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A recent retrospective
study of 2,818 patients receiving Network care in the United States
and around the world, demonstrated that Network care is associated
with profound and statistically significant improvement in all
self-reported wellness areas. In the population studied, these
benefits were evident from as recent as 1-3 months, to those under
care for as long as 3 plus years with no "ceiling" to
the results over time. Patients report changes in:
Physical well being
Reduced pain
Improved spinal flexibility
More energy
Less fatigue
Fewer cold and flu symptoms
Fewer headaches
Less allergies, eczema and rashes
Less meunstral discomfort
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Life Enjoyment
Openness to guidance
by "inner voice"
Increased relaxation and well-being
Positive feelings about self
Greater interest in a healthy life-style
Openness when relating to others
Compassion for, acceptance of others
Confidence when dealing with adversity
Feelings of joy or happiness
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Stress
Overall health and general
well-being
Ability to cope with daily problems
Family relationships
Significant relationships
Work
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Lifestyle Changes
Regular exercise
Practice of Tai Chi/Yoga
Meditation and prayer
Relaxation and self-hypnosis
Consuming health food and vitamins
Eating partial or total vegetarian diet
Decreased need for prescription meds
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Emotional & Psychological
well-being
Less distress about physical
pain
More positive feelings about self
Decreased moodiness
Improved temper
Fewer angry outbursts
Less depression
More interest in life
Fewer concerns about "small" things
Improved ability to concentrate
Less anxiety
Improved ability to stay on task
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Quality of Life
Personal life
Self-awareness
Ability to adapt to change
Handling problems in life
Accomplishments in life
Life as a whole
Overall contentment with life
Relationship with significant other
Job satisfaction
Life being one wants it to be
Romantic life
Actual work done
Relationship with co-workers
Physical appearance
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In addition to these categories, there
was also a significant increase in health promoting practices
and a decrease in health detracting practices.
Papers are in preparation which highlight the
"stress busting" nature of Network Spinal Analysis,
and the positive benefits for senior citizens.
Investigators: Robert H. Blanks, Ph.D., Tanya
L. Schuster, Ph.D., W. Ralph Boone, Ph.D., D.C., Marnie Dobson.
References: Blanks, RH; Boone, WR; Schmidt,
S; Dobson, M; Network Care: A retrospective outcomes assessment.
1996 Dobson, M; Boone WR; Blanks, RH; Women and Alternative Health
Care: A retrospective study of recipients of Network Care. 1996
Literature produced by the Association
for Network Care, www.associationfornetworkcare.com
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