What is an MRI

What is an MRI

MRI offers you an advanced detailed look inside.  Hydrogen protons within the body align with the magnetic field and through short radio frequencies (RF) pulses going to a specific anatomical slice; the protons in the slice absorb energy at the resonant frequency, causing them to spin perpendicular to the magnetic field.  As the protons relax back into alignment within the magnetic field a signal is received by an RF coil that acts as an anatomical are of interest.  The contiguous thin slice images can be obtained in various planes for  optimum clinical evaluation.  MRI is used to evaluate ligaments, muscle and bony abnormalities with out the need for painful invasive procedures.

MRI is a good diagnostic tool for isolating disc protrusions, muscle, ligament and cartilage tears, nerve impingement as well as tumors. MRIs are specific to the slice viewed.  What this means is that MRIs are not all inclusive so some conditions can be missed.

One thing I have learned is nothing replaces a thorough hands on evaluation of the region involved.    

MRI  

Dr. Shawnie

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Chiropractic Physician

Broken Arrow /  Tulsa, OK

Brain Food: Fending Off Mental and Neurologic Illness With Diet

Brain Food: Fending Off Mental and Neurologic Illness With Diet:

http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/brain-food?src=mp&spon=17

Diet has a direct correlation w/ our health or presence of disease. So take a moment, click on the link above and view this slide show. Then apply it in your life and share it w/ all those you love.

Be well,

Dr. Shawnie

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Blue Print of a Champion

Blue Print of a Champion

Jeff Spencer DC treats Lance Armstrong. Jeff was the speaker at a seminar I attended. So you can imagine a portion of the seminar was motivating each of us to be a champion.

Jeff proposed to us his Blueprint of a Champion and I want to share it w/ you.

Blue Print of a Champion:

Have I identified this as a priority?

Am I committed to get well?

Will I do anything to make it happen?

Have I taken responsibility?

Am I prepared to adapt to the demands?

Do I welcome the challenge to get well?

Will I stay focused?

I hope this helps you move forward in getting well.

In best of health,

Dr. Shawnie

drshawnie.com

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918.249.1535

Deception Diet: How Optical Illusions Can Trick Your Appetite : The Salt : NPR

Deception Diet: How Optical Illusions Can Trick Your Appetite : The Salt : NPR:

click on the above link:

Using a smaller plate, slowing down, being mindful of what you eat, limiting eating alone, eating with a male, and drinking from a taller glass all create an illusion to how you eat.
Try these techniques and find yourself being a healthier food consumer.

Njoy,  Dr Shawnie

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Health Watch: Stopping Arthritis Pain With Biopuncture

Biopuncture

philly news reports:

Health Watch: Stopping Arthritis Pain With Biopuncture: Simply walking her dog used to be torture for 51-year-old Terri LaRoche. She has a common problem, arthritis in both knees, Stephanie Stahl reports.

Biopuncture: A Healing Cure-All? Pt 1.

This new treatment combines homeopathic remedies with the principles of acupuncture. Some say it can cure any type of pain, but is it safe? Hear from...

Biopuncture: A Healing Cure-All? Pt 2.

This new treatment combines homeopathic remedies with the principles of acupuncture. Some say it can cure any type of pain, but is it safe? Hear from...