DOCSLIB.ORG

Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility and Miscarriage: a Chiropractic Case Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility and Miscarriage: a Chiropractic Case Report CASE STUDY Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility And Miscarriage: A Chiropractic Case Report Leslie Bedell, DC ABSTRACT for 30 days, and then one visit per week for an additional 30 Objective: This case describes the chiropractic care of a woman days. Other therapies used included: craniosacral therapy, re- with a history of infertility and miscarriage. laxation exercises, stretching and audio tapes. After 60 days of Clinical Features: A 27 year old female presented for care, a normal ovulatory cycle occurred, and she became preg- chiropactic care to improve her overall health, in the hope that nant after her second normal cycle. she may ultimately be able to have a child. In the previous year Conclusion: This case report of a woman with a history of in- she had suffered 2 miscarriages, and had been anovulatory for fertility and miscarriage contributes to the growing body of lit- 9 months. She was under medical treatment for infertility and erature on the response to chiropractic care among infertile ulcerative colitis, and followed a restrictive diet. Prior to at- women. The article discusses the impact of stress on a woman’s tempting to become pregnant, she had been on the birth control nervous system, and the possible associated changes in repro- pill for 7 years. ductive health. Further research is called for to evaluate the Chiropractic Care and Outcome: Examination protocols of safety, cost, and effectiveness of chiropractic care in women’s Torque Release Technique™ (TRT) were utilized to detect ver- health. tebral subluxations. Adjustments were applied with the Inte- Key words: chiropractic, Torque Release Technique (TRT), grator instrument; the initial visit schedule was twice weekly vertebral subluxation, infertility, miscarriage Introduction “Risk of infertility increased in females who reported ex- Currently, infertility is one of the greatest concerns of child posures to textile dyes, dry cleaning chemicals, noise, lead, -bearing women in the Western world. The ability to conceive mercury and cadmium. There was a significant risk of and bear children can profoundly affect the way a woman feels increased time to conception among women exposed to about herself on a very deep level. The pioneering work of Dr. anti-rust agents, welding, plastic manufacturing, lead, Alice Domar has clearly documented that women who’ve been mercury, cadmium, or anesthetic agents. There was also diagnosed as infertile, are twice as likely to be depressed as a an increased risk of delay to conception following male control group, and that this depression peaks about two years exposure to textile dyes, plastic manufacturing, and weld- after they start trying to get pregnant.1 ing. Those who unpacked or handled antibiotics had a Dr. Joseph Mercola, M.D., reports that infertility currently significant association with delayed pregnancy of at least affects 6.1 million Americans. He states that the most impor- 12 months.”3 tant factors affecting a woman’s fertility are diet, including al- lergies and hypersensitivities to certain foods, insulin resistance, The infertility challenges the public is struggling with are sluggish thyroid function, improper exercise and adrenal im- increasingly related to environmental factors. The story of PCB’s pairment due to excessive stress.2 (polychlorinated biphenyls) and how they have spread through- Increasing evidence points to environmental toxins and out the planet and into the body fat of almost every living crea- chemicals, including pesticides, as causative agents in the in- ture is one of the most fascinating and instructive chapters in creasing problem of infertility and miscarriage. Dr. Baranski, the history of the era of synthetic chemicals. Of the fifty-one from the Institute of Occupation Medicine in Denmark says synthetic chemicals that have now been identified as hormone disruptors, at least half, including PCB’s, are “persistent” prod- ucts in that they resist natural processes of decay that render Dr. Leslie Bedell, Private Practice, [email protected] them harmless. These long-lived chemicals will be a legacy and P.O. Box 1219, North Bend, WA 98045 Successful Pregnancy Following Diagnosis of Infertility and Miscarriage J. Vertebral Subluxation Res., December 2, 2003 1 a continuing hazard to the unborn for years, decades, or in the practic and improved reproductive function. All couples affected case of some PCB’s, several centuries.4 by infertility can improve their chances of conception, by en- In addition to synthetic hormones present in the environ- suring that their nervous systems are able to effectively inte- ment, hormones have been manufactured for use in the medical grate information chemically, physically and emotionally be- treatment of both pregnancy prevention and infertility. The most tween the brain and reproductive organs. It is essential to have common form of birth control for women in their child-bearing a healthy nervous system, functioning without interference, in years is the synthetic birth control pill. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, a order to cope with environmental and physical stressors. Chi- naturopathic physician and midwife, reported that he saw many ropractic care can offer valuable benefits to couples faced with women who had been on birth control pills for long periods the challenges of infertility. whose pituitary gland was not functioning well enough to pro- mote ovarian stimulation and a viable ovum.5 Barbara Seaman, long term advocate for women, concluded Case Report that the chemicals in the pill suppress the natural production of This 27 year-old white female practice member presented hormones, increase the risk of sexually transmitted diseases with a history of 2 miscarriages during the previous year and a especially chlamydia, and upset the assimilation of nutrients.6 medical diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. She had taken the birth All these factors can prevent a woman from becoming preg- control pill for 7 years prior to attempting pregnancy. Doctors nant. indicated she had been anovulatory for 9 months, and had pre- The most common medical treatments for infertility and re- scribed Clomid and synthetic progesterone prior to her 2 mis- peated miscarriages include synthetic hormone treatments and carriages. surgery after invasive testing for ovarian cysts and endometrio- Her primary concern was to improve the overall function of sis. Women are looked at as “hormone factories” where some- her body in order to prevent miscarriage and obtain relief from thing has gone wrong and the treatment is symptom-based, de- her colitis symptoms. She had been following a strict diet for signed to alter hormonal function rather than restore it. her colitis for several months and had also been taking corti- There are over 260 clinics practicing some form of labora- sone. She was on a low dosage of prednisone at the time of tory in vitro fertilization, which is now called Assisted Repro- beginning care in my office. ductive Technology or ART.7 The patient was evaluated for subluxations utilizing the Fertility Clinics use drugs such as Perganol and Clomid, Torque Release and Activator techniques. Dr. Holder, devel- which cause the ovaries to produce many eggs, prior to attempt- oper of the Torque Release Technique, describes the definition ing in vitro fertilization. Some of the protocols cost up to of a subluxation as: “A condition of one or more spinal seg- $30,000.00 per menstrual cycle. Women who are desperate to ments that have lost their ability to move freely or completely conceive can be left physically and emotionally bankrupt after throughout their range of rotation that physically interfere with such treatments.8 the spinal cord and or spinal nerves and their function.” Dr. Christiane Northrup, co-founder of the Women to Women His research in 1994 showed that all vertebrates have a brain health center in Yarmouth, Maine, reports in her book, Women’s reward system utilizing opiate receptor sites, and established Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, that one doctor working as a repro- the vertebral subluxation complex as the hallmark of insult of ductive specialist cites a success rate of only 17% during em- the vertebrate’s ability to express a state of well -being to its bryo transplant to the females. She adds that now, with the ad- fullest potential. Therefore, Torque Release Technique views vent of so many pregnancies from ovum donors and fertility the subluxation as a “separation from wholeness”. drug-induced multiple pregnancies requiring selective “fetal Holder describes the causes of subluxation as: reduction” to get rid of the excess babies, we’ve entered com- Imbalance between external incoming forces and internal re- pletely uncharted territory with potentially devastating conse- sistive forces offer an exaggerated perception of stress causing quences.9 inappropriately excessive internal resistive response. The cat- Expensive fertility treatments resulted in only a 6% point egories of one cause include 1) physical (trauma, thermal, elec- improvement in achieving pregnancy over “infertile” couples tromagnetic, gravity) 2) chemical (nutritional, toxic, mood al- who just “kept trying.” In a study of 1,145 couples who had tering) 3) mental (perceived threats of stress, emotional) 4) ge- been diagnosed as infertile, half were treated with reproductive netic. measures. After a two to seven year follow-up, pregnancies The principles of the Torque Release Technique model are occurred in 41% of treated couples and 35% of the untreated based on the original precepts and findings put forth in the two couples.10 textbooks written by R.W. Stephenson, The Chiropractic Text- Women who have had surgeries often end up with excessive book and The Art of Chiropractic. scarring of their internal tissues, causing adhesions of fibrous Initial evaluation for both these chiropractic techniques in- bands that block the movement of the internal pelvic organs. cludes observation of leg length discrepancies with the patient They are excruciatingly painful and usually require more sur- in the prone position. This is termed functional leg length in- gery to remove.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Real Womens Health
    healthfeature All about YOUBy combining conventional medicine with alternative therapies, many women have discovered a better way to manage major life stages such as childbirth and menopause. By HEATHER MILLAR hen it comes to taking care, we author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom intervention that western medicine can offer, women are renowned for putting (Bantam, 2006), it’s only when we make our we can achieve the best outcome for ourselves. Wourselves last. But according to health a priority that we can take responsibility “Our own body is the best health system Dr Christiane Northrup, a holistic physician for our bodies. By listening to our intuition, we have,” says Dr Northrup, “if we know how trained in obstetrics and gynaecology, and and combining that with the best advice and to listen to it.” ClubMag 77 feature FROM BIRTH TO LIFE It was intuition that led Lindy Schneider to make the choice to have a natural birth at home. “I had a deep sense of knowing that a home birth was right for me,” says Lindy, 37, from Warburton in Victoria. “I use natural therapies and am proactive about health-related issues, so this naturally carried into decisions regarding pregnancy and birth.” At first, her partner Tex wasn’t so sure – he was conscious of ensuring the safety of Lindy AGE: PHOTOLIBRARY AGE: WOMEN M and the baby should anything go wrong. So I early on, the couple looked at the family birth AND STDS centre of a major public hospital. However, Sexually transmitted diseases are an area for after they started birth classes and began to concern for both men and women.
    [Show full text]
  • Vaccinereport En
    Vaccines: Get the Full Story Doctors, Nurses and Scientists on Protecting Your Child and Yourself Nicola Antonucci, MD Todd M. Elsner, DC Alexander Kotok, MD, PhD Máximo Sandín, PhD David Ayoub, MD Jorge Esteves, MD Eneko Landaburu, MD Len Saputo, MD Nancy Turner Banks, MD Edward "Ted" Fogarty, MD Luc Lemaire, DC Michael Schachter, MD Timur Baruti, MD Jack Forbush, DO Janet Levatin, MD Viera Scheibner, PhD Danny Beard, DC Milani Gabriele, CRNA, RN Thomas Levy, MD, JD Penelope Shar, MD Françoise Berthoud, MD Sheila Gibson, MD, BSc Stephen L'Hommedieu, DC Bruce Shelton, MD, MD(H) Russell Blaylock, MD Mike Godfrey, MBBS Paul Maher, MD, MPH Debbi Silverman, MD Fred Bloem, MD Isaac Golden, ND Andrew Maniotis, PhD Kenneth “KP” Stoller, MD Laura Bridgman, FNP, ND Gary Goldman, PhD Steve Marini, PhD, DC Terri Su, MD Kelly Brogan, MD Garry Gordon, MD, DO, MD(H) Juan Manuel Martínez Méndez, MD Didier Tarte, MD Sarah Buckley, MD Doug Graham, DC Sue McIntosh, MD Leigh Ann Tatnall, RN Rashid Buttar, DO Boyd Haley, PhD Richard Moskowitz, MD Adiel Tel‐Oren, MD, DC Harold Buttram, MD Gayl Hamilton, MD Sheri Nakken, RN, MA Sherri Tenpenny, DO Lisa Cantrell, RN Linda Hegstrand, MD, PhD Christiane Northrup, MD Renee Tocco, DC Lua Català Ferrer, MD James Howenstine, MD Amber Passini, MD Demetra Vagias, MD, ND Jennifer Craig, PhD, BSN, MA Suzanne Humphries, MD Ronald Peters, MD, MPH Franco Verzella, MD Robert Davidson, MD, PhD Belén Igual Diaz, MD Jean Pilette, MD Julian Whitaker, MD Ana de Leo, MD Philip Incao, MD Pat Rattigan, ND Ronald Whitmont, MD Carlos de Quero Kops, MD Joyce Johnson, ND Zoltan Rona, MD, MSc Betty Wood, MD Carolyn Dean, MD, ND A.
    [Show full text]
  • Health Hunter Continued from Page 2 Associates at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Steps to Healing Hospital Showed a Relationship Be­ 1
    More support for antioxidants in Medical ignorance heart disease prevention The greatest single achievement of Richard Lewis science in this most scientifically productive of centuries is the wo articles in recent issues of from heart disease the help they discovery that we are profoundly T deserve-a proved, successful The Journal of the American ignorant; we know very little about MedicalAssociation (JAMA) gave a treatment." The information about nature and understand even less . .. big boost to the use of antioxidant vitamin E wasn't accepted by the I wish there were someformal course nutrients for controlling and pre­ mainstream physicians. in medical school on Medical venting coronary heart disease But times are changing and Ignorance; textbooks as well, (CHD). nutrition is finding its way into the although they would have to be very standard medical journals and even hgavy volumes. The antioxidani theory into the clinical offices of standard Lewis Thomas, President Emeritus, holds that antioxidant physicians. Sloan-Kettering, physiCian, nutrients protect the low­ In one such article appearing in philosopher, author density lipoproteins the July 12 issue of JAMA, the researchers concluded by writing, (WL) from oxidation. Ann Kerwin, Ph.D. and Marlys "It appears that reductions in serum Witte, M.D. are doing just what Dr. The antioxidant nutrients are total cholesterol levels are not likely Thomas wanted-teaching a course vitamins A, C, E, and beta carotene to bring cultures with a high CHD in medical ignorance at the Uni­ and the trace mineral selenium, along risk, such as the United States and versity of Arizona College of with magnesium and zinc.
    [Show full text]
  • CORPORATE OFFICE Level 1 32 Oxford Terrace Telephone: 0064 3 364 4160 Christchurch Central Fax: 0064 3 364 4165 CHRISTCHURCH 8011 [email protected]
    CORPORATE OFFICE Level 1 32 Oxford Terrace Telephone: 0064 3 364 4160 Christchurch Central Fax: 0064 3 364 4165 CHRISTCHURCH 8011 [email protected] 15 June 2021 9(2)(a) RE Official Information Act request CDHB 10600 I refer to your email dated 6 May 2021 requesting the following information under the Official Information Act from Canterbury DHB regarding vaccine misinformation. Specifically: • Since February 1 2021, copies of any reports, documents, memoranda, and correspondence, both internal and external, regarding misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines/vaccination, including any reports of examples of misinformation, any official reaction to such examples or the problem of misinformation as a whole, and the possible impact of such misinformation. Please refer to Appendix 1 (attached) for correspondence (both internal and external) regarding misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines/vaccination. Note: we have redacted information under the following sections of the Official Information Act. Section 9(2)(a) – “….to protect the privacy of natural persons, including those deceased”. Section 9(2)(b)(ii) “…to protect the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or who is the subject of the information”. Section 9(2)(g)(i) “… to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions.” We have also removed information we believe to be ‘Out of scope’ of your request. I trust this satisfies your interest in this matter. You may, under section 28(3) of the Official Information Act, seek a review of our decision to withhold information by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz; or Freephone 0800 802 602.
    [Show full text]
  • Women's Health: Body Wisdom for Every Woman
    Women's Health: Body Wisdom for Every Woman Women's Health: Body Wisdom for Every Woman CONTENTS Introduction . 1 Goals and Objectives . 1 Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle . 2 Healthy Eating . 2 Vitamins . 6 Exercise . 8 Personal Hygiene . 8 Smoking . 9 Uniquely Feminine . 11 Breast Care . 11 Reproductive Care . 14 Menopause . 23 Making Decisions About Health Care . 25 Types of Health Care . 25 What Should You Expect from Your Health Professional? . 26 Give Your Health Professional a Checkup . 28 Coping with More Serious Illness . 29 Cancer . 29 Heart Disease . 33 Endometriosis . 38 Diabetes . 39 Thyroid Disorders . 40 Osteoporosis . 40 Mental Health . 43 Stress . 43 Fatigue . 44 Eating Disorders . 45 Depression . 50 Rape and Sexual Abuse . 52 Staying Healthy and Safe . 52 Sample Lessons . 53 Who Can I Turn To? (Resources) . 57 Bibliography . 62 Glossary . 67 Acronym Glossary . 72 Women's Health: Body Wisdom for Every Woman Introduction When you're healthy, everything is better. Living, loving, working and playing feel great when your body moves, breathes, pumps and rests the way it's meant to. Women are finding that whatever it takes — time, attention and commitment — good health is worth it. The payoff is greater energy to do the things we love, more vitality to be with people we care about, and increased strength and stamina, both emotionally and physically, to assume the responsibilities we choose. Traditionally, women have been family caretakers and nurturers. Today, we are expanding these important roles. Women are now empowered to offer our feminine perspective to a world where families and communities need us in a variety of new and challenging ways.
    [Show full text]
  • LFEI Brochure (General)
    LIFE FORCE ENERGY INSTITUTE ENERGY MEDICINE Ventura, California LIFE FORCE ENERGY INSTITUTE provides holistic healing through the practice of energy medicine for both humans and nonhumans alike. Therapies include Reiki, the ancient Japanese method of transmitting Qi/Ki (life force energy) by the hands into the body, as well as Pranic and QiGong to clear limiting core beliefs held in the mind that prevent wellness and healing. Private Sessions By Appointment Only We provide in-home and in-hospital visits, as well as personal sessions www.lifeforceenergyinstitute.org at health centers, meditation/yoga centers, and animal shelters and Telephone: 310.827.6798 sanctuaries, based on location. We work synergistically with doctors, “I feel great since the treatment. veterinarians and other health practitioners in the wellness community. Your energy work is really good. I will highly recommend you to my Reiki is now one of the top three complementary in-patient therapies patients.” - Dr. T., DDS, DMD in US hospitals, according to an AHA survey. “Thank you for the Reiki energy healing. The pain is gone! You have “Energy medicine is moving into our health care system quickly, angel hands!” - Marta L. powerfully, and none too soon.” - Dr. Christiane Northrup “We have as a society come to the end of our journey in Newtonian medicine. We have built a medical system based on drugs and surgery. We can’t go much further with the current model of conventional medicine. Energy medicine is not just the latest fad in alternative health care. It is a fundamentally new way of grasping who we are.
    [Show full text]
  • The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Roger Jahnke - Book Free
    [Pdf] The Healing Promise Of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong And Tai Chi Roger Jahnke - book free The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Ebooks Free, pdf download The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, online pdf The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, Free Download The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Books [E-BOOK] The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Full eBook, The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Ebooks Free, Read Best Book Online The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, Roger Jahnke ebook The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Read Download, Read Online The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi E-Books, The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Free Download, The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Download PDF, Read Best Book Online The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi, Free Download The Healing Promise of Qi: Creating Extraordinary Wellness Through Qigong and Tai Chi Full
    [Show full text]
  • Katrina Ubell: You Are Listening to the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians Podcast with Katrina Ubell, MD, Episode Number 206
    Katrina Ubell: You are listening to the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast with Katrina Ubell, MD, episode number 206. Welcome to Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, the podcast where busy doctors like you get the practical solutions and support you need to permanently lose the weight so you can feel better and have the life you want. If you're looking to overcome your stress eating and exhaustion and move into freedom around food, you're in the right place. Well, hey, there, my friend. Welcome back to the podcast. Do I ever have a treat for you? This is literally a dream come true. If you are young, you probably haven't heard of Christiane Northrup. But if you are like me in your mid 40s and older, you probably remember Christiane Northrup. She was on Oprah several times. She's Oprah famous, people. She's the real deal. I remember watching her on Oprah. She was telling that the first time she went on she said was in 1998 which was my first year in medical school. I remember her coming on and talking about women's health issues and especially talking about menopause and a new way of thinking about menopause. I remember thinking to myself, "Oh, someday when my body reaches that point, I should look up the stuff that she's teaching." Of course, it didn't feel relevant to me in my close to mid 20s at the time, but I have always kept tabs on... Yeah, she's one of those resources.
    [Show full text]
  • Okay. So We're Keeping the Conversation Going from Today's Show About Hormone Replacement Therapy
    Oprah: Okay. So we're keeping the conversation going from today's show about hormone replacement therapy. I'm taking the night off, so you've got Dr. Christiane Northrup all to yourself. I say that she wrote the Bible on menopause, The Wisdom of Menopause. We hit a big old nerve with our shows. More than 22,000 of you responded online wanting to know more. So here you go. Take it away, Dr. Christiane Northrup. Dr. Northrup: Hello, everybody. I'm taking your phone calls live tonight, so call 866-677-2496. That's 866-OPRAH-XM. Call with all of your questions. So let's get started. First up, Sylvia is joining us from Agoura Hills, California. Hi, Sylvia. What's your question? Sylvia: Hi, Dr. Northrup. Dr. Northrup: Hi. Sylvia Hi. I'm years old 53. I went to menopause in 2001. All my friends have menopause symptoms except me. I've always maintained a good diet, and I never gained a lot of weight, so I was wondering, is this normal? Dr. Northrup: This is ideal, Sylvia. Thank you so much for calling. You set the tone for the whole evening. You are one of those people who sailed through menopause and perimenopause because your diet is good, your exercise is good, your adrenals are good and you've taken good care of yourself. So congratulations. You are super normal. Sylvia Oh, thank you. Dr. Northrup: Okay, good. You don't need to worry. No truck is going to run you over that's named menopause.
    [Show full text]
  • Alumni Album
    ALUMNI ALBUM Christiane Northrup, M.D., ’75: A state of mind By Jennifer Durgin ut your hand on your heart,” emotion we have, is a biochemical ‘ says Dr. Christiane Northrup Grew up: Ellicottville, N.Y. reality in the body.” While conven- as she places her left hand on tional medicine has begun to ac- P Education: Case Western Reserve ’71 (B.A. in biology); her own chest. “High heart up here, knowledge and examine a mind- Dartmouth Medical School ’75 (M.D.) and low heart down here. This is body connection, Northrup takes your low heart,” she explains, pat- Training: Tufts New England Medical Center Affiliated the concept much further—to a lev- ting her right hand on her lower ab- Hospitals (obstetrics and gynecology) el that many physicians consider domen. “We’re going to energize heretical. TV appearances: The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, NBC your low heart, babe, okay? That’s For example, in her first book, Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The View, Good our plan.” Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom— Morning America, Rachael Ray, and more The woman Northrup is talking which has sold more than 1.4 mil- to believes that a hysterectomy has Little-known fact: Played the harp in the Dartmouth lion copies since it was first pub- permanently ruined her sex life. Symphony Orchestra lished in 1994—Northrup goes be- “I’m going to have you close your yond giving the standard physiolog- Newest pastime: Ballroom dancing eyes,” Northrup continues, “and I ical explanation for fibroids, a com- want you to smile—this is an inner Favorite recent read: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert mon gynecological problem.
    [Show full text]
  • Information to Users
    INFORMATION TO USERS This manuscript has been reproduced from the microfilm master. UMI films the text directly from the original or copy submitted. Thus, some thesis and dissertation copies are in typewriter free, while others may be from any type of computer printer. The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. Broken or indistinct print, colored or poor quality illustrations and photographs, print bleedthrough, substandard margins, and improper alignment can adversely affect reproduction. In the unlikely event that the author did not send UMI a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if unauthorized copyright material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. Oversize materials (e.g., maps, drawings, charts) are reproduced by sectioning the original, beginning at the upper left-hand comer and continuing from left to right in equal sections with small overlaps. Each original is also photographed in one exposure and is included in reduced form at the back of the book. Photographs included in the original manuscript have been reproduced xerographically in this copy. Higher quality 6” x 9” black and white photographic prints are available for any photographs or illustrations appearing in this copy for an additional charge. Contact UMI directly to order. UMI A Bell & Ifowell Infonnation Company 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor MI 48106-1346 USA 313/761-4700 800/521-0600 EXPLAINING THE SUCCESS OF THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE MOVEMENT: HOW INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IS EXPANDING WESTERN MEDICINE DISSERTATION Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Melinda Ann Goldner, B.A., M.A.
    [Show full text]
  • Qanon and Other Extremist Ideologies Dominate Events
    2021 Far-Right Conferences: QAnon and Other Extremist Ideologies Dominate Events Retired Lt General and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, a QAnon promoter, has spoken at numerous conspiracy-oriented events in 2021. Sections 1 Introduction 5 Politicians, Candidates, Ex-Candidates, Trump Associates are Speakers 2 Overview of the Speakers 6 QAnon Promoters 3 January 6 Protesters and Insurrectionists 7 Anti-Vax/Anti-COVID “Shutdown” Conspiracists 4 Election Fraud Conspiracy Theorists 8 Christian Pastors and Conspiracists 9 Conclusion 1 / 25 INTRODUCTION SinSinSinSincececece th thththeeee chaos chaoschaoschaos of ofofof th thththeeee Januar JanuarJanuarJanuaryyyy 6 666 insurr insurrinsurrinsurrectionectionectionection at the U.S. Capitol, disparate groups of Trump supporters advocating the former president’s false assertions of a stolen election, QAnQAnQAnQAnonononon adherents, electionelectionelectionelection fraud fraudfraudfraud pr prprpromomomomotersotersotersoters and anti-vanti-vanti-vanti-vaccinaccinaccinaccineeee activists have organized events around the country to promote their causes. This phenomenon underscores the extent to which the line separating the mainstream from the extreme has blurred, and how mainstream efforts to undermine democratic institutions are bolstered by extremist and conspiratorial narratives and their supporters. These narratives, which go well beyond the mainstream into extreme territory, include the following lies: The 2020 presidential election was stolen by the Democrats (touted at the Health and Freedom events, organized by right-wing entrepreneur Clay Clark, as well as at other events.) A global cabal of pedophiles (including Democrats) who are kidnapping children for their blood will be executed when Donald Trump is reinstated as president. The coronavirus was co-created in a lab by Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr.
    [Show full text]