August 2005

• The Great Now You Know DVD Player Give-A-Way
• Big Events Planned in Connecticut and Philadelphia
• Golf and Listen to Pros at Chiropractic Seminar
• Chiropractic in the News
• Health News
• NYK Upcoming Seminars and Shows
• Now You Know Internet Educational Services
• Additional Stuff for your Office and Practice
• How to Contact NYK

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The Great Now You Know DVD Player Give-A-Way

Now You Know is giving away two Polaroid 8 inch portable DVD Players!  You can enter to win the drawing free!  We will be giving these players away at the following two events:

• Florida Chiropractic Society annual convention at the Breakers in Palm Beach August 20th
• Masters Superconference in Las Vegas November 5th

Winning is simple. Just leave us your business card with a valid email address at our booth at either of these shows. You need not be present at the drawing to win. If not present, the winner will be contacted by email. Your email address will NOT be shared with anyone. No one will call you. You will receive our FREE monthly email newsletter, “The Information Age”. 

If you plan to attend one of these two great programs, just stop by our booth, say hello, and leave us your business card with your email address.  Who knows, you may just go home with this player!

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Big Events Planned in Connecticut and Philadelphia

In Connecticut, the 2005 X-TRAVAGANZA of New England, hosted by the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and the International Chiropractors Association promises to be a huge event.  Last years event was sold out and this years event promises to do the same. 

"ICA is proud of our partnership with the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and excited about this great program. I encourage all doctors of chiropractic to take advantage of this unique and excellent learning and fellowship experience," said ICA President Dr. John K Maltby.

The list of speakers is impressive and features: Dr. Robert Schiffman, Dr. Richard Herfert, Dr. David Singer, Dr. Michael O’Halleran, Dr. Micheil Hanczaryk, and Dr. Sharon Gorman.  Click on the flyer thumbnail below for more information and registration form. Of course NYK will have our Free "My Mission posters available for anyone who stops by our booth. Click here to see a copy.

Also...

In Philadelphia, Dr Dean DePice is holding his TLC for Superteams seminar on August 26 - 27.  The program theme is "BUILDING A TEAM DRIVEN PRACTICE."  This program includes tips on how to convert new patients to wellness and lifetime care. Motivate and reward staff by using measurable growth indicators. Cultivate a positive team approach to increase patient compliance. Learn simple, yet effective ways to overcome patient objections. New patient growth through consistent expansion cycles.

I have been asked to represent Now You Know and give a presentation on "Developing your connection to patients through the Internet”.  We look forward to being there and sharing. You can get more information on this program at www.tlc4superteams.com.

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Play Golf and Listen to Pros at Chiropractic Seminar

On September 23, 2005 In Touch Consultants’ Annual event begins in Orlando Florida with a celebrity golf tournament. Golf enthusiasts will be able to play the links with athletes Mark McNulty, John Cook, Hugh Biochi ,Danny Ellis, Barry Larkin to name a few. These celebrities will be part of a panel discussion during the weekend seminar.

Incorporating emerging technologies into the chiropractic practice… a weekend…where touch and technology come together. For more information visit www.In-TouchConsultants.com  or call 407-947-6144.

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Chiropractic in the News

There is a lot of chiropractic news that makes the general media world-wide. Not all the news is good, but it is worth knowing about. To help keep you informed, Now You Know features this "Chiropractic in the News" section in each edition of "The Information Age" email newsletter. This feature provides the title and links to the various news items of interest to chiropractors. Check each month to read the news relevant to our profession here. To see the articles, please click on the headline link below.

• Dr. Mildred Kimbrough, DC, 76, who co-founded and ran the Georgia Children's Chiropractic Center in Atlanta, died of gunshot
• Smyrna Police Investigate Murder, Failed Suicide
• Beatrice B. Hagen, DC, past president of Logan College passed away
• Research Paper Explores Creativity of Chiropractors
• Chiropractors Raise Funds for Injured Biker
• State OKs alternative-health insurer
• Terminations/Resignations Continue at Palmer
• Chiropractors have a bone to pick with monitoring group
• Is There Such a Thing as Chiropractic Insurance?
• Government Decision to Regulate Acupuncture Applauded
• Hope, not science, driving trust in alternative therapies
• Chiropractor for Canines
• Benefits of Osteopathic Treatment For The Pediatric Patient
• Surgery can cause fibromyalgia; chiropractic care can effectively treat it, says Dr. Whitcomb

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Health News

Each month, we at Now You Know review hundreds of articles on health and chiropractic in order to find the few that we write up for our patient newsletter service. Unfortunately, there are always dozens of good health articles that do not make it into the NYK Patient newsletter that our subscriber's patients receive. This section of the Information Age will be the place where we list these articles and link to them. 

• Early Ear Treatment Doesn't Help Children at School
• Medicare rolls out new drug plan
• Blondes may have fun but redheads can take the pain
• Strict diet program may help prostate cancer-study
• Schools Lie to Parents and Children, Say Vaccinations are Mandatory
• Vaccine might block pregnancy
• Link Between Dairy, Weight Loss Unclear
• Group calls for health warnings on soft drinks
• Everyday Apples Pack Antioxidant Punch
• A Good Laugh May Help Shed Extra Weight
• Bronchitis Sufferers Can Skip Antibiotics
• Study: Doctors Limited in Rx Training
• Senate leader seeks moratorium on ads for new prescription drugs
• Instead of pain pills, try hard work
• Many Scientists Admit to Misconduct
• US scientists admit to fudge research results

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NYK Upcoming Seminars and Shows

We would like to thank the many associations, organizations and groups that have us speaking on their programs . Dates permitting, we would love to participate at your Association or Society convention as well. If you are interested in having us at your program, please contact us at either nowyouknow@nowyouknow.net or call us at 1-800-695-8937. Below is a list of programs and speaking engagements we have scheduled in the near future.

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Now You Know Internet Educational Services

Now You Know Websites: Our combination of features, updates, message quality and quantity of content has made Now You Know the largest provider of individual websites to the chiropractic profession. There are 33 templates to choose from, over 800 pages of content, and many other features at a great price. Check out the ever growing list of features on our website at: www.nowyouknow.net,  then click on "Website Service".

Now You Know Email Newsletter Service: Our newsletter is the most popular patient email newsletter in chiropractic. Current and hard-hitting articles on health and chiropractic issues delivered directly to your patient's inbox has made our newsletter service unsurpassed in chiropractic. Additionally, our newsletter service now allows our subscribers to easily send bulk emails out to your entire list. So, not only do your patients get the great stories and articles from the NYK Newsletter, but they can also get updates created by you!

Echiropractic: We push the technology window to the limit with online chiropractic pamphlets, cards, and office letters for your unlimited use. This service allows the subscriber to send unlimited individual emails directly to patients. Each Echiropractic message can be customized with a message from the doctor. This service is similar to some other popular online greeting cards, with one big difference. These messages are for chiropractic offices with chiropractic messages.

Now You Know Premium Package: Using all three educational services above the Premium Package is the best resource available for complete online educational tools in chiropractic. All this is packaged together at a great savings.

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Additional Stuff for your Office and Practice

NYK Patient Lecture Presentation: Now You Know offers the most graphically impressive patient lecture available in chiropractic. Use hi-tech graphics and dazzling images to teach your patients about chiropractic and your office. Now available with both a CD-Rom for Laptop and LCD projectors, as well as 35mm slides for slide projector presentations. This presentation also comes with an audio tape of the program being given live to be used as a training tool.

Chiropractic Depot www.chiropracticdepot.com : This website features supplies and equipment to help chiropractors and those involved with chiropractic have better access to the tools and services they need to grow and reach more people. The products included on this site include the "ShowMax Spinal Screening Display". This display is the ultimate spinal screening tool. Also, we now have the new electronic "Sign-In". Why have paper sign-in sheets when you can have patients sign this permanent electronic record. Click on the thumbnail to the right for more information.

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How to Contact NYK

General NYK Mailing Address:
Now You Know Inc.
PO Box 2210, Marietta, GA 30061-2210
We're just off the beautiful Marietta Square

Use our toll free number to reach any of our departments
800-695-8937

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