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Please Support the "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act"..

Date: August 14, 2023 | Time: 3:15pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

March 14, 2023Arlington, VA - Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate today reintroduced legislation to increase access to Medicare-covered services provided by doctors of chiropractic. The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 1610 / S. 799) would bring Medicare's coverage of chiropractic into alignment with most other federal programs and private health plans, giving seniors improved coverage of non-drug treatments to alleviate pain and improve function.The legislation was introduced by Reps. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.), Brian.... <view entire article>





A Little Summer Fun!..

Date: August 14, 2023 | Time: 3:07pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

August 10, 2023 Dear Friends, I want to remind you all that I have been taking every other Saturday off through the summer. It has been good for me to spend a little more time at home with my husband and our quirky dog Zuma. We have been enjoying the slightly more temperate weather and some long doggie walks in various parks. This is John and me at the Historic Great Falls in my hometown of Paterson. I always feel lifted.... <view entire article>





Hydrate for August..

Date: August 10, 2022 | Time: 9:22am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Dear Friends, As you all know, we have been in the throes of a heat wave with mid to upper 90 degrees and high humidity. I want to remind you that even in air conditioning, you/we must hydrate even more than usual. If you are not a fan of plain water, drink seltzer or water with a few ounces of lemon juice or crushed blueberries for flavoring, electrolyte or "smart" water. Being under hydrated can cause sleep problems, increased pain and.... <view entire article>





Black History and the Chiropractic Connection..

Date: February 17, 2022 | Time: 9:12am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

February 14, 2022Dear Friends,February is half over and we have seen everything from 9 degrees to 60 degrees; rain, snow, and sleet! It's been Groundhog Day, St. Valentine's Day, the winter Olympics and SuperBowl Sunday. It's also Black History Month. In the past I've commented on all most of these subjects, but I want to acknowledge a little bit of African American history that you might not know.The very first Chiropractic patient was a gentleman named Harvey Lillard, an.... <view entire article>





You've Got The Power!..

Date: August 18, 2020 | Time: 4:26pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

August 18, 2020 Dear Friends, Today we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting the right to vote to all women in the United States. There were states and counties where women already had the right to vote (including in New Jersey), but it was a milestone for our country and a step towards equality that had been long sought. As we have seen in these last few months, the right to vote,.... <view entire article>





A friendly face, a listening ear, and a caring heart!..

Date: July 18, 2020 | Time: 11:51am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

July 18, 2020 Dear Friends, I happy to say that the staff and I are back in the office for regular hours...things were a little lonely for me while they were sheltering in place. Thank you to those of you who were patient with my front desk fumbles while I was working alone these past few months. Even though things in Bergen County are improving regarding the CoViD19 pandemic, we will continue to practice masking, social distancing, appointment management and constant cleaning in.... <view entire article>





Ask Me!..

Date: March 10, 2020 | Time: 12:20pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

March 10, 2020 Dear Friends, I'm having a bit of trouble writing the newsletter intro this time because there is so much going on right now. Trying to be topical, informative and helpful can be easy or difficult depending on what I want to share with all of you. Should we address the stressful news, or the approach of Spring? Need some advice on handwashing or a recipe for hand sanitizer? How about recommendations for the best low back stretches; are custom.... <view entire article>





Let's Relieve Stress Together!..

Date: November 12, 2019 | Time: 2:14pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

October 10, 2019 Dear Friends, The only thought that comes to my mind as I sit here thinking about writing, is how stressed many of you have been in recent weeks. Sometimes you tell me about a problem at home or at work; sometimes the state of the world weighs heavy on you; sometimes you express apprehension about what is happening in your body. I want you to know that you are listened to and that you are heard! There is a clear connection between the.... <view entire article>





Thanks for being Connected!..

Date: November 12, 2019 | Time: 1:42pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

November 10, 2019 Dear Friends, Thanks are in order for the many of you who took the time to contact our New Jersey Legislators regarding the proposed merger of Horizon and American Specialty Health. Over 200,000 Chiropractic patients (and their doctors) spoke out about the issue and got the matter dismissed. There is likely to be another attempt sometime next year, but if there is, I know that those of us who rely on Chiropractic to keep us at our best will.... <view entire article>





Date: November 12, 2019 | Time: 1:37pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Thank You For Speaking Out on Horizon ASH Merger! The New Jersey Division of Banking.... <view entire article>





Founder's Day Reflections..

Date: September 10, 2019 | Time: 8:40am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Dear Friends, I am always very reflective in September. I don't really know why. Perhaps it is the memories of going back to school, or that so many of my friends and family have birthdays in this month. I married my husband John in September. And, of course, September 18th is Chiropractic Founder's Day! It may not seem like that's a big deal to you but, it is a life changing day for many millions of people! When D. D. Palmer (magnetic.... <view entire article>





Date: August 6, 2019 | Time: 11:44am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

August 10, 2019 Dear Friends, Remember the "It's a Small World" song? How about "Baby Shark" (do-do-di-do-didoo!)? Or, "100 Bottles of"...well you know where that goes. When something gets into your head and circles around and around, it is called an earworm. But an earworm doesn't have to be a mildly annoying toddler song. Sometimes it's, "I gotta call the Chiropractor". Do you have the "got to call the Chiropractor" earworm? Have you been just that busy that you are ignoring the morning.... <view entire article>





Help Stop Horizon from using ASHN to cut benefits!..

Date: August 6, 2019 | Time: 11:41am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Urgent Action Needed! Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield is planning a partnership with ASHN to have this 3rd party company decide what care you need, despite what benefits you have or the amount of care you and your doctor determine you need! Triad and ASHN have been sued in the past for routinely shorting patients of necessary care and denying their doctors appropriate of payment for that care. ASHN was recently forced to pay up in a lawsuit on behalf of.... <view entire article>





Something worthwhile?..

Date: July 12, 2019 | Time: 2:31pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

July 10, 2019 Dear Friends, Almost every month I look at this page and think to myself, "is there something worthwhile I can share with my readers?" Sometimes it is hard to put my thoughts into words; and I never assume that what I have to say is more important than what you have to say. Which naturally brings me to the fact that I often receive good or even great information from someone who comes in for an adjustment..... <view entire article>





Date: May 16, 2019 | Time: 3:39pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Conservative care and the opioid crisis It is not something new for people in pain to seek pain relief. It is not a new thing for people to use medications to relieve acute or chronic pain. And, sometimes, that may include powerful drugs called opioids. Opioids have a place in medicine especially after surgery or a serious injury. But, the use of these drugs can actually change the way we perceive pain and can predispose a person to addiction!.... <view entire article>





Choose Happy -- Choose Healthy!..

Date: May 16, 2019 | Time: 12:48pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

May 10, 2019 Dear Friends, There is a connection between wanting to be happy and being happy; between wanting to be healthy and being healthy! Setting an intention for having a good day doesn't prevent every difficulty from happening. But, it does change the perception of and the response to those things that crop up in the course of our days. We can decide to accept the good things that happen, or that we see around us without saying, "but what.... <view entire article>





Thrive with Chiroractic..

Date: April 6, 2019 | Time: 12:28pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

Thrive with Chiropractic The typical understanding of Chiropractic care.... <view entire article>





April Showers bring.....

Date: April 6, 2019 | Time: 12:23pm | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

April 10, 2019 Dear Friends, April showers bring May flowers....remember that from school? April showers also bring tree pollens, grass and plant pollens; maybe even mold from the leaky gutters. How about itchy eyes and sinus congestion and some coughing or sneezing? Ahhh, Spring is here at last and we are so glad! But what are we going to do about the allergens' effect on our bodies? Practical advice includes: Stay indoors early mornings and twilight or on windy days when the.... <view entire article>





Love moves up..

Date: February 13, 2019 | Time: 11:42am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

February 14, 2019 Dear Friends, February is a month when we are asked to think about love. "Love your neighbor as yourself"..."Love one another as I have loved you"..."All you need is love"..."Love is the answer"..."Love me, love my dog"...and lots or other expressions of love. But we don't always think about the fact that loving ourselves and loving one another often takes a backseat to the tasks of life, the worries and the stresses that steal our joy. Love begins within.... <view entire article>





Making Connections..

Date: August 9, 2018 | Time: 8:51am | Posted By: Dr. Mania on Wellness

August 10, 2018 Dear Friends, So lately, I have been acting as "the IT guy" in the office and at home. Never would I have thought of that as a calling in my life! But, I have had to navigate (or stumble) my way through some complex computer gymnastics of late. I'm thankful for some of the people that helped via a phone call or online (though not everyone was helpful). But the reason I'm talking about this is to make the.... <view entire article>





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