Chiropractic Tables

Hill Laboratories supports the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) recently announced that Hill Laboratories pledged an initial $6,000 in support of the F4CP. … more

Patient-pleasing technology
New developments in chiropractic equipment not only help you deliver care, but also have a wow factor for the patient. … more

Electro-Light adds light therapy to your existing stim unit
Hill Laboratories is proud to introduce the Electro-Light, a Hands-Free approach for adding light therapy to muscle stimulation. … more

Coding Questions: How to bill and code for spinal decompression therapy
I own a spinal decompression therapy table. Most of my patients have insurance and want me to submit the claim to their carrier, but I am hesitant to do this. What is the most appropriate way to submit the claim? … more

Table plays important role in flexion-distraction treatment
For low back pain, there is flexion-distraction. And for flexion-distraction, there are tables. This well-known treatment technique has helped countless people find relief from low back pain, while utilizing specially-designed flexion-distraction tables that counter-balance your patients and help you to properly administer the application. … more

Hill launches new site
On May 1st, Hill Laboratories launched the all new HillLabs.com. The site is a complete rebuild and features an intuitive user interface with new functions designed to make finding product information faster and easier than ever before. … more

Hill Laboratories enters its fourth generation
Hill Laboratories founder, Benjamin Hill, would be proud to know that his great grandson and namesake recently joined the company. … more

The pros and cons of buying new, used, and reconditioned tables: Part III
As a chiropractor, your adjusting table is your practice's most important piece of equipment. The table is the centerpiece of your profession: It allows you to successfully treat patients, complements and enhances your technical skills, and safeguards clients and yourself from accidents and injury. … more

The pros and cons of buying new, used, and reconditioned tables: Part II
The table is the centerpiece of your profession: It allows you to successfully treat patients, complements and enhances your technical skills, and safeguards clients and yourself from accidents and injury. … more

The pros and cons of buying new, used, and reconditioned tables: Part 1
A step by step process of buying a new, used, or reconditioned table. … more

Drop tables make sense
The history and creation of the drop table and Thompson technique. … more

Unhealthy Lifestyles Lead to Chronic Disease
"As is often the case with epidemiological research on this subject, it is hard to draw substantial conclusions about any one food. This latest research is … more

Table plays important role in flexion-distraction treatment
Flexion-distraction tables, uses and advantages. … more

Understanding ultrasound
The history of ultrasound therapy and its uses for DCs. … more

Chiropractic Economics launches Chiropractic Tables resource center, sponsored by Hill Laboratories Company
ChiroEco.com launces a new chiropractic tables resource center, sponsored by Hill Laboratories Company. … more

Bear Naked Announces New All-Natural Native Granolas
Bear Naked, the natural foods innovator, has expanded its all-natural, premium granola family with … more

Physicians Report MRSA "Superbug" Cases on the Rise, According to Study by GfK Market Measures
The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), or the so-called superbug, … more

A Screen Legend Now Sees Clearly
Fans of two-time Academy Award winning actress Olivia de Havilland delight in seeing her … more

Low-fat diets per se do not curb diabetes risk
By itself, maintaining a low-fat diet does not appear to reduce the likelihood that postmenopausal women will develop diabetes, according to a study published Monday. However, among women on a low-fat diet who lost weight over the 8-year study, fewer of them developed diabetes, the researchers report. "Weight loss, rather than nutrient … more

Zoll targets 13-15 pct return on sales in 5 yrsCEO
Zoll Medical Corp, a maker of resuscitation products, is aiming to increase return on sales to between 13 percent and 15 percent in the next five years as it bets on its new products to drive growth. The company, which currently has a 9 percent return on sales, is targeting 15 percent … more

Alternatives to low-fat diets just as effective
In a 2-year study comparing different diets, low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets proved to be as safe and at least as effective as a low-fat diet in achieving weight loss. The favorable effects of the low-carbohydrate diet on body fats and of the Mediterranean diet on blood sugar levels suggest that consideration of … more

FDA must require tracking of producefood groups
As more Americans get sick while health officials look for the cause of a salmonella outbreak sweeping the country, consumer groups said on Thursday the Food and Drug Administration must put emergency rules in place to track the movement of produce. Food safety and consumer groups said traceability would make it easier … more

What Are the Three Most Popular Diets, and How Are Many Respondents Currently Following Them?
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c77b17/diet_trends_in_the) has announced the addition of the "Diet Trends in the … more

BIO Applauds U.S. Adoption for GE Corn, Cotton, Soybeans
American farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, … more

Study shows how broccoli fights cancer
Just a few more portions of broccoli each week may protect men from prostate cancer, British researchers reported on Wednesday. The researchers believe a chemical in the food sparks hundreds of genetic changes, activating some genes that fight cancer and switching off others that fuel tumors, said Richard Mithen, a biologist at … more

Find out Which Phamaceutical Markets Are Growing the Fastest
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93983) has announced the addition of The World … more

Marler Clark: E. coli Tainted Lettuce Sickens Ten in Washington State
According to Seattle-based Marler Clark, ten confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection found … more

Herbalife Says No Lead Issue
Testing conducted at a leading independent laboratory has confirmed that Herbalife products do not … more

Targanta Submits Marketing Authorization Application for Oritavancin
Targanta Therapeutics Corporation (Nasdaq: TARG) announced today that it has submitted a Marketing Authorization … more

Kamada Announces Successful Interim Results of Phase II Deposition Study with Aerosolized AAT
Kamada, a bio-pharmaceutical company (www.kamada.com) engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of specialty … more

Antibacterial wipes can spread superbugsstudy
Disinfectant wipes routinely used in hospitals may actually spread drug-resistant bacteria rather than kill the dangerous infections, British researchers said on Tuesday. While the wipes killed some bacteria, a study of two hospitals showed they did not get them all and could transfer the so-called superbugs to other surfaces, Gareth Williams, a … more

Mediterranean diet may also help stop diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in fruits and vegetables -already known to protect against heart disease -also appears to help ward off diabetes, Spanish researchers said on Friday. The study published in the British Medical Journal showed that people who stuck closely to the diet were 83 percent less likely to develop type … more

Fruit, veggies may lower head and neck cancer risk
People who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables may have a lower risk of developing cancers of the head and neck. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that among more than 490,000 Americans age 50 and up, those who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were the least likely to develop … more

Confidence in FDA Hits New Low, According to WSJ.com/Harris Interactive Study
Majorities of U.S. adults give negative ratings for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … more

Axiom Worldwide CEO Featured in the 24th Edition of Zillion Business Review!
Axiom Worldwide President and CEO, Jim Gibson, was recently featured in the twenty-fourth edition … more

Working From Home? So Are the Germs
Working from home provides many benefits, but a break from germs may not be … more

National Dentex Corporation Announces Extension of Exclusive Agreement for the NTI-tss(TM)
National Dentex Corporation (NASDAQ: NADX), One of the largest owner/operators of dental laboratories in … more

High fruit and vegetable diet cuts risk of CHD, stroke in women
Adhering to a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables and low in animal protein significantly reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke in middleaged women, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine for April 14. Prior research has shown that adherence to the Dietary Approaches … more

Chronic illness main factor in supplement use
Having one or more chronic illness is the primary factor associated with the use of dietary supplements. Cancer survivors also use supplements to treat chronic medical conditions, but not specifically for cancer, a new study shows. Given the lack of information on the risks and benefits of many supplements, as well … more

Tackling obesity needs comprehensive action
-There is little debate that obesity presents a public health issue in North America -obesity rates have more than doubled over a generation in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But the causes of obesity -and therefore, the solutions -are not as obvious, according … more

National Survey: Majority of U.S. Parents Don't Enforce Good Health Habits in Their Household
Nearly half of parents(1) admit their family is not eating a balanced diet, and more than three in four concede that some family members do not practice good … more

Fish, fruit and veggies may lower dementia risk
Fish, fruit and veggies may lower dementia risk … more

Buying used: the good, the bad and the ugly
The cost of new equipment — especially an adjusting table — may be prohibitive: Next to x-ray equipment, tables are the largest purchase for most chiropractic clinics. But that doesnt mean your dreams cant come true: Consider buying a used or reconditioned table. … more

A checklist for equipping your first office
When equipping your first office, you have so many things to consider that you can easily become overwhelmed. The following checklists contain items that you may or may not want to utilize in the office. … more