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Chiropractic and the Neuroimmune Connection

@inproceedings{Cohn2008ChiropracticAT,
  title={Chiropractic and the Neuroimmune Connection},
  author={Ari Cohn},
  year={2008}
}
Objective: To review the literature on the connections between the nervous and the immune systems, and to explore the contention that chiropractic adjustments may affect neuroimmune function. Data Collection: Relevant articles in English were retrieved through a search of MEDLINE and the Index to Chiropractic Literature. Key search terms included: chiropractic, immune system, nervous system, sympathetic nervous system. Articles were included if they discussed or tested the chemical or… 
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Improvement in Cystic Fibrosis in a Child Undergoing Subluxation-Based Chiropractic Care: A Case Study
TLDR
Improvements were observed in the patient’s resistance to recurrent infection, activity level, sleep ability, and overall quality of life in subluxation-based chiropractic care provided to an 8 year old male who was seen for a year and a half.
Inclusion of chiropractic care in multidisciplinary management of a child with Prader-Willi syndrome: a case report.
Improvement of Chronic Sinusitis, Constipation and Pharyngitis in a Child Following Chiropractic Care: A Case Report
TLDR
The conservative chiropractic care of a child with chronic sinusitis, constipation, and sore throat showed improvement of symptoms over a three month period.
Improvement in Autism Spectrum DisorderFollowing Vertebral SubluxationReduction: A Case Study
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This case demonstrates a link between chiropractic subluxation management and improvement of symptoms of Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Improvements in Hearing, Speech, Development, and Behavior Following Chiropractic in a 4 Year Old Male
TLDR
Supporting evidence that chiropractic adjustments may improve immune system functioning is presented, thus relieving otitis media, adenoid hypertrophy, nasal congestion and their subsequent effects.

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