Is There Mercury In Your Body? How Can You Know? What Can You Do?

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, August 31 2010 19:20
Is There Mercury in Your Body?  How Can You Know?  What Can You Do?
 

August 23, 2010

WE HAVE ADDED A SECTION TO ALL NUTRI-WEST/BRIMHALL SEMINARS WHERE WE DEMONSTRATE THE HEAVY METAL PROTOCOL. WE COVER CASE HISTORIES AND GIVE YOU SOLUTIONS TO THIS EVER INCREASING SERIOUS PROBLEM.

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)

August 28
Kissimmee, FL
Kissimee Convention


4 Hour Lecture
Dr. John Brimhall
FL Chiropractic Assoc
407-290-5883


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


September 25-26
Harrisburg, PA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pennsylvania
800-
697-9577


October 2-3
Hancock, MA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West New York
888-
227-5469


October 15-17
Minneapolis, MN

Basic, Int. & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Mid-West
800-247-8800 


According to many scientific references, WE ARE ALL BEING COMTAMINATED WITH MERCURY. This article references the largest international conference on the subject to date, "The Impact of Mercury on Human Health and the Environment" that was presented at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans.

If we have eaten tuna fish sandwiches, sushi, been in an environment where coal is burned for heat or power, (which is a major source of environmental mercury,) have or had a mouthful of amalgams, drank water or breathed air, we very likely have mercury and other heavy metals.

We get mercury in our bodies from many different sources including mercury vapors in air, ingesting it through drinking water, fish, dental amalgams, vaccines, occupational exposures, home exposures including fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, batteries, red tattoo dye, skin-lightening creams, and over-the-counter products such as contact lens fluid and neosynephrine (nasal spray), just to mention a few.

You absorb about 80 percent of inhaled mercury vapor and nearly 100 percent of the mercury in fish through your gut. Once this mercury is in your body it is primarily distributed in the kidneys and brain. Unfortunately it can be readily transferred to the fetus via the placenta. Mercury is lipophilic, meaning that it concentrates in fatty tissues, especially in the brain.

The only way it can get out of your body is via urine, feces, expired air, and breast milk.
A major reason it is toxic to human physiology is because mercury has the ability to bind to sulfur-containing molecules in the body. These sulfur-containing molecules are found in nearly every one of our 5, 200 enzyme systems and in the MITOCHONDRIA, as well as other chemical binding sites in the cells. One of the reasons that lipoic acid (Total Lipoic Acid) is so efficient at clearing mercury is because it contains sulfur groups that bind and remove the metals, with no toxicity to the body’s cells. We are all being exposed, but each of us has differing abilities to clear toxins genetically. Remember, every cell in the body produces MITOCHONDRIA and is energy producing. Every chronic degenerative disease has a Mitochondrial Resuscitation issue. Therefore Heavy Metals are extremely detrimental to Health and Wellness. THEY MUST BE EVALUATED AND TREATED! We use Nutri-West nutrition, laser, detox foot baths (Carey and Sharon at 866-338-4883), far infra red saunas (High Tec Health 800-794-5355 – I have negotiated a $500 discount for you).

The symptoms vary from person to person and are dose related. Mark Hyman, MD states mercury in the body can be an underlying cause for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. He himself suffered with these conditions until mercury was discovered and eliminated from his body. Because of the action on the physiology, Mercury can produce many differing symptoms, such as muscle pain and twitches, insomnia, digestive problems, food allergies, depression, obesity, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, heart failure, heart disease, autism, ADHD and anxiety.

Mercury levels are on the rise in this industrialized world. Barry Kohl, Ph.D. is an adjunct professor in the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University. At the conference previously referenced, he stated many incidences have increased mercury concentrations, such as the 1815 Tambora volcanic eruption in Indonesia, the 1850-84 gold rush in California where mercury was used for smelting, the eruption in 1883 of the Sumatran volcano Krakatau 10,000 miles away, and the more recent Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980.

Coal-fired industrial plants and chlor-alkali plants use mercury in the process of making chlorine which isused in products such as plastics, pesticides, and PVC pipes. Over the past 100 years, there has been a 30-fold increase in mercury deposition, 70 percent of which is from human sources Dr. Kohl stated. Dental amalgams containing mercury have been major contributors of the total body burden.

We are challenging the body with the Nutri-West Homeopathic Metals, giving the appropriate drops, using the essential oils, such as Total Flax, F Complex, Complete line of Fish Oils, Total Chelate, Super Ox, Total Mitochondria, Total Lipoic Acid etc. to great success in discovery and treatment of many complicated cases. To give the appropriate Homeopathic Metal opens the door to finding hidden and unsuspected problems. The results have been unparalleled. WE WILL BE DEMONSTRATING THIS TECHNIQUE, WITH BEFORE AND AFTER LAB TESTS. Some of these cases are nothing short of MIRACLES FOR THE PATIENTS.

Yours in Health and Wellness,


John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

Because this is such a huge and controversial topic, I have listed references below.

(i) Lindh U. Removal of dental amalgam and other metal alloys supported by antioxidant therapy alleviates symptoms and improves quality of life in patients with amalgam-associated ill health. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 2002; 23(5/6):459-482.

(ii) Stejskal V. Metal-specific lymphocytes: biomarkers of sensitivity in man. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 1999;20:289-298.

(iii) Sterzl I., et al. Mercury and nickel allergy: Risk factors in fatigue and autoimmunity. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 1999; 20: 221-228.

(vi) Holmes, A.S., et al. Reduced levels of mercury in first baby haircuts of autistic children. International Journal of Toxicology. 2003. 22(4): 277-285.

(vii) Wojcik, D.P. et al. Mercury toxicity presenting as chronic fatigue, memory impairment, and depression: Diagnosis, treatment, susceptibility, and outcomes in a New Zealand practice setting (1994-2006). 2006. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 27(4): 415-423.


Brimhall Wellness Seminars
(866) 338-4883
info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

Nutri-West Corporate Office
(800) 443-3333
www.nutriwest.com

Total Practice Resources
(303) 242-8901
brandy_tpr@yahoo.com
www.totalpracticeresources.com




Is There Mercury In Your Body? How Can You Know? What Can You Do?

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, August 31 2010 19:19
Is There Mercury in Your Body?  How Can You Know?  What Can You Do?
 

August 23, 2010

WE HAVE ADDED A SECTION TO ALL NUTRI-WEST/BRIMHALL SEMINARS WHERE WE DEMONSTRATE THE HEAVY METAL PROTOCOL. WE COVER CASE HISTORIES AND GIVE YOU SOLUTIONS TO THIS EVER INCREASING SERIOUS PROBLEM.

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)

August 28
Kissimmee, FL
Kissimee Convention


4 Hour Lecture
Dr. John Brimhall
FL Chiropractic Assoc
407-290-5883


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


September 25-26
Harrisburg, PA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pennsylvania
800-
697-9577


October 2-3
Hancock, MA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West New York
888-
227-5469


October 15-17
Minneapolis, MN

Basic, Int. & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Mid-West
800-247-8800 


According to many scientific references, WE ARE ALL BEING COMTAMINATED WITH MERCURY. This article references the largest international conference on the subject to date, "The Impact of Mercury on Human Health and the Environment" that was presented at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans.

If we have eaten tuna fish sandwiches, sushi, been in an environment where coal is burned for heat or power, (which is a major source of environmental mercury,) have or had a mouthful of amalgams, drank water or breathed air, we very likely have mercury and other heavy metals.

We get mercury in our bodies from many different sources including mercury vapors in air, ingesting it through drinking water, fish, dental amalgams, vaccines, occupational exposures, home exposures including fluorescent light bulbs, thermostats, batteries, red tattoo dye, skin-lightening creams, and over-the-counter products such as contact lens fluid and neosynephrine (nasal spray), just to mention a few.

You absorb about 80 percent of inhaled mercury vapor and nearly 100 percent of the mercury in fish through your gut. Once this mercury is in your body it is primarily distributed in the kidneys and brain. Unfortunately it can be readily transferred to the fetus via the placenta. Mercury is lipophilic, meaning that it concentrates in fatty tissues, especially in the brain.

The only way it can get out of your body is via urine, feces, expired air, and breast milk.
A major reason it is toxic to human physiology is because mercury has the ability to bind to sulfur-containing molecules in the body. These sulfur-containing molecules are found in nearly every one of our 5, 200 enzyme systems and in the MITOCHONDRIA, as well as other chemical binding sites in the cells. One of the reasons that lipoic acid (Total Lipoic Acid) is so efficient at clearing mercury is because it contains sulfur groups that bind and remove the metals, with no toxicity to the body’s cells. We are all being exposed, but each of us has differing abilities to clear toxins genetically. Remember, every cell in the body produces MITOCHONDRIA and is energy producing. Every chronic degenerative disease has a Mitochondrial Resuscitation issue. Therefore Heavy Metals are extremely detrimental to Health and Wellness. THEY MUST BE EVALUATED AND TREATED! We use Nutri-West nutrition, laser, detox foot baths (Carey and Sharon at 866-338-4883), far infra red saunas (High Tec Health 800-794-5355 – I have negotiated a $500 discount for you).

The symptoms vary from person to person and are dose related. Mark Hyman, MD states mercury in the body can be an underlying cause for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. He himself suffered with these conditions until mercury was discovered and eliminated from his body. Because of the action on the physiology, Mercury can produce many differing symptoms, such as muscle pain and twitches, insomnia, digestive problems, food allergies, depression, obesity, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, heart failure, heart disease, autism, ADHD and anxiety.

Mercury levels are on the rise in this industrialized world. Barry Kohl, Ph.D. is an adjunct professor in the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University. At the conference previously referenced, he stated many incidences have increased mercury concentrations, such as the 1815 Tambora volcanic eruption in Indonesia, the 1850-84 gold rush in California where mercury was used for smelting, the eruption in 1883 of the Sumatran volcano Krakatau 10,000 miles away, and the more recent Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980.

Coal-fired industrial plants and chlor-alkali plants use mercury in the process of making chlorine which isused in products such as plastics, pesticides, and PVC pipes. Over the past 100 years, there has been a 30-fold increase in mercury deposition, 70 percent of which is from human sources Dr. Kohl stated. Dental amalgams containing mercury have been major contributors of the total body burden.

We are challenging the body with the Nutri-West Homeopathic Metals, giving the appropriate drops, using the essential oils, such as Total Flax, F Complex, Complete line of Fish Oils, Total Chelate, Super Ox, Total Mitochondria, Total Lipoic Acid etc. to great success in discovery and treatment of many complicated cases. To give the appropriate Homeopathic Metal opens the door to finding hidden and unsuspected problems. The results have been unparalleled. WE WILL BE DEMONSTRATING THIS TECHNIQUE, WITH BEFORE AND AFTER LAB TESTS. Some of these cases are nothing short of MIRACLES FOR THE PATIENTS.

Yours in Health and Wellness,


John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

Because this is such a huge and controversial topic, I have listed references below.

(i) Lindh U. Removal of dental amalgam and other metal alloys supported by antioxidant therapy alleviates symptoms and improves quality of life in patients with amalgam-associated ill health. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 2002; 23(5/6):459-482.

(ii) Stejskal V. Metal-specific lymphocytes: biomarkers of sensitivity in man. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 1999;20:289-298.

(iii) Sterzl I., et al. Mercury and nickel allergy: Risk factors in fatigue and autoimmunity. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 1999; 20: 221-228.

(vi) Holmes, A.S., et al. Reduced levels of mercury in first baby haircuts of autistic children. International Journal of Toxicology. 2003. 22(4): 277-285.

(vii) Wojcik, D.P. et al. Mercury toxicity presenting as chronic fatigue, memory impairment, and depression: Diagnosis, treatment, susceptibility, and outcomes in a New Zealand practice setting (1994-2006). 2006. Neuroendocrinology Letters. 27(4): 415-423.


Brimhall Wellness Seminars
(866) 338-4883
info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

Nutri-West Corporate Office
(800) 443-3333
www.nutriwest.com

Total Practice Resources
(303) 242-8901
brandy_tpr@yahoo.com
www.totalpracticeresources.com




A Total and Complete Detox In a Box

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, August 31 2010 19:16
Introducing a new Detoxification Cleanse System.
 

August 9, 2010

Nutri-West has developed a 21 day Detoxification Cleansing System to help eliminate toxins and prevent further damage from the many chemicals and toxic accumulations. This program is soon to be released and was designed to allow the body to heal, nourish and detoxify in perfect alignment with the body’s own processes of natural healing.  A lot of credit for this article and the turn-key system, including a patient guide for pre-cleanse, cleanse and post cleanse goes to Dr. Lisette Beam, who has used this Detoxification System to great success.

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


September 25-26
Harrisburg, PA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pennsylvania
800-
697-9577


October 2-3
Hancock, MA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West New York
888-
227-5469


Dr. Beam states, “I have used many detoxification programs from all of the major nutrition company’s in the chiropractic wellness landscape over the last ten years. This new detoxification cleanse system by Nutri-West has created better clinical outcomes, easier patient compliance, and increased referrals due to patient satisfaction. From a practitioner’s standpoint, I could not ask for more. This new detoxification cleanse system is above excellent!”

Dr. Beam further states, “This turn-key system is delivered to your door step and will include the nutrition, patient guide booklet, Blender Bottle, and vitamin box.”

I would encourage you as a health care practitioner to start on this cleanse immediately, so you can demonstrate the benefit from this Detoxification Cleansing System for yourself and your patients. This system will help you, your family and your patients renew health by gently eliminating natural toxins and daily metabolic byproducts. Using Nutri-West organic whole food nutrients and dietary program is a way to renew, restore and revive your life.

Many that have already accomplished the Detoxification Cleanse System have experienced:

Improved Weight Management
Gastrointestinal Health
Increased Energy and Vitality
Clearer Skin
Better Digestion
Strengthened Immune System
Clearer Thinking and Better Moods
Improved Response to Allergens
Lessening of Chronic Conditions

Chronic disease can begin without us even noticing due to the toxic environment we live in. We are exposed to pesticides, environmental chemicals, xenoestrogens, preservatives and processed foods on a regular basis through the air we breathe, food we eat and water/liquids we drink. We lose function a little at a time and then one day we are diagnosed with metabolic dysregulation, immune dysfunction, endocrine imbalances and a myriad of joint pains, allergies and other health issues. These conditions usually all stem from a chemical imbalance in the body and can be due to malnutrition, environmental toxins and metabolic byproducts produced in our own bodies. These substances overstress the detoxification system and make it difficult/impossible for the body to keep up with the demands.

Now contemplate the inadequate nutrition available in the Standard American Diet of high fat, sugars, and nutrient depleted vegetables, fruits and grains. This is a recipe for ill health and challenged organ systems. The build up of this toxic load in the body overburdens the detoxification pathways and we get a diagnosis of different conditions and dis-eases now blamed for how we feel.

Examples are xenoestrogens and other widely varied toxins that can cause disturbances in thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands with their many symptoms and named conditions. Neurotoxins can cause symptoms associated with memory problems, brain fog, depression, anxiety disorders, mental fatigue, visual disturbances, insomnia and irritability.

Metabolic Dysregulation such as Syndrome X, demonstrates Insulin Resistance and sugar dysregulation with its many, many related problems. This set of problems combined with a toxic burden is what sets the stage for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammatory conditions, as well as hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia disorders that lead to diabetes type II.

Toxins interfere with the mitochondria. Metabolic disruptions are seen at the cellular level where toxic damage interferes with cellular energy generation. Therefore, causing fatigue and poor exercise tolerance. Many toxins can also accelerate the aging process by reducing the effectiveness of cellular antioxidant systems.

As you can see, this is a huge subject and is part of what we will demonstrate at the upcoming Nutri-West/Brimhall Seminars. Some of those doing this cleanse during its development lost up to 30 lbs in the 21 days and most felt fabulous.

At each seminar, we are also demonstrating the new Heavy Metal Challenge and introducing Functional Diagnostics. We look forward to seeing YOU Soon.

John W. Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

 

Brimhall Wellness Seminars
(866) 338-4883
info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

Nutri-West Corporate Office
(800) 443-3333
www.nutriwest.com

Total Practice Resources
(303) 242-8901
brandy_tpr@yahoo.com
www.totalpracticeresources.com




Who Needs Saliva Testing?

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, August 31 2010 19:14
Brimhall Puzzle Piece - Who Needs Saliva Testing ?
 

August 2, 2010

1) Do you or your patients suffer from fatigue?
2) Do you see an increasing frequency of allergies, acne or anxiety?
3) Are you aware that the common complaints of insomnia or depression can have a hormonal basis?

When “Yes” is the answer to any of these questions, saliva testing can assist with the solution.

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


September 25-26
Harrisburg, PA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pennsylvania
800-
697-9577


Hormones rule our lives and imbalances therein change everything, whether we realize it or not! The sex hormones; Progesterone, Estradiol and Testosterone all play a critical role in taking us from puberty through old age. Cortisol and DHEA, produced by the adrenal glands, provide us with a foundation to handle the myriad of challenges (stress) that we face on a daily basis. If everything is in balance – life is great! However, rarely is it so. Both as society and modern living become increasingly complex (multitude of stimuli and stressors) and as we age, imbalances in hormones become commonplace. And the results are we feel unwell, unfit and unhappy!

Conditions associated with the imbalances saliva testing will identify:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• PMS
• Fibromyaligia
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Autoimmune disease
• Thyroid Insufficiency
• Infertility
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Insulin Resistance
• PCOS
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Menopause
• Andropause
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorder

Fatigue is a barometer of our overall health. Everyone has had the experience of being tired…tired and worn out. If you get a couple good nights of sleep and you feel better again - problem solved. However, for most people the feeling of tiredness and fatigue never goes away, and a good night’s sleep is a thing of the past. When this happens it is clear that the adrenal glands are no longer functioning optimally. And if this is the case the balance of the sex steroid hormones (Estrogen, Progesteone, Testosterone and DHEA) is also thrown off balance. There are several stages of adrenal fatigue and yet the symptoms for each phase often look the same. Testing Cortisol levels over the course of the day will show you both volume of Cortisol produced and the diurnal pattern. This gives you key information for designing the best treatment plan.

You can see how Total Male, Total Female, Total GHR, Total Arginine, Total Andro-Bal, Total Fem-Bal, Total Tri-Estro, Total Veggie and Total Green, DSF, the Homeopathic Heavy Metals, Fish Oils, Total Chelate etc fit into this picture…

It is also plain to see Jay Mead, MD is a major contributor to today's Puzzle Piece. He is already preparing for our January 28-30, 2011 Homecoming in Phoenix, Arizona, where we will launch a major life and practice changing Seminar. This will give you a new and vast look at you, your family and your patients with FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. We will also have Dr. Dicken Weatherby teaching blood work, along with the Brimhall Wellness team doing an ADVANCED-ADVANCED TECHNIQUE SEMINAR simultaneously.

Keep your eyes on the Puzzle Pieces of what is coming to expand your practice and income. Also you can find out more about the Labrix Comprehensive Hormone Panel at www.labrix.com. Look for their coming newsletters which will contain case studies (with treatment protocols) of menopause, adrenal fatigue and other common hormone imbalances.

At Nutri-West/Brimhall, we have so much happening to assist YOU in HELPING your PATIENTS AND PRACTICE.

John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

 

Brimhall Wellness Seminars
(866) 338-4883
info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

Nutri-West Corporate Office
(800) 443-3333
www.nutriwest.com

Total Practice Resources
(303) 242-8901
brandy_tpr@yahoo.com
www.totalpracticeresources.com



Increasing Efficiency in the Billing Department

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, July 27 2010 18:24
Increasing Efficiency in the Billing Department
 

July 19, 2010

I. Four Ways to IMMEDIATELY Improve Your Nutrition Sales, Starting TODAY!

1. Ask your patients nutrition related questions during treatment!
Examples:
-“How is your Digestion?”
Products to consider: Total Enzymes, Total Probiotics, Hypo-D

-“How is your energy?”
Products to consider: DSF Formula, Total Mitochondria, Total Male, Total Female, Total GHR, Total Thyroid

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


September 25-26
Harrisburg, PA

Basic & Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pennsylvania
800-
697-9577


- “Do you take a multi-vitamin?” (or, “Do your children take a multivitamin?”)
Products to consider: Core Level Health Reserve, Total Veggie, Total Children’s Chewable

-In reference to Pain: Patients with acute or long term pain or discomfort, you may need to also address nutrition.
Products to consider: Total Joint Support, Total Inflam, Enzyme Pforesis Ice

2. Using N-Compass Health or the eWellnessSystem (www.eWellnessSystem.com), make nutritional information available in your reception area and other treatment areas that may be applicable. This information should be relating to specific Health Concerns to better connect with and relate to the patient! Examples: Allergies, Cold/Flu, Fatigue, Depression, Stress, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, etc.

3. Post a ‘Condition of the Month’ (made available by Nutri-West) in your reception area! Use this to promote and educate patients on specific conditions and nutrition! This is also a great way for doctors and staff to become more familiar with nutrition! Your condition of the month can also be part of a doctor/staff training where this information is reviewed and discussed! The more doctors and staff understand nutrition and it’s benefits, the more they will feel comfortable to discuss this with patients!! You can get this information from www.eWellnessSystem.com.

4. Make sure you have the Nutri-West Silver Bullets Manual in your practice. This is one way to further educate patients on what you’re recommending to them and why! It is a great resource! Read the Nutri-Notes that come with every Nutri-West order you place! This is great for doctor, staff and patient education! If you aren’t getting the Nutri-Notes or don’t have the Silver Bullets Manual, be sure to ask your distributor right away!

II. Increasing Efficiency in the Billing Department
Electronic Claims Submission --> DONE RIGHT!


The Brimhall Team’s job is to teach YOU how to treat the patients for increased results. Brandy’s job is to increase your profits. This second portion of this week's Puzzle Piece is on why and how to do Electronic Claims Submission.

There are so many tasks to be organized and addressed in a billing department, such as claims submission, insurance verifications, claims appeals, reviewing of Accounts Receivable and claims re-submissions, patient account statements and collections, etc. Some of these duties can be extremely time consuming which is why it is so important to insure that every step and every system in the billing department is as efficient and effective as possible. By evaluating this, you are sure to prevent or reduce lost time in carry out of systems, streamline the systems within the department and gain confidence that these procedures are being executed smoothly and correctly. One element to evaluate in your billing department is electronic claims submissions. Getting paid by
Insurance carriers and getting paid faster is a crucial component to efficiency and productivity in a billing department.

Are you getting rejected claims? Are you finding that many of your claims still aren't being received by insurance payers? Do you have a good relationship with your insurance clearinghouse where your questions are answered and assistance is quickly provided, if needed?

If any of the above questions are obstacles that you face, you would be well served to reconsider your current clearinghouse. Or, maybe you are ready to transition from paper to electronic claims submission and are unclear about the steps you need to take. Either way, you may find comfort and confidence with APEX EDI. The following will outline only a few features that are offered by Apex EDI that will certainly help to insure efficiency in the claims submission process! Benefits and features of Apex EDI include:

1. No annual maintenance fees
2. Money back guarantee
3. Online Corrections resulting in:
     a. No double submission on a single claim
     b. No double charges for a single claim (because of double submission)
4. Flat Rate with Unlimited Claims submissions
5. Compatible with ALL Practice Management Software (even those that offer clearing house services)
6. Verification of claims delivery
7. FREE client support
8. Connects to all insurance companies, nation and state wide.
a. Claims are no longer being dropped to paper and printed for submission
b. Reduces paper claims expense

Apex EDI will do a risk free, FREE claims service evaluation upon your request! Please call them at 800-840-9152. Additionally, by mentioning referral code 104, you will receive 2 months of FREE service, if you sign up with them! You can also preview Apex EDI online at www.apexedi.com.

This is a very helpful step in streamlining your billing department. Please subscribe to the Total Practice Resources Spotlight newsletter, as we will continue to cover other important steps that can be taken to make your office as efficient and profitable as possible!

Network with Total Practice Resources and the ChiroNetwork.info!

Blog: www.TotalPracticeResources.blogspot.com
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Join our FaceBook Fan club: by becoming a fan of Total Practice Resources.

Also, view the new interactive practice development site! www.ChiroNetwork.info! Contact Total Practice Resources with questions or for a consultation. We can be reached at (303) 242-8901 or by e-mail to brandy_tpr@yahoo.com.

As you can see, Brandy had her hand in today’s Puzzle Piece.  She is at most three day and some two day seminars to assist you and your staff on increasing profitability without increasing  your overhead.

Come and see us soon at a Nutri-West/Brimhall Seminar!

Yours in Health and Wellness,

John W Brimhall, DC and the Wellness Team

 

Brimhall Wellness Seminars
(866) 338-4883
info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

Nutri-West Corporate Office
(800) 443-3333
www.nutriwest.com

Total Practice Resources
(303) 242-8901
brandy_tpr@yahoo.com
www.totalpracticeresources.com




A Case History of MS and Environmental Allergies

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, July 13 2010 18:50
A Case History of MS and Environmental Allergies
 

July 6, 2010

A doctor recently submitted this case for help:

QUESTION: This is a 20 year old female (5’ 7", 135 lbs) with a history of environmental allergies and a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. The patient already takes many vitamins, which has helped to control her MS symptoms.

Upcoming Seminars
(Click Here to View Full Schedule)


July 31, - Aug 1
Gulf Shores, AL

Basic, Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West South
800-343-0754


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


September 17-19
Portland, OR

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Pacific
800-458-7606


She was living in an apartment at college that was found to have black mold. Shortly after she moved in, her symptoms took a turn for the worse as did her allergies. She has moved out and improved but is still dealing with chronic fatigue, headaches, and weakness in her legs. She overheats easily, as is common with many MS patients.

On her latest episode she was given an IV push of corticosteroids to control inflammation and leg pain.

Upon health scan, weak points revealed Total Yeast Redux strengthening mold point, Adreno Plus enhancing adrenal weakness and she was also weak with Total Aluminum, which balanced the toxicity point. All other points tested strong.

Detox footbaths, laser and adjustments were started as was nutrition. What else should we look for or add?

ANSWER: Make sure she is wearing a multipolar magnet night and day. Electromagnetic imbalance and sensitivities are common and severe in many of these types of patients. With a homeopathic metal testing positive, we have found giving the Homeopathic metal and giving Total Chelate (usual dosage is one three times per day) is helpful on almost every patient. As the metals are released, it is important to have adequate fatty acids and to give Total Chelate to help release the metals from the body. Test for Total Flaxseed oil, fish oils (Nutri-West Complete line) and F Complex.

Give the number of drops that tests with the Total Aluminum. Then do A/SERT with the Total Aluminum and the oil that tested as well. I would definitely test further for the liver after you give the Total Aluminum drops.

The usual dosage is one to two tablets up to three times per day of Total Liver D-Tox and also Total Chelate at a similar dosage. I would do a therapy localization challenge of the brain after you give the Total Aluminum or whatever heavy metal shows. We have found one to three drops under the tongue of the Homeopathic will unlock hidden findings and demonstrate, with muscle response testing, which areas of the brain will respond to Cold Laser. Total Brain can be very supportive to the correction after lasering. Eyelights can be very helpful here as well. I have discussed this testing and treating procedure in previous Puzzle Pieces. They are archived for your convenience at www.brimhall.com under Newsletters or call 866-338-4883 to reach our office for assistance or questions.

With any MS patient, I would test for GLUTEN SENSITIVITIES. This can be an undiagnosed condition, and if uncovered, can change the patient’s life tremendously. I have seen many MS patients have gluten or nightshade sensitivities. The patient can order the gluten test on the internet at WWW.ENTEROLAB.COM . Have them order the test, complete the stool sample and the salivary swab. The stool sample will give you a positive if it is a factor and the swab shows the genetic predisposition.

Be sure and support the digestion of these patients with Total Probiotics at two first thing upon arising for 90 days and one per day always. HCL such as Hypo D or Ges-Cid, and Total Enzymes should be considered as well.

We look forward to seeing all of you at a Nutri-West/Brimhall Seminar soon. Many new innovations will be discussed and demonstrated including our New DETOX PROGRAM, TOTAL FIBER, and FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSTICS SEMINARS ETC.

Also for your convenience, we have just launched our Brimhall Certified Doctor locator at http://brimhall.com/brimhall-certified-doctors.aspx . You may now type in your City or Zip Code and find a Brimhall Certified Doctor for your patients in other areas of the United States. If you need to update your listing, please contact Carey at 866-338-4883 so she can make sure your address and contact information is correctly listed.

John W. Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

 

Brimhall Wellness Seminars
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What is New at the Nutri-West Brimhall Seminars

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, June 15 2010 20:02
What's New at the Nutri-West Brimhall Seminars
 

June 7, 2010

A Doctor recently asked if there is anything new being taught at the seminars? He had the Beginning and Advanced DVD’s and wondered if he would gain anything by attending a seminar. The answer is YES and THEN SOME. Please read what’s new.

Upcoming Seminars
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June 26
Newport Beach, CA

One Day Nutrition
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West S. California
800-541-1588


July 31, - Aug 1
Gulf Shores, AL

Basic, Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West South
800-343-0754


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


The Seminar DVD's are really great because you can watch them several to many times. Some say they have watched them as many as 14 times and are still learning because there is so much material. They are a great overview of the basic and advanced work. The seminars use the Beginning and Advanced information as a basis and basics and then goes many miles beyond. You can not substitute the energy and hands on of the Seminar.

We have learned many new techniques, innovations and implementations that are taught at the seminars. One new technique we have discovered and are now teaching is how to determine which heavy metal/s (testing with a Total Metal Homeopathic) is locking up the brain and nervous system and in some cases specific organs. This gives us immediate access to other hidden findings of the areas of the brain that will respond the best to therapy, such as laser, Eyelights, foot baths and Nutri-West nutrition like Total Brain, Total 5 H-HTP and/or Total Chelate. It shows different organ stress and specific needed nutrition to support body function and detoxification. Many toxins are hidden or bound up in organs or fatty tissue. This has been the answer to many patients that lock up, chronically switched and for those with recurring neurological disorganization!

We will demonstrate new laser techniques and for those that are interested, will demonstrate the new Quantum Laser, with its many new innovations in treatment and application. Many of our docs get it because they can do everything with this $3500-$5900 (depending if you want to add a 100mw violet wand) laser, which they otherwise would have to spend $17,000 to almost $30,000 to be able to do, purchasing other brands. Some of the infra red lasers are many thousands more for just that one wave length. Many are getting the Quantum laser because is has red, infra red and violet wavelengths. Some are getting is as a second or third unit and are recommending them to their patients, or other doctor friends, where the doctor makes a $600 to $1000 commission depending on what is ordered. Call Carey at 866-338-4883 for details or go on www.brimhall.com.

We will be introducing our new Functional Diagnostic tests and upcoming seminars that are scheduled to teach them. We have developed a coop relationship that allows our doctors to order and utilize diagnostic tests such as blood and get $7-800 worth of testing for $100-200. We will be unveiling a new system of computerized evaluation and print outs that allows an office to interpret unlimited numbers of blood tests for only $69 per month. Or you will learn how to do it yourself. There is way too much to relate in an e-mail. We will teach unlimited opportunities and profitability in being able to help the patients to a much greater level and expand the doctor’s abilities with this Functional Diagnostic testing and reporting.

Brandy Beeson and Dr. Brian Anderson or Dr. Bruce Carrick will be teaching implementation of all that you learned from the Basic and Advanced tapes, plus the new material presented. Brandy's all time record is to increase a doctor's collections by $10,000 per week or a total monthly increase of $40,000. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Carrick teach how to better implement nutrition into your practice to increase patient results, efficiency and profitability. They also teach and assist in the hands on portion of the seminar.

Carey Shaw will be in Colorado in person and her presentation on power point for other seminars to show you the latest techniques on how to put yourself on the map with your website and how to keep yourself there with internet marketing and ranking. She will teach how to do podcasts, webcasts, how to get on Youtube etc. She will demonstrate companies that have advanced services in this area if you are interested.

There will be hands on workshops that DVD's just can't teach. There are sessions where you can be treated; as well as make sure your techniques are accurate. There will be workshops in adjusting techniques, fascial and scar tissue release, cranial adjusting, allergy testing and treatment, nutrient muscle response testing, stress release and there will be advanced workshops where complicated cases will be treated.

We will have an entire team to meet and exceed the needs of the doctors and assistants to help them implement, to a grater degree, a Total Wellness system in their practice and office.

I look forward to seeing you there. Bring the list of the outcomes you want to achieve and let's check them off together.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

John W. Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK and the Wellness Team


Brimhall Wellness Seminars
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info@brimhallwellness.com
www.brimhall.com

 

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The Second Most Common Reason Patients go to a Doctor is Fatigue

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, May 25 2010 19:27

THE SECOND MOST COMMON REASON PATIENTS GO TO A DOCTOR IS FATIGUE

 

Continued research shows many people have increasing levels of toxins, as I have been stating for many years, that are causing serious health effects. PFOA or Perfluorocatanoic Acid, as stated by a May 2010 report of the EPA, demonstrates cooking with Teflon pots and pans leaches this chemical into our system. It has also been demonstrated this chemical can be a factor in aberrant thyroid function, which can be a major factor in fatigue. I have listed the reference below.

Upcoming Seminars
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June 5 & 6
HOMECOMING
Atlanta, GA

Basic, Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Blue Ridge
800-334-3793


June 26
Newport Beach, CA

One Day Nutrition
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West S. California
800-541-1588


July 31, - Aug 1
Gulf Shores, AL

Basic, Intermediate
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West South
800-343-0754


August 13-15
Kansas City, MO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Kansas
800-658-1656


August 20-22
Denver, CO

Basic, Int, & Advanced
Dr. John Brimhall
Nutri-West Colorado
866-271-8888


[Environmental Health Perspectives May, 2010:
Association between Serum Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Thyroid Disease in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
David Melzer1, Neil Rice1, Michael H. Depledge2, William E. Henley3, Tamara S. Galloway4
1 Epidemiology and Public Health Group, and, 2 Environment and Human Health Group, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, United Kingdom, 3 School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom, 4 School of Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom]

Standard thyroid tests are thought by many Holistic and Wellness Physicians not to be adequate in evaluating optimal function. This report, referred to above, documented that thyroid function is harmed by these PFOA toxins that seem to be found in almost everyone in today’s toxic environment. You may want to do a more thorough investigation of thyroid function on yourself and your patients and educate them to not use coatings that give off toxic substances.

A good book to read is, Type 2 Hypothyroidism, by Mark Starr. He gives you many insights on more extensive testing and what he considers a hidden epidemic of thyroid problems. He states millions of patients have fatigue and obesity that have been diagnosed with normal thyroid by standard tests. He feels many of these patients are hypothyroid.

Labrix (877-656-9596) has added an iodine test because of the common finding of Iodine deficiency. Mark Starr feels this is a serious deficiency as well in his evaluations. Iodine supplementation is needed by most Americans and it also helps counteract the Bromine and Fluorine toxins everyone is exposed to in today’s environment. We get Fluorine in our water, toothpaste, some dental treatments etc. Fluorine and Bromine bind up the needed iodine and extra is needed to be adequate for us to function normally. We are also exposed to fluorinated water daily in our bath and showers. Mountain Dew is a popular beverage, which contains toxic Bromine that has been documented to increase mental problems.

Consider safe cooking utensils, adding Nutri-West’s Iodine Rescue, Total Greens, Total Veggie, Total Chelate, Total System Detox, Total Liver Detox, Total Thyroid and maybe even a Dana Water System (480-924-4999, www.danawater.com), and a Far Infra Red Sauna (800-794-5355, www.hightechhealth.com), as well as reducing your chlorine and bromine intake/exposure.

We have a new Heavy Metal Challenge we are teaching at the Nutri-West/Brimhall Seminars. Most doctors are saying it is one of the most helpful things they have learned in years. It solves those non testable patients and even shows which brain areas will respond to laser and nutrition therapy most readily. We are of course teaching laser therapy applicable to all cold lasers. We are using and demonstrating the Quantum Scalar Wave Laser in our teachings, that is very affordable and effective as it uses red, infra red and violet wavelengths.

Brimhall Certified Doctors, Atlanta Homecoming June 5th and 6th will be your last chance this year to recertify if you for 2010. We are extending our offer to certify for the full price of the seminar. Call Carey at 866-338-4883 to signup.

See you soon,

John W. Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK and Wellness Team

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Heart, Heavy Metals and Other Toxins

by Brimhall Wellness Tue, April 06 2010 17:41

 Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Heart, Heavy Metals and Other Toxins

I received a question this week as how to test for Heavy Metals. The doctor had a MS patient and heavy metals were suspected to be a complicating factor.

I like to do a Hair Analysis at least once or twice per year on myself, family and patients. Hair shows the accumulation of Heavy metal stores such as lead, mercury, nickel, tin etc. as well as normal trace mineral levels and ratios. It can be very helpful.

The use of Total Chelate is necessary on an ongoing basis with all of the toxic exposure we endure from many areas of contamination. At least one tablet, three times per day is a good start. There is a graduated increase dosage procedure we cover at the seminars and is available on the Free CD from your Nutri-West Distributor called Nutrition From A to Z.

Secondarily we test by muscle response testing if any of the homeopathic metals in the N-W/Brimhall Test Kit make a patient weak. There is a whole row of them in the bottom of the test kit. If a positive test is demonstrated, we give one to three drops at a time and once to three times per day, according to testing and tolerance. We never give more than one homeopathic metal at a time. Yet on your hair testing, you may see several high levels. Only treat one at a time specifically with the indicated homeopathic and use Total Chelate at the same time as a general detoxifier. We always test to see which essential fatty acid is complimentary such as Total Flax Seed Oil.

Heavy metals compete with good trace minerals and can cause a deficiency of selenium, zinc or magnesium. Of course trace mineral deficiencies affect mitochondrial production and function. Clear the heavy metals and consider Total Mitochondria. Heavy metals and trace mineral deficiencies also can affect heart function. The heart is a major energy plant for all of the organs and if weakened can also complicate any condition and can intensify MS symptoms. At the biochemical level, the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain is very much involved.

Lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic inhibit the Krebs cycle at Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (PDH) (the engine's carburetor) and at Alpha-keto-dehydrogenase (AKDHG) (one of the pistons, so to speak). Each of these also impairs the last step of the electron transport chain-cytochrome oxidase. This last step is the only place where oxygen has a role in energy metabolism. Impairing cytochrome oxidase is biochemically similar to hypoxia.

It has been demonstrated that Uranium blocks PDH, and Nickel and Tin disrupt cytochrome oxidase. On the good side B1, B2, B3, Total Alpha Lipoic Acid, B5 and Magnesium augment PDH and AKDHG. Copper and Iron augment cytochrome oxidase.

I have had the privilege to lecture with Stephen Sinatra MD, who has written a book, the “Sinatra Solution”, where he advocates CoQ10, Carnitine and Magnesium to enhance energy metabolism and burn fat. Look at the product Total L-Carnitine. B12 and folate are necessary to make purines, and therefore they are necessary for energy metabolism as well. Test Total Homocysteine Redux.

There are mitochondrial poisons which are not heavy metals, such as organophosphate pesticides. There is a N-W product Addasect that should be tested for.

The Nutri-West seminar manual and our book, Solving the Health Puzzle With the Six Steps to Wellness (866-338-4883) gives many more insights, possible contaminations and much greater insights on possibilities of nutritional and other supports in detoxification with foot baths, laser, far infrared sauna etc.

Yours In Health, Wellness,

John W. Brimhall, DC