No-Nonsense Nutrition in Bite-Sized Portions

by Kelly Hayford, CNC

The increased need to address nutritional issues in chiropractic practices has spurred interest in general audience books on the topic, and one of the more successful authors in this genre is Kelly Hayford, a chiropractic assistant-turned-Certified Nutrition Consultant.

Building on her previous book, “If It’s Not Food … Don’t Eat It!” Hayford has geared this newer volume toward health care practitioners, fitness trainers, teachers, and coaches. Each of the more than 50 chapters is self contained on two pages and presents a specific “lesson” about various nutrition, diet, and lifestyle topics including: conquering sugar and other food cravings; food allergies and sensitivities; common food allergens including wheat, dairy & soy; basic elimination diet instructions; and organic foods.

According to the author, this book is “specifically designed for chiropractors as a convenient tool to help their patients eat better.” It’s also available on CD, with each article formatted as a separate pdf file for easy printing as handouts or attachments to patient e-mail.

As a complement to her books, Hayford has produced slide show presentations on a variety of nutrition topics such as “Overcoming Our Unhealthy Food Culture” and “From Junk Food to Health Food.” Each presentation contains 80 slides and can be viewed in an automatic, 10-minutes continuous loop for reception room or booth display.

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Pick-of-the-Day!

by “Mary B. Anderson, DC

When doctors of chiropractic write about innate intelligence or the mind-body connection, it’s usually within a strictly chiropractic context. Author Mary B. Anderson, DC, takes a somewhat different approach to the subject in her self-published book, subtitled, “Life is like a game and it’s all about how to Innately play it.” Yet, since it refers to chiropractic and wellness topics, it has become a popular patient education tool in chiropractic offices.

The book explores the concept of the body-mind connection and provides tools to recognize and deal with issues that originate from everyday stress.

The book’s main purpose is to get readers to understand the basic chiropractic principles as they apply to their health and their lives. In his recommendation, Life University President Guy Riekeman, DC, notes that it “establishes the communication between the doctor and patient to reinforce and respect Innate within for self-growth, creativity, and an image to enhance a vitalistic approach to better health and well-being.”

In addition to drawing from diverse philosophical and religious traditions, the book contains references to several supporting scientific studies and a bibliography for additional reading. The book is presented as a home study course with questions and activities in each chapter.

The deck of “activity cards” that can be used in combination with the book is sold separately but can be accessed through a random generator on the author’s website.

The publisher offers volume discounts for doctors wishing to distribute or resell the book to patients.

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Be in One Peace

by Joanne Messenger, DC

“Be in One Peace: Essential Skills for Thriving in the New World,” is described as a “progressive fusion of ancient, eastern and western philosophy with the modern understanding of energy, anatomy and physiology to support your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.”

Directed at lay readers, it takes the unusual approach of suggesting that the key to happiness is pain, since pain is simply a way to pinpoint mental and physical issues that need to be resolved. “Disease and pain are your body’s way of telling you what is wrong,” says Dr. Messenger. “Pain is a gift. If you didn’t know, you could keep going down paths that aren’t aligned with your soul’s purpose.”

Published by Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, the book explores health topics such as Chakra clearing, mind-body connections, conscious creation, aromatherapy, and energy balancing.

Dr. Joanne Messenger has practiced as a chiropractor, healer and international course facilitator for more than 30 years. She lives in Woodend, Australia and is Australia’s best-known teacher of Chiron philosophies and techniques. She has a bachelor’s degree in applied science, an Excellence Award in radiology, and is certified with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (USA) and in Sacro-Occipital Technique as well as in practicing and teaching Blueprint Healing. Dr. Messenger is past principal of the Australian Energy School of Chiron and former vice president of the International Association of Chiron Healers, Inc.

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You Can Be Well

by Stephanie A. Maj, DC

At first glance, this new book by Stephanie A. Maj, DC, who practices in Chicago, covers familiar ground, noting that four of the five critical steps to wellness are nutrition, stress management, exercise, and removing toxicity. Even she admits that there are a million books talking about these factors. “What makes this volume different,” she notes, “is that it spotlights the one critical step omitted by most other books: removing nerve interference.”

Aimed at the general public, the book’s focus on chiropractic as a way to eliminate nerve interference makes it suitable as a patient education tool as well. The overall message is that “Interference in the nervous system causes interference with the body’s ability to heal itself (immune system) and function properly,” and that “you cannot have wellness without chiropractic.”

Initial reviews of the book have been positive, with endorsements from several chiropractic leaders including Janice Hughes, DC, founder of 2inspire, who said of the book: “Follow the path and steps that Dr. Maj creates for you in this book and unleash your full potential.” Dennis Perman, DC, co-founder of The Masters Circle, added his praise, calling Maj a “gifted healer, a superb communicator, and a significant contributor to the wellness landscape.”

Maj is a graduate of National College, served as a member of the World Chiropractic Alliance Council on Women’s Health, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the International Chiropractors Association, and the National Wellness Foundation.

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With a nod to the famed Beatles song, a company called “Totally Booked” has come up with a way for all doctors of chiropractic to be published authors, even if they have neither the time nor skills to write a book by themselves.  Within weeks, they can take advantage of the prestige and credibility that comes with having their name on the cover of a “real” book.

Founded and run by chiropractors Robert Hanopole and Gary Trupo, the company allows DCs to compile and customize a book carrying their own name as author and featuring their photo, office information, and relevant details on the book’s front and back covers.

Books can range from general health care information to specific topics such as laser therapy, subluxation correction, back pain, sports rehabilitation, etc. Doctors select seven chapters from a list of nearly 30 different chapter titles, which are customized to fit the doctor’s practice style and philosophy. The book also includes a personalized front and back cover – chosen from a selection of colors and templates – with the client’s picture, title, subtitles, wording, office address, office phone number and website address. Additionally, each book can include a personal dedication page and patient testimonials.

Books can be printed and shipped within 60 days and each Totally Booked client is guaranteed exclusivity in a five zip code area.

“The Expert Author System is one of the most powerful, ethical, and effective chiropractic new patient attraction systems available today,” stated Dr. Hanopole. “You will receive abundant amounts of quality new patients as a byproduct of a much larger vision and purpose…Teaching the masses about the true essence and power of chiropractic! We want you to share in our passion to teach the world that when it comes to health care, there truly is a better way.”

Hanopole is offering Chiropractic Books Etc readers a special bonus of 25 additional free books if they use the promo code “CBE11” when ordering. For more information, visit totallybookedpractice.com.

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A Life of Wellness

by Marty Finkelstein, DC

Like so many other doctors of chiropractic, Marty Finkelstein, DC, was introduced to the profession as a patient, despite the fact that he was a pre-med student at the time. After being told he would have to “live with” ulcerative colitis and take drugs the rest of his life to control symptoms, he went to a chiropractor. “I remember lying on the table, being examined, as the doctor explained about illness and wellness,” Dr. Finkelstein recalls. “Instead of learning to live with the problems, he spoke about correcting the cause of the conditions. He shared about holistic wellness and how spiritual, physical, and emotional healing was all integrated. Everything he said made perfect sense.”

Thirty years later, his book, “A Life of Wellness: Guidelines For Avoiding Illness,” is his way of passing along the lessons he’s learned in three decades of being a holistic chiropractor. “As doctors, we can assist our patients the most when they are involved in the responsibility and understanding of their own health,” he notes.

In place of lengthy text, Finkelstein has used 127 concise precepts, each on a single page and ranging from one to three paragraphs. The entries are written in a simple style and promote wellness, a healthful lifestyle, chiropractic, and other non-medical approaches to well being.

Finklestein is the author of several other books including “Divorce: An Uncommon Love Story,” “8 Lessons of Life on Hole 1,” and “The Seven Gifts.”

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Please Don’t Eat the Wallpaper!

by Nancy Irven, DC

This book on nutrition targets an often neglected segment of the population: teenagers. Despite numerous programs aimed at reducing obesity and improving eating habits in very young children, and adults, few guides are available for high school aged students faced with difficult food choices daily.

In 2000, Nancy Irven, DC, volunteered to serve on the board of a local high school, which specialized in preparing students for a career in health care fields. In that position, she researched and taught students about the importance of nutrition – in words and ways they could accept.

Her book, “Please Don't Eat the Wallpaper! The Teenager's Guide to Avoiding Trans Fats, Enriched Wheat and High Fructose Corn Syrup” is the culmination of her work.

"The experts are now stating that the upcoming generation will not outlive its parents because of current trends of child obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer,” Dr. Irven explains. "I feel we must get their attention and do something productive once we get it."

The book has earned high praise from its intended audience as well as their teachers and parents and Irven has appeared on local radio to explain her nutritional concepts. “The students are learning to read nutritional labels on grocery products and think before they put something in their mouths,” she said.

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