Arcadia Chiropractor: Dr. Brad Miller
I'm a Chiropractic kid - Dad was my doctor.
I never knew there was another type of care until I was a teenager. My lifetime Advil total currently stands at 11 tablets and no vaccinations but I've had a lot of Chiropractic care. I can understand if my patients aren't as ready for the Chiropractic lifestyle, but I can share the alternative to drugs and surgeries...I live it. My family lives it.
I didn't plan to be a Chiropractor. I was going to be a rebel to "show the health care world" that Chiropractic worked by doing research. But my Dad would not support any other choice than Chiropractic College. "One day you will need to take care of your family, get your Chiropractic degree first" he encouraged. He advised that there is no bigger stress than worrying about the health of loved ones - and I take care of my kids the same way I take care of my patients. He was right.
My formal education was at the Los Angeles of Chiropractic in Whittier (now called SCUHS). It allowed to pass the state board and obtain a license in 1985.
Then the real learning began - I spent the next five years interning with my father, a 1955 Palmer College graduate. For the first year he would not let me touch a patient. I would consult, he would redo it. I would examine, he would redo it. When we both had the same notes, same findings and same recommendations he allowed me to practice on people - but only friends and family. It was a rigorous experience but has stood me very well for the first 25 years.
Dad taught that the body can heal and has a surprising capacity to heal and that I should not judge who can and cannot respond with the methods we use. When I was interning with him I often looked at him promising to help someone that using my fresh textbook knowledge thought impossible - and was fooled every time. "The Power that Made the Body Heals the Body" he would remind me.
He also taught me to be thorough using a holistic approach. Patients often come in with a complaint they think Chiropractic can help, and they are usually right but it can be the tip of a health "iceberg". With a thorough evaluation the complete health status is revealed. The body usually heals all of the complaints at the same time - a bonus for the Chiropractic patient.
The Chiropractors role as I see it is to "remove the interference" to unlock the vertebral subluxations in the spine that impinge on the nerves going to sick tissue cells. This is the philosophy that was taught by the profession founders - B.J. Palmer and Clarence Gonstead. I practice this way today with careful adjustments. In my office I have two original portraits of BJ Palmer that were willed to my Dad who passed them on to me. I take the Chiropractic legacy seriously and marvel at the healing miracles produced every day.
Personally
I'm married 22 years to Julie. I was able to help her with migraine headaches when we were dating. I have two college aged kids, Max and Eva.
I grew up in New Zealand so I love the outdoors any way I can enjoy it, especially sailing.
Arcadia Rotary Club is one my focuses in the local community. As the incoming President for 2011-12 I look forward to the busy year ahead with my competent board, the 100 members club and all the activities they do.
For my health I get checked (Chiropractically) every two weeks. I can probably go longer, but I'm used to no symptoms, ever! My wife and kids the same. In my community we have expert medical doctors at our disposal for the health checks and emergencies if they occur, but we pride ourselves in making healthy choices every day to try to avoid drugs, procedures and surgery.
If you really do believe the brain and nervous system is in control, you will be hesitant to interfere with nature at work. So I do not condone pain-killers that cover up the pain, patients need to know what the body is trying to tell them. We do recommend ice, supports, and homeopathic pain relief.
I do not condone the epidemic of multiple drugs for life - for blood pressure, cholesterol, or antibiotics. Each have side-effects worse than the prescribed problem and there is known weakness of the FDA to manage the machine known as "big Pharma", drug companies in the U.S.
As an alternative we prefer to keep our nerve system working optimally, making healthy food choices, keeping active daily and maintaining a calm and positive mental attitude. This is not rocket science - these are the known steps to retain optimal health and wellness.
Like many, I have accumulated weight over the years. This year, my 25th in practice, I recommitted to losing it. I tried several commercial companies which helped get me started - most of patients have been successful with Weight Watchers.
But diet is not only about weight - food is the fuel that sustains us. My investigations over many years found Nu-Lean, a meal replacement, detox and alkalizing diet to be one of the best there is. My wife was guinea pig, I was next (both lost 7lbs the first week). Every single patient that has tried Nu-Lean, like my wife and I has lost weight and inches quickly, has more energy and the most rewarding...cravings go away.
Enough about me! How can we help you with today’s safe and natural chiropractic care? Give us a call so we can help you take your first step towards better health.”
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