BCR_Health Matters_Spring 2020

Spring 2020

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PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC CARE

The healthful touch ABOVE: Lori Schultz, D.C., has been practicing chiropractic medicine for 34 years at Farrell Chiropractic Clinic in Princeton.

She has treated patients of all ages, including babies just days after birth.

RIGHT: Schultz adjusts one of her young patients on her lap.

Adjustments for children are altered to fit their smaller size.

SEE STORY ON PAGE 2.

Shaw Media photos/Goldie Rapp

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PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Chiropractic care can help babies, children

Misalignments can be corrected, improving overall health for youngsters

BY GOLDIE RAPP Shaw Media PRINCETON — Chiropractic care is not only beneficial for adults, but can also help relieve health issues in children.

In the U.S., more than 17 percent of all chiropractic patients are under the age of 18, and of those, 8 percent are under the age of 5.

“It’s not a huge population, but it’s a lot of people who get their kids adjusted,” said Dr. Lori Schultz, of Farrell Chiropractic Clinic in Prince­ton.

Throughout her 34 years of practice, Schultz has treated patients of all ages, including babies just days old, and has seen pediatric care help with a variety of health issues.

First and foremost, Schultz stresses that chiropractic care does not cure the issues.

Instead, if there is a subluxation in the spinal column, otherwise known as a misalignment, there’s a signal disruption between the brain and the body, causing the area to not perfor m correctly.

Adjustments are made to correct the misalignments.

“We’re just allowing the body to work the way it’s supposed to work,” Schultz said. “The body heals itself, we just help it along.”

What causes a subluxation?

Stress is what causes misalignments. There are three kinds of stress — traumatic, chemical and emotional.

In babies, traumatic stress happens during birth, especially in those where the baby was breech, or forceps or suction had to be used.

Even a cesarean delivery can put stress on a baby’s body.

In older children, a trauma could be caused by a hard fall.

Chemical stresses on babies and children can be caused by side effects from vaccines, antibiotics or medications or an unhealthy diet, according to Schultz.

Emotional stress can be caused by fear, things like night terrors or family stress.

“Kids absorb all that,” Schultz said. “When a child has a misalignment, it can affect anything in their body.”

What sorts of issues does it

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Lori Schultz, D.C., uses a heat-sensing instrument on her young patient to locate subluxation patterns before making adjustments. help relieve?

Using soft and gentle adjustments, Schultz has seen positive feedback on issues with: • Sleep.

• Behavioral or attitude difficulties, especially with ADD or ADHD. • Colic.

• Ear infections.

• Bed wetting.

• Allergies and asthma.

• Seizures.

• Strengthening the immune system.

How often do children need an adjustment?

Schultz recommends that every baby receive an adjustment after birth. Then, if children are struggling with reoccurring illness, like an ear infection, for instance, she recommends a trip to the chiropractor.

She said misalignments can cause ears to not drain correctly or Eustachian tubes to not function. An adjustment can help open up those

parts of the body so that it can heal properly.

“A lot of times, I’ll tell a patient to bring their child here first and see before going through the regimen of antibiotics,” Schultz said.

Another instance is children who have trouble with bed wetting could have taken a fall on their tailbone at some point, which can affect the lower back and relate to bed wetting.

“Sometimes areas don’t need adjusting, but it’s always good to be checked, especially after falls, after birth or with reoccurring illness,” she said.

The good thing about children is that their young bodies can respond with as little as one adjustment.

“Think about a tree in your backyard. If the tree starts to lean, it’s a lot easier to straighten that tree out when it’s a young tree than to wait 20 years and try to straighten it out,” Schultz said.

What are the misconceptions?

The No. 1 misconception about pediatric care is that children get adjusted the same way adults do.

“We alter our adjustments for every age group. There’s changes we make according to age, size and history,” Schultz said.

Another misconception she hears too often is that once a patient is adjusted, they’ll have to continue going back for more adjustments to find relief.

“The thing is, once you realize you don’t have to suffer, you want to go back,” Schultz said.

Interested in trying it out?

Schultz’s policy is that children under the age of 5 receive free adjustments, if they come with a parent to be adjusted.

“It takes five minutes to adjust,” she said.

“Once they get comfortable with me, they like to come here.”

Farrell Chiropractic Clinic is located at 682 E. Peru St., Princeton. The telephone number is 815-875-4408.

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Mental health is just as important as physical health.

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? Mental Health or Emotional Health refers to your overall psychological well-being. It can reflect the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships and your ability to deal with difficulties and manage your feelings.

Challenges in Life Situations/ Common Complaints

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BUREAU COUNTY SENIOR CENTER | COMPANION LINE

Companion Line meant to cure social isolation

BY GOLDIE RAPP Shaw Media PRINCETON — The Bureau County Senior Center recently launched a new program meant to eliminate social isolation among senior citizens.

With Companion Line, a senior can sign up to receive a phone call once a week to talk about whatever they wish. Conversation topics can be about the weather, family, holidays, hobbies, medical issues, concerns and so forth.

Bureau County Senior Center Director Denise Ihrig said social isolation can lead to loneliness.

“It is a state of being cut off from the normal social networks,” she said. “We believe that there is some social isolation within Bureau County. With this program, we are hoping to reach out to seniors and/or their families, to assist with dealing with their isolation issues.”

Ihrig further explained how seniors may have disabilities, longterm illness, transportation issues or economic issues that lead to social isolation.

“Mentally, some seniors have challenges with depression, becoming a caregiver for a loved one or are just socially unable to,” she said.

There are cur rently 13 area senior citizens using the Companion Line.

Each waits to hear from Bureau County Senior Center Outreach Coordinator Celia Ker nan, who checks in with them once a week.

There are no time limits on conversations, therefore Kernan said sometimes her days consist of just making calls to the seniors. But, she said, every minute spent working on this program is worth it.

“Seniors don’t have to be isolated,” she said.

One of the seniors on her list is Linda Breedlove, a widow, who doesn’t have family in the area.

“I look forward to her calls. We talk for a long time,” she said about Kernan. “It’s just someone checking in on me once a week.”

According to the Illinois Department on Aging, socially engaged seniors leads to improved emotion-

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Bureau County Senior Center Outreach Coordinator Celia Kernan (left) visits with Linda Breedlove, a widow who doesn’t have family in the area. Kernan calls Breedlove once a week to converse and help Breedlove feel less isolated. “I look forward to her calls. We talk for a long time,” Breedlove said about Kernan. “It’s just someone checking in on me once a week.” al well-being, better mental health and physical health, renewed sense of purpose and longer life spans.

Communities benefit when older adults are socially engaged and are able to share knowledge, talent, skills, experience and wisdom when they perfor m caregiving activities and mentor others, make contributions to the local economy, become entrepreneurs and start small businesses, serve as experienced and resourceful employees, and support community organizations through volunteerism.

“Over time, we hope to become a good friend on the phone, someone to share a laugh with or simply be there to listen,” Ihrig said. “When you feel ready, we can provide you with transportation to the senior center, you can have lunch with us and make new friends.”

Ihrig also highlighted the senior center’s outreach visits, which consist of making house calls to seniors to visit and talk about services the senior center offers.

“The end result would be that people who are lonely can reach out to get help. We are here for them,” Ihrig said.

Programs offered through the Bureau County Senior Center are free to all senior citizens. To sign up for the Companion Line, contact the Bureau County Senior Center at 815-879-3981.

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TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Modern era sees the rise of telehealth services METRO NEWS SERVICE Getting sick once meant traveling to a physician’s office only to sit in a waiting room with fellow under-theweather individuals. Few if any people like leaving home when they’re feeling ill, and thanks to technology, many no longer need to do so.

Telehealth services, which the Massachusetts Medical Society defines as the delivery and facilitation of health and health-related services including medical care, provider and patient education, health information services, and self-care via telecommunications and digital communication technologies, are revolutionizing the health care industry.

In many instances, patients need not leave the comfort of their beds or sofas to be diagnosed and treated.

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology says telehealth, which is a broader scope of remote health care services than telemedicine, can utilize everything from videoconferencing, the internet, store-andforward imaging, streaming media,

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Sick? Telehealth services enable patients to connect with providers to get the care they need without leaving home. and terrestrial and wireless phone communications.

Many providers and insurance companies now offer some method of telehealth services. Consider some of these statistics.

• The American Telemedicine

Association says more than one-half of all hospitals in the United States have a telehealth program.

• Forty-eight states require payers to cover telehealth, says the Center for Connected Health Policy.

• The American Medical Associ-

ation says nearly 75 percent of all doctor, urgent care and emergency room visits could be handled safely and effectively over the phone or via video.

• Beckers Hospital Review says 82 percent of millennial patients surveyed would rather have a telemedicine visit than an in-person consultation.

• Around seven million people use telehealth services across the globe, according to eVisit.

Telehealth can connect rural providers and their patients to services at other sites and promote patient-centered health care. With a shortage of some medical specialities in rural areas, telehealth can play an important role in ensuring all patients get access to care they need.

But the benefits do not extend only to rural patients. Individuals who are elderly and/or those who have mobility issues and cannot travel easily can benefit from telehealth services. Furthermore, any patient with a rare condition may no longer have to travel long distances to consult with specialists in that field.

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PRESCRIPTION MEDS

Patients should take active role in health care management METRO NEWS SERVICE Prescription medications are a necessity for many people. The American Academy of Family Physicians says that, each week, four out of five adults in the United States will use prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and/or various supplements. Approximately one-third of adults take five or more medications at the same time.

The potential for adverse drug events is elevated when people are taking multiple medications at one time. For example, mixing pills has the potential to cause serious injury or even death.

Doctors, patients and pharmacies must work together to ensure that medication is taken safely. One of the best ways to prevent errors with medications is for patients to take an active role in their health care management.

• Know your dose. Children are at an especially high risk for medication errors because they require different doses than adults, offers the Mayo Clinic. Adults of different weights who share medications can run into trouble as well. It is key to follow the dosing instructions,

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One of the best ways to prevent errors with medications is for patients to take an active role in their health care management. as even a minor error in regard to dosage can potentially cause a big problem.

• Follow up with your doctor. Certain medi-

cations can cause side effects that only can be noticed by lab testing, such as an impact to the liver. Doctors also may be under an obligation to follow up with patients taking psychological drugs to ensure the efficacy of treatment. Make sure you keep all follow-up appointments.

• Maintain a current list of meds. It is up to patients to share information with prescribing doctors regarding any and all products being taken to avoid harmful interactions. Using the same pharmacy for all prescriptions also is helpful.

• Be honest about height and weight. Medication labeling and package inserts typically use metric units to correlate dose to a person’s physical attributes. Individuals should know their information in metric measurements and be honest with themselves about what they weigh.

• Use medications correctly. It is important not to chew nonchewable pills or cut pills unless the pharmacist or doctor has said it is safe to do so. Accurate dosing also requires using the right spoon or syringe, not silverware. Store certain types of medications, such as eye drops and ear drops, separately so they’re not mistaken for one another.

These are just some of the ways to prevent medication errors. People can consult with their doctors and pharmacists for more assistance in staying safe.

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