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Nutrition strategy I am using: Plate Presentation After being inspired from pictures from social media I picked up four large white dinner sized bowls for plating our food on. The bowls are large enough to serve each individual ingredient in it’s own corner. By creating separation, but also a cohesive look, my wife and I have […]
Lessons I am learning: 100 Mile Bike Ride Guys! I did something I am really proud of accomplishing. Saturday, with the help of an Aligned Life’er (thanks Andrey!) I was able to ride my bike for 100 miles. The term used to describe this event is a “century ride”. Looking back, I believe this is one of the […]
Book I am highly recommending: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter Aligned Life Community! This is the best, most behavior changing book I have read in 2021! Please do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. I love this book on so many levels, however here are […]
Strategy I am implementing: Kid’s Vision Boards Do you find that it is difficult to keep your kids engaged and on a schedule during the summer? If so, try out this new strategy I am implementing with my kid’s. First, sit down with your kids and ask them what they want to accomplish by the end […]
In the beginning, deciding on a goal gives you clarity on where to focus your energy. However, once you have chosen a goal to achieve I have found that one of the most effective strategies to achieve your vision is to detach from the outcome. What this means, is you set your intention and then […]
Research article I am reviewing: Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture and Spinal Manipulation(Chiropractic). Spine, July 15, 2003; 28(14): 1490-1502 In the journal “Spine” in 2003 an interesting study was done that compared patients who had chronic back pain for between 4 to 8 years. These individuals received either drugs (Celebrex […]
Trail I am hiking: Santa Margarita River Trail If you are local to the San Diego area, I found a hidden gem of a hike this weekend with the family. This trail is located about 40 minutes north along the 15 freeway if you were leaving from the Aligned Life office location. There is free parking at […]
Video series I am publishing: 10-Steps To Lifetime Wellness This week I began a project that I am really excited about sharing with you. After being a collegiate athlete, a chiropractor for 13 years and a certified strength and conditioning specialist I have seen a number of themes show up in regards to getting and keeping […]
Podcast I am hearing: Rich Roll Podcast with guest Matthew Walker Do you have trouble getting to sleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Do you wake up and feel like you need another hour of rest? If so, do yourself and anyone who lives with you a favor and listen to […]
Trend I am noticing: The Mom Spiral Cycle Throughout my 13 years in clinical practice I have noticed that certain things will show up repeatedly in the patient population at Aligned Life. One, that came up on multiple occasions this past week, is what I call the “Mom Spiral”. Here’s how it goes; you take […]