Lopes Chiropractic Health Center

06/15/2023

We have moved from our office that we've been in for 20 years in Chico. We are now less than a mile away from our old office. The new address is 2615 Forest Avenue, Suite 130, Chico, California 95928. The phone number is the same as always. We're on the same road as when we were before. We even have the same suite number 130. Just a different address, 8/10 of a mile away. We are behind Raley's on Notre Dame near Raley's boulevard behind the store.

10/05/2021

This is the current understanding of 100 experts about Covid 19 and likely evolution of the virus and how it will impact society. Suffice to say we are in it for the long haul.

A Nature survey shows many scientists expect the virus that causes COVID-19 to become endemic, but it could pose less danger over time.

04/10/2020

This is the W.H.O. recipe I use to make hand sanitizer. I use propylene glycol instead of glycerin because you can get it easier. It's a bit more watery than typical hand sanitizer but I like that it's less goopy.

Just adjust the quantities down to small amounts for personal use. (don't need water if you use 72% alcohol) Just put a little (5% or less each) hydrogen peroxide and propylene glycol with at least 90% of the 72% alcohol.

04/06/2020

This is the best case for wearing a mask in this COVID-19 time. Many conflicting narratives about masks have clouded the issue. We will be implementing mandatory masks for our patients entering the office and for our health care team.

Update: We now have a website - www.Masks4All.co . We've compiled research, expert voices, and DIY recipes, all in one regularly updated place. In the Czech ...

03/30/2020

This is an abbreviated video from Dr. Price who works at the major hospital in NYC taking care of COVID-19 on the front lines. Well worth a listen. It will probably put your mind at some ease.

An abbreviated edit of Dr. David Price's recent online talk with friends and family, aimed to educate, empower and protect each other during the COVID-19 pan...

03/16/2020

Dear Valued Patient,

I am writing you today to inform you about the steps we are taking at our office to keep you safe and healthy and to hopefully put you more at ease in knowing your health is of upmost importance to us. The Corona virus, COVID-19 is likely to cause only mild to moderate symptoms in most of us, but it can be serious in some people so it is crucial that we all do our part in preventing its spread.
There are new measures we are now putting into place to minimize patient risk. Because we have patients of all ages and levels of immunity, we are choosing to use the utmost precaution to make sure you are not exposed when you visit Lopes Chiropractic Health Center.
We will be thoroughly washing hands or applying hand sanitizer before each patient. We have obtained a list of disinfectants the EPA has approved that can kill COVID-19. We will be using those products to clean surfaces in between patients, including face rests, furniture, doorknobs between each patient. We will be checking ourselves and our patients for signs of fever and other symptoms that might indicate COVID-19 and not treating people if they might be ill.
If you or anyone you have been in contact with have a fever or had one within the past two weeks, we respectfully ask that you do not visit our office and consider self-quarantine immediately. Fever is usually the first symptom of COVID-19 even before the presence of a dry cough and/or sore throat. Please stay home and notify your medical doctor if you have had any upper respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, sneezing, congestion, difficulty breathing).
Additionally, please apply hand sanitizer when you enter our office or you can use the bathroom sink to wash with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
I advise that you maintain healthy lifestyle habits. Sleep deprivation, stress, excess alcohol or caffeine all decrease immune function. Set yourself up for success with good self-care. Nourish your body with healthy whole foods and drink plenty of fluids.
Thanks in advance for your understanding and patience as we navigate implementing best practices during this time. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,

Mark A. Lopes, D.C.

03/03/2020

This recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine from authors from the National Institute of Health says that the reported death rate of Covid-19 is based on confirmed cases of illness, which are those that are more serious. They state that it is likely that there are many times more than the numbers of serious cases that are mild and under-reported.

This might mean that the death rate of the Corona Virus victims are similar the regular flu, rather than the more serious infections (probably less than 1%). That would be good news. But the early stages of the disease can last up to 12 days before getting serious, allowing the transmission of the disease grow.

Editorial from The New England Journal of Medicine — Covid-19 — Navigating the Uncharted

02/24/2020

It appears likely that the Corona virus flu-like illness is going to reach 40-70% of us eventually, and it will probably be part of the seasonal illness experience worldwide. Fortunately, about 14% of the people with it feel few symptoms. About 2% might die from it. So about 85% of us with it will be sick like the flu and recover.

Most cases are not life-threatening, which is also what makes the virus a historic challenge to contain.

11/19/2019

According to a recent study carried out by the Yale School of Medicine at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, chiropractic care is today contributing toward an almost 50 percent r

02/25/2019

"Our perspective of the literature is that non-adherence to
statin treatment for primary prevention of CVD (cardio-vascular disease) is justified because the meager benefits are more than offset by the extensive harms."

It's time for you to have a serious discussion with your doctor if you're taking statins for cholesterol. There is even strong evidence that people with high "bad" cholesterol live longer than those with low "bad" cholesterol!

Statins have been prescribed for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for nearly 3 decades. Throughout this period key opinion leaders in the field have been dismayed by the high rate of non-adherence of patients to follow their statin regimen. Hope et al., [1] have addressed this issu...

12/14/2018

Baby powder linked to cancer. This is worth a read if you use or have used this product on you or your children.

A Reuters examination shows that from at least 1971 to the early 2000s, the Johnson & Johnson's raw talc and finished powders sometimes tested positive for small amounts of asbestos.

11/13/2018

Unfortunately, alcohol consumption at any level appears to carry greater risk of harm (in later life, mainly cancers of various types) than any minor potential health benefits.

Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for global disease burden and causes substantial health loss. We found that the risk of all-cause mortality, and of cancers specifically, rises with increasing levels of consumption, and the level of consumption that minimises health loss is zero. These results s...