Trending Tuesday 6/22/21
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 […]
Trending Tuesday 6/8/21
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 […]
Trending Tuesday 5/25/21
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 […]
Trending Tuesday 5/18/21
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 […]
Trending Tuesday 5/11/21
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 […]
Trending Tuesday 5/4/21
Concept I am exploring: Buying Criteria This week the question of how to make a great purchasing decision came up a lot. When this is the case, I assume that the universe/God is trying to tell me something. So, after speaking with a few wise individuals and pondering this concept, here are a few things […]
Defining Your Rituals
Rituals take on the context of an action, or series of actions, that must occur in order for something extravagant to occur. When aligning yourself into a routine that continues to set you up for success day in and day out, you create opportunities for yourself by creating a blissful environment. Rituals require congruence with the […]
Trending Tuesday 4/27/21
Health care strategy I am utilizing: Chiropractic With Massage Therapy This week I was wonderfully reminded of the power of chiropractic care in conjunction with massage therapy. I know, this sounds ridiculous since I recommend this constantly to our community members. However after a week off from work, poor eating, drinking and being more sedentary […]
Trending Tuesday 4/20/21
Concept I am reviewing: Equality Versus Equity One of my most recent passions is healthcare equity. I have long been frustrated that chiropractic care is often reserved only for individuals who have achieved a certain level of financial success. In looking to understand what can and should be done to remedy this problem I came across […]
Trending Tuesday 4/13/21
Position at Aligned Life I are hiring: Patient Care Coordinator Are you passionate about health? Do you want to be a part of a team where you make a real difference in peoples lives? Do you have an anatomy or physiology background? Are you a powerful individual? Aligned life is growing again and looking to […]