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Rogan wrote: ... I am struck with a question. In the NFL concussion observations they called the disease CTE. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The researchers noticed this condition by observing Tau in these deceased players brains, frontal cortex I believe. This is the same protein observed in Alzheimer autopsies.

Wow, what a coincidence. Just as you have been saying for many years. There is a relationship between how we label our brain diseases. As you mentioned in the above clip do you think CTE may be more related to the long-term effects on CSF and blood flow through the neck, than the actual trauma induced by a concussion, the ringing of the brain against the scull?...

It's hard to separate head and neck injuries. They often occur together. Coup and contrecoup injuries occur inside the cranial vault that can have lasting affects such as tears and displaced tissues. I use craniosacral to attempt to reposition tissues inside the cranial vault and relieve internal strains. At the same time, concussions sustained by linemen also affect the craniocervical junction and neck. Chronic strains called misalignments cause deformation of blood and CSF pathways through the craniocervical junction and spinal canal. Upper cervical strains can also displace and tether tissues in the cranial vault and its many complex neurovascular tunnels. Among other things, deformation and degeneration of the spine can result in dissociation of CSF flow between the cranial vault and spinal canal. It can also affect blood flow. Chronic strains and deformation of the craniocervical junction can thus lead to chronic ischemia, edema and normal pressure hydrocephalus in the brain. The link between head trauma from boxing and Parkinson's disease goes back decades before I was born. Mohammed Ali is a perfect example. What's worse, his daughter is an accomplished boxer. Females have smaller skulls, shoulder and neck muscles to stabilize the spine against whiplash and wicked rotational strains from cross punches that can result in knockouts. Knockouts are techically transient ischemic attacks, also known as mini strokes.

Fantastic News

Will the workers be able to have discounted treatments? ;)

Vision plus focus add some energy and guess what!

;)
Nigel

Absolutely and discounts on meals and entertainment as well. Aside from the usual serious seminar stuff, since I have a captive audience, I may even force them to listen to my version of Dylan Does Bocelli. As for meals, I cooked up a cassoulet two days ago to brush up on my non-culinary skills as - I don't know nuthin bout no restaurant or bar business. Like all stews, the leftover cassoulet keeps getting better with age. I paired the cassoulet with a Belgium style Abbey Ale similar to Corsendonk which uses chocolate and raisins for the second fermentation. The meal was - how do you say it - magnifique - non?

Hi Doc,

Physiotherapist advised to to standing exercise; 2 minutes standing straight, holding or to table....
So, did it twice already....pretty heavy....

Hi Robert,
Stances, even basic standing can be used to strengthen the legs but you don't want to stand still too long. It's best to change the stance regularly to avoid sluggish circulation, stagnancy and subsequent fatigue. I did kung fu and katas this morning. Both use dynamic stances that strengthen and stretch the legs at the same time.

Hi doc,

Thx.

Have to tell you from George the chiro he's following Cox protocol 2.

And next week he is visiting family in new Jersey. He wants to try to visit you.
Tonight he sent you an email, hopefully sccessful..

Your welcome. I will look for your chiropractor's email.

O, and he will bring my 2013 spine mri, suppose you did not succeed wiith the download

Thanks Poet and the same to all of you. I am looking forward to firing up the fireplace and oven.

Hi doc,

At the physiotherapist, we will focus on flexibility and movement from now on.

I had my 6th treatment yesterday, i experience tiny chargés but not spectaculair. The changes are about when i have energy and when i am tired, i seem to be less tired.but it's not a 'fact' for now....more like an impression.

Hi Robert,
Thanks for the update. I got your PM and email. I will contact your chiropractor. Six treatments is just the beginning of flexion-distraction corrective care so continue treatment. It's good for the health of your entire spine, spinal cord and brain. It helps to stretch and rehabiliate damaged connective tissues, cartilage and muscles. It also decompresses the spine and helps move blood and CSF in the brain and cord. .

Thx doc!

And when you are going to show us a picture of your new property? I'm curious

Your welcome Robert.

I just hired a marketing firm that is working on a website for the property, which is called the Merrill-MaGee. The website will start with a Facebook blog called "Saving the Merrill-MaGee" where we will show pictures of its current condition and our progress in making repairs. I have the initial concept drawings from the architects we hired. I met with a commercial kitchen supply and design company yeasterday. The architect needs to know the exact dimenisons of the equipment for the kitchen, which needs a complete makeover. I had to prepare a menu first so they know what type of equipment I need, which includes ranges, ovens, charbroilers, griddles, warming stations etc. I am trying to avoid getting a deep frier because deep fried food is unhealthy and deep friers are a fire and work place hazard, and fats, oils and grease (FOG) are environmentally unfriendly. The only thing I would use a deep frier for is French Fries. Instead, we will use oven fries and home fries to replace the French Fries. Commercial equipment is expensive. Fortunately, I did some shopping beforehand and was prepared for the prices.

Hi doc,

Just curious (dont want to be pushy )

I see George tonight; did you already sent him an email??

Rgds,

Robert