New Dietary Ideas & The Doctor’s Words Matter
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Now if you missed last week’s episode, we were joined by Dr. Lindsay Mumma and talked about clinical excellence and pelvic floors.
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On the personal end of things…..
What’s going on in my world these days? It’s interesting always. To say the least.
The biggest on our radars at the moment are three things actually.
- We have always leased our space and I would love to own the property for obvious reasons. But prices are just ridiculous, honestly. So it’s been a challenge when we’re looking at property. We still have one year on our current lease but just had this building come open that is looking pretty good both size-wise and price-wise. So it has to be looked at. We know our current space is going to go up in a year and our monthly nut on the building will probably be about the same so, why not? But there’s still the process of moving everything, the IT stuff, the making it all work stuff, setting up a clinic/gym hybrid and all that gobbled gook. Geez. It’s daunting.
- The second thing we’re looking at is hiring an associate. But can both of these be done at the same time? Hiring an associate and moving into a new building. I don’t think they can be done simultaneously without putting us in a precarious position financially. The extra info on that thought is that it doesn’t seem to matter because associates are getting out of school and they’re going to work for a franchise and aren’t really doing associate-ships anymore. Every chiro I know out in the world that is looking for an associate tells me they’re not to be found and in the last 7 months or so that I’ve been looking, they’re exactly right. Plus, living in Amarillo, TX isn’t as appealing as living in Dallas or Houston or wherever. A person has to almost be from the Texas Panhandle to see my job offering as a blessing. So, if the associate situation continues the way it is, it’ll be no question. We’ll just move into the new building. Lol.
- The third thing is that there is a company out of the Houston, TX area that is an investment gropu and they’re buying 60% of practices that qualify within their metrics and they take over all of the soul-crushing parts of your clinic. They do the HR, the billing, and the collecting. The clinics keep their name and nobody but the owner and the staff will ever even know that part of the practice was sold. Dentists have been doing this model for years. Clinic owners make a solid salary and make their 40% commission. They can bill on the medical E&M scale and get paid at a higher level than we could on our own DC codes so the same work for more money. Plus they help bring in medical if you want and they help bring in PT if you want. And they’ll help bring in associates as well. My colleagues working with the company tell me they’re working less and making more and it was the best decision they ever made. So, I’m looking at seriously. With a little side eye but the wife is on board, which is the most important thing. I just need to get the price I’m looking for. Then we shall see.
So, there are 3 biggies that are weighing me down because not a one of those are small decisions. They’re actually monumental decisions and they’re all sitting on my plate currently. I’ll let you know how it unfolds as it unfolds.
Stay tuned. For now, let’s dive into the research.
Item #1
The first one today is called “Dietary recommendations for cardiovascular health challenged by new evidence on saturated fatty acids’ effects on LDL-C and Lp(a) levels” by Dr. Chinta Sidharthan and published in News Medical Life Sciences on May 15, 2023. Dayum. That’s hot.
Why They Did It
The study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary modifications on cardiovascular health, specifically focusing on the impact of reducing saturated fatty acid intake on lipid profiles and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
How They Did It
- The research on the relationship between dietary modifications, lipoprotein A, and cardiovascular disease risk is based on a review of existing scientific literature and studies.
- The research involved analyzing and synthesizing data from multiple studies that investigated the effects of dietary modifications, particularly the reduction of saturated fatty acids, on lipoprotein A and LDL-C levels.
- To assess the impact of dietary modifications on lipoprotein A and LDL-C levels, the researchers collected and analyzed data from participants, including their dietary intake, lipoprotein A and LDL-C levels, and potentially other relevant markers or risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Statistical was performed to determine the associations between different variables and to assess the significance of the findings.
What They Found
- Despite the lack of data for conclusive inferences, it appears that the risk of cardiovascular disease depends on a relative balance between the levels of the two lipoproteins — LDL-C and lipoprotein A — and the baseline values of both in each individual.
- Furthermore, while reducing cardiovascular risk due to high LDL-C levels through the modulation of saturated fatty acid intake remains important, the clinical LDL-C measurements also include the cholesterol component from lipoprotein A.
Wrap It Up
- Overall, the evidence indicated that the standard recommendations for a heart-healthy diet which includes reduced consumption of saturated fatty acids, might have a negative impact by increasing the lipoprotein A levels despite lowering the LDL-C levels.
- Since dietary changes are the most prevalent non-pharmacological form of disease prevention, tailored recommendations for dietary changes after considering individual lipid profiles might be required.
- Furthermore, additional cardiac health markers such as lipoprotein A cholesterol content are necessary to assess cardiovascular disease risk accurately.
Before getting to the next one,
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Item #2
Our last one this week is called, “ The enduring impact of what clinicians say to people with low back pain” by Ben Darlow, Anthony Dowell, G David Baxter, Fiona Mathieson, Meredith Perry, Sarah Dean published in PubMed on December 11, 2013. Hot potato!
Why They Did It
The purpose of this study was to explore the formation and impact of attitudes and beliefs among people experiencing acute and chronic low back pain.
How They Did It
Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted with 12 participants with acute low back pain (less than 6 weeks’ duration) and 11 participants with chronic low back pain (more than 3 months’ duration) from 1 geographical region within New Zealand. Data were analyzed using an Interpretive Description framework.
What They Found
- Participants’ underlying beliefs about low back pain were influenced by a range of sources. Participants experiencing acute low back pain faced considerable uncertainty and consequently sought more information and understanding.
- Although participants searched the Internet and looked to family and friends, health care professionals had the strongest influence upon their attitudes and beliefs. Clinicians influenced their patients’ understanding of the source and meaning of symptoms, as well as their prognostic expectations. Such information and advice could continue to influence the beliefs of patients for many years.
- Many messages from clinicians were interpreted as meaning the back needed to be protected.
- These messages could result in increased vigilance, worry, guilt when adherence was inadequate, or frustration when protection strategies failed.
- Clinicians could also provide reassurance, which increased confidence, and advice, which positively influenced the approach to movement and activity.
Wrap It Up
Health care professionals have a considerable and enduring influence upon the attitudes and beliefs of people with low back pain. It is important that this opportunity is used to positively influence attitudes and beliefs.
When a patient is standing on the ledge of chronic pain, we can push them in or pull them back literally based on what we say and how we behave. If you make a big deal out of ddd, they’re gone, echoing as they fall into the pit. If you tell them that everyone has ddd at some point and usually zero pain associated with it, you start pulling them back. Certainly after you encourage them to move, go for a walk, hurt doesn’t mean harm, and you get some pain free movement wins through your treatment and exercises…..well then we’re having two completely different outcomes altogether now, aren’t we?
Be smart with your words and your behavior. It’ll make you look like you’re up on your research and education and it’ll make all the difference in the world in your patients.
Alright, that’s it. Keep on keepin’ on. Keep changing our profession from your corner of the world. The world needs evidence-based, patient-centered practitioners driving the bus. The profession needs us in the ACA and involved in leadership of state associations. So quit griping about the profession if you’re doing nothing to make it better. Get active, get involved, and make it happen.
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I want you to know with absolute certainty that when Chiropractic is at its best, you can‘t beat the risk vs reward ratio because spinal pain is primarily a movement-related pain and typically responds better to movement-related treatment rather than chemical treatments like pills and shots.
When compared to the traditional medical model, research and clinical experience show us patients can get good to excellent results for headaches, neck pain, back pain, and joint pain to name just a few.
It’s safe and cost-effective can decrease surgeries & disability and we do it through conservative, non-surgical means with minimal hassle to the patient.
And, if the patient treats preventatively after initial recovery, we can usually keep it that way while raising the overall level of health!
Key Point:
At the end of the day, patients should have the guarantee of having the best treatment that offers the least harm. When it comes to non-complicated musculoskeletal complaints….
That‘s Chiropractic!
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