52. Q&A: Can I Combine My Son's Medication with Chiropractic Care?

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel addresses one of the most common questions he receives: whether patients can combine medications with chiropractic care. He discusses the relationship between medications and natural healing, shares personal experiences with his son Oliver, and provides detailed insights into how medications interact with the body's natural healing processes.

[00:00:00] - Introduction and episode overview

• Welcome to Ask Dr. Tony
• Format explanation and purpose of the show

[00:01:45] - Core Question Addressed

• Can ADHD medicine be combined with chiropractic treatment?
• Definition of "clean" in medical context
• Scope of conversation beyond just ADHD medications

[00:05:00] - Important Disclaimer

• Scope of practice limitations
• Clarification on medication recommendations
• Role of chiropractors vs. medical doctors

[00:08:30] - Three Key Points About Medications

1. Can be life-saving when used appropriately
2. Come with short and long-term side effects
3. Can interfere with other healing modalities

[00:12:00] - Personal Case Study: Oliver's Story

• Birth complications and medical intervention
• Balance between emergency medicine and long-term healing
• Decision-making process regarding medications

[00:19:00] - Key Questions for Parents to Consider

1. Is the medication working?
2. What are the current and potential side effects?
3. Will medical team support safe medication changes?

[00:23:00] - The Fork in the Road Concept

• Understanding when healing plateaus
• Recognizing neurological soft signs
• Measuring actual physiological function

[00:29:00] - Scientific Explanation of Drug Tolerance

• Pharmacokinetic tolerance
• Pharmacodynamic tolerance
• Physiological adaptation

[00:35:00] - Drug Accumulation and Side Effects

• Why medications become less effective
• Impact on body systems
• True nature of "side effects"

[00:40:00] - Supporting Withdrawal Process

• Role of chiropractic care during medication changes
• Increasing adjustment frequency
• Managing withdrawal effects

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