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 [...]
Chronic Lower Back Pain Chronic lower back pain is very common. We've seen patients dealing with low back pain for more than a decade. Our low back is responsible for supporting the weight of our upper body. It also provides mobility for everyday movements such as twisting and bending. [...]
Bulging Discs vs Herniated Discs Bulging discs cause back pain. It can be confusing to know the difference between a bulging disc, herniated disc, slipped disc, collapsed disc, ruptured disc, sequestered disc, etc. The good news is that despite the terminology confusion, they have many things in common. If you’ve [...]
Save Thousands in a Car Accident: We Pay $5.79 for $100,000 Coverage You are driving down the road minding your own business, and boom…you get in a car accident. The accident is clearly not your fault and everyone involved knows it. You think, no big deal and exchange information with [...]
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 [...]
What Supplements Do You Recommend? Immune System Supplements. We get lots of questions from patients about what supplements help to boost your immune system.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 [...]
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 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 therefore it acts like a hinge between your upper and low jaw. According to the International College of Cranio-Mandibular [...]
Smiling Is One of the Healthiest Habits (even if under our masks) Smiling is one of the healthiest habits. A smile is universally recognized as a sign of friendliness and happiness worldwide. Smiling does not cost you a single penny and is great for your health. Most of the time [...]
I'm Not Afraid of You I saw something today on social that literally stopped me in my tracks.It said, "I'm not afraid of you."It hit me like a ton of bricks! I'm not embarrassed to admit it, I cried on the spot.I'm not afraid of you. I love people. Love adjusting [...]
How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer In recent days, the threat of COVID-19 has made it tough to find hand sanitizer in stores and through online retailers. Have you tried buying some recently? I know, the shelves are empty and Amazon is sold out. Even buying the basic [...]
I Was Scared in the Emergency Room | Vertigo I was scared in the emergency room | vertigo. There I was, in the emergency room with someone very close to me recently. But, I was not the patient, I was a companion. Not going to lie, I felt scared and [...]
Coconut Oil Is So Good for You Coconut oil used to be considered terrible for your health because it is a saturated fat. It still is a saturated fat, but new research shows that it is a "functional food" that provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconuts [...]
Many Migraine Patients Suffer for Years Migraine relief is possible. Firstly, it is not uncommon for a patient to say during an initial consultation that they have been everywhere trying to get help for their migraines (our patient with chiari malformation for example). They have also taken every medication on [...]
Degenerative Disc Disease Diagnosis Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is diagnosed via a combination of a health history, physical examination and radiographic imaging. Also, MRI can be utilized to diagnose and distinguish between a bulging disc, herniated disc, or sequestered disc. To learn more, check out bulging discs vs herniated discs. [...]
Happy 2018! Merry Christmas! Happy holidays! Merry Christmas! This year flew by, didn't it? We are really grateful for all that 2018 brought. Thank you for making our 2018 incredible! We love taking care of you, your family and friends and can’t think of a better profession to be a [...]
High Levels of Stress During the Holidays are Common Stress affects all of us. And of course it affects our loved ones too! However, stress levels usually reach an all-time high during the holidays. We all know that sustained stress levels can lead to health issues, so let’s look at some [...]
Get Treatment Right Away San Diego Whiplash Experts | Get Care Right Away. Getting Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care after a whiplash injury, especially a motor vehicle crash, is critical. The first couple of days after an injury, give your doctor the most insight into your condition and possible long-term outcomes. [...]
Steps to Take After a Concussion There are varying myths about how to care for your self and your brain after you have suffered a concussion. Most patients don’t realize the seriousness of an indirect or direct hit to the body or head causing even a mild concussion. Keep in [...]
Why Am I Dizzy? Dizziness Relief! Dizziness is a very common condition that affects many people. Vertigo or dizziness is a sensation that you or your surroundings are in motion when there is no actual movement happening. You can feel like you are spinning, whirling, tilting or falling. When the [...]
The Connection Between Ménière’s disease and Atlas Subluxation Health Solutions for Ménière’s Disease. You have 7 bones in your neck, C1 - C7. Your head sits directly on top of atlas, also known as C1. Atlas is the first bone in your neck. Your head weighs between 10-15 pounds, and [...]
Patient Seek Care: 3 Ways San Diego Chiropractors Help There are many reasons why patients choose to see a chiropractor in San Diego. Many patients see us for relief for, pain in the neck, low back pain, vertigo, dizziness, migraines, advanced neurological problems, allergies and headaches. However, more and more [...]
Trigeminal Neuralgia is Painful Trigeminal neuralgia "attacks" are one of the most intense types of facial pain. In fact, TN, is referred to as the suicide disease. Firstly, episodes include bursts of excruciating pain on one side of the face (typically along the distribution of the trigeminal nerve). In rare [...]
Chronic Headache Relief with NUCCA Care A retrospective study looked at chronic headache relief with NUCCA Care. In addition, research supports that cervicogenic headaches are common when a patient has suffered trauma to their an upper neck. NUCCA protocols focus on the upper neck and atlas misalignment. Moreover, the study [...]
My Personal Experience About 25 years ago I came upon an accident on a windy mountain road. I had a helpless feeling of not knowing what to do as the second person on the scene. Even though, the injuries appeared minor, the situation led me to taking CPR and Advanced [...]
Get Help for Your Allergies in San Diego Firstly, with allergy season going full speed ahead, many people are loading up on antihistamines, and prescription medications to treat their symptoms. Common side effects of allergies are wheezing, sneezing, itchy watery eyes and stuffy noses. The good news is that chiropractic [...]
Charlie Taught Us This Lesson Our #1 supplement for stress relief is Natural Calm. We actually stumbled upon this supplement about a year ago after endless hours of research for our little Charlie, our Shih Tzu. He's a cutie pie, but he was a stress ball! He had bounced around [...]
Friends & Family Event 2018 We Only Host Our Friends & Family Event Once a Year This Year 2018: One Week Only, January 29th through February 1st, do not lose out! Have your friends and family been asking you about NUCCA or non surgical spinal decompression? Patients tell [...]
What an Incredible Year! Time flies when you are having fun! Happy holidays! Merry Christmas! This year has been such a fun year for us! Thank you for making 2017 an incredible year! We have fully enjoyed taking care of you, your family and friends. Thank you for sharing so [...]
We Are Hosting a Pajama Drive All Month Long Hey everybody! We continue to give out of our own abundance, and kindly ask you to participate in our Pajama Drive. During the month of December we will be hosting a Pajama Drive for kids in need. Starting today, we will [...]
Food Drive 3.0 It’s that time of year again! The holidays are in full swing. I bet you are looking forward to your Thanksgiving holiday with your friends and family. In the spirit of giving, we are holding our annual food drive, Food Drive 3.0, during the month of November. [...]
Atlas Care for Babies and Children Some people you know were dropped on their heads as babies. Also, some may have fallen off a bed or have falls when learning to walk. Therefore, the baby atlas can become misaligned easily since the muscles have not yet developed. It is very [...]
We Are Travelers & Foodies: Our 4 Keys to an Awesome Vacation We thought to share fun tips about how we travel. After all, chiropractic is a very personal relationship and we get to know you well while you are a patient in our office. Vacation is really quite simple [...]
TMJ Disorders are Common Are you searching for TMJ help that is conservative and gentle? Have you bounced around between healthcare providers and still have pain and discomfort? We oftentimes meet patients that have suffered for years without getting help. Common symptoms for TMJ Disorders are: ear pain/earache, popping sounds in [...]
Migraines Are Very Common Migraines are a form of severe headache that affect about 15% percent of the population globally. Also, many migraine sufferers experience pain that can be debilitating to the point of jeopardizing one’s career. It’s more than an ordinary headache, and according to the Mayo Clinic: A [...]
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt? Firstly, the shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint with an extensive range of motion. Therefore, our ability to move our shoulder in many different directions allows us the ability to feed ourselves, ride our bike, dress ourselves, do hand stands and brush our [...]
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