Crossroads Family Chiropractic would like to assure all our patients that our office is still open and will remain open. Chiropractic physicians are portal of entry doctors, which means we are in the category of “essential medical services”. Visits to medical services are allowed during “stay at home” orders. I have included a portion of the statement from the New York State Chiropractic Association which explains this extremely well.
“The services offered by Doctors of Chiropractic are more important today than ever before….Musculoskeletal conditions remain among the most burdensome of all healthcare conditions in our nation. Musculoskeletal conditions are the second leading cause of visits to doctors offices and emergency departments….At at time when hospital and urgent care facilities are being overwhelmed…, Doctors of Chiropractic continue to provide care…, reducing the need for these patients to utilize the critical resources of emergency rooms, hospitals and medical facilities. The chiropractic profession stands ready to work within the parameters set forth by our scope of practice and to share the load as we work our way through this pandemic.”
Your Crossroads family is committed to the following:
- We will be available to you for all your health needs: chiropractic, nutrition and acupuncture.
- We will continue to treat our patients as needed and offer a safe and clean environment.
- We are following the CDC guidelines by
- Disinfecting the exam rooms before and after each patient, and thoroughly cleaning all counter tops and waiting areas.
- We also offer phone consultations if the need arises and you are unable to come into the office or prefer staying at home.
- We request that any patients who are experiencing symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, or even a sore throat to stay home to implement the strategy of voluntary quarantine. If you feel you may have been in contact or are exhibiting these symptoms we encourage you to call the St. Louis Health Line at 314-615-2660 , or the Mercy Drive through support line at 314-251-0500 to further direct your in the necessary steps to take.
In order to help maintain and/or boost your immunity, we recommend: 
- Stay on your current nutrition program and chiropractic schedule
- Adding Apple Cider Vinegar to your daily regimen
- Using essential oils regularly; Oregano Oil, OnGuard blend, and Tea Tree Oil all have ability to boost immunity and protect from viruses and bacteria. You can order directly from my.doterra.com/abbekeendc
- Eat Whole Foods and avoid processed sugar/grains. If you need ideas, please email us and Laura will be sure to help you out!!
- Use saline spray for your nose anytime you leave and re-enter your home. Any saline spray will work, but Dr. Keen recommends “XClear” which has added xylitol and Grapefruit Seed Extract to boost immunity and help your first line of defense (respiratory membrane lining) again. You can purchase it on Amazon. –
Adding Vitamin C, A, D and Zinc immune boosting strategy. (Please refer to the info graphic of supplements that boost immunity.) We have many supplements in stock, but you can order directly from Standard Process through us – just go to www.standardprocess.com and click on “Patient Direct” to apply using the code “VGGH8N”. We will approve you for online ordering. If you have any trouble do not hesitate to call the office at 314.439.0777 or email us at crossroads2u.chiropractic@gmail.com. If you are using products that are not from Standard Process and need more, you can call the office and we can order them for you and have them shipped to your house.
We also understand that many people are suffering from stress, feelings of being overwhelmed and fear at this time. in response to this, please know that we are implementing plans to take extra time in our day to pray specifically for you, your families, friends and businesses. As much as we know fighting for you in prayer is effective and powerful, we want to extend tangible help as well.
In order to do so, we are offering FREE chiropractic and nutrition exams for your friends and family that have become recently unemployed. If you are a current patient and need financial help, please let us know!
Lastly, we want to bring HOPE to our community by giving you statistics that you may not be seeing or hearing in the news or social media channels.
It is becoming more and more apparent as we continue through this pandemic, that those most affected by Coronavirus have pre-existing health conditions. Please hear my heart, I am not saying you should not stay home, or that we should not be cautious. My point in sharing this first graphic is to encourage you to continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Our health is our greatest asset; please do not use this time to squander it. On the contrary, take this time to maintain or increase your self care regimen. Exercise, stretch, eat healthy, start a immune boosting supplement regimen. If you have questions on how to do any of this, just call the office. We are here to help!
I know, personally, I find myself having moments of despair when I am catching up on the daily news. However, remember the basic physiology of this virus. 1) It’s virus – our bodies fight it by using both parts of our immune system – which means we have slightly increased odds of contracting it, and if we do, not having symptoms much more intense than the seasonal flu. Is it comfortable? Of course not. Is it life threatening to most of those around us, no. Should we be concerned for the elderly and those listed in the above graphic, certainly. But when it comes to stressing about the current state of affairs, it only hurts your immune system. So combat stress with scripture, meditation, yoga, walking, signing, and eating whole foods. Dr. Paul Auwaerter, the Clinical Director for the Division of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has stated,
“If you have a COVID-19 patient in your household, your risk of developing the infection is about 10%….If you were casually exposed to the virus in the workplace (e.g., you were not locked up in a conference room for six hours with someone who was infected [like a hospital], your chance of infection is about 0.5%”
As I remind my patients often, symptoms are uncomfortable but they serve such an incredible purpose. To have symptoms means that your physiology is working APPROPRIATELY! It is normal to cough and sneeze and run a fever. During these times, please remember that if you do have any of theses symptoms, do not take antipyretics (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) that cause your fever to go down. Stay at home, ask for help, rest (let someone else take care of you), turn the lights off, eat warm, easily digestible foods – like soup, and trust that God has made your body to overcome hardship, a.k.a., symptoms. If you have a secondary condition that may complicate this process (like diabetes, cardiovascular disease or chronic respiratory disease, reach out to your physician).
I also find it helpful to get regular updates from Information is Beautiful.
We care for you and are praying that God leads you gracefully through this uncharted territory. Please do not hesitate to call the office or email us if you need anything (yes, we will deliver supplements to your door!!)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” – Ephesians 3:20-21