Chiropractic Adjustment

My new secret weapon against pain

2019-05-14T15:04:40-04:00

“Healing is a matter of time, but it’s sometimes also a matter of opportunity.” – Hippocrates I was reading about a plan by Space X to deploy thousands of small satellites and blanket the planet with internet access – especially for those 3.5 billion or so people who lack a regular, high-quality connection. It’s ambitious (some would say far-fetched), but if it works…The possibilities are wondrous.   I’ve often taught about the nervous system by comparing it to a communications network. If there are subluxations, signals get blocked.  Your body’s command center can’t do its job.  Sometimes, under these conditions, pain [...]

My new secret weapon against pain2019-05-14T15:04:40-04:00

Chicken Soup for The Chiro’s Soul

2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

Last week was a heavy one; this week I feel clearer and more positive, especially when I remembered this:   I once heard Jack Canfield, co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, tell a story. He said he was on a talk show and a woman in the audience complained she hadn’t been happy since her husband died, seven years prior.  She pleaded for his advice. “Well, what sorts of things do you love to do?” he replied. The woman said she loved to paint, play the piano, and spend time working in her garden.  Canfield then asked, [...]

Chicken Soup for The Chiro’s Soul2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

3 Spring Workout Mistakes

2019-04-24T13:41:08-04:00

Spring has sprung! There are two things you can be sure of: (1) there’s even more construction going on than usual.  And (2) people are coming out of hibernation in droves and realizing there’s only 8 weeks left to swimsuit season. Before you put the pedal to the metal, however…a caution.  Here are three mistakes that could be the proverbial fly in your sweet fitness lemonade:   Too much, too soon. I’m not naming any names but this is even truer for a certain segment of the population. Let’s just call them “men". Seriously though, re-booting is tough.  It takes a step-by-step progressive program if you’re [...]

3 Spring Workout Mistakes2019-04-24T13:41:08-04:00

“Little” Health Devils That Hide In The Details

2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

Ok, so it’s been a tough few weeks.  I'm clear and aware I'm sharing this week from a passionate and emotional headspace, but on the mark based on so many conversations I have with people. As I’ve been dealing with the dire scenario of my mother-in-law’s illness and passing, I can’t help but be even more preoccupied than usual with thoughts about how to prevent this for all of us, and curious about health and habits.   That last one is truly in my head space right now. It’s all the lifestyle things we sometimes ignore that can lead to “dis-ease” [...]

“Little” Health Devils That Hide In The Details2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

The real reason too much sitting is bad for you

2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

Amy Cuddy has a great TED talk on the power of body language. You can find it on YouTube if you’re curious. One cool thing she reveals is that two minutes of “power posing” (e.g. standing tall with hands on hips, a la Superman) increases your testosterone. This is important. Tell you why in a minute.   For most of us our daily movement patterns are flexion-dominant.  This means hands closed, head forward and down, arms and legs in front of the body.  Think of the fetal position as an extreme version. We sit in a car on our way to a [...]

The real reason too much sitting is bad for you2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps

2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

Did you know that food allergies, digestive issues, and other inflammatory conditions can prevent you from burning fat and achieving the kind of health you want?   Do you ever experience any of the following? *Difficulty falling asleep or sleep poorly *Hard time concentrating at points during the day *Achy joints *Sluggish energy *Seems hard to lose weight   All could be symptoms of persistent inflammation.  And they are signs your immune system is reacting to a stressor.  Or it could be caused by a cocktail of emotional stress, medications, environmental pollutants, inadequate sleep or nutrition, and dehydration. One book I [...]

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

4 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby

2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

There’s an old joke that goes: “When I was going through [insert life event here] I slept like a baby…I woke up every two hours and cried.” Today’s tips are true to the spirit of the saying, thankfully. Good sleep sows the seeds of good health.  It even leads to better food choices (appetite, cravings, and willpower are all shaped by your quality of sleep). Yet, sleep problems are amongst the top complaints I hear with new patients. Ok, enough suspense.   Here are 4 tips to help you sleep better: Wake up at the same time every morning. If there’s [...]

4 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

Are achy joints just a fact of aging?

2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

Hi everyone! This week I'm sharing some Q&A from daily patient interactions - the top questions I get about joints and aging:   QUESTION: I find as I’m getting older, my joints are getting achier.  Is this just a fact of aging, or is there something I can do about it? A: Actually my answer might surprise you. A lot of the typical aches and pains we gripe about as we get older are due to (a) wear and tear, and (b) a slow buildup of chronic low-grade inflammation.  And this CAN be controlled with good nutrition, supplementation, and fixing muscle [...]

Are achy joints just a fact of aging?2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

Helping Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Chiropractic Care

2018-12-04T19:46:13-05:00

Do you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome? ...And feel like you’ve tried everything to recover from the symptoms associated with it? You may not have realized that chiropractic care can actually help with your CTS symptoms. It’s a common condition with more people getting diagnosed every year and being one of the most common surgeries performed here in North America. Common symptoms of CTS like tingling, burning, and numbness make it difficult to function on a daily basis, and you may even find that it’s a challenge to properly grasp things. While surgery and other treatments are available, chiropractic care may [...]

Helping Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Chiropractic Care2018-12-04T19:46:13-05:00

Is Tech Neck Avoidable in Today’s World?

2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00

Did you know, the average American spends more than 9 hours a day staring at some type of screen? It could be a smartphone, TV or computer, but most Americans are spending more than a normal full-time shift at work staring at a screen. Even young children don't avoid this as they spend at least two hours staring at screens and that number only increased as they get older. How Screen Staring Impacts Your Spine As you're staring down at your phone, tablet or computer, you are putting more weight on the cervical spine. The average human head weighs 12 pounds. [...]

Is Tech Neck Avoidable in Today’s World?2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00
Go to Top