Dr Alan Cook Archives

The Fountain of Rutin

by Alan Cook, DC | Jul 21, 2026 | Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

“Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” – Mark Twain Twain had the right instinct, even if the science came later. Natural compounds have been used, misused, and abused in health care. Their...

Osteoporosis in Men and Fracture Risk

by Alan Cook, DC | Oct 16, 2025 | Chiropractic, Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

Diagnostic Methods and Current Screening Guidelines There are two ways to diagnose osteoporosis; bone density testing and after-the-fact of a fragility fracture. Bone density testing (DXA; dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) screening is, and has been, recommended for...

The Surprising Dominance of Placebo Effects in Clinical Trials

by Alan Cook, DC | Apr 29, 2025 | Chiropractic, Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

An intriguing meta-analysis published this year warrants our attention as we consider the mechanisms behind our therapeutic interventions: This 2025 study examines the role of the placebo effect in treatment outcomes within clinical trials. The authors selected five...

Fact vs Myth: Skeletal Health

by Alan Cook, DC | Mar 6, 2025 | Chiropractic, Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

Some beliefs persist in spite of facts. In regard to osteoporosis, a common myth is that only adult fractures at older ages are associated with an increase in future fractures and that a fragility fracture will only occur in older adults. Both are incorrect. The...

Vitamin D Guidelines

by Alan Cook, DC | Dec 2, 2024 | Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

Vitamins in the News In June 2024, the Endocrine Society, headquartered in Washington, DC, published their guidelines in regard to vitamin D. Due to the gross inadequacy and understatement of the benefits of vitamin D, many objections have been voiced by diverse...

The Impact of Chiropractic Care on Athletic Performance

by Alan Cook, DC | Nov 18, 2024 | Chiropractic, Continuing Education, Dr Alan Cook

A recent study of elite Chinese athletes investigated the potential benefits of combining strength and conditioning programs with chiropractic care. Researchers compared two groups over 12 weeks: a control group following a supervised training program and an...