Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans

Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans



Doctors of chiropractic from around the United States have answered the call to participate in a new initiative aimed at supporting America’s newest returning veterans.

This new generation of veterans has been subjected to a level of stress and trauma that has not been seen in living memory. The 24-hour stress, the nature of injuries, the length of deployments and the uncertainties of returning to civilian life all contribute to the physical, practical and financial, mental and spiritual
burdens returning veterans must face.

The statistics are staggering, with nearly 10,000 amputees, more than 18,000 brain injuries, approaching 50,000 wounded in all categories of physical injury, thousands with emotional and psychiatric damage, and the numbers continue to mount.

Back and spinal problems represent one of the leading causes of lost time in action and are the leading cause of disability retirements from the military.

Out of a desire to serve and to fill in a vitally important health care gap, Dr. Marino has extended an offer of care for one full year for any US military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge.

The impact of war on the human body and soul has been given much serious consideration over the years by the chiropractic profession. Dr. Marino believes that through the power of chiropractic care, we can help returning veterans strive to recover and restore their lives physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

All returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are eligible to receive this service with presentation of their service certificate.

Please feel free to forward this information to any returning veterans you may know. We appreciate your assistance in "spreading the word" about this program and we look forward to serving those who have
served us so courageously. Thank you.

For more information or to make an appointment, please contact:

Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit.
Dr. Gina Marino
2050 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
516-221-3500

December a Bust for my Blog

Well December was a bust for me in NYC and writing on my blog. The first weekend it was so cold with high winds I did not even step foot out of my apartment. The second week I had some minor surgery so we did not even go into the city. Last weekend we went into the city (see my post for Dec. 18th - Oh Christmas tree). This weekend is Christmas, and since my family lives on Long Island once again I will miss another weekend in New York City. We are planning to go in for New Years weekend so stay tuned.

Oh Christmas Tree

We walked all the way from 37th & 10th to get those wonderful "Holiday Cocktails" at the Madison Club Bar at the Roosevelt hotel to be told "What holiday drinks"? So we had to suffer (NOT) and have some Chocolate Martini's instead, and may I say WAY to many Chocolate Martini's. "Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas tree - how will we find you since we drank one to many!"



Well we found the tree. No matter what age you are this tree is the best and most beautiful!

My childhood friend Peter is now my neighbor again after 34 years

It is really exciting to be living in the same area again only 8 blocks away from my childhood friend Peter. I went to visit him this week during my week in the city. As I am sitting in his living room I discover that his view from his livingroom window is actually looking right at my building! I mean what our the odds of that happening??? He didn't even know until I pointed it out. Now we are going to see if he can figure out which one is my apartment one night. He will call me and I will blink the lights on and off!

Heartland Brewery Times Square

Had the Red Rooster Ale and like it alot, looking forward to going back to try some of the other beers. I was a little leery about going to a restaurant in Port Authority (about the only area I hate being around in NYC so far) but when inside you really have no idea where you are other than "Heartland Brewery".

Thanksgiving Dinner at Cookshop in Chelsea

We went for Thanksgiving. I know the restaurant can be so different when it is not a holiday. It was pre-fixed at 65.00 per person, which I thought was high but if the food is excellent I would be ok with that. We were VERY happy with our appetizer choices, so we felt the experience was going to be great. We both ordered the Turkey since it was Thanksgiving. The turkey was VERY fatty and not good. I thought the sweet potatoes were good, but then I started to taste something crunchy in it during one mouthful and then a second and third mouthful and I gave up. I like creative and different but the Stuffing sticks were just not good. Oh well. Bummed because it was recommended to me to go there. I am thinking it is a good place just not on a holiday.

The only "Perfect Crime" was how they stole our money

Went to see the "Perfect Crime" longest running play in NYC. We left confused and not really sure of the story line. The lead character has been the original actress since the play started, but I think only because she couldn't find work anywhere else. Let's just say, we feel the Perfect Crime was stealing peoples money to see this play.