Chirocast

Chiropractor's are not back doctors or spine doctors. We are nerve system doctors and the spine is our doorway, our gateway into our practice member's nerve systems. Dr. Sid spoke about this in his 1999 Youtube video and it is just as relevant today as it was back then. Our ability to change someone's health trajectory comes from the thought that "nerves that fire together, wire together." The nerve system requires frequency intensity and duration to make change, and the spine is the conduit for chiropractic's ability to help restore homeostasis to the nerve system.

Some people think that terms like subluxation, chiropractic, and adjustment are antiquated. I read a blogpost recently that says that the word "subluxation represents everything that is wrong with our profession." I respectfully disagree. It is important to honor our past as we move into the future. Obviously how a subluxation is defined is different today that 1895, but our job as nerve system doctors hasn't changed. Free the body from interference, see if we can help co-create the best health possible for that particular person. The salutogenic model is the key to the future of healthcare. Listen on!

Dr. Seuss said in his book, "Oh the places you'll go" that 'your mountain is waiting.' What does that mean? It means to get to the top, you will have to climb mountains. Some mountains are easier than others. Some mountains are downright challenging! But what choice do we have? The mountains are there. Now go out and climb!

This is the 8th in the series of Visual Diagnostic Improvement podcasts that started back with Episode 203. Upper extremities can give us lots of clues about the child not just if they have obvious issues but also subtle signs as well. Listen as Dr. Rubin takes us on around the arm to finish off this series. Starting next week tune in to a new series about pediatric adjusting.

Visually diagnosing lower extremity issues is an important part of practice and can be a confusing one. We are constantly getting questions like, "Is that normal?" or "Is that ok?" Dr. Rubin will guide you on what to look for whether you are a chiropractor or an interested parent.

Chiropractic suffers from an extreme lack of confidence. The entire profession is in a reactive state, probably from years of bullying. But now that we have so much evidence and science backing us up, shouldn't we be ok with our philosophical underpinnings and shout it from the rooftops. People want what we do and more importantly need what we have! We need to believe in ourselves not just personally but as a profession!

Ayn Rand asked the question, "Philosophy...who needs it?" The answer is: everybody! In order to have a mission or a purpose, you need to know your philosophy, your reason why. Victor Frankl stated, "When you know your 'why', you can endure almost any 'how." This is a recording of a webinar with the Logan University College of Chiropractic Philosophy Club from February 2018.

When you look examine a child, whether you are a parent or a doctor, you must rely not just on what is said but what your eyes tell you about the situation. There are so many clues that words won't give you but your visual ability will. Listen to this as Dr. Rubin continues to explain how to improve your visual strategies.

Dr. Rubin takes you for a tour of the variety of skin related issues you might encounter in a pediatric chiropractic office. From rash diseases to food reactions, hear how Dr. Rubin describes what you might see whether you are a family based chiropractor or you are an interested parent.

Trajectory implies direction. Where is the child headed? In an article from the journal Pediatrics in 2012 titled, Six Developmental Trajectories Characterize Children With Autism. I'd like to suggest that there are other trajectories, and one of them is children under chiropractic care. We see miracles everyday and that was one trajectory that was not spoken about in the Pediatric article. Listen for more!

Disruptive is a favorite buzz-word lately. From our perspective, we like doing things that nobody else does, recognizing things no one else sees, and because of that, get results that most don't. Bill Esteb, one of my favorite chiropractic speakers (who actually is not a chiropractor but is a totally bought-in patient), had a great talk at the ICPA Family Wellness Summit in March, titled "Disruptive Chiropractic." After his amazing speech on Friday night of the Summit, I was so enthused that these steps for Disruptive Pediatrics poured out of me. Check them out!

Do you walk your talk? Do you do as you say you're going to do? Dr. Rubin explains how Dr. Sid Williams changed his life in July 1993. If you ever wondered how you can go from unfocused to laser focused, from uninspired to highly motivated, from being an interested observer to being a fully engaged participant in this game called life, then listen as Dr Rubin outlines how Dr Sid inspired him to truly follow his dreams.

The Opioid Epidemic is one of the worst man-made challenges in recent history. An article in the journal Pediatrics explains that this horrible crisis is effecting our kids too, especially in the 12-17 year old category (see article here: https://bit.ly/2thq3ut). Listen in on the beginning of class as Dr. Rubin tackles this serious issue.

If you live in the US, then you live in the most beautiful and advanced country in the world. Why would we not want to take care of it? When walking into my office every morning, I am always picking up trash. Why? The great speaker Jim Rohn taught us that the environment counts, that little things like picking up the trash make a big difference. Pay it forward and pass it on!

If you haven't read "As a Man Thinketh..." by James Allen, you are probably missing one of the greatest small books of the early 20th century. It is incredibly motivating, and even though it was written over 100 years ago, it is still just as relevant today. Dr. Rubin explains the power of this short book in a passionate talk to students who are about to graduate. The book is available for free here: https://asamanthinketh.net/

When you are driving, the only thing that is stopping your car from crossing over into oncoming traffic is a double yellow line. How do we make sure we are staying on our side of the line? What do we do when we encounter other professionals who cross the line? Dr. Rubin gives 3 examples of 'line crossing.'

Our brains have 2 sides; left and right. BJ Palmer argued that our brains are also polarized as Innate vs. Educated. Part of our brain's function is to use feelings, hunches, and intuition to guide us in making best decisions. He called that Above-down, inside-out. The other part of our brain is designed to download information from outside in. Both are necessary to succeed, but don't let one get in the way of the other.

Is Autism a sort of brain injury? Are the neurodegenerative diseases seen in adults such as Alzheimer's & Parkinson's and the issues seen in concussions all related? Are there disconnections in the brain that are chemically, genetically or traumatically induced? Dr Rubin discusses this theory and backs it up with research.

Most people never think about the importance of the cranium (or skull) especially in children, unless it is directly injured. Few people understand that there are 12 pairs of cranial nerves that exit from various small holes in the skull that control things as vital as your eyes, ears, facial expressions, digestion, even your emotional state! Listen as Dr. Rubin explains why all kids should have their cranium checked.

Eyes truly are the windows to the brain. You can tell so much about someone by looking in their eyes, not only about how they are feeling but how they are thinking. Are both eyes focused in the same direction? Do they move together? It's not just about reading a Snellen Eye Chart and getting the letters correct. It's about processing...is the brain processing what the eyes are seeing? Listen in to Class #3.