Last week, on September 18th, the chiropractic profession celebrated its 125th anniversary! It has been amazing to see the growth and impact chiropractic has had in this time. My journey started when I was in grade school and was shown how the nervous system controls or influences the organs, tissues, and cells in the body.…
1. Podcast I was a guest on this week… John DiJulius invited me to be a guest on his podcast, The Customer Service Revolution Podcast. The title… Health and Wellness has Never Been More Vital Than It Is Today. John does a great job with interviewing and getting his guests to open up and share…
In this day and age, it seems like people’s happiness doesn’t just hinge on what they have or how much they have, but what they have and how much they have compared to their friends and neighbors. It is human nature to compare yourself to those around you, but this could be the fastest way to a…
1. Products I love… Massage is very therapeutic. There are many massaging devices on the market, and most do a decent job. I have several. One popular device is the Hypervolt by Hyperice, a handheld percussion gun, which has 3 speeds and interchangeable heads. I love it, but it is pretty hardcore, even on the…
Here we go again… flu shot mania! We are about to get pounded with hype surrounding this year’s flu shot. There will be television and radio ads, news stories, and enough signs outside the local pharmacies that you might think the flu shot is running for mayor. I often get asked what I think of…
1. Cool thing I witnessed this week… I have a patient who was unable to keep his regular appointments in our office for the last few months because of COVID. He is on a wellness plan and pre-paid for the full year of care. At his appointment this week, he was talking about coming more…
Most of the positive psychology information you read isn’t new. In fact, you utilize just about every strategy taught on a daily basis. This is why you are successful in so many areas of your life. These tips, ideas, or strategies, though, once recognized after learning them, can be applied on a more conscious level and…
1. Great talk I watched this week… I was sent a video of a talk by Scott Calloway, called The Algebra of Happiness (thanks, John DiJulius!). I loved it… and I know you will too. It’s a fast 30-minute presentation loaded with some thought provoking and practical info. If, at the end of the day,…
I do not love continuing to write about COVID-19, but it is still such a major focus in our lives, I feel the need to continue to share my evolving thoughts as this pandemic evolves. So, here are a handful of things related to this virus that might help redirect your focus and reduce your…