From Fox17 news - Tennessee Chiropractor Asa Andrew has agreed to give up his chiropractic license.
In court Thursday, Andrew agreed that he promoted his medical expertise on television, radio and a book without disclosing his knowledge was limited to a chiropractic degree.
Andrew did not admit practicing outside the scope of his license, but he did say people may have assumed his advice was coming from a medical doctor.
He is also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.
Friday, April 1 2011, 04:10 PM CDT
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Friday, June 4, 2010
Changes in my plan...
Hello everyone!
It's hard to believe that my last entry was after the Haiti earthquake. We have had major flooding in our area since, but thankfully we were not victims of it. However, some good friends were and we have been busy helping them clean up and get their business back on its feet. We have also finished our Taekwondo tournaments for the year and I now live in a house full of state champs. I feel well protected!
I've had a lot of changes happen medically since my last post. I figured out that mowing my lawn was the culprit for my foot/achilles issue that was keeping me from exercising like I wanted to. We have a sloped front yard and the angle is such that it puts too much strain on my achilles when I'm pushing the mower uphill. I told my husband he now has a new job. ;) And just so you don't think he's a slouch, he has been offering to mow, but I told him I wanted to do it for more exercise.
I have been seeing a regular M.D. since January and a different chiropractor since November 2009. In 3 months, my neck moved 3 degrees and the curves in my back started to straighten. It's not a lot, but I'll take it. In a few weeks, I'll go in for my 6 month review and I'll see if there has been any more movement. I sure hope so...I have more mobility and I don't have nearly the pain I used to have. On a side note, my kids necks/backs have improved dramatically. You can physically see the difference in my daughter's posture and the positioning of my son's shoulders.
With the medical dr. I finally gave in and asked to be put on insulin and forego the Metformin. I know that might be a shock to many of you who have read this blog, but I decided to do it so I could think more clearly. Anyone with Diabetes knows that it's hard to do that when your blood sugar is on a roller coaster. I started out with pens and just went to an insulin pump for better control. I am taking very little insulin, but I feel better than I have in YEARS. I just had another A1C test and should get the results soon. I still have a small ray of hope that one day I might not need the insulin since I'm taking so little. I want to lose some more weight now that I'm exercising again and I'm hoping that will make a huge difference. I also had them do a preliminary test for Celiac's Disease...more on that later.
Overall, I'm doing much better. I feel like I'm a better wife & mother, my emotions are steadying out as my blood sugar normalizes, I can think clearly and I'm enjoying my life as best as I can. Speaking of that, my sweet husband is waiting patiently for me to finish up here so I can watch a movie with him. I'll end with a quote I found in a book I was reading to my kids. I have it on an index card for us all to memorize. Have a great weekend!
"If we could remember at the right moment that the unkind word, the quiet ignoring of suffering, the contemptuous look, may be inflicted on Him, perhaps we should be more cautious."
Debbie
P.S. I have 16 messages I need to read and respond to and I will get to them as soon as I can. Thank you all for taking the time to comment. If you have put your phone # and/or email in your comment, I will not post your comment to protect your privacy unless I have your permission to do so. As for Dr. Asa, he or his moderator have deleted two of my posts asking him for the SOURCE of the information from his latest Facebook entry. Interesting considering some of the comments I've received from many of you.
It's hard to believe that my last entry was after the Haiti earthquake. We have had major flooding in our area since, but thankfully we were not victims of it. However, some good friends were and we have been busy helping them clean up and get their business back on its feet. We have also finished our Taekwondo tournaments for the year and I now live in a house full of state champs. I feel well protected!
I've had a lot of changes happen medically since my last post. I figured out that mowing my lawn was the culprit for my foot/achilles issue that was keeping me from exercising like I wanted to. We have a sloped front yard and the angle is such that it puts too much strain on my achilles when I'm pushing the mower uphill. I told my husband he now has a new job. ;) And just so you don't think he's a slouch, he has been offering to mow, but I told him I wanted to do it for more exercise.
I have been seeing a regular M.D. since January and a different chiropractor since November 2009. In 3 months, my neck moved 3 degrees and the curves in my back started to straighten. It's not a lot, but I'll take it. In a few weeks, I'll go in for my 6 month review and I'll see if there has been any more movement. I sure hope so...I have more mobility and I don't have nearly the pain I used to have. On a side note, my kids necks/backs have improved dramatically. You can physically see the difference in my daughter's posture and the positioning of my son's shoulders.
With the medical dr. I finally gave in and asked to be put on insulin and forego the Metformin. I know that might be a shock to many of you who have read this blog, but I decided to do it so I could think more clearly. Anyone with Diabetes knows that it's hard to do that when your blood sugar is on a roller coaster. I started out with pens and just went to an insulin pump for better control. I am taking very little insulin, but I feel better than I have in YEARS. I just had another A1C test and should get the results soon. I still have a small ray of hope that one day I might not need the insulin since I'm taking so little. I want to lose some more weight now that I'm exercising again and I'm hoping that will make a huge difference. I also had them do a preliminary test for Celiac's Disease...more on that later.
Overall, I'm doing much better. I feel like I'm a better wife & mother, my emotions are steadying out as my blood sugar normalizes, I can think clearly and I'm enjoying my life as best as I can. Speaking of that, my sweet husband is waiting patiently for me to finish up here so I can watch a movie with him. I'll end with a quote I found in a book I was reading to my kids. I have it on an index card for us all to memorize. Have a great weekend!
"If we could remember at the right moment that the unkind word, the quiet ignoring of suffering, the contemptuous look, may be inflicted on Him, perhaps we should be more cautious."
Debbie
P.S. I have 16 messages I need to read and respond to and I will get to them as soon as I can. Thank you all for taking the time to comment. If you have put your phone # and/or email in your comment, I will not post your comment to protect your privacy unless I have your permission to do so. As for Dr. Asa, he or his moderator have deleted two of my posts asking him for the SOURCE of the information from his latest Facebook entry. Interesting considering some of the comments I've received from many of you.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
My heart goes out...
My heart goes out to all those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. It is gut wrenching to see what is going on there. The whole adoption idea comes to the forefront of my mind after seeing all of the orphans. However, my health situation keeps that dream at bay. It's a little frustrating.
I can do this, though, and that is donate funds and pray that the Lord directs the path of those funds. Here are a few websites you can go to donate funds if this is what the Lord leads you to do.
The American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 (billed to your phone)
Compassion International www.compassion.com
Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
The United Nations World Food Program www.wfp.org
The Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org
Clinton/Bush Haiti fund www.clintonbushhaitifund.org
Action Against Hunger www.actionagainsthunger.org
Project HOPE www.projecthope.org
Partners in Health www.pih.org
I have not been feeling too well today so it's off to sleep I go. Have a good night!
Debbie
I can do this, though, and that is donate funds and pray that the Lord directs the path of those funds. Here are a few websites you can go to donate funds if this is what the Lord leads you to do.
The American Red Cross www.redcross.org
Text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 (billed to your phone)
Compassion International www.compassion.com
Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
The United Nations World Food Program www.wfp.org
The Salvation Army www.salvationarmyusa.org
Clinton/Bush Haiti fund www.clintonbushhaitifund.org
Action Against Hunger www.actionagainsthunger.org
Project HOPE www.projecthope.org
Partners in Health www.pih.org
I have not been feeling too well today so it's off to sleep I go. Have a good night!
Debbie
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Trying something new
Hi Everyone,
I was reminded recently by a friend that I had not blogged in a while so I decided to make some time to do that.
I have looked at everything I have been doing the past 1 1/2 years and the bottom line is that I'm really not any better after spending gobs of money, once again. In some ways, I am worse b/c now I'm on Metformin and my blood sugar is worse than it was a year ago. I also went to the dentist and found out that I could be looking at a $3000 surgery to move my sinus cavity so they can place two implants (another $6000). This all stems from going to a bad dentist 15 years ago. I haven't gone back b/c I know we can't do this right now with one child in braces and another to start in March. I look at our clunker in the garage and think, "Gee, I could have paid cash for a couple of Honda Odyssey vans by now if it wasn't for the stinkin' medical bills." It gets very frustrating, but I can't stay in that mindset for long or I just keep spiraling downward. At least I can deduct some of the expense from my taxes.
I have to take myself to the Bible and some verses that help pull me out of my funk. One of my favorites is Psalms 40:2-3 "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord."
For months I've been asking the Lord for direction on what I should do next concerning my medical care. At the same time I met a wonderful gal in my Taekwondo class who also happens to be a chiropractor. She said she would give me an exam & x-ray for free so off I went. The bottom line is that I have a -8 curve in my neck, which means it is reversed. My head is off to one side and my spine is twisting in several places as it tries to compensate for the neck being so out of whack. What is really frustrating about all of this is that over 5 years ago I had been treated for this very same thing in Colorado, but couldn't find a chiro after I moved here who would continue treating me for it.
Long story short, I'm going to this chiropractor 3 times/week for adjustments and physical therapy. I am sore, but I was told that sore was good. It could take over a year of this therapy to get my back and neck back to where they need to be. Where the spine is twisting is where all the nerves to my pancreas and digestive system go. Go figure. She said that it may not cure the diabetes, but that the blood sugar levels would never go back to normal no matter how good I'm eating or how much exercising I'm doing with my back & neck out of whack like this.
Again, this is all very expensive as I know some of you can relate. I cannot afford both this chiropractor and Dr. Asa so we are giving Dr. Asa's clinic a rest for now. I still feel he is a very good dr., but I also feel he, and those in his clinic, have done everything they know to do with little results for me personally. I am very aware, however, of many patients he has been able to help so I would still recommend him if you are dealing with a health issue the regular medical establishment has not been able to help you with.
In the meantime, there has been lots of tears, lots of frustration, but also lots of peace as I know that no matter what the future holds, the Lord has my back. He's my rock and my foundation. Without Him, I would have given up a long, long time ago. I read a quote recently that said this, "God resurrects us anew each morning from our deep sleep. We can start any day as a new person by turning our backs on yesterday's mistakes and beliefs." Yep, he gave me another day. So I will decide to spend it as best as I can with those I love. What a gift!
Enjoy this holiday season no matter what your situation and have a very Merry Christmas. "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." John 3:17
Debbie
I was reminded recently by a friend that I had not blogged in a while so I decided to make some time to do that.
I have looked at everything I have been doing the past 1 1/2 years and the bottom line is that I'm really not any better after spending gobs of money, once again. In some ways, I am worse b/c now I'm on Metformin and my blood sugar is worse than it was a year ago. I also went to the dentist and found out that I could be looking at a $3000 surgery to move my sinus cavity so they can place two implants (another $6000). This all stems from going to a bad dentist 15 years ago. I haven't gone back b/c I know we can't do this right now with one child in braces and another to start in March. I look at our clunker in the garage and think, "Gee, I could have paid cash for a couple of Honda Odyssey vans by now if it wasn't for the stinkin' medical bills." It gets very frustrating, but I can't stay in that mindset for long or I just keep spiraling downward. At least I can deduct some of the expense from my taxes.
I have to take myself to the Bible and some verses that help pull me out of my funk. One of my favorites is Psalms 40:2-3 "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord."
For months I've been asking the Lord for direction on what I should do next concerning my medical care. At the same time I met a wonderful gal in my Taekwondo class who also happens to be a chiropractor. She said she would give me an exam & x-ray for free so off I went. The bottom line is that I have a -8 curve in my neck, which means it is reversed. My head is off to one side and my spine is twisting in several places as it tries to compensate for the neck being so out of whack. What is really frustrating about all of this is that over 5 years ago I had been treated for this very same thing in Colorado, but couldn't find a chiro after I moved here who would continue treating me for it.
Long story short, I'm going to this chiropractor 3 times/week for adjustments and physical therapy. I am sore, but I was told that sore was good. It could take over a year of this therapy to get my back and neck back to where they need to be. Where the spine is twisting is where all the nerves to my pancreas and digestive system go. Go figure. She said that it may not cure the diabetes, but that the blood sugar levels would never go back to normal no matter how good I'm eating or how much exercising I'm doing with my back & neck out of whack like this.
Again, this is all very expensive as I know some of you can relate. I cannot afford both this chiropractor and Dr. Asa so we are giving Dr. Asa's clinic a rest for now. I still feel he is a very good dr., but I also feel he, and those in his clinic, have done everything they know to do with little results for me personally. I am very aware, however, of many patients he has been able to help so I would still recommend him if you are dealing with a health issue the regular medical establishment has not been able to help you with.
In the meantime, there has been lots of tears, lots of frustration, but also lots of peace as I know that no matter what the future holds, the Lord has my back. He's my rock and my foundation. Without Him, I would have given up a long, long time ago. I read a quote recently that said this, "God resurrects us anew each morning from our deep sleep. We can start any day as a new person by turning our backs on yesterday's mistakes and beliefs." Yep, he gave me another day. So I will decide to spend it as best as I can with those I love. What a gift!
Enjoy this holiday season no matter what your situation and have a very Merry Christmas. "For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." John 3:17
Debbie
Sunday, September 13, 2009
What a yo-yo!
Hi Everyone!
This post brings good news. My latest report on my liver was a good one. Yahoo! My choline levels are off so I'm taking something for that. It should also help me sleep better since I can't get a full night's rest in. I don't have much time right now so this will be short for me. :)
I also need to clarify my remarks about moving out of the country. I mentioned we have had SEMI serious talks about it. Let's just say that if the opportunity arose, we would be open to it. We have researched a couple different places for various reasons, but it really hasn't gone much further than that. Waiting for the Lord's direction, which might just point us back to where we currently are.
Have a great week,
Debbie
This post brings good news. My latest report on my liver was a good one. Yahoo! My choline levels are off so I'm taking something for that. It should also help me sleep better since I can't get a full night's rest in. I don't have much time right now so this will be short for me. :)
I also need to clarify my remarks about moving out of the country. I mentioned we have had SEMI serious talks about it. Let's just say that if the opportunity arose, we would be open to it. We have researched a couple different places for various reasons, but it really hasn't gone much further than that. Waiting for the Lord's direction, which might just point us back to where we currently are.
Have a great week,
Debbie
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Rough Waters
Hi Everyone,
Well it's been a busy summer. My family and I are still competing in Taekwondo tournaments and doing quite well. All of us have a chance to be State Champs with a lot of work. My husband & I are playing sand volleyball on Monday nights and I'm also squeezing in some Jazzercise to boot so it's been a little crazy.
Despite all the exercise and the diet plan, my body is not doing so well overall. Yesterday Dr. Asa tested me and my liver is weak. Obviously this is not good news. He also put me on a heavy metal detox which almost caused me to pass out in church. He suggested I cut the dosage in half. I haven't taken any since, but I might try it again with a lesser dosage. With my schedule, I can't risk passing out with the kids in my care.
I met someone today who's father is seeing Dr. Asa. He is a diabetic and after 6-8 weeks he is off all of his medication. I'm really happy this works for some people. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working for me. I can't afford to lose any more weight, I have tweaked my diet as much as I can with my current lifestyle, and I'm exercising all the time. I'm really not sure what my next step should be. I am very frustrated at this point.
I do know that I've been under a lot of stress lately concerning our future and where we are going to live. We have had semi serious discussions about leaving the country, but this would only happen after a lot of prayer and receiving clear direction from God Himself. All options are on the table right now.
Anyway, that's it for right now. I can only pray for a better dr.'s report next week. Until then, make the best of today.
Debbie
Well it's been a busy summer. My family and I are still competing in Taekwondo tournaments and doing quite well. All of us have a chance to be State Champs with a lot of work. My husband & I are playing sand volleyball on Monday nights and I'm also squeezing in some Jazzercise to boot so it's been a little crazy.
Despite all the exercise and the diet plan, my body is not doing so well overall. Yesterday Dr. Asa tested me and my liver is weak. Obviously this is not good news. He also put me on a heavy metal detox which almost caused me to pass out in church. He suggested I cut the dosage in half. I haven't taken any since, but I might try it again with a lesser dosage. With my schedule, I can't risk passing out with the kids in my care.
I met someone today who's father is seeing Dr. Asa. He is a diabetic and after 6-8 weeks he is off all of his medication. I'm really happy this works for some people. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working for me. I can't afford to lose any more weight, I have tweaked my diet as much as I can with my current lifestyle, and I'm exercising all the time. I'm really not sure what my next step should be. I am very frustrated at this point.
I do know that I've been under a lot of stress lately concerning our future and where we are going to live. We have had semi serious discussions about leaving the country, but this would only happen after a lot of prayer and receiving clear direction from God Himself. All options are on the table right now.
Anyway, that's it for right now. I can only pray for a better dr.'s report next week. Until then, make the best of today.
Debbie
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Dr. Scott Close
Hi Everyone,
I hope you are all doing well today. I have decided to get back into Taekwondo as of this past Monday. My kids have inspired me. I have noticed that my fasting blood glucose readings are starting to drop about 25 pts which is encouraging. However, I have been feeling run down in general. I thought it was because my whole body was sore from the extra exercise, but it is more than that.
When I saw Dr. Asa Andrew last week, he said that my liver and pancreas were weak. They put the laser on both. This week, Dr. Scott Close said my adrenals and pancreas are weak. Again, I had laser therapy on all. Dr. Scott also diagnosed a virus, which is contributing to my weariness. I am on supplements for the pancreas and adrenal glands.
The kids were with me on this last visit and they are all doing well. Dr. Scott manually adjusted all of us and all of us were very impressed. He is by far one of the best chiropractors I've been to. He also has a wonderful demeanor, especially around my kids who were not behaving as well as they normally do. Dr. Scott said he enjoyed the "spirit" in the room. That's one way of putting it! I highly recommend him and we are all feeling better.
Check in and check out went much smoother this time around. The most I had to wait for either was about 10 minutes. Next week I will see Dr. Joe Morgan and then Dr. Asa when he gets back from his honeymoon. Yes, the good dr. got married and is enjoying a little well deserved R & R.
Have a good week!
Debbie
I hope you are all doing well today. I have decided to get back into Taekwondo as of this past Monday. My kids have inspired me. I have noticed that my fasting blood glucose readings are starting to drop about 25 pts which is encouraging. However, I have been feeling run down in general. I thought it was because my whole body was sore from the extra exercise, but it is more than that.
When I saw Dr. Asa Andrew last week, he said that my liver and pancreas were weak. They put the laser on both. This week, Dr. Scott Close said my adrenals and pancreas are weak. Again, I had laser therapy on all. Dr. Scott also diagnosed a virus, which is contributing to my weariness. I am on supplements for the pancreas and adrenal glands.
The kids were with me on this last visit and they are all doing well. Dr. Scott manually adjusted all of us and all of us were very impressed. He is by far one of the best chiropractors I've been to. He also has a wonderful demeanor, especially around my kids who were not behaving as well as they normally do. Dr. Scott said he enjoyed the "spirit" in the room. That's one way of putting it! I highly recommend him and we are all feeling better.
Check in and check out went much smoother this time around. The most I had to wait for either was about 10 minutes. Next week I will see Dr. Joe Morgan and then Dr. Asa when he gets back from his honeymoon. Yes, the good dr. got married and is enjoying a little well deserved R & R.
Have a good week!
Debbie
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