Dr. Fox has given birth to a baby boy!

Dear Patients, Friends and Family,

We have an exciting news that you can sum it up in one word: "BOY"! Kai was born to Dr. Fox and her husband on September 8, 2010. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 21 inches long. Both the mother and baby are doing well. We are all very excited and wanted to share this with you!

Dr. Walker and Dr. Fox

Fall Sports’ Injuries: When to Seek Help

Fall sports are a big part of the new school year. The soccer fields are full of girls and boys of all ages. And of course, it's time for football, cheerleading, and fall leagues of almost any sport you can think of. In fact, more than 30 million kids in the US participate in organized sports. And where there are kids and sports, there are injuries. Remember that all types of sports have the potential for injury, whether from body contact or just plain overuse or misuse of a body part. It is very important to remember that these young athletes are still growing, increasing their risk for injury. This means if they don't have a strong foundation or their foundation gets damaged, then their growth can be impaired. Aside from the preventive measure of getting a regular structural check-up, here are a few things to look for that may mean it's time to see your chiropractor.

• Posture worsens or changes significantly
• Pain with running (not just discomfort)
• Favoring any limb or body part during sports
• Headaches
• Numbness in the hands or feet

Note: If your child receives a blow to the head you should seek immediate medical attention to ensure that he/she does not have a concussion.

Is ADD Making Back to School Tough for You & Your Child?

As the kids head back to school, some students (and parents!) have a tougher time than others as ADD rears its difficult head. Parents today are barraged by "cures" from diet to hypnosis. To help some of you out, we would like to share how a child struggling with ADD was successfully treated in our office.

"Steve" is a 9-year-old boy who was diagnosed with ADD. He was seen in our office about one year ago because he was having trouble at school and difficulty at home following simple instructions. "Steve" was a wonderfully bright child, but was not meeting his full potential because he had trouble focusing and sitting still.

We tested "Steve" for food allergies and found he was highly allergic to milk, which he drank every morning. Research has shown that there is a strong link between food allergies and behavioral problems. His parents removed milk and milk products from his diet and started to notice an improvement. We also used herbal supplements to help heal his digestive track, which had been very upset by the milk he had been consuming. After about six weeks of avoiding milk, "Steve" was already doing better in school. A year has passed and his teachers and parents comment that he is still "Steve", but a much better student now.

We have had many similar experiences as this in our office. If you have any questions or experiences to share, please do so. We would love to hear what works for you!