by Neil Bossenger | Apr 8, 2019 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
1 in 5 New Zealanders have high blood pressure Hypertension is incredibly common; understanding how it works is vital. A new study demonstrates a link between zinc deficiency and high blood pressure. The findings could help scientists design new ways of intervening in...
by Neil Bossenger | Nov 30, 2016 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
“In contrast to the current belief that cholesterol reduction with statins decreases atherosclerosis, we present a perspective that statins may be causative in coronary artery calcification and can function as mitochondrial toxins that impair muscle function in...
by Neil Bossenger | Jun 22, 2016 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
Magnesium, the second most abundant intracellular cation, is essential in many intracellular processes and appears to play an important role in migraine pathogenesis. Routine blood tests do not reflect true body magnesium stores since <2% is in the measurable,...
by Neil Bossenger | Aug 1, 2015 | Case of the month, Cases, Spinewave Bulletin, Symptoms
The following is a case study of reduction in primary hypertension in a 35-year old male following upper cervical chiropractic care with no other influencing factors. A study in the Journal of Human Hypertension examined the effects of an atlas adjustment on blood...
by Neil Bossenger | Nov 19, 2014 | Research, Spinewave Bulletin
The forces imposed on the cervical spines of passengers of colliding vehicles are tremendous and the damage to the vehicles is no indication of the extent of injury imposed on them. Research this year also showed in children ages 12 and younger, falls were the most...