Chiropractic Pamphlets from Health Briefs Publications (1970s)


Stephen Barrett, M.D.
March 29, 2020

sThese pamphlets were acquired during the early 1970s by investigators who visited chiropractors in Eastern Pennsylvania. I am unable to find any background information about the publisher. To see the pamphlets, click here.

  • Think Chiropractic First
  • Don’t Keep It a Secret
  • Blame for the Nation’s Poor Health Is Misdirected
  • Diseased and Dying Americans: The Shocking Facts!
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Chest Pain
  • Headaches
  • Sciatica
  • Industrial Injuries
  • Plan Now: Take Family to Chiropractor Today
  • How Parents Ignore Children’s Spine
  • Tonsillitis: What Chiropractic Can Do for You
  • Tonsillectomies
  • Why Organized Medicine Opposes Any New Health Principle

“How Parents Ignore Children’s Spine” asserts that “periodic spinal examinations of your child’s spine and nerve system should be a major part of regular health routine.”

“Don’t Keep It a Secret” claims that”as more and more millions of Americans become chiropractiuc patienbts, health care costs will be lowered.”

“Plan Now: Take Family to Chiropractor Today” claims that “headaches, abnormal fatigue, nervousness, sleeplessness, indigestion, colds, stiff neck, joint pains, muscular aches and pains are only a few of the early warning signals that a chiropractic adjustment is indicated.”

“Tonsillitis” claims that “chiropractic is unquestionably the safest, sanest, surest health method kniown, entailing the least expense, inconvenience, nd personal discomfort.”

These claims have no scientific support.