Chiropractic News entries

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the portion of the nervous system that controls the body’s visceral functions, including action of the heart, movement of the gastrointestinal tract and secretion by different glands, among many other vital activities. It is well known that mental and emotional states directly affect the ANS. Many of IHM’s research [...]

Spinal Cleanse was developed through a collaborative effort between a Master Essential Oil Alchemist, an essential oil expert, and a Chiropractor in an effort to address spinal cord compression due to inflammatory processes. As we know, there are many viruses, bacteria, and parasites that can live within the spinal column. As a result of the [...]

The Ion Cleanse is the next generation of ionic detoxifiers. It is computer controlled and hasfive pre-programmed settings. The Ion Cleanse comes in two pieces, a variable power supply and an array. The array goes into the water with the hands, feet or body and the power supply delivers a small amount of direct current [...]

Color therapy is an area of holistic healing which uses color in an attempt to affect our mood, emotions and possibly even our health. Each color’s vibration is associated with different attributes and qualities. Light entering through our eyes may trigger the production of hormones. It also can influence our emotions and well-being by supplying [...]

Testing urine can provide many clues to overall health.  The kidneys remove waste material, minerals, fluids, and other substances from the blood for elimination in the urine.   Therefore, urine can contain hundreds of different bodily waste products.  Many factors (such as diet,  fluid intake, exercise, and kidney function) affect what is in urine. More than [...]

Energetic Balancing Energetic balancing with the MSAS-Professional system is done using the BioEnergetic Evaluation. Meridian Stress Assessment (MSA) is used to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a person’s energetic health and balance.  This process involves measuring electrical conductivity at responsive points (meridian points) on the skin – typically on the hands and feet.  The locations [...]

At Advanced Chiropractic of Virginia, Dr Pinto utilizes many objective tools to assess the health and wellness of his patients.  The results of these tests can better  guide him in devising the right treatment plan for his patients.  During an initial consultation in our office, a patient will be given a heart rate variability test.   [...]

The spine is formed by 24  interlocking bones called vertebrae.  Between each pair of vertebrae is a disc, which is a capsule composed of an outer layer of tough connective tissue surrounding a soft, jellylike center.  The discs absorb shock and provide flexibility within the spine.  Normally the disc is under pressure and its outer [...]

Did you know that the Atlas Orthogonal technique was featured recently on both the Doctor’s Show as well as the Montel William’s Show featuring one of Dr Pinto’s colleagues??  You can view clips from those shows on our website under Chiropractic in the News.    We are also currently actively seeking an opportunity for Dr Pinto [...]

The greenhouse effect has caused the carbon monoxide levels to be elevated 3 times greater than it’s ever been in the last 100 years.  A surgance of weeds have ensued as a result of this effect.   With more weeds present, the pollen count has also significantly increased.    Higher pollen counts have led to an [...]