Judson Haims’ excellent column on neuropathy highlights some important facts while representing the views/opinions of conventional medicine. However, the Vail Daily should also start publishing the views/opinions that represent anti-aging medicine.

What is “anti-aging medicine?” To learn more, read Suzanne Somers’ book “TOX-SICK: From Toxic to Not Sick.”

To achieve optimal health and wellness at any age — especially living in high altitude — valley residents must learn to “traverse” both conventional medicine and anti-aging medicine.  

For example, neuropathy (numbness, pain, tingling sensations, muscle atrophy and uncontrolled muscle movements and more) can also be caused by spinal misalignments (subluxations) which can be corrected with chiropractic care. 

Vertebrae can constantly fall out of alignment from the neck to the base of the spine just from simple, daily tasks. For example, did you slip or take a hard fall on ice in January and have been in agony ever since? How many falls did you endure while skiing last month? Did you hit your head while getting out of the car? Are you hunched over your phone all day? Are you sleeping on a pillow that offers little or no neck support? Do you carry heavy weight in your pack every day? The list is endless.

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What can happen when subluxations occur? Twisted and misaligned vertebrae can press on the nervous system and cause many symptoms of neuropathy. Left untreated, misaligned vertebrae throughout the years can cause debilitating symptoms/disease.

Although I won’t reveal the name of my chiropractor (it’s top secret!), I have lived in Colorado for 39 years and I can tell you that some of the best chiropractors in the state are based here in the Vail Valley. 

If you are a valley resident who understands the importance of wellness and the benefits of chiropractic care, take a few moments of your time to thank your chiropractor for his years of dedication and expertise.

Margaret Sartwelle
Avon