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Glenn Doman wrote the book, "What to do about your Brain Injured Child" over 30 years ago but it is still a classic. Anybody who either has a child with disabilities or has a child who has sustained a brain injury should read this. It talks about roadblock injuries, the place in the brain where the child cannot get past. Doman mentions the 'workplace' of a child with brain challenges should be the floor and not a chair or carseat.

Recently I was asked to speak about concussions to a large group of chiropractors, and 2 of the most important topics in that 4 hour class were: there are 6 types of concussion, and their are some very interesting risk factors for certain people who will have a more challenging time healing from concussions. Many of the risk factors truly make sense once you understand the 6 types of concussion.

Do you explain why you do what you do? Your job is not simply to adjust mechanically, but to transfer a feeling from you to them about how amazing their body (or their kids body is) and how you want to reconnect them. Our patients come to us in varying degress of 'disconnectedness' and our mission is to change that.

Dr. Jeanne Ohm is one of my heroes and mentors in chiropractic today, as she is to thousands of other pediatric and family based DC's. Years ago she introduced me to the book Manual Therapy in Children by Dr. Heiner Biedermann, an Osteopath from Germany. It is an incredible read and shines with incredible quotes that are so chiro-centric even though Dr. Beidermann was more traditionally trained. Check this out!

The default brain mode concept comes from one of the most interesting papers I have read recently. It describes how neuroscientists found an area of the brain that turns on when you are in a resting state (the default mode) and turns off during focused activity. Further research has shown that in children with Autism and ADHD that this default mode doesn't turn on and off correctly. Is it possible that our modern technology has caused our brains to be more distracted (the default mode), with the constant buzzing, beeping and chirping of our phones, telling us to "look at me" because it just received a text, tweet or Facebook post? What mode are you mostly in? Default or focused?

It is important to understand the variety of prescription and non-prescription medications used by kids today so that we can know what they are coming in with. Do you know the most commonly prescribed meds? Know what they are for? This is an introduction into what they are taking and why.

Things have changed so much since Dr Rubin started in practice almost 30 years ago. The number one reason to see a child in 1989 was...ear infections! Now, even though that is still high on the list, the number one reason is neurodevelopmental or neurobehavioral disorders. Dr. Rubin explains the rise in challenges like Lyme Disease, depression, and anxiety, in context of why it is so important to keep on learning and researching.

Yes, you read that right. There is an organization called subluxation deniers, whose entire mission is to discredit individuals, schools and organizations that stand by the word subluxation. For those of you who are not chiropractors or chiropractic patients, a subluxation is the main reason why there is a chiropractic profession to begin with...it occurs when the brain and the nervous system are effected by some sort of malposition, irritiation or inflammation. To deny the subluxation is to deny the very essence of what chiropractic is!

DD Palmer did not write the first chiropractic textbook...it was actually written by 3 former students of DD Palmer: Smith, Paxson and Langworthy. Today we present what 21st Century Modernized Chiropractic could be, based on 3 facts: The blending of science, art and philosophy, unifying the profession the way the dentists did by creating very specific sub-disciplines, and "staying on our side of the highway."

There are 3 kinds of people, according to BJ Palmer: Pioneers, plodders and parasites. Chiropractors can be pioneers if we stick to the philosophy while we deliver our amazing product... chiropractic adjustments. There are so many who say that the philosophy and science don't mix, but nothing can be further from accurate. Philosophy and science should mix to ensure that we are educating our patients from a different place than the pain management direction that our profession is so stuck in.

Do you look for rainbows or just stumble accidentally on them? There is a way to seek them out. You need to know when to look, and where to look. What direction? What time of day? Is it after every rainstorm, or just certain ones? These are all important questions because ultimately, are you looking for rainbows in your life, or are you stuck focusing on the storms?

Who has been your greatest teacher? The one that has inspired you, that changed you, that truly reached you? I am fortunate to have one while in 9th grade High School American History. Dr. Robert Fleishacker saw something in me, demanded more from me, expected the best from me, and helped me become the person I am today. This talk is dedicated to him and all the great teachers out there!

Children with post concussion syndrome and children with high functioning Autism share a number of characteristics, according to recent research. They both have speech issues, emotional challenges, motor planning problems, etc. Listen as Dr. Rubin explains this relationship and ties it in with Alzheimer's!

BJ Palmer's timeless quote is, "You never know how far reaching something you may think say or do will affect the lives of millions tomorrow." The reason the patient comes to your office is NOT the real reason they came to the office. It's what brought them to you. The real reason is the far reaching effects of chiropractic!

Why work on the infant cranium? Because 33% of the major nerves in the infant (and everybody) are located above atlas! The cranial nerves are critical in the babies ability to latch and nurse properly, to digest food, to sleep, and so many other functions, so if we are not working gently on those precious little heads, we are missing a big portion of what we can potentially do with these kiddos!

Ever see something then take a look and see so much more? That's what Dr. Rubin asks us to do when confronted with something you think you know or think is so obvious. We need to think past our blinders and ensure that we are following are dreams. Dr. Rubin uses the example of a box with 16 squares to illustrate this valuable point.

What are the solutions to the greatest threat to health today? Dr Rubin explores the answers in the last of the 3 part series. It's often been said, "What can one person do?" The answer is: a lot more than doing nothing! Dr. Sid always said, "give for the sake of giving, serve for the sake of serving, and love for the sake of loving." His words are truer today than ever before!

The greatest threat is the health of our brains! Why are so many children being diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, concussions, seizure disorders, learning disorders? Why are so many adults developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia? Our brains are the most important organ and yet we are witness to a new epidemic of broken brains! Listen to part 2 of 3.

The Number 1 Health Threat of the 21st Century is a 3 part series! Why are so many kids and adults having brain based issues? Where is all this coming from? We must discuss what we are doing wrong to figure out what to do right. In this first part, Dr Rubin discusses the Autism-Concussion connection, how both issues have similar clinical findings. Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3, and thanks to Adam B. for helping with the recordings.

Neurodevelopmental issues were once thought to be mainly a problem in developed countries, but a recent study in Lancet showed that these problems are pervasive all over the world! And the key to the study is that not enough is being done about taking care of kids with Autism, ADHD, and developmental issues. Chiropractic is poised to help these children.