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Balanced Choices Are Keys to Good Health and Longevity
Balanced Choices Are Keys to Good Health and Longevity
by Jamie G. Phillips, DC
Like me, you may be questioning whether or not our human pursuit of longevity has unexpectedly been replaced by a mission to find immortality. No doubt, you’ve been reading a lot recently about the astounding heart benefits of red wine (resveratrol), the extraordinary [...]
Doctors: Warm Compassion and Cold Cash?
I met with a group of colleagues just last week at a hotel in the City. We were attending a seminar on chiropractic internet marketing. I’m a Seattle chiropractor and my city is fantastic. But, I love San Francisco. It is unique unto itself and so much fun to visit. And, I must say that [...]
Religion and Science: Hand in Hand or Fist to Fist?
While I was in the City the other day, I stopped by a bookstore, which I usually do when I’m in San Francisco or wherever else I am. After perusing the “New Fiction” table, I headed for mysteries. I wanted to pick up the latest Robert Parker “Spenser” novel. On a whim, I decided to [...]
ADHD and the San Francisco Treat
On an unusually sunny Saturday last month, a former college roommate and I took her eight-year-old son to Fisherman’s Wharf. I don’t have children of my own, for a number of reasons, and Sean embodied quite a few of those. Don’t get me wrong. Sean is adorable and funny as heck. Actually, he’s really kind [...]
How Can Chiropractic Help During Pregnancy?
This is the third in a series of chiropractic articles by some of my colleagues across the country. Hope you are enjoying them!
Is it a good idea to get your spine checked while you are pregnant? Firstly, yes it is a wise decision to get your spine checked while you are pregnant. You’ve probably noticed [...]
Headaches Are a Pain in the Neck
All this week I will feature a series of articles by some of my coooeagues across the nation, enjoy!
Whenever we wake up in the morning with a stiff and painful neck, the inclination is to blame the predicament on our pillow, bed, or sleep position during that night. We also make an effort to figure [...]
Chiropractic Treatment Helps Low Back Pain
All this week I will feature a series of articles by some of my coooeagues across the nation, enjoy!
Low back pain is second in prevalence only to the common cold. It affects more than 80% of the population. Although most people are aware that the common cold is due to a viral infection, back pain [...]
Can Chiropractic Treatment Help Scoliosis?
Scoliosis an Introduction
A normal spine is straight, without much disparity from side-to-side, when the body is seen from behind. But, if the spine is seen to have a lateral, or side-to-side, curvature, the patient might have a disorder called scoliosis.The affliction shouldn’t be confused with poor posture, even though it often gives the appearance that [...]
Electric Motor Scooters Are Good for You And The Environment!
With fickle gas prices presenting us too many motives not to drive anywhere, a lot of people are simply feeling claustrophobic. It used to be that sightseeing was a national pastime, and very few people gave much reflection about the cost. But, today a twenty mile trip can cost as much as ten dollars depending on the gas efficiency of our car. We simply [...]
Improve Your Yoga Practice with Yoga Blocks
If you are heading over to the Yoga Loft, don’t forget to place your yoga blocks in your yoga bag once you’ve discovered their many benefits to your practice. But, before we list the many uses of yoga blocks, it’s a helpful idea to review a bit about the healthy aspects Yoga, itself.
The Benefits of [...]