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Mammogram? Maybe.

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The dreaded mammogram…that once-a-year cancer-screening tool you look forward to almost as much as you look forward to cleaning out the kitty litter. Yet we do it because we are told that it is an early detection/early-warning system for breast cancer that saves lives. But does it?

There is a growing controversy surrounding the effectiveness, or even the usefulness, of periodic mammograms. Those opposed point to these facts about mammography screening:

  • It is a flawed screening tool that can neither detect nor prevent cancer
  • Its reliability is unstable given that there are many “false positive” readings
  • It does not increase the likelihood of long-term survival
  • It is generally recommended to protect the doctor’s liability
  • It may be no better at early detection than self-breast examination
  • Mammography/breast biopsy is a massive money-making business
  • Mammography emits radiation that may very well cause the cancer it is designed to detect!

Disillusioned? Who wouldn’t be? Are there viable alternatives? Many are touting the benefits of thermography over mammography. Thermography does not require that the breast be flattened like a pancake and it is not in any way painful. Thermography is a form of non-invasive infrared imaging that detects “hot spots” in the breast that show likelihood for being pre-cancerous. In fact, a positive thermographic reading is the best indicator of positive risk for the future development of breast cancer, 10 times more significant than any family history of the disease.

Chiropractic isn't a treatment for cancer! In our practice, we address subluxation. Instead of living in fear of what might happen to your body, we focus on keeping nerve interference at a minimum so your body can function at its optimal best.

Call us for an appointment to have your spine checked. You’ll be glad you did!

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Dr. Vanessa Asks some important questions of interest to New Braunfels residents - Chiropractor New Braunfels Dr. Vanessa Asks...

Why are some people allergic to pollen and others aren't?
It's not the pollen. Chiropractors know that if it were, everyone would be allergic to pollen, nuts and pet dander. But that's not the case. It's the person, not the pollen! If you live in New Braunfels and your stress levels are high, then each year the grass, the trees or the weeds put your nervous system over the top. Many report that chiropractic care helps reduce the frequency and severity of their allergic response.
What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a New Braunfels parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.