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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

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

Are achy joints just a fact of aging?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

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?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-02-26T13:26:54-05:00

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

Why is your Achilles Causing You Pain?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-12T20:36:02-05:00

Are you suffering from pain in your Achilles? This could be because you engage in physical activities like sports or physical labor in your line of work that requires repetitive motion in the ankle. Repetitive motions could be endurance activities like running or biking in which you are overusing the Achilles tendon, jumping in Volleyball or Basketball, and even occupations that require constant standing; ladies, too much time in 2.5 inch or more heeled shoes can be a culprit as well. Understanding the Achilles Your Achilles tendon is found in the calf area (lower leg) made up of two muscles called [...]

Why is your Achilles Causing You Pain?Dr. Joshua Gelber2019-01-12T20:36:02-05:00

Is Tech Neck Avoidable in Today’s World?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00

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?Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-11-03T14:33:51-04:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root Cause

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root Cause

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-10T21:05:00-04:00

Carpal tunnel Syndrome is a condition that can affect everything in life. Even on the most beautiful of days, where you’d love to throw your hands up to worship the warm sun, you don’t want to because of a bad sleep the night before combined with wrist pain and numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers. Imagine you want to start a new small business that involves intense work with your hands, like an eatery, but all you can think about is the pain caused by crafting food all day. Maybe you've reached the point where medications don't work, and [...]

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Top tips to help avoid surgery and medication – looking for the Root CauseDr. Joshua Gelber2018-05-10T21:05:00-04:00

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.

Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-04T15:16:14-04:00

Pain that starts in the low back and slowly starts to creep down the leg could be a condition called sciatica which is a compression of the sciatic nerve. Now that’s a general descriptor, as there are many variations of sciatica related symptoms; Spine-Health.com lists a number of different versions, including: A "killer" pain in the leg Constant pain in only one side of the buttock or leg, but rarely in both sides Pain typically described as sharp or searing, rather than dull A "pins-and-needles" sensation, numbness or weakness, or a prickling sensation down the leg in some cases Weakness or [...]

Sciatica? 3 solutions you can do yourself to help manage the pain.Dr. Joshua Gelber2018-04-04T15:16:14-04:00

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