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Did Marilyn Monroe Have A Bad Back?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-20T12:23:30-04:00

Here’s an interesting fact for you: The one-and-only Marilyn Monroe developed her signature walk by hacking off the heel of one shoe. I hear something like that and my chiropractor’s brain instantly thinks “compensation pattern”. What do I mean? Well, by changing the length of one leg, Monroe would set up a movement pattern that, if she continued it long enough, could only hurt the delicate musculoskeletal balance in her body. She died young, at age 36. But I’d guess that if she’d lived longer, and kept walking that way, she’d have ended up with a bad back. And that would [...]

Did Marilyn Monroe Have A Bad Back?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-08-20T12:23:30-04:00

Chicken Soup for The Chiro’s Soul

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

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 SoulDr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-30T14:19:49-04:00

“Little” Health Devils That Hide In The Details

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

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 DetailsDr. Joshua Gelber2019-04-18T11:30:57-04:00

The real reason too much sitting is bad for you

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

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 youDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-26T13:12:52-04:00

4 Anti-Inflammatory Food Swaps

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

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 SwapsDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-21T15:05:45-04:00

4 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

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 BabyDr. Joshua Gelber2019-03-05T14:57:25-05:00

I had a meltdown last week

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

A couple of weeks ago my wife got sick. I mean this was the worst cold she’s had in about eight years – sneezing, heavy-duty dry cough, the whole nine. About a week later my son got sick, too. Poor little guy got it bad, with fever, even a double ear infection. I had to step up. So I double-dosed my USANA vitamins to keep the ol’ immune system a-humming and took on some additional parenting duties. Add to that I skipped a few lunches to do some outreach here in the community. It was tiring, but fulfilling. Next, I had to [...]

I had a meltdown last weekDr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-19T11:56:25-05:00

How can You Improve a Bad Mood Naturally?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-02-28T15:49:02-05:00

When we’re in the middle of the long winter season, bad moods may spring up more often than ever. If you find yourself in a bad mood, especially during the work day or while you’re trying to enjoy your family time at night, how do you cheer up in order to be your best self instead? Sometimes you just have your bad days, but no matter what caused your bad mood, there are natural ways to cure the problem. You don’t need to call in sick or avoid your family dinner tonight; instead, you can use a few tricks to turn [...]

How can You Improve a Bad Mood Naturally?Dr. Joshua Gelber2017-02-28T15:49:02-05:00

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 4

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-25T22:20:20-04:00

Back to Part 3 Striking a balance As a woman, there are certain symptoms that the medical community will tell you are “normal.” We are brought up to believe that monthly menstrual pain and the other less than comfortable and emotional “joys” that go along with it, are simply a fact of life if you are a woman. There’s even a biblical fable taught to children in religious school to justify it. When I first got my period as a teenager, I was not prepared for the severe cramping, back and leg pain and nausea that would greet me every month. [...]

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 4Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-25T22:20:20-04:00

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 3

Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-05T15:23:26-04:00

Back to Part 2 Symptoms, an “alternative” mindset, diagnosis and acceptance I like to think I lead a fairly healthy lifestyle. Sure, there are nights when I go to bed way too late after having a little too much wine, and days when I might choose a sleep-in instead of an early morning workout at the gym. Or the odd night when I’m too tired to cook and have failed to plan meals in advance and instead, order takeout. But for the most part, on weeknights at least, I’m in bed by 9 and up at 5 for an early morning [...]

A drugless life – the ongoing road to naturally better health Part 3Dr. Joshua Gelber2016-10-05T15:23:26-04:00

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