This is an actual account of my health and injuries over 20 years ago. Between the ages of 8 and 20, I was subjected to a host of traumas. Here is the result of accumulated and acute trauma.

Disc herniations at C-6 & L-5 (view my cervical  x-ray at 20 yrs.),vertebral lip fracture C-5 and L-4, both shoulder rotator cuffs torn to some degree, dislocated left knee, torn L & R meniscus, avulsion of the genuar articularis, avulsion of the vastus intermidus from the point of attachment and a torn quadriceps vastus lateralis. 

Later that year, an auto accident initially left me in the hospital for four days. Half the time I was semi-comatose. My weight was 132 lbs., and I suffered with dysentery and unrelenting fatigue. This all before my 20th birthday.

I went to my doctor and began treatment. After two months in physical therapy and still in great pain, I began to lose bowel and bladder control.  My orthopedist said these problems sounded emotional and were probably not a direct result of my injuries. "There may be some psychological pressure from the accident," he said, "and you should seek out a psychiatrist." I did. I needed help. I didn't care where it came from. The psychiatrist prescribed a couple of anti-depressant drugs, which left me extremely lazy (more so than I already was), sleeping 10 to 16 hours per day. This went on for weeks, until my father convinced me that something was not right.

He advised me to seek out a "bone setter" (this is what my father called doctors of chiropractic). “They might be able to help you,” my dad said. “No one else seems to be able to." At this point, I could not sit up in bed for more than a few minutes – the pain just drove me back down.  So, very reluctantly, I went.

I was helped on the very first visit to Dr. Timothy Francis. Within a few weeks, he helped me regain my bowel and bladder control. My pain was reduced enough to function; I began to gain strength and feel less tired. Not something I wanted to like, but it was helping me...

Dr. Francis and his staff educated me about how the body functions and how the chiropractic adjustments and applied kinisiology in conjunction with designed nutritional support I was receiving were helping to restore my health. This along with the simple daily diet modifications seemed reasonable and, more importantly, were working. Everything began to ring true to me. Keep in mind that I was a devout skeptic at the age of 19, and I am even more so now in my mid 40s.

The damage to my lower back was so bad that if Dr. Francis hadn't been successful, the next step would have been major back surgery – removing the disc and fusing my fifth lumbar vertebrae. Although my disc is not fully “cured,” I am fully functional. I receive regular adjustments and acupuncture treatments. I also use whole-food supplements to maintain and improve my health.

And so, possibly like you, I have had challenges both physical and emotional. I persevere. The body's ability to overcome health obstacles is truly amazing. We all have the ability to heal. To improve.

I hope to instill an understanding of these concepts in readers of my story. Perhaps my experiences can be a catalyst in your search for safe, effective methods of regaining and maintaining your health.  

Warmly, Dr. George 

My Education

Dr. George is a diplomat of the National Board of Chiropractic and is certified in manipulation under anesthesia (MUA/FRP). He is a preferred provider for Medicare and most PPO Insurance. 

Current academic pursuits

(DACBI) Diplomate American Chiropractic Board Internist

(QME) Qualified Medical Evaluator (pending)

Past Professional Experience

Clinic Director at the Natural Life Center Hilo, Hawaii

2002 GQC Chiropractic, Nutrition & Acupuncture Center Sherman Oaks, California.

2001-2002 Clinic Director of Kosmides Chiropractic Clinic. Director of services

and patient treatment and education.

1998-2001 Educational sabbatical Asia, Laos, Cambodia and China. Studied ancient

and modern aspects of medicine. Studied the health aspects of local population with

a focus on dietary and lifestyle habits and outside influences.

1994-1998 Clinic director of the Greenway Physicians Holistic Clinic Phoenix Arizona.

Licensure & Certifications

Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners #DC1030

California Board of Chiropractic Examiners #DC22384

Arizona Board of Chiropractic of Examiners #DC4070

National Department of Workman’s Compensation #610593900

American Red Cross Adult and Infant CPR

American Red Cross Portable Certification Defibulator

National Medicare Provider

Diplomate National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Cert. 200 hrs. Nutritional Aspects of Neurological Disorders

Cert. 100 hrs. Radiographic Skeletal Disorders

Cert. California Academy for Manipulation Under Anesthesia

Professional Affiliations

Hawaii Chiropractic Association

International Chiropractic Association

Holistic Medical Association

Life Extension Foundation (member since 1991)

Who’s’ Who in Medicine 2002 to current

Publications

Kosmides, GK (2004) “Fibromyalgia understanding cause and solutions”

Kosmides, GK (2003) “10 things everyone should know before

choosing a Chiropractor”

Kosmides GK (1996) “The Physics of the Dead Lift” The involvement of the physical and physiological forces involved

Presentations and Papers

Discussed the importance of information, education and the immune system.

"The Today Show" - 03/2010

University of Hawaii Department of Agriculture television program.

Kosmides

G.K. (1996) “The Physics of the Dead Lift” The involvement of the

physical and physiological forces involved in muscular contractions

and the forces applied to joints and bones.

(in progress) Kosmides G.K. NO DIET 10 Steps to Anti Aging

 
George Kosmides DC, CMUA 

4849 Van Nuys Blvd., #206 
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