Abundance: the Key to Happiness The idea of abundance is not new, although Stephen Covey coined the term, abundance mindset, in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It is a concept in which a person believes there are enough resources and success to share with others. We often fall prey to [...]
Can You Improve Poor Posture? Can you improve your posture just by thinking about it? NUCCA helps correct posture. You can't correct posture by just thinking about it. Your posture is controlled by reflexes. Most people have the perception that their posture is a habit. That they can control their [...]
Bulging Disks vs Herniated Disks Bulging disks cause back pain. It can be confusing to know the difference between a bulging disk, herniated disk, slipped disk, collapsed disk, ruptured dics, sequestered disk, etc. The good news is that despite the terminology confusion, they have many things in common. If you’ve [...]
What Supplements Do You Recommend? Immune System Supplements. We get lots of questions from patients about what supplements help boost their immune systems.Below is a quick list of our favorite supplements and recommended doses. Please consult with your primary care doctor before taking them. To maximize the benefits of taking [...]
Migraines Are Common But Not Normal It is common for migraine patients to report that their symptoms started early in life and that they have suffered for years. The typical migraine headache throbs and pulses, and is commonly associated with nausea and changes in vision. Up to 20% of the [...]
Let's Talk About Sleep... Most of us spend about 1/3 of our lives sleeping! So, sleeping in the proper positions is critical for your spinal health. Of course having a quality mattress and pillow are important for your sleep too, but let's start by reviewing the different sleeping positions. Back [...]
Sciatica & Lower Back Pain Relief Sciatica & Lower Back Pain Relief in San Diego, CA. Lower back pain & sciatica often go to together. Sciatica specifically refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is composed of several nerves that branch from [...]
Smartphones and Exercise Don't Mix Did you know smartphones & exercise don't mix? Do you take your phone to the gym?If you want a better workout, consider leaving your smartphone in your locker or at home, and use a dedicated music device instead. Researchers have found that when people use [...]
What Can We Learn From a Sunflower? Turn to the Sun. Getting enough vitamin D made simple for you. We often associate it with healthy bones, as it helps to regulate the calcium and phosphorous levels in our blood. While this is true, this vitamin also plays a critical role [...]
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression in San Diego, CA Non-surgical Spinal Decompression (NSSD) is an advanced form of spinal care. This innovative therapy is effective for treating and relieving low back pain, neck pain, and radiating arm and leg pain. In addition, spinal decompression has also been shown to help patients suffering [...]
What Happens When We Sit for Too Long 10 Harmful Things That Happen With Prolonged Sitting. Too much time behind a desk has far worse consequences for our health, performance, and energy than we ever thought! Sitting is so common in our society, that at some point, some even called [...]
What is TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This joint allows us to bite, chew, talk, sing, yawn, etc. It is the joint that lies on both sides of your mouth and acts like a hinge between your upper and low jaw. According to the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), [...]
