Dr. Shores Wellness Blog

One Atlas Adjustment Lowers Blood Pressure For Greg M.

 

Greg M said:

During the past 2 years my blood pressure has been running about 140/90 even though I eat well and excercise. During my visit to Dr. Shores he infomed me that my hypertension may be a result of a problem with my atlas. He corrected the problem with my atlas and later that same day my blood pressure had already started to drop. By the following afternoon my blood pressure was down to 124/82! Before this treatment I was resigning myself to the fact that I might need to start taking medication (something I try to avoid) to keep this problem in check. Now I know what was really causing the hypertension. Thank you very much Dr. Shores!

Dr. Shores comment: See the video below on on "How Upper Cervical Problems Cause High Blood Pressure." 

 

Pain From Lyme Healed

Marianne said:

Dr. Shores helped me to take my healing process to a deeper level so that I could completely heal from lyme disease. I no longer suffer from severe facial, jaw and ear pain, and everyday I am so grateful for how he helped me to get through this. My health crisis was complex and such a mystery to me, but Dr. Shores helped ease my fears with his confidence, taking it one day at a time. Through his valuable guidance and insight, I began to see the bigger picture and truly believe that it was possible for me to get better. His approach is well rounded and methodical, never leaving one stone unturned. I always feel comfortable with him and trust him completely. He is intelligent, compassionate, and intuitive. He spends a lot of his time thoroughly researching the latest health news and information, which is something I really admire about him. Because of his unwavering support and dedication to his patients, I no longer live with the constant fear and pain that I did 4 years ago. Today I live each day in the present, enjoying the incredible gift of being in a pain free body. Thanks Dr Shores!!!!!

Lactose Intolerance And IBS

After being diagnosed with IBS several years ago, I've dealt through the years with the pain and issues associated with this disorder. Recently I saw Dr. Shores to begin the Standard Products purification detox process. During the detox, the IBS was triggered and Dr. Shores reviewed the symptoms. His diagnosis was lactose intolerance. He suggested a lactase enzyme to help -- and it worked beautifully! It's hard to believe that for over 10 years, after many visits to several different gastro specialist and expensive scans and tests, the disorder was from lactose intolerance all along. Never once did the specialist run the simple intolerance test to diagnois this issue. Amazing!

Posted by: Gaynell R. Phillips

Patient Wins Silver And Gold!

Dr Shores, I want to thank you for the exceptional care you provided me when I injured myself while training for the California Senior Olympics. I have been a patient of Chiropractors for over 25 years and am still amazed at the diverse techniques that are avalible for us patients and the results that we get. Because of you, I was able to bring home not only a silver medal in my age catagory but Gold in my skill level!! Thank You, Cindy C.

Reviewed by Dianna C. G.

I highly recommend Dr. David Shores to all of my friends and family.  While his method is not the usual cracking and popping you will normally receive from traditional chiropractors, he is remarkably effective.   Dr. Shores really knows how to get to the root cause of your discomfort and addresses each finding with varying methods depending upon the unique needs of your body.  He's not a "one maneuver fits all" kind of chiropractor, and that's a good thing!  You will find him professional, friendly, easy and comfortable to talk to.  Your office visit will be affordable and overall pleasant and satisfying.  You do not have to wait long to be seen.  I never feel pressured to set up a program or to make another appointment, yet I keep coming back!

If you're ready to try out the future of chiropractic care, I highly recommend Dr. Shores.

Patient Update - Retired Triathlete: No Longer Retired!

 

This is an update from my patient. To see his earlier post go to, http://drshores.typepad.com/dr_shores_wellness_blog/2009/01/retired-triathlete-with-chronic-fatigue-is-back-training.html

 

 

Hi Everyone,

 

It is with great joy that I let you know that I returned to the sport of Triathlon yesterday.  I competed in the San Diego International held in Spanish Landing.  I've been doing this race off and on since it's inception in 1985.  It includes a mile swim, 18 mile bike and a 6.2 mile run.  Modest by Ironman comparisons but fairly strenuous given my recent health challenges! 

 

This was my first race in almost 4 long years.  Bari and the kids were on hand to cheer me on and we had a great time.  I didn't race so much as I smiled and enjoyed the experience - consequently my times were not up to my 2003-2004 standards but I couldn't care less.  I'm much less competitive now but a lot more thankful to be blessed with the health that I have.  I have no goals or races on the horizon - just enjoying being active and fit again!  Also, I am enjoying golfing way too much to get Triathlon serious. 

 

I owe my current fitness to the great healer - My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thanks to everyone who have been continually praying for me throughout the years.  I also couldn't have come back without the endearing and unending support of my soul mate Bari and the loving kids that we are blessed with - Conor and Audree.  Finally, I want to especially thank Dr. David Shores who has become a friend and mentor in many ways.  In six months under his care, I have regained my energy, my fitness and my overall well being.  He is a healer who is doing great things in the Lord's name.  www.drshores.com

 

It's good to be back.  God is Great!  1 John 5:4

 

Love,

 

Rob

 

 

Snoring / Sinus Cured? Maybe

Dr Shores has been a great help to my wife and I. I Recently had pinched a nerve in my neck and went to see Dr Shores for help. I’m healing very quickly and he has reduced the discomfort in my shoulder and arm. While working on me he asked me if I had a snoring issue. I never told him that I did having a snoring and a sinus issue!!! While he was adjusting me, he adjusted my throat / neck / sinus area and for the last week, I have never breathed better through my nose and my snoring has virtually stopped!!!

My wife Melissa thanks you DR Shores 

I do as well. Thanks for everything

Jim & Melissa Vaughan

"Hyperthyroid Condition Healed Naturally After Drugs Failed"

After having struggled with a Hyperthyroid condition for two years, being on medications to suppress the thyroid, and not being able to get the thyroid hormone levels down even after Radioactive Iodine Therapy, Dr. Shores started treating me for what he believes was an infection of the gland. 

It did not take long before all blood work showed normal levels of thyroid hormones and symptoms like heart palpitations were gone.

Thanks to Dr. Shores for hearing my frustrations and caring enough to help when traditional medicine failed to reverse the condition and the only solution offered was to repeat the Radioactive Iodine Therapy.

Thank you Dr. Shores, and may God bless you as you use the gift He gave you to help the body, mind and spirit.

Paula S.

Dr. Shores Comment: I do not treat or diagnose medical conditions in any way. My goal is simply to remove obstructions to healing to allow the body to function better and hopefully heal.

Severe Chronic Knee Pain Relieved In A Few Visits

Over the years I have had significant problems with my right knee. I have had arthroscopic knee surgery twice, the most recent being just over a year ago. The first surgery produced some improvement in my knee pain, the latter was of no help whatsoever. I began thinking that the only way to improve the quality of my life was to entertain the prospect of total knee joint replacement.

Wanting to investigate all my options before taking such a drastic step, I consulted Dr. David Shores. After my initial visit with him, I enjoyed significant relief from my knee joint pain, and continue to see increased strength, flexibility and the absence of pain after each subsequent visit.

I found his approach to treating the "whole" person, not just the afflicted area to be refreshing and something that previous practitioners had not done.

In addition, I am now taking dietary supplements to encourage joint health. My visits with him are both enlightening and encouraging and best of all those thoughts of joint replacement surgery are a distant memory.

I am once again enjoying life so much more now that knee joint pain is no longer a factor. My sincerest thanks!!

Posted by: Butch Hainsworth

"Chronic Urinary Tract Infection (Bladder) Cleared In A Few Weeks"

I have suffered from monthly bladder infections/ urinary tract infections since December 2007. I had severe pain, cramping and I had to go to the bathroom all the time. I did at least five rounds of antibiotics that didn't work completely. I tried several supplements that helped some but I still had trouble. Dr. Shores was able to identify the problem and recommend the appropriate supplements and adjustments to my bladder. I felt better right away and within a few weeks the pain, cramping and frequent urination is gone!
I'm very thankful that Dr. Shores has taken the time and has used his knowledge to help me.

Stacey Matteson

David Shores DC - holistic chiropractor, specializing in chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and difficult cases. Encinitas, Carlsbad, Cardiff By the Sea, North County San Diego. Out of town patients welcome.

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