San Francisco
A Peaceful Place in the Heart of SF
Did you know that many of the classes at the San Francisco Buddhist Center are open to everyone and that, in many cases, you can simply “drop in” and join the group meditation? I didn’t know until about a month ago. I’d been wanting to learn to meditate for a long time, and it has [...]
Literacy Here, There, and Everywhere
Did you know that last week was United We Serve’s Education Week? Yes? Good for you! No? Well, then let me explain that it was a week-long focus on the many Americans who help to build stronger communities by doing the work it takes to have a positive impact on children through education-based volunteer activities. [...]
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by Jamie G. Phillips, DC Like me, you may be questioning whether or not our human pursuit of longevity has unexpectedly been replaced by a mission to find immortality.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), [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]