Dr. Davis Bio

The team of experts at Fix N Flex™ have conducted intensive clinical studies through the supervision of Dr. Stephen Davis, former Team Physician for USA Senior Olympics and prominent leader in the natural medicine field.

Patients using Fix N Flex™ during clinical studies have demonstrated outstanding progress and significant improvement of their medical conditions.

Dr. Davis Bio - Case Studies - 6-Month Follow Up - Back Pain Study - Arthritis Pain Study - Osteoarthritis

Natural Medical Doctor, Physician Assistant, Medical Director. Patient care began in 1973 as an Athletic Trainer. Nearly 30 years of health care experience and over 25,000 patient experiences has brought me to this date. Diagnostic tools: BTA unit, VEGA (computer aided acupuncture), Live cell analysis, light microscope. Also trained in Dark Field. He is an AK- Muscle Testing Expert. Outside labs: Local Medical Labs. Diagnos-tech hormone and parasite screens, Great Smokes Comprehensive Alternative Lab, Medi Metrix Comprehensive Alternative Lab, TEI Hair Analysis, Great Plains Kansas Toxicology lab and others... Dr. Davis' goals are simple. To provide the most cost effective diagnostic and treatment facility. Treatment: Conservative Chiropractic, Electrical therapies including, High Tech light therapies like Cold laser, Plasma Gas Photon therapy, Quantum therapy energy medicine, QRS Pulsed Magnet fields. Dr. Davis has a 5 star rating system ***** for his supplements- products.

If a product fits a specific protocol and it works, he will use it. If however, a new product can prove to be better, the first product will be replaced with the new and better. There are only a few good products in the market place. Most 90% are garbage and very few are Great. If a Great product can be improved upon then he will replace it as well. He is always on the hunt for the very best in the market place. If he can find it. Many of the supplements are from Germany, some are from Switzerland and some from the Amazon Jungle.

The ability of someone getting well from a chronic condition is not the diagnosis but, the effort and treatment! Many treatments flat-out do not work! If all the treatments worked that are in the health food stores and Alternative Clinics, as well as, conventional clinics. We would not have Auto-immune diseases of Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohns, and Irritable Bowel. Food Allergies, Environmental Allergies. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Fibromyalgia, Lymes, MS, and the 200+ types of Cancers. The ultimate goal is Optimal Health not just survival. For many the journey is long. My hope is to make this road back to health as short as possible.

Licensure: Chiropractor, State of California Natural Medical Doctor, Washington D.C. TEST

Certifications: Naturopathic Physician, Washington D.C. Physician Assistant, US Army, Maryland Thermographer, ACA Certified Athletic Trainer

Post Graduate Training: 1982-Present 12 hr continuing education as required by the State of California for Chiropractic License and Natural Medicine certifications. 1983 Supervisor in X-Ray 1985 Board Certified in Thermograpy 1987 Diplomate in Thermography 1998 Board Certified Naturopathic Physician

Military Training: 1976-1979 U.S. Army Kimbrough Army Hospital Certified Medic, San Antonio, TX Certified Physician's Assistant, San Antonio, TX

Military Recommendations and personal work relationships.

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Case Studies of a Novel New Product: “Fix N Flex”
 

Case #1
RB 0011, 63-year-old male with a history of a non-responsive left ankle sprain-strain. He had re-injured his left ankle while working in his yard a simple turn of the ankle. He provides to himself home care of ice, immobilization and pain medication of NSAIDS. After 3-5 days of home care he visited his Medical Doctor hoping for relief. Medical physician X-Rayed and declared it was not broken and prescribed a stronger NSAID and encouraged him to be careful and stay off of it. Not satisfied with that approach. RB visited his Chiropractor who manipulated his foot and low back assuring him that it would be better within a few days. RB entered our facility stating his ankle was getting worse. Evaluation revealed +2 edema of the ankle and restricted range of motion and with passive movement moderate pain was elicited. The patient started on Fix N Flex™, a new nutritional supplement and within 2 days patient stated he was remarkably better. A couple of days later he and family left for vacation in Hawaii.

Case #2
RB 0012, 53-year-old male hard laborer with a history of severe right knee pain and swelling. Range of motion was restricted by more than 50%; Tenderness was noted throughout the knee. X-Rays revealed bone on bone contact; inflammatory reaction in the soft tissue. Orthopedic evaluation was surgical intervention, possible knee replacement. The patient elected not to do surgery now. He began a clinical trial of Fix N Flex™, a new nutritional product with 13 specific nutrients blended. On a 3-day follow-up knee pain had reduced 50-60 %. Within 7 days patient was working full time and returned to his favorite gym and returned to his physical fitness routine.

Case #3
AS 0013, 45 year old female suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis for 6 years. She was a victim of GI bleed from over use of NSAIDS, 4,900 mg of Motrin and 2,500 mg Excedrin PM multiple joint involvement. Pain score 0-5 she began with a score of 5; within 3 days of taking Fix N Flex™ 3 scoops a day the pain score dropped from 5 to 3 and now on product for nearly 3 months pain score is (1). This patient currently is not on medications, only Fix N Flex™.

Case #4
HS 0014, 63 year old male with history of bilateral degenerative joint disease of both hips. He presented to the office looking for help. He was worked up by a local Orthopedic Surgeon and had been give the option of bilateral hip replacement surgery. The surgeon was eager to begin treatment. The patient was not so eager. He began a clinical trial of Fix N Flex™ and within 30 days he had a follow-up with the surgeon. His surgeries have been put on hold indefinitely. This happy patient is back to playing golf and tennis.

These testimonies and nearly 300 similar responses during this time frame required a more complete investigation.

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Six month follow-up study on a novel new product “Fix N Flex”

by Dr. Steven C. Davis PA, DC, NMD 3/03
 

Introduction:
Six months ago 32 adults volunteered to participate in a random double blind clinical study. The purpose of this new study was to determine the effectiveness of Fix N Flex™. Fix N Flex™ is a 100% natural food supplement that has been energized with Vital Force Technology. This continued study is to determine the positive effect if any that may reduce pain and stiffness in joints of suffering adults. After the first 60 day introduction to the study we expanded it to a larger population mass. To date there are over 1,395 adults taking the product on a daily basis.

Profile of adults taking Fix N Flex™:
Each adult has had a joint related pain complaint that had not resolved with conventional medicines or herbs and supplements. Each patient was suffering from one or more of the following: Osteoarthritis of the spine; cervical, thoracic, lumbar, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and low back. We even had many overlaps of auto immune challenged patients of Fibromyalgia, CFS/CFIDs, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus.

Outcome:
Each patient was compelled and instructed to try the product for at least one month. The outcome has been encouraging. Two bottles were returned due to taste. Three were returned due to patients’ perception of not being effective. For those that have taken the product according to recommendations successful pain reduction was achieved within the first 3-5 days up to the first month. Even the stubborn cases resolved within 3 months on higher than recommended servings to achieve pain reduction and flexible movement. For those that have achieved relief they have reduced their dosing of the Fix N Flex™ product.

Continuity:
Adults continued to purchase Fix N Flex™ (out of their pocket) which is a good sign. This means that the product has merit in the eyes of the patient. Most pain medications are insurance reimbursed therefore; no out of pocket expense is experienced by the patient. There is no motivation by the patient to buy a natural product that may have some merit if they can obtain relief from conventional medicine. If however, the product is not covered by insurance there is a different motivation by the patient. They look for the cost effective product that maybe similar but not the same as “Fix N Flex™“ for less. It can be assumed that the out of pocket expense of the patient is directly related to their perceived relief and freedom of movement that they can not obtain from other products to date in the market place, both conventional and non- conventional.

Negative reactions:
To date no negative reactions have been reported. Two patients have had a mild diarrhea but it lasted only 2 days and could not be determined that the discomfort was directly due to the Fix N Flex™ product or some co-incidental bacterial, viral/flu symptoms. No negative drug interactions with “Fix N Flex™ have been observed.

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New Tools For The Acute Low Back Pain (Disc) Patient

Medical review:
Acute low back pain and disc related pain is common to all primary physicians, Medical, Chiropractic and Osteopath. In most cases conservative therapy is needed. However, the history and physical examination may elicit warning signals that indicate the need for further work-up and treatment. These “red flags” include trauma, fever, incontinence, unexplained weight loss, a cancer history, long term steroid use , long term NSAIDS use, parental drug abuse, intense localized pain and the inability to get comfortable. Treatment usually consists of NSAIDS, non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents or acetaminophen and a gradual return to usual activities. Surgery is reserved for use in patients with severe neurological deficits and, possibly, those with severe symptoms that persist despite adequate conservative treatment.

Epidemiology:
Low back pain and disc related pain patterns are one of the top 10 reasons patients seek care from a family physician. In epidemiological studies of different population groups the prevalence of low back pain has varied from as low as 7.6% to a high of 37%. Peak prevalence is in the age group of 45 to 60 years Back pain is reported in the young adolescents and by adults of all ages and sex.

Considering the overall expenses involved in the treatment of low back and disc pain the condition has broad implications. Eighty (80%) percent of adults seek care at some time for acute low back pain. One third (1/3) of all disability costs in the United States are due to low back disorders. The direct cost of diagnosing and treating low back pain in the United States were estimated in 1991 to be $25 billion annually. Indirect costs, including lost earnings, are even higher. Effective diagnosis and treatment of low back pain can save health care resources and relieve suffering in a multitude of patients.

Duration of Symptoms:
Back pain is classified in three categories based on the duration of symptoms. Acute back pain is arbitrarily defined as pain that has been present for less than six (6) weeks: Sub acute back pain has a six to twelve week duration and chronic back pain is greater than twelve weeks. Using these guidelines some predictions can be made: Sixty percent of patients with acute low back pain return to work within one month and ninety percent return within three months. Chronic back pain develops when a complete resolution of pain and a return to complete function is not accomplished within the first six weeks.

Review of current treatment options for pain and inflammation.
Dr. Lauretti reported in JACA 1999, 4 in 10,000 annual mortality rate for NSAID induced ulcers in patients treated for non-rheumatic conditions such as muscle skeletal pains or degenerative joint disease. This is 3,200 deaths a year in the U.S. Dr. Tramer reported in PAIN 2000, that on average 1/1,200 patients taking NSAIDS for at least two months will die from gastro-duodenal complications who would not have died had they not taken the medications. Dr Wolfe reported in New England Journal 1999. the annual number of hospitalizations for GI complications related to NASAIDS is estimated to be at least 103,000. Conservative estimates of NSAID- related deaths in the U.S. is 16,500. The 15th most common cause of death in the U.S. The new class of Cox 2 Inhibitors have become problematic as well. Dr. Wiesel reports in BackLetter 2002, that the FDA arthritis advisory committee reports that Vioxx and Celebrex provide no more effective analgesia than older NSAIDS. Vioxx does not provide protection in myocardia infarctions a 4-5 fold increase of heart attacks in the risk group. Dr Elder reports in American journal of Sports Medicine 2001, that a 32% reduction in ligament tensile strength in celebrex treated and 41% increase in failure rate. Celebrex apparently reduces quality of healing. Dr. Wiesel reports in BackLetter 2002 that Vioxx and Celebrex inhibit bone formation. In light of these troubling figures it is important to find true alternatives to the class of drugs called NSAIDS. As our population grows in numbers and the aging population grows in numbers at a greater rate it is important to find better solutions to these pain problems.

Materials and methods:
Six (6) patients with active disc disease and severe pain complaints entered into a 30 day study of taking a new nutritional supplement product called “ Fix N Flex™“. Fix N Flex™ is a 13 ingredient mix. MSM , Cetyl Myristoleate , Type 11 Collagen , Glucosamin Sulfate, Gelatin , Bromelain , Manganese , buffered Vitamin C, Boswella extract , White willow Bark , Tumeric , FeverFew , Ginger , per serving and natural flavoring. Each patient was instructed to mix-blend a serving of Fix N Flex™ into their favorite juice 3 times a day. All six patients filled out medical history, medicine history, functional disability forms and health survey forms. They were examined, orthopedic and neurological exams were included. X-Rays and MRI studies were performed. They were instructed not to change activities of daily living nor change food habits during the course of this study.

Results:
All 6 patients completed this study. None dropped out. Results are as follows : Pain score related to daily activity 0-17 with 0 defined as no pain or disability 17 defined as 100% disabled bed rest. The average score at the beginning was 13 (severe) and the score dropped to a six (6), (mild-moderate) in just four weeks. This represents a 54% reduction in symptoms. Results of the Revised Oswestry Disability Score revealed scores of 51.3%, (Severe disability) this score dropped dramatically in four weeks to a score of 39.9% (mild disability). This represents a 23% increase in function in just 4 weeks. Results of the Roland-Morris Activity Scale reveals a 9.2 score (moderate functional disability ). Post score reveals 5.4 (Minimal) another functional test score reveals dramatic improvement with a supplement of 52% increase in function. While on the supplement no adverse reaction was noted or reported by the examiner or patient. Health Symptom Survey reveals no significant system stress or functional stress.

Comments:
This 6 patient Low back pain (disc) study was very encouraging. The disc related pain complex is one of the most difficult conditions to manage and control in all of the Health Sciences. Many patients once diagnosed with disc disease become fearful and begin a life of avoidance behavior. Pain is a great motivator in this avoidance behavior. However, when the pain becomes reduced and flexibility is restored those afflicted begin to move forward with their life and becomes more active. Fix N Flex™ provided (in just 4 short weeks) remarkable benefit to those selected for this study. Further investigation is needed to understand the full scope of this product. However, we can make some preliminary comments. 1. Fix N Flex™ appears to be tolerated well. 2. Pain control and functional improvement was noted and graphed. For those looking for an alternative to conventional therapies Fix N Flex™ would be an excellent choice.

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30 day Chronic Arthritis Pain Study Phase 1, early findings

Steven C. Davis PA, DC, NMD
Optimal Health Service, Redding, CA
 

Introduction:
32 adults volunteered to participate in a random double blind clinical trial. The natural product tested is called Fix N Flex™, and the placebo is composed of sugar, dextrose and natural flavoring.

Profile of volunteers:
Each volunteer had a history of joint related pain, complaints for several years, had been under the care of their conventional physician, had an arthritis type diagnosis, currently being treated for their arthritis pains and was advised to continue with current treatment practice. Pain score chart (0-5) 0 = no pain, 5 = severe pain, needing narcotics. Each of these individuals’ pain scores ranged from moderate (3) to severe (5) when this study began. Twelve volunteers were taking prescribed medication at the beginning of the study. The list of medications being used by the volunteers included: Vioxx, Motrin, Aspirin, Tylenol, Naproxen, Celebrex and Aleve.

Structure of study:
Randomly, 32 volunteers ages ranged from 34 to 77 years each received product; same bottle, different contents. Ten (10) volunteers received a placebo (sugar, dextrose mix). Twenty two (22) volunteers received the test product called “Fix N Flex™.” Fix N Flex™ is a 13 ingredient blended powered nutritional product. The 13 ingredients separately have been shown historically on there own individual merit to show some pain relief benefit and connective tissue support. The purpose of this study was to see if any benefit could be obtained if these 13 nutritional supplements were blended in a power and then taken with a drink.

Joints involved:
The volunteers had a myriad of differing joints complaints. The list of involved joints are as follows: 10 arthritic cervical spines, 3 arthritic thoracic spines, 18 arthritic lumbar spines, 7 arthritic lumbar spines with radicular pains, 7 arthritic knees, 4 arthritic shoulders, 2 arthritic ankles, 1 Rheumatoid Arthritis, 2 low back disc protrusions, 1 cervical disc, 2 volunteers were planning to undergo surgery 1 hip, 1 ankle. Five ( 5 ) of the volunteers had experienced surgery and 2 were failed back syndromes.

Outcome:
The 10 volunteers taking the placebo noticed no pain relief. The 22 volunteers who took the Fix N Flex™ revealed several noteworthy findings. 2 (9%) had a mild increase in inflammation of the involved joints (healing response), 4 (18%) did not notice a positive or negative response, 16 (73%) had a significant improvement, even a reduction in medications (4 in this group had complete relief of pain and improved flexibility).

Verbal Responses from the 16 volunteers (73%) with best results;
First Week:
5 had good reduction in pain and noticeable flexibility of the affected joints.
Second Week and Third:
Better movement in the painful joint and a lessening of joint pain.
Fourth Week:
Significant pain reduction, better flexibility, and improved range of motion was being noticed, 4 volunteers had complete reduction in the pain pattern, 6 volunteers who began with severe pain scores (5) dropped to moderate pain score (3), 6 volunteers who were on medications for pain relief began to reduced the dose of their prescribed pain medication. The reduction of pain medications was not by the author’s direction but self-management.

Comments:
Fix N Flex™, a new nutritional supplement demonstrated that it is able to reduce pain complaints and improve flexibility in 73% of our volunteers in just 30 days. This is remarkable in light of the fact that these individuals have chronic disabling pain patterns of multiple joint involvement. Those that were on prescribed medication reduced their dose on their own accord. Their reduction of medication was in direct relationship to relief gained. Four individuals had complete relief of pain within this 30-day study. All of the participants would buy the product if it became present in the market place.

Footnote:
It would be of interest to carry this study out further to see if joint pain could be completely resolved by nutritional supplementation. It would also be of interest to see if joint repair and restructuring of connective tissue could be accomplished by nutritional supplementation. This 30-day trial revealed pain could be reduced; however, I believe this study was too short to reveal all of the potential benefits that are possible with this product, Fix N Flex™.

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Osteoarthritis and the aging population, New hope for the pain suffers.

Steven C. Davis PA, DC, NMD
Optimal Health Service, Redding, CA.
 

Introduction:
The “Baby Boomers” are the dominant group in America. They are retiring, setting policies that are strengthening individual freedoms and responsibilities. The trends in political change favor self-care, prevention and wellness. Seventy-seven (77) million baby boomers a third (1/3) of the U.S. population are now taking political power and are characterized as idealists. These “Boomers” at the beginning of 2000 began turning the age of 50 at a rate of just under 10,000 a day. Already there are nearly 15 million and growing in numbers daily. They are highly educated 90% graduated high school and 25% have a bachelor’s degree. More than 3/4 owns their own home and 75% have some kind of investments. These “boomers” have disposable income and can afford to attend to their healthcare needs. They are demanding more information and options for their health needs. They suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, by a wide margin, the most frequent cause of physical disability in this age group. Listed as arthritis, back disorders surveys reveal that adults with these disabilities are 9,777,000 and by 2020 will rise to nearly 16,000,000 a 28% increase.. This group is taking 4.5 prescriptions and 2 non-prescription drugs daily.#3 1999, 44 million (22%) adults report of having a disability. 24% are women and 29% are men. Those reporting disability state that climbing a flight of stairs, walking 3 city blocks, or lifting/ carrying 10 lbs. or limitations in the ability to work around the house or at their job or business. 93.4 % of the adults with disabilities report the main health condition associated with their disability: 17.5 % had arthritis and rheumatism, 16.5% had back or spine problems, and 7.8 % had heart trouble/hardening of the arteries. The age specific prevalence rate of disability was highest among respondent’s aged 65 and greater. January 27, 1998 the most prevalent types of alternative care used in the past year are Herbal therapy 17%. These people say they are most likely to use massage 80%, vitamins 80% Herbal 75% chiropractic 73% in the future. 40% of the adults surveyed say their attitudes toward alternative care have become more positive in the last 5 years because they have learned more about it or have had a favorable experience with it. 74% using alternative care use it along with traditional health care.

New look at conventional therapy for Arthritis:
The therapeutic management of osteoarthritis (OA) is generally accomplished by a multidisciplinary approach, which includes drug treatment as an important step. There are two main goals in the therapy. (1) Decrease the severity of the symptoms, (2) control the development or progress of the disease. Non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been the current choice. Recently uncertainties have been raised about the safe effects of long term NSAIDS on the control of the progress of the disease. Recent studies reveal an acceleration of the disease process with current use and a complete lack of healing due to new class of NSAIDS. This creates an urgent need to look for a more natural way of reducing the pain effects and also, a way of controlling the progress of the disease. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate a new combination of natural supplements which have had a historical impact on joint and connective tissue pain. However, they have not been taken together in this manner before.

Materials and Methods:
Senior-citizen patients (6) with active painful joints and a current diagnosis for arthritis were considered for the study. Men (3) women (3) age ranged from 63 to 77 years of age. Medical history, medication history, physical exam, radiographic exam, Health Symptom Survey Form, Revised Osawestry Disability Form, Roland- Morris Disability Index and Neck Disability Index were score and within four weeks examination of these forms were scored again. The supplement “Fix N Flex™“, a 13 ingredient mix included MSM , Cetyl Myristoleate , Type11 Collagen , Glucosamin Sulfate , Gelatin , Bromelain , Manganese, Buffered Vitamin C , Boswella Extract , White Willow Bark, Tumeric, Feverfew, Ginger, per serving. Each patient was instructed to mix- blend a serving of Fix N Flex™ in a glass of their favorite juice 3 times a day. They were instructed to take all of their current medications as directed by their physician. They were also instructed not to change their daily living habits or food habits.

Results:
All 6 patients completed the study. Results are: Pain Score related to daily activity 0-17 with 0 defined as no pain or disability 17 defined as 100% disabled the average score of this control group was 9.3 at the beginning of the study and 7.5 score in 4 weeks. This represents a 20.4 % reduction in symptoms of disability in just 4 weeks (table #1). Results of the Revised Oswestry Disability Score revealed scores of 34.6% (moderate severe) disability status dropped to 25.6% (mild-moderate) disability status a 27% increase in disability function. Results of the Roland- Morris Disability Index revealed 6 (Moderate) at the beginning of the study and a 1.5 . (None) at the end of just 4 weeks. This represents a 70% increase in function. Neck Disability Index reveals 17.6% disability score (Mild-moderate) at the end of the study a drop to 10.0% (mild) disability. A 43% gain in neck function. The Health symptom survey form reveals no significant change in general with a few categories as revealing improvement. Sympathetic nervous system stresses a score greater than 5 are of interest. (2.8/3.0), Para sympathetic (3.3/2.5), Pancreas (3.3/2.3) Heart (4.0/2.8), Liver (4.3/1.8), Gall Bladder (1.1/1.5), Sm Intest (1.5/1.0)Lg Bowel (3.3/2.6), Thyroid (6.8/5.1), Adrenal (6.5/4.1), Immune (8.0/2.5), Prostate (2.6/1.0) Hans Selaye Stress points (170/86) a 63% drop in stress points may be due to pain relief.

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