Dr. Lenny's Voice

Posture is no Co-incidence.

2012-02-03T16:05:00.000-08:00

When I am out in public, especially in a city like New York, I see a broad variety of humanity. A lifetime of neglect can be seen everyday when we walk down the street. We come across people with horribly distorted postures, how did they get this way? Some were probably traumatized, but most cases developed slowly on a day by day basis.
Nothing is an accident, how we live in our bodies is determined; however, it is largely unconscious

Our posture gets distorted from two things:
Bad habits, which we can change as we become conscious of them.
Internal spinal tensions, and subsequent compensations.
How do we know which is which?….duh, start paying attention!

Habits that we can’t seem to easily break, usually have an underlying spinal tension as the cause. Unresolved, the constant response to pull on the spinal system is to change posture to alleviate this disturbance.
The purpose of my chiropractic work is to release those tensions, and help you to gracefully undo those compensations. It will take time as each distortion and the compensations needed will release only when the body can accommodate such change.
The work is the work. So far there are no shortcuts to this natural healing process. There is much we can do to help this positive change along. I educate people in the details of how to sit, stand,and even sleep.
There is no hiding from poor spinal management or it’s consequences.

Zinc and B12 are an important team for your mental and emotional well being.

2011-03-19T04:22:00.001-07:00

In “The Townsend Letter of Doctors “, I was reading about all the B12 health benefits: everything from fighting anemia to memory and mood elevation. While I don’t practice psychiatry, the function of the central nervous system is key in my practice.
One study caught my eye. This one, (Mitsuyama et al) brought up the issue of how important zinc is in getting the B12 across the blood-brain barrier and into the central nervous system. No matter how good your B 12 status, if Zinc isn’t available the vitamin won’t arrive where it’s needed. Without B 12, the brain is vulnerable to a host of mental and functional difficulties.
Various obstacles exist to Zinc’s availability: mercury, cadmium and copper. How do we know if you have adequate Zinc? I have a simple, cheap and direct test at my Union Square Spinal Care office. A weak solution of Zinc is given to patients to swirl around in the mouth. I time how long it takes for any taste to develop. The more deficient a person, the longer it takes to notice.
Zinc supplements are cheap and effective. Who is most likely to develop Zinc deficiency? People exposed to cadmium, lead and copper like mechanics, plumbers, electronics technicians and those in the dental industry. Cigarette or marijuana smokers are exposed to cadmium and should also be checked regularly.
So before resorting to powerful medications consider increasing B12 and evaluating Zinc availability.

Ignore Your Health, It'll Go Away

2011-02-08T04:08:00.000-08:00

I was walking in the West Village last weekend, when the sight of this ice encrusted car caught my attention. I had to take the photograph you see above. As you can see the vehicle in the background is free and clear. The past weeks of snow, freezing rain, partial thaw then re-freezing created this miserable condition. Yet it is the result of doing nothing that made the difference between the two vehicles.
I constantly urge my patients to keep the small problems small. Stay of aware of your body, and take action early. Get the exercise, the massage, of course see me; before you have to take drastic action and see a surgeon! The owner of the car may have to wait for the Spring thaw, the owner of our bodies (that's us) don't get that luxury.

Self Assessment, an important starting place

2011-01-24T18:30:00.000-08:00

“Know Thyself” is credited to Socrates. In ‘The Art of War,’ Sun Tzu wrote: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” And, John Lennon; “How can I move forward when I don’t know which way I’m facing?”

Living in the information age, what tools do we have to assess ourselves? Tests should be simple, inexpensive, and accurate. Equally important, they must point to solutions that allow us to determine choices.
-What small changes will greatly improve your condition (ex: quit smoking)?
-What large change will be worthwhile (ex: you may really need a surgery)?

I am currently reviewing several symptom survey forms that "cast a broad net" over a great variety of health issues.

Importance of Iodine and Iron to Child Health Recognized in EU

2010-11-12T05:09:00.000-08:00

Positive European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims linking iodine, iron and child development have been adopted and written into the EU legislature.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 958/2010 of 22 October 2010 refusing to authorize a health claim made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to child development and health relevance.

The new claims state:

* Iodine contributes to the normal growth of children
* Iron contributes to normal cognitive development of children

Let's start with the IODINE:

In my office, Union Square Spinal Care, I often test for adequate Iodine with a simple test you can do at home.
Take regular Iodine tincture (2%), and paint a one inch square on the skin, where it won't rub against skin or clothing. Observe how long this takes to absorb. I you can still see it after 24 hours, then your nutritional status is good. Of course the faster it is absorbed, the greater the body's need.

My secretary recently did this test, and to our amazement the Iodine coloration was gone in fifteen minutes!

Another patient of mine started a daily supplement as a result of this test; she dropped nine pounds of fat in just a couple of months without any other dietary changes or exercise.

I have been very impressed with the Iodoral brand formula that is a combination of Iodine and Iodide. Do a quick "google" search, and you will see the expert agreement here. What isn't being brought to light is the simplicity of iodine deficiency testing, that I just described.

Magnesium, an Ally in Need of Defending

2010-06-07T06:24:00.000-07:00

There is a call for us to intervene with the FDA and US Attorney General to change standards and regulations on Magnesium in our drinking water. Historically, Magnesium was in salt, today's table salt is really "industrial waste". With artificially low standards set by our government we have lost another resource for thi...s vital mineral.
I had done hundreds of hair mineral analysis tests, and never found anyone with sufficient Mg to balance the other minerals. Don't overlook the fundamentals of good health.
Look up this site: http://www.mgwater.com/legal.shtml

Bio Allergenix Testimonial

2010-05-06T12:11:00.000-07:00

"My name is A.C. and I did the Bio Allergenix allergy treatment at Dr. Leonard Rosenblum’s office in May 2009. It has now been a year since I completed the treatment and I am still blissfully allergy free. Usually during this time of year I would be inside, with the windows closed and my air purifier working around the clock just to get some relief from my severe allergies.

But now, thanks to Dr. Lenny and Bio Allergenix, I am able to walk freely outdoors and not be affected by sneezing, itchy eyes, and an itchy throat; this is unheard of for me for at least 20 years. I now notice all the people around me complaining about their allergies, and I am so thankful that I no longer have to be a part of that conversation. I even forgot I ever had any allergies!"

Flu Shot Worthless?

2010-02-20T05:09:00.000-08:00

Late last year HFA published a study from the Mayo Clinic showing how flu shots in children actually increased the likelihood of hospitalization. Now a new study is stating that flu shots in the elderly mostly likely have no health benefits at all.

There is no evidence to support the contention that the influenza vaccine administered to the over 65s is of any more use than opening the windows and washing hands, a new study from the Cochrane Collaboration claims.

"Our analysis is compiled using millions of data from 40 seasons worldwide. What we have seen is that the influenza vaccine can at best have a very small effect," said Thomas Jefferson, one of the authors of the report.

More information?
http://blogs.healthfreedomalliance.org/blog/2010/02/18/influenza-vaccine-has-no-effect-in-elderly/

Why commit to regular care?

2010-01-09T05:25:00.000-08:00

Here is the joke we tell about ourselves:
Q-How many chiropractors does it take to change a light-bulb?
A-Only one, but it will take thirty visits before it works!

Point being, we are working with a natural system, not overpowering it. So each visit releases stuck tensions, but the body will only accept a certain amount of change. Successive visits allow more change until all the light-bulbs work. The goal isn't to return to the point the patient experienced before pain set in; rather, to bring the person to deeper place of health than wasn't on the precipice of collapse. So while you may have thought you were happy before you experienced pain in your body, the causes leading up to it were already in place.
Leaving with a quote from the Buddhist scholar, Nichiren Diashonin:
"Those who spend too long in the toilet, get used to the smell."

Dr. Lenny Rosenblum
Union Square Spinal Care
NYC,NY

Bisphenol A becomes test of leadership for FDA

2009-12-17T07:12:00.000-08:00

Here at Union Square Spinal Care, I watch over the watch dogs....sometimes scratching my head in wonder. That's why I have so little hair! Here is a recent story that needs attention. More and more the FDA slips into being a puppet of the drug and food industries.
By Rory Harrington, 14-Dec-2009

Related topics: Regulation

Each day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) dithers in delivering its verdict on the safety of bisphenol A (BPA), its authority is diminished and its credibility wanes.

The hold-up is eroding its ability to lead by failing to give industry and consumers what they are crying out for – a timely, impartial and science-based guide to what is safe and what is not.

But why is it so significant that the FDA decision, promised for 30 November, has yet to be published? After all, it’s only two weeks late. Does it matter?

Yes, it does. BPA has become a litmus test of the FDA’s leadership.

When Dr Margaret Hamburg swept into the agency in May she looked and sounded every inch the ferocious new broom determined to turn the organisation around. After declaring the FDA had failed in its handling of the nationwide outbreak of salmonella caused by contaminated peanuts, observers were further heartened when she trained her laser sights on bisphenol A, the chemical used in polycarbonate baby bottles and food can linings that has been linked to cancer, diabetes and heart problems.

As rock group The Who would say ‘Meet the new boss’. And unlike the veteran singers’ next line, ‘Same as the old boss’, Hamburg and the organisation she headed suddenly seemed very different.

The straight-talking Commissioner vowed to sort out the thorny question of BPA in weeks not months – garnering almost universal praise that here at last was somebody who not only understood the importance of the issue but was prepared to bang some heads together to solve the problem. It was a bold declaration designed to challenge the perception of a food safety body too readily influenced by the industries it was charged with regulating.

And in a world where perception can be reality, it could also explain why BPA has so far failed to trigger the same level of anxiety in Europe. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) certainly has its critics but few would dispute the organisation is impartial and not afraid to ruffle industry feathers if that is where the evidence leads. While the FDA has wrestled with its lack of credibility, EFSA has been able to calmly assert that it sees no need to review its stance on BPA. It has provided a clear and consistent position that inspires consumer confidence and stability for industry.

The FDA move was also supposed to assuage the genuine fears of US consumers desperate to know they weren’t inadvertently harming themselves or their families. It was to offer much-need clarity to allow industry to formulate longer-term packaging strategies. This enthusiasm was barely dented when the agency announced more than few weeks later its verdict would not be forthcoming until after Thanksgiving.

Chiropractic Care and Oxidative Stress

2009-12-07T06:44:00.001-08:00

Chiropractic has received much recognition in treating low back pain. Much chiropractic research has been published showing evidence that treatment of low-back pain using chiropractic adjustments is safer, effective, and less expensive than the traditional allopathic medical treatments. Also, chiropractors receive extensive training during their course of study in the area of muskuloskeletal management. It has come to the forefront that there is new evidence showing that chiropractic goes beyond the treatment of low-back pain.

According to Mercola.com, current research is now pointing to the fact that chiropractic adjustments affect the chemistry of biological processess at the cellular level. What this simply translates to is that chiropractic care could positively effect the the body’s chemistry by reducing the levels of oxidative stress and promote DNA repair.

What is oxidative stress? Is cellular stress that leads to oxidate damage that has been implicated to lead to certain diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. Oxidative stress is also recognized as having an impact on the body’s aging process. Oxidative stress within the body happens naturally due to the body’s own metabolic waste, producing free radicals. However, sources outside the body that include exposure to cigarette smoke and other environmental toxins lead to an added amount of free radical formation in the body that when out of balance can lead to disease and inflammatory reactions

A SECRETARY’S DIARY ON THE JOB

2009-10-08T15:33:00.000-07:00

Hi. My name is Mela and I have been working in Dr. Lenny’s office on Thursdays for about two months now. I have really enjoyed my job, I get to meet interesting people, schedule appointments, take phone calls and call insurance companies. Most of the time the insurance companies are up to something shady, or something unbeknownst to me that I have to figure out during the course of a 20 to 30 minute conversation that could have taken five to ten if they didn’t all have their heads you know where.

I have gotten to know most of the regular patients amicably, at least I would like to think so, I don’t know if I have met them all, but I used to come in on Tuesdays so that may be so. All of the patients love Dr. Lenny very much and it makes me smile to see them so satisfied. This Doctor’s office is in no way like some of the other ones that I have been to in my short lifetime where after you pay the bill you never feel good about it.

Today was an adventure getting to the office; the building is doing some heavy duty maintenance in the lobby so I had to take the freight elevator up. It took FOREVER because the freight elevator does not like to close its doors in a timely fashion and then it went down to the basement, and up to the lobby, then down to the basement again, then it stopped at the second floor for no apparent reason. Very frustrating. So the elevator was malfunctioning and I got to work about fifteen minutes late. Dr. Lenny didn’t seem too put off by this, in fact he even offered up the freight elevator as an excuse for my tardiness, which I gladly accepted. I think I squashed any residual resentment Dr. Lenny might have for me for showing up late by gifting him with a nice, big, juicy apple that I picked while apple picking a couple of days ago.

The phone has been steadily ringing today which I take as a good sign. See, right after I wrote that sentence the phone rang, and now the door bells are ringing to indicate that a patient is here for his or her appointment. The patient that came in is named Austin and I just asked his permission to put his name in this post. He’s an actor, he comes in regularly and reads very big books and wears spiffy blazers.

There is a lot of political banter that goes on in this office, but I don’t think that’s strange for any setting where people gather, people get fired up about things. Politics is a good thing to get fired up about. I think so anyway, because I think it makes one’s heart rate go up, therefore it could be considered part of one’s daily exercise.

Speaking of exercise, I started working out with a personal trainer friend of mine recently and I just finished my fifth session. I am very happy to also be a patient of Dr. Lenny because having him adjust me allows me to be more aligned in my workouts. That makes me very happy. It really does make a huge difference. I am able to get a better workout and my body has a faster recovery time, as well as the fact that my hips do not make funny noises anymore. Which is a really good thing, considering during my initial consultation, Dr. Lenny told me that my hip was tipped. So I think that the no more funny noises thing is a sign that my hips are aligning. And that puts a huge smile on my face.

H1N1 Vaccine? Think Again!

2009-10-03T05:40:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Bob Chapman of The International Forecaster
Subject: Vital data about US Navy results of swine flu vaccine on ship
Data gleaned indirectly from anonymous testimony of Navy wives of the affected crew via the internet radio show A Marine Disquisition http://www.clipser.com/watch_video/1362067 :
1. Unnamed US Navy vessel put to sea in April with 347 man crew.
2. Entire crew was vaccinated with H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine shortly after they put to sea.
3. Crew sickened so severely that other ships had to respond to render aid. 16 Medical Dr.s put aboard from an unnamed aircraft carrier and other responding vessels. Total of 50 Navy personnel sent aboard to respond to crisis.
4. Two of the crew of 347 died – including the Captain of the ship (a Lieutenant Commander) and a Chief Petty Officer.
5. 50 personnel sent aboard to help are quarantined in Navy hospital in Balboa, Spain after 10 of them caught the flu from the ship’s crew. Two of the 50 quarantined are in serious condition at last report.
6. Of the 347 man crew that were vaccinated, 333 contracted the H1N1 flu FROM THE VACCINE. Two died, as mentioned above, and 331 survived. Only 14 of the 347 vaccinated sailors did not show any ill effects from the vaccine.
7. Navy has threatened all the spouses of the ship’s crew to remain silent – claiming all this information is classified. Some are whistle-blowing and that is where this information is coming from.
8. On the unnamed aircraft carrier that provided assistance, 415 sailors contracted the swine flu and are currently quarantined onboard.
PLEASE pass this email along. The truth is that the swine flu epidemic will be created BY THE VACCINE. If we don’t take it, there will be no epidemic. >From this one test it’s apparent that the vaccine as tested on that ship’s crew in April is 96% effective at infecting the recipient with swine flu. Such an infection rate is impossible to achieve by any natural means. Though it only killed 1% immediately, there is no telling what the long term effects on those injected with the vaccine will be. See the research on the long term effects of the 1976 swine flu vaccine, and the Gulf War anthrax vaccine programs for more information.
Also note that mere contact with those that have been vaccinated creates a 20% chance of you contracting the swine flu even if you have not been vaccinated.
Please pass this data along to anyone you care about!
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/21/health/main5177494.shtml
http://www.resistnet.com/profiles/blogs/navy-soldiers-are-dying-from

“Owner’s Manual for the Body”

2009-09-28T11:21:00.000-07:00

“Owner’s Manual for the Body” Wednesday 10/14/09 7:00 PM
Lifethyme Market is proud to sponsor a talk with two experienced health professionals. Dr. David Miller MD, and Dr. Leonard Rosenblum DC.
The fundamentals for self care will be the focus, with nutritional and physical guidance with respect to preventing illness, and optimal performance in these stressful times.
This will be in the upstairs dining area of the store.

Location: 410 6th Ave. between 8th and 9th Streets
contact store; 212-254-4586, www.lifethymemarket.com
or Dr Rosenblum; 212-254-4586, unionsquarespinalcare.com

410 SIxth Ave., 10011

Strategies for a Healthy Student's Lifestyle – FREE, Wednesday 9/16 7PM

2009-09-12T07:21:00.000-07:00

Drs. Miller PhD and Rosenblum DC, have gone through what many of you are embarking upon; a long haul in higher education. Doing it right, can make the difference between "burning out" and standing out.
7 PM this Wednesday evening, upstairs at Life Thyme Market, listen and ask questions about how to best handle the stresses of being a student.

We will be focusing on:
Nutrition; cafeteria food choices, dormitory food preparation issues, the ever present budgetary concerns.
Physical Health; posture issues when having to sit for prolonged periods, fitness when there is little time, the real physical education you never got in high school.

Questions; call 212-254-4586
Location; Life Thyme Market, 410 Sixth Avenue, 10011

The Iodine Test

2009-09-01T16:36:00.000-07:00

This week I will follow up on last week's analysis of thyroid activity.
If you had a low thyroid condition, the first, easiest, and most common cause is inadequate iodine availabilty. Though we depend on iodine supplemented table salt, the current usage of chlorides and flourides in our water supply work against us. That's because these are so much more reactive than poor little iodine, that they prevent proper activation of thyroxin (T3).
So now, find a bottle of common iodine, like for cuts and scrapes, and paint a one inch square on your skin. I use the forearm, where it won't rub against clothing or the body. Time how long it takes to disappear ( get absorbed).
If it takes less than 24 hours, you need more iodine. (I will write about your water supply later on.)
I currently recomend a product called Iodoral, this combines the iodine and iodide forms in a moderate dose and a good price. Take two daily, until your repeated skin tests is negative. Then take one daily as a regular practice, because if you were deficient before you will be again.

Thyroid a big player in health

2009-08-23T16:14:00.000-07:00

When assessing thyroid health I don't put blind faith in blood tests, as they fail to pick up borderline deficiencies in activity. If at all suspicious, I recommend the "Broda Barnes Test".
Have a thermometer ready by your bed, and first thing before you get out of bed, put the thermometer in your armpit, and lie on that side long enough for the full reading. (Women of childbearing age will need to average a week to account for their hormonal cycle.) Temperatures below 97.6 is a sign of 'hypo' or under active thyroid. This can account for many symptoms; fatigue, low resistance, fungal infections, adrenal 'burnout'.

Next week I will go through some simple over the counter steps you can take.

A Daily Health Regime?

2009-07-23T16:52:00.000-07:00

You know you have one, whether you are aware of it or not.How you behave (be it posture, diet, or even your thoughts) has an enormous influence on long term wellness.Mostly we remain unconscious about these things until there is a problem: like a driver suddenly waking as his tires hit the shoulder of the highway (of course the really obliviousdon't wake up until the car is rolling down an embankment!).
Do we need the heart attack, spinal surgery, or nervous breakdown, to realize we have wandered off the path of good health?What are the means that we can use to recognize our if our needs are being met?Over the next few weeks I shall attempt to give you guidelines that will let you make better informed health choices.

Art vs Science in Health Care

2009-07-09T03:15:00.001-07:00

Art vs Science in health care

Yesterday I had to "reverse gears' with a patient. She felt fine immediately after her first visit. She came back five days later feeling uncomfortable again, I figured it had been too long between visits. So I did my regular technique based on my previous analysis. She got off the table feeling fine and raving about what a miracle worker I was. Until she came in the next day, Oy Vey, she was worse. I humbly set about reanalyzing her, came up with the same results; so I threw them out. I went to work on the opposite side of the body. and the next visit found her greatly improved.
Science has limits of accuracy, cost considerations, and limited windows of time for usefulness.You can't generally ignore facts, yet you have to recognize their limits and trust your own clinical judgment. It's the person before me that counts for more than some numbers on a test.

Keeping the Small Problems Small

2009-06-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Keeping the small problems small is one of my biggest beliefs. We all have the tendency to take life for granted. Culturally we have believed the Earth was put here to be used by mankind. That philosophy has proved to be shortsighted as our population is expected to grow, but not our resources.

Watching for the small hints as to our spinal health can pay big dividends. Do you find you can’t sit or stand straight without a lot of effort or attention? You can wait until you have a stiff neck or a little “twinge” in the lower back. Not yet? How about when you have knee pains, or “pins and needles” in your fingers?

My point being; the sooner you start the process of conservative chiropractic, the less you will need (or want) an "intrusive intervention". So don’t put off keeping the small stuff in it’s place.

Allergy Testimonial on the Bioallergenix System

2009-06-04T03:32:00.000-07:00

"Thank you Dr. Lenny, I can breathe!  No more sneezing fits, no more 
itching throat attacks! I truly can't believe it, it worked almost 
immediately. To start, I am basically allergic to air. Have been for 
19 years. This spring I returned to the city at peak bloom. I was 
chronic,  waking up in the the middle of the night with severe allergy 
attacks. My allergies have always and inevitably led me to severe colds 
and sinus infections as a result.  At the very least, I am usually 
exhausted, cloudy headed, and constantly feel like I am coming down 
with something.  About a week after my first BAX treatment I saw 
incredible results. I am sleeping with my window open-unheard of!  No 
sneezing, and no itching throat. No stuffy nose. The cloudy head is 
gone because I am not being triggered. Just the other day I was 
around  the typical allergy sufferer's chat  about the ridiculous high 
pollen day and how  everyone in town was just dying. Not me! I could 
hardly believe I was not  a part of this conversation. I am so 
grateful for your work with the  BAX-3000 treatment.   Just a month 
ago I would have said this sounds too good to be true.  If I sound 
over the top, it's because I am left in shock from the results.  True 
allergy sufferer's only dream of this kind of relief. I did."

-Alison C.,  NY, NY

Spring time health actions

2009-04-11T11:39:00.000-07:00

The flowers are popping up and starting to bloom all around us, I know I am enraptured by their sight. Not all of us are so thrilled, some of my friends and neighbors are dreading this event. For them this is a season of suffering with itchy eyes, stuffed noses, and general irritation. There are many ways to deal with this; isolation (not practical or fun), medications (side effects from drowsiness to tumors!- please read the fine print), herbs and homeopathics (better, still time consuming and a bother),. And now the best solution I have seen, the Bioallergenix 3000.
This is a computer aided technology, that integrates radionics, EAV (electro accupuncture after Voll), and laser stimulation of the spine; all to remove the triggers in the nervous system that start the allergic reaction.
So check my website; http://unionsquarespinalcare.com

The website is finally re-done!

2009-03-01T12:24:00.000-08:00

I feel pleased with the latest version of my website. www.unionsquarespinalcare.com
With this done I can start marketing the new BAX 3000 allergy treatment technology.
I figured to advertise on the back of the Village Voice, and maybe another local paper. Whatever I choose, it has to bring in results quickly.
I will have an introductory lecture about the BioAllegenix machine on Tuesday night March 10th, at my office. 873 Broadway, suite 414, near 18th Street. Please call for reservations;
212-254-4586.

Hail the new blog

2009-02-21T11:55:00.000-08:00

So I am stepping into some more 21st Century stuff, and that means posting a web log (always hated the name, blog). So whats on tap for this venture; radical opinions, drummer jokes, national top secrets? Well probably my thoughts about healing and health on a cellular, personal, societal, and planetary level. Keep up if you can and raise your hand if there is something you don't understand.
This is associated with my chiropractic and allergy practice under the name Union Square Spinal Care, located at 873 Broadway, Suite 414.