Hey Grumpy!

Hey Grumpy!

But let's look deeper into that, what is it about sleep that affects us so much? Have you ever heard of the Diurnal/Circadian Rhythm? These are our bodies natural internal sleep cycles which repeat about every 24 hours. These cycles have a HUGE affect on our Hormones, Digestion, temperature regulation etc. When our Diurnal Rhythm is off, we will produce more cortisol (the stress hormone) hence my short temper….

Here’s what a “normal” Diurnal Rhythm will look like.

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend

Enjoy this article written by Norm Vance, about two lifelong friends and how they have supported each other over the years.

Hello Darkness My Old Friend, a Simon and Garfunkel song inspired by a College roommate who went blind - reveals an untold story. Enjoy and then listen to the song itself. One of the best-loved songs of all time. Simon & Garfunkel's hit The Sound Of Silence topped the US charts and went platinum in the UK.

Help Doc - I Pulled My Back Out! 

Help Doc - I Pulled My Back Out! 

First, your back doesn’t go out of place by accident. It is usually pulled out of place by a tight muscle(s) and/or by the action of some movement like bending over to pick something up. When I have a patient come in who pulled their back out, I always ask “what happened?” Many times, they tell me they were picking up something off the floor, or they turned their body a certain way, and BAM, their back went out. News flash, if regular, daily, simple movements pulled your back out, then Houston we have a problem. The problem is usually one or a combination of 3 things. If you fix these 3 things, I can promise you, the days of your “back going out” will be gone, and you will be able to do things that you SHOULD be able to do for someone your age.

Probiotics, What you are actually taking

Probiotics, What you are actually taking

You've heard that Probiotics are good for your gut, and you want to support your digestion, so here you are standing in front of the LARGE wall of Probiotics at the Health Food Store. You pick one up and read the back hoping it'll provide you some clarity on what to get. You see a bunch of words that you can't pronounce, followed by numbers that you don't know what they mean. Feeling overwhelmed you either grab the one with the box that looks best, or you leave empty handed. Sound about right? I've been there myself. Probiotics are tricky. Yes they are great for supporting our immunity, the gut and brain connection, our moods, and much more. But did you know, different strains support us differently, and probiotics are not a one size fits all. In fact, you might even be taking a probiotic that you don't even need.

The Paradox of Our Times

The Paradox of Our Times

"These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits, and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight or to just hit delete.

Clearing Your Energy

Clearing Your Energy

Are you driving around with a muddy windshield? Probably not but you may have some heavy energy hanging around your body.

Do you need to clear your energy? Would you drive around with a dirty windshield that you could barely see through? Navigating through life can sometimes feel like driving with a muddy windshield. It’s heavy, thick, solid, and isn’t going to create ease in your life.

My Truth, Your Truth, and THE Truth

My Truth, Your Truth, and THE Truth

What you choose to do, how you chose to behave is up to you. But it should be supported by objective reality (science and data) and not your “opinion”. You know what they say about opinions, “we all have one and they usually stink”. You want to get the vaccine, great! Show me the science and data to support it. You want to wear a mask; no problem, show me the science behind it. You want to take Vitamin D3 by the truckload; awesome, show me the studies that support it. You think that adjustments make your immune system work better; awesome, prove it. In other words, don’t be intellectually LAZY. Do the work, READ the science, and know who funded it. Good science is objective, not biased.

Hunchback

Hunchback

I’ve been a Chiropractor in Grand Junction, CO for almost 18 years and I will keep teaching the importance of great posture and alignment. Now stand up and look straight ahead, put a big book on top of your head and see if it falls forward? If it does, maybe it’s time to see your Chiropractor.

Entropy-Why and How Some Age Faster Than Others

Entropy-Why and How Some Age Faster Than Others

Think about it, why is it that you look at one person who is 70 and they look 60 and you look at another who is 60 and they look 70? One has been affected by entropy (aging) more than the other. It has nothing to do with time (chronological age) and everything to do with opposing the natural forces of break down (biological aging). Growing older and aging is NOT optional but how fast you age is totally within your control. Human beings that age more rapidly become a burden to themselves and society because they require more work to care for.

Simplify Your Life

Simplify Your Life

Having a better life doesn’t have to be about having the best resources. You can use what you have right now to learn to help yourself. Happiness isn’t a gift, it’s a reward. It’s not something someone gives to you, it’s something you experience when you make positive changes in your life. Take it upon yourself to prioritize your health. We all think we have time to put it off until tomorrow, but why would you wait when you can start today or tonight and be that much closer to a better life tomorrow?

Can You Hear Your Body Talk

Can You Hear Your Body Talk

Most people do not acknowledge their body for the magical creature it truly is. Did you know that your body is communicating with you and you don’t even know it? Most people only notice the problems with their body. The “problems” that may not actually be problems at all. We tend to focus on our pains, illnesses, discomforts, wrinkles, excess fat, or the multitude of judgments we have with our bodies. But what if those “problems” were actually your body getting frustrated because you aren’t paying attention?