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6 Key Wellness Habits

6 Key Wellness Habits

Dr. Joshua Gelber2021-09-10T17:21:08-04:00

In the “react and respond” health environment we live in, more people are becoming proactive (vs. reactive) about wellness. They’re turning to chiropractic, meditation, nutrition, yoga and exercise to improve their health. Why are they making this shift? Because they intuitively know wellness is more than the absence of disease. Wellness is an expression of your highest potential as a human being. When you’re at your peak mentally, physically, chemically and spiritually, the possibilities are endless! Wellness is more than just reacting to problems and illness. It’s about "right and wrong." Rather than focus on what’s ‘wrong’ with you or what [...]

6 Key Wellness HabitsDr. Joshua Gelber2021-09-10T17:21:08-04:00

7 Reasons Why People In Pain Need Movement

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-08-25T21:39:17-04:00

Straight to it, here they are: Strength Strong muscles act as a support structure. One common example is how strengthening your core can help with low back pain. When your core functions as it should, it can “prop up” and take stress away from a sore low back. Note, the “core” is much broader than some people realize, it’s as high as your pectorals and shoulders, and as low as your gluteus and hamstring muscles. Natural pain relief Exercise has a proven pain-inhibiting effect. One way it does this is by releasing “feel-good” brain chemicals (e.g. endorphins) that dim pain signals. [...]

7 Reasons Why People In Pain Need MovementDr. Joshua Gelber2020-08-25T21:39:17-04:00

Mechanist or Vitalist? (Find Out What Works For Better Health)

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-30T17:41:36-04:00

When you understand this key difference, it’ll empower you to make clearer choices for your health. What is it? The mechanistic vs. the vitalistic approach to healing. Typically medical doctors are mechanists. They view the body as a sort of biological ‘machine’ with a series of parts, each requiring their own attention. A cardiologist looks after your heart. A neurologist looks after your nervous system. A gastroenterologist deals with the digestive system. And so on and so forth. A typical (but thankfully not always) medical intervention can involve drugs or surgery to repair, or even remove a ‘faulty’ part. While there [...]

Mechanist or Vitalist? (Find Out What Works For Better Health)Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-30T17:41:36-04:00

Top 4 Biggest Pain Myths

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-17T15:01:01-04:00

Today I’m laying down a trail of bread crumbs that, if you follow it, might just lead you (or anyone you care about) to be pain-free, or far closer to it. So without further suspense, here are my Top 4 Biggest Pain MYTHS: “It’s better just to lie in bed.” It’s a common misbelief that the answer to pain is simply to rest it. This one’s been debunked for a while actually - research shows that most painful conditions need some sort of movement in order to heal. Movement helps blood flow, preserves muscle strength, and prevents fear that inhibits recovery. What type [...]

Top 4 Biggest Pain MythsDr. Joshua Gelber2020-06-17T15:01:01-04:00

Are Standing Desks A Good Idea?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-05-26T14:07:23-04:00

My email a while back about neck pain from working at home turned out to be prophetic. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that members of The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) have been flooded by calls from patients hit with neck or back pain since working remotely. Since this is an obvious problem right now… I thought it would be good to “unpack” the idea of a standing desk a bit more. Sitting for long periods has proven to be very detrimental to your health. Not only can it be the culprit for weight gain, chronic pain, indigestion, fatigue, and even cancer, but [...]

Are Standing Desks A Good Idea?Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-05-26T14:07:23-04:00

How To Prevent Neck Or Back Pain From A Poor Home Work Setup

Dr. Joshua Gelber2020-04-28T14:00:32-04:00

Several of my patients/subscribers have replied in recent weeks with familiar complaints like: *Migraines that prevent sleep (Likely sourced from neck and shoulder tension from the home work environment.) *Upper back tension or distress from a coffee table “desk” – (KJ, this one’s for you!) *Hip pain from sitting more and moving less (6’ tall Ed told me he was spending lots of desk time, mixed with playtime with his 18-ish month old on the floor, with only weekend walk times – ouch) Well, the people have spoken. :-) If you’re one of many who have been forced to adapt to [...]

How To Prevent Neck Or Back Pain From A Poor Home Work SetupDr. Joshua Gelber2020-04-28T14:00:32-04:00

Chiropractic, Stress and Self-Healing – Dr. Fab Mancini on Dr. Phil

Dr. Joshua Gelber2012-03-15T13:19:14-04:00

One of the premier speakers, presidents, and personalities in chiropractic got to interact on the Dr. Phil show yesterday, March 14th, 2012. Here is the snippet where he shares some chiropractic details with the audience.

Chiropractic, Stress and Self-Healing – Dr. Fab Mancini on Dr. PhilDr. Joshua Gelber2012-03-15T13:19:14-04:00

5 Health components – a la Dr J

Dr. Joshua Gelber2011-05-20T14:32:53-04:00

Greetings all! another great Friday, another Liquid Lunch enjoyable session - today was all about the 5 components of health, everything outSIDE of chiropractic adjustments that matter! Enjoy, and see you in June! Dr Josh

5 Health components – a la Dr JDr. Joshua Gelber2011-05-20T14:32:53-04:00

Live Forever! on Liquid Lunch

Dr. Joshua Gelber2011-04-29T13:30:40-04:00

Hi everyone! After an outing to Montreal, and meeting an elderly couple, who were once vivacious and active in all respects, I had a moment. I watched these two lovely people slowly move around, with difficulty, and take their daily pills. It struck my emotional heart strings big time, and hence my conversation topic today. "Getting old" is preventable, at least outside of a calendar - aging can happen more gracefully than most people imagine. Enjoy!

Live Forever! on Liquid LunchDr. Joshua Gelber2011-04-29T13:30:40-04:00

How much time will I have to commit?

How much time will I have to commit?

Dr. Joshua Gelber2011-04-22T10:05:35-04:00

How much time will I have to commit? Chiropractic can easily fit into your busy lifestyle and schedule. The premise for chiropractic care is similar to orthodontic braces - Gentle pressure, with repetition, over time. No one wants to admit it, but healing takes time. With us, chiropractic care is a gradual application of gentle forces to create lasting changes in your spine, nervous system, and therefore your overall health. Here are some facts: . Your First Visit (30-40 min) – is designed to get acquainted with the Doctor, review the reason(s) for your consultation, and be clear about how Dr Gelber [...]

How much time will I have to commit?Dr. Joshua Gelber2011-04-22T10:05:35-04:00

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