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January 8, 2015
Back in the 1920s it was pretty rare to find women in the medical field. In fact, female students at Baylor University College of Medicine were told they would need to score grades 10 points higher than male students in order to graduate with "equal standing."
But that didn't stop Ruth Jackson from graduating from Baylor in 1928. Eighth in her class and against her father's wishes. And she went on to become the first female member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Jackson had a special interest in injuries of the cervical spine. She suffered with significant pain herself following an automobile accident in 1936, and in 1956 she published her findings from the collected data on over 15,000 patients in her acclaimed and authoritative book, The Cervical Syndrome.
Dr. Jackson's Cervical Syndrome is a gold-mine of information when it comes to understanding the neurological changes that trigger chronic headaches (and worse: migraines). More important though, is how this information has helped us understand how to correct the root cause of chronic headaches and migraines.
But that didn't stop Ruth Jackson from graduating from Baylor in 1928. Eighth in her class and against her father's wishes. And she went on to become the first female member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Jackson had a special interest in injuries of the cervical spine. She suffered with significant pain herself following an automobile accident in 1936, and in 1956 she published her findings from the collected data on over 15,000 patients in her acclaimed and authoritative book, The Cervical Syndrome.
Dr. Jackson's Cervical Syndrome is a gold-mine of information when it comes to understanding the neurological changes that trigger chronic headaches (and worse: migraines). More important though, is how this information has helped us understand how to correct the root cause of chronic headaches and migraines.
June 28, 2011
I’d like to share an interesting study I came across just a moment ago because it confirms an important concept that I see illustrated time and again in those who come to me for help. The study was conducted by researchers at the Kellogg School of Management and published recently in the January 2011 issue of Psychological Science. The researchers were comparing how the thoughts and behaviors of of people were affected by both […]
June 17, 2011
It’s well known that elevated blood pressure, called hypertension, can lead to a number of other health problems. Left unchecked it can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, heart attack, loss of vision, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, dementia and heart failure. With all of these serious implications, it’s not surprising that doctors are vigilant and quick to take action when faced with a patient’s elevated blood pressure. Unfortunately, this action almost always involves the prescription […]