprisoned impulse, the tiny rivulets of force, that eminates from the mind and flows over the nerves to cells and stirs them into life. We deal with the majestic power that transforms common food into living, loving, thinking clay; that robes the earth with beauty and hues and scents the flowers with the glory of the air.

In the dim, dark, distant long-ago, when the sun first bowed to the morning star, this power spoke that there was life; it quickened the slime of the seas and the dust of the earth and drove the cell to union with its fellows and countless living forms. Through eons of time, it finned the fish and winged the bird and fanged the beast. Endlessly, it worked, evolving its form until it produced the crowning glory of them all. With tireless energy, it blows the bubble of each individual life, and then, silently, relentlessly dissolves the form and absorbs the spirit into itself again.

And yet, you ask, ‘Can chiropractors cure appendicitis or the flu?’ Have you more faith in a spoonful of medicine than in the power that animates the living world."

                                                                               - B. J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

Don Harte, D.C.

Marin Authentic Chiropractor

Liberator of Innate

Depression During the Holidays, viewed by Corte Madera Chiropractor

Some people tend toward the depressive side of things. When things are not right, family-wise or relationship-wise, the Holidays often deepen these feelings.

So, what's a chiropractor doing talking about depression? Do I treat depression? No! (I don't treat backache either.) What I deal with, as a straight chiropractor, is the nervous system. I adjust to correct interference (subluxation) to that system.

Contrary to what many think, the brain is not isolated in a box, the skull. It is, of course, part of the nervous system. The brain is contiguous with the cord and the nerves. Any interference, any torsion, anywhere in the spinal column, will effect the brain. Additionally, any interference to other organs will effect metabolism, which will effect the brain.

Instead of going on the made-up theory of "biochemical imbalance" as a cause of mental illness such as depression, and taking dangerous drugs in an absurd effort at balance, why not just do what makes sense? Correct interference to the nervous system. Then, the nervous system, including the brain, is free to work better.

No, getting adjusted does not change the problems that may surround you. But, it may help you deal with those problems, and put a smile on your face. Then, there's all the singing, dancing toys in my office and all the happy people.

Don Harte, D.C.
Marin Straight Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

Dr Harte Tells of ANOTHER Perfect Medical Storm in Novato

Some weeks ago, I ran into a woman who looked only in her 50's, who was walking unsteadily, using a cane. I introduced myself, and offered my assistance as a chiropractor.

"I know what's wrong with me," she said firmly. "I have multiple sclerosis." I said "So?," and began to explain how the body really works, that everything is controlled and coordinated by the brain and the nervous system. In the case of MS, this is one of those nasty auto-immune diseases,. which means that the immune system is way overactive, so overactive that it attacks the body's own tissues as if they belonged to someone else. In the case of MS, it is the sheaths on the nerves that are attacked. (NOTE: These nerve sheaths are composed primarily of cholesterol. Something to think about.) I explained that if interference to the proper functioning of the nervous system, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, were corrected through chiropractic adjustment, the immune system would have the opportunity to begin to function more normally.

Simple, but too complex for this unfortunately medically obsessed woman.

The tale she told was a medical nightmare... a perfect medical storm. years ago, she was prescribed HRT, hormone replacement therapy. This was hawked by the medical fools for 40 years, telling women that taking hormones will keep them young, and will prevent heart attack, stroke and cancer. In 2002, the study came out, revealing that the truth was exactly the opposite. Instead of preventing these things, HRT CAUSED these things. Now I had been warning women against HRT since I have been in practice, in 1981, way before this 2002 study. How did I know? Biological common sense, something that just about doesn't exist in the field of Medicine. Ask me for the details.

Anyway, from the HRT, this woman developed breast cancer. From the radiation treatment for the breast cancer, she developed the MS. And from the drugs she is currently taking for the MS, designed to attack the overactive immune system, she will likely (I am sorry to say) get some new cancer. Cancer is the result of a hypoactive, a low-functioning immune system. And on it goes.

No matter the suffering, the string of abject failures, the absurdity, she still believes. She is a true Medical Cultist. To those of you who may be in this category, I ask to to think, and to reason. I ask you to consider that Outside-in medical thinking is medieval, and wrong. I ask you to consider that health only comes from Above-down, Inside-out.

Faith in Medicine, faith in your doctor, will not heal you or save you. Only your own Innate Intelligence can do that.

If I have opened some crack in your medical prejudices, call me and register for our HUNGRY FOR HEALTH? Dinner Talk on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 7 PM. 460-6527.

Don Harte, D.C.
Corte Madera Straight Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

One of Dr. Harte's San Rafael Practice Members

“Dr. Harte is very personable and answered all my questions about chiropractic healing at our first consultation. Dr. Harte relieved any concerns/fears I had in mind from previous chiropractic adjustments that made me run for the hills. My first adjustment was easy and I felt a dramatic difference within weeks. I have made a conscious effort to change how I deal with stress and feel great about working with Dr. Harte to improve my overall health. I have felt a positive surge with my TMJ, digestive issues, prolonged respiratory concerns, and mental stamina. Dr. Harte is very gentle when adjusting areas of my body that are subluxated and pays close attention to subtle changes in my body, which I love about people in general, especially when you're placing a small amount of trust in them when it comes to your health and well-being. Dr. Harte is always up-beat and enthusiastic when you see him. It beams through him that he really loves what he does. 

”I highly recommend Dr. Harte”  - Trish Washburn, San Rafael

You, too, can express health on a higher level. Health only comes from Above-down, Inside-out.

Don Harte, D.C.

Marin Straight Chiropractor

Corte Madera Chiropractor Exposes the Human Cost of Poor Chiropractic

No, I am not talking about 100's of thousands of deaths a year. That is what happens from poor medical care. I am not talking about millions of people getting sicker and more disabled each year. That, too, is the province of Medicine. The human cost of poor, low-level Chiropractic is more subtle. But being closer to home, it infuriates me that much more.

Let me define what I mean by poor, low-level Chiropractic. Remember that Chiropractic is a Science, and Art and a Philosophy. When there are serious deficiencies in any or all of these aspects, then you have low level Chiropractic.

Philosophy first. Chiropractic is based upon the vitalistic, HOLISTIC philosophy that the body heals itself and regulated itself, from Above-down, Inside-out. Your own Innate Intelligence runs everything. When there is an interference to this running, in the form of Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC), dysfunction occurs, leading to dis-ease, and eventually, disease. The mission of the chiropractor is the detection, analysis and coorection of VSC. We remove interference, and get out of the way. If you go to a chiropractor, or know someone going to a chiropractor, who is merely "treating" the low back pain according to the six visits allowed by the managed care company, well, you're not getting the real thing. If a chiropractor is doing physical therapy, like those idiotic disk decompression tables, or cold lasers, or various sorts of electrical stimulation, he or she is missing the point. A real chiropractor does not treat pain; he or she corrects interference... cause... allowing the body to heal. These low-level chiropractors? You will never hear them talk of subluxation, of Innate Intelligence. Thes things, which are the bedrock of Chiropractic, do not concern them.

Art. This is the actual adjusting. If a chiropractor is crude, unnecessarily non-specific, and tends to do the same adjustment, every time (and, if you ask around in that office, the same adjustment to everyone) this action ceases to be an adjustment. In its crudeness, and its lack of proper intent, it becomes a manipulation. Whole different thing!

Then there's the Science. If a chiropractor is not doing X-rays and neurological scans, and proper exams and re-exams, to actually evaluate VSC, where's the science? If he or she just cranks your back where you point to, that is noweher near Chiropractic. If you are not put on a plan of care, to begin to undo the years and decades of subluxation, if you are allowed or even encouraged to come in "when you need it," this is what I call Advil Chiropractic.

Advil Chiropractic is very expensive. Sure, you pay less that you would here, but what you get is virtually nothing. You will never get change like this. If anything, you will get some temporary relief. If if the chiropractor is relatively cheap, say $40 or $50 a visit, you can get the same result from popping a couple of Advil, at a cost of about 53 cents. (No, I am not recommending Advil.)

So, what IS the HUMAN COST OF POOR CHIROPRACTIC? Well, most people walk away from these experiences saying "I tried Chiropractic but it didn't work." Well, you went to a chiropractor, but you didn;t get Chiropractic. You got something else.

Those who get quick relief, and are happy with that, are unwilling to come to an office like mine to spend the time and money to free their nervous systems, allow their bodies to heal and to express more of their human potential... physically, mentally, socially. In the past, they've been ripped off, yet they think that I am trying to do that. No! I am delivering the real thing, straight Chiropractic.

So, these people will find one more low level chiropractor, and get manipulated, rubbed, gelled, electro-shocked, pulled, whatever, and never get their life-threatening Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC) addressed. They will continue their spinal degeneration and their neurological degeneration. They will keep their old injuries and their old disease, which will worsen over time. They will continue to suffer from the devastating effects of taking their lifetime drugs, and getting surgery after surgery.

Those who fancy themselves as "alternative" may stay away, for a time, from the drugs and surgery, but their bodies will continue to deteriorate, sometime obviously, sometimes not, from the tragic effects of VSC.

Insist upon the real thing.

What do YOU think?

Don Harte, D.C.
Marin Straight Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

"Heart Attacks, Strokes and Death Right for You?"

Ever listen, I mean really listen, to those drug ads? The listing of side effects is always accompanied by nice music and happy, healthy-looking people. Why? They, Big Pharma, are fulfilling legal obligations, seeming to look responsible, while psychologically neutering the bad feelings with good feelings. Very sophisticated. And very sleazy.

All these ads end with "Ask your doctor is Srcungax is right for you." As if your doctor really understands the biochemical pathways of the drug, and the risks involved. If you are taking multiple drugs, there is no way that your doctor can ever appreciate the interaction of those drugs in you. It is, essentially, unknowable. So this is not science. This is Las Vegas time.

Instead of taking drugs to cover up signs or symptoms, why not get to the cause? Chiropractic adjustments correct Vertebral Subluxation, interference to your nervous system, allowing your body to heal, and to function properly.

Don Harte, D.C.
Marin Straight Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

Herniated Disks, Medical Barbarism and Chiropractic Submission

Yes, I know. I make a big deal about Chiropractic NOT being about bad backs. True. The basic reason why (real... staright) chiropractors focus on the spine is because of its intimate relationship with the nervous system, the master system.

However, if one has serious back problems, then it is obvious that they have serious interference to their nervous systems... Vertebral Subluxation Complex... which is the proper focus of Chiropractic. So, nothing wrong with the person with a bad back seeking out chiropractic care. To not do so is just plain foolish. (To those who say "I don't believe in Chiropractic," your little prejudices do not change the laws of biology. Chiropractic, like gravity, works, whether you believe in it or not.)

The chiropractically uneducated will often consider going to a chiropractor in cases of simple back pain. What happens when it's really bad? They may "give the chiropractor a chance" by going in for a few visits, and then run off to the orthopedist, and get an MRI. In most cases, herniated disks will be found. Useless things like anti-inflammatory medication and/or physical therapy will be "tried." Then, the surgeon will sharpen his knife.

As I have discussed before, and what is plainly obvious, spinal surgery does not work. Many times, people end up worse, sometimes far worse. (It happened to my own father, a long time ago, before I even heard the word "Chiropractic.") Often, one surgery follow another, sometimes to such an obscene degree that the surgeon might as well put in a zipper! This is barbaric! To consider spinal surgery, except in very rare cases, is nuts!

Back to the hapless chiropractor. If the chiropractor is not competant, he or she becomes responsible for part of the push towards surgery. "I tried Chiropractic but it didn't work." Did the chiropractor do a proper work-up, including X-rays and neurological scans? Did the chiropractor present a robust enough plan of care? A few casual visits never works.

You may be wondering if chiropractioc adjustments can help "herniated disks." After all, "The Doctor said..." A disk doesn't just slip, or herniate. A disk is so affixed to the vertebra above and the vertebra below that, if you were pulled apart on a medieval rack (is that the predecessor of today's disk decompression tables?), your vertebrae would come apart before the disk would come off the bone. So, we adjust the bone.

As a special thing with my particular technique, I have the ability to adjust spinal disks directly. Kind of like "surgery to go."

Don Harte, D.C.
Corte  Madera Straight Chiropractor
Liberator of Innate

Chiropractors who are Wrong

So many people think that Chiropractic is about back pain. Wrong! But this is NOT your fault. This is the fault of so many chiropractors who have lost their way.

The purpose of Chiropractic is the detection, analysis and correction of Vertebral Subluxation (VS). VS is when vertebrae are out of normal anatomical/physiological juxtaposition, thereby interfering with the functioning of the brain and the nervous system. Is that a big deal? You betcha! Why? Your brain and your nervous system runs every system, every organ, every tissue, every cell in the body. When there is subluxation, that running, that control and coordination, is out of control. Health is harmony within. Subluxation interferes with health. Gentle, specific scientific chiropractic adjustments correct VS, allowing the body to heal itself, function at a higher level, and even begin to perfect itself.

If you have been to a chiropractor who merely "treated" your back pain, even if you were satisfied, you were not offered the full benefit, or even half the benefit, of real (straight) Chiropractic.

Demand nothing less than the real thing, for you, and your whole family, and for everyone you know.

What do you think?

Don Harte, D.C.
THE HARTE OF CHIROPRACTIC, P.C.
Corte Madera Straight Chiropractor