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Recent research and case history analysis suggests that vertebral manipulation may have wide-ranging effects. From improvement in symptoms like peripheral neuropathy, to stimulation of immune system components, chiropractic is encouraging to individual well being. Quality of life issues, the prevention of disease and symptoms, as well as generalized health maintenance all can be affected through chiropractic treatment. As a holistic health-care alternative, a primary focus of chiropractic is the maintenance of good health. The reduction of stress, education of the patient towards and immunopositive lifestyle and the removal of nervous system interference are the central benefits which chiropractic offers.
          Martin C; Chiropractic and HIV infection J Am Chiro Assoc. 1995; 32(12): 41-4 / Mantis ID: 28315

Over a 6-month period of treatment the adjusted group experienced a 48% increase in CD4 cell counts, while over the same period the control group experienced a 7.96% decrease in CD4 cell counts. This represents an 55.96% difference in CD4 cell counts.
          Selano JL; Hightower BC; Pfleger B; Collins KF; Grostic JD. The effects of specific upper cervical adjustments on the CD4 counts of HIV positive patients. CRJ 1994; 3(1): 32 / Mantis ID: 27222

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