Did you know that Doctors are the third leading cause of death in the United States (July 2000)

                              Medical system is the leading cause of death and injury in the US. (October 2003)

                              A set of simple precautions could prevent 100,000 needless deaths every year.

HERE'S A LIST OF A FEW MEDICAL CAUSES FOR DEATHS PER YEAR:

12,000  --  unnecessary surgery, Newsweek article on treating back pain.
7,000   --  medication errors in hospitals
20,000  -- other errors in hospitals
80,000  --  infections in hospitals
106,000 --  non-error, negative effects of drug:

1. Medications that can cause bruises: aspirin, ibuprofen.
2. Vioxx Recall Prompts Patients To Look For Alternatives.
3. Warning: Acetaminophen May Cause Respiratory Problems.

First Alternative Chiropractic©

February 12, 2006