Using the Laws of Physics to Build Health...

Newton's First Law of Motion - "A body in motion tends to stay in motion, a body at rest tends to stay at rest" 

Can this help us build power in the body?

When we start something new (that is good for us),for example, taking a yoga class, it can be a slow go. You go a few times, miss a week or two, BUT if you keep at it, a new powerful habit forms and we build momentum. 

The same idea applies to weekly adjustments in the office. The more often you get checked the benefits start to build and gain momentum inside the body. How your spine functions is KEY to longevity and health.  Millions of nerve fibers enter and exit from tiny holes that lie in between your spinal bones.  These nerves coordinate every function in your body.  Keeping the spine FREE of nerve interference is essential to longevity!

The rest of the law states "unless acted upon an outside force"  In what areas are you stuck?  Find an 'outside force' to get you going again! It could be a friend or colleague who motivates you or simply starting a new class.

Author Bill Cates says this well....

Potential vs. Kinetic Energy

"Holding a bowling ball in your hand is potential energy. Rolling the ball down the lane is kinetic energy. Reading this newsletter is potential energy. Acting on the ideas is kinetic energy. I think you get the idea.

Knowledge is NOT power. Ideas DO NOT make you more successful. Acting on knowledge... implementing ideas... is power.

What idea or strategy have you been sitting on that, if you'd just get started, would help you accomplish a goal in life or business? 

 

Sometimes the hardest part to success is getting the strategy started - overcoming the inertia to turn the idea into action and results.

May I suggest that in the coming year - you see yourself as a person of action... as a person who doesn't let inertia set in... as a person who turns ideas into results".

Great advice!   

If you have 5 minutes, check out the video which goes through the many benefits of chiropractic adjustments!

 

               "The Chiropractic Minute(s) #11: The Chiropractic Pyramid"

 

 

 

Health and Vitality - Build It!

Very Cool Pic and Analogy!

Health and Life are like a bucket of water.  When the water level is high WE are full of health and vitality.  Unfortunately, there are leaks - stress, disease, toxins, aging, injuries, hereditary factors, etc..

Fortunately, we can do something about this.  We can add health raising activities to the bucket. (Remember, little things matter).  For example -

*Exercise - 5 - 10 minutes a day to start, do something, stretch, breathe, walk - start slow.

*Rest - sleep, naps.. etc.

*Nutrition - spend some time and learn, get a coach, start small

*Attitude - What you focus on the most... can and will dominate our life.. it matters!! Church, Spiritual practices.

*Chiropractic - NERVE FORCE!

 

 

                           The Chiropractic Minute #5: The Bucket Analogy               

 

 

 

 

Strengthen Your Focus - Get Clear!

What do you want this year?  Do you want to double your income? Lose 20 pounds? Start a business? Better Relationship? Get in shape? Plan a beach vacation?  Whatever it is.. get clear! 

I have read somewhere that "  Life is the study of attention" 

Note to self: What we focus on - grows.  Where we focus our attention  - is what we get. 

If one is clear about getting healthy - then we need to focus on activities that will raise health.  This may require some new habits, subtle shifts in daily routines, some time to read and learn, and it may cost a little money. 

Whatever it is, we need to stay CLEAR and focused, grounded and prepared.

YES, a CLEAR nervous system WILL make a HUGE difference... Check out the video below (JUST 2 minutes) and thanks for reading! 

 

 

Build Momentum

Starting a new health plan, a wealth plan etc, etc, requires time and patience and maybe a little bit of money.   

You may see little results in the beginning... but little by little you BUILD momentum.  Results start to show and accumulate.   

The same principle applies to consistent chiropractic adjustments!   

Your body functions and heals more efficiently.. with time and repetition you begin to feel clearer and feel better.  The healthier days begin to outnumber the unhealthy days... 

The Chiropractic Minute #8: How Do You View Your Health?

Don't Forget About The 90%

85 to 90% of our NERVE SYSTEM we DO NOT FEEL!  Society, TV, etc mostly focus on the 10%. This is a dangerous indicator of health. 

     Keep this in mind.. as you go through your week. Pursue activities that make the body stronger!!  How you feel may not be the best indicator of "how am I doing".

A video classic.  "What is Chiropractic" Short and sweet.. under 2 minutes.

It's Much More than Pushing on Backbones!

     I know what you're saying... how can pushing on back bones affect how I function 'inside'.. immunity, digestion, sleep, organ functions, stress reduction? The adjustment CLEARS the connection between your brain and body.. Powerful Stuff!! As a matter of fact, the FIRST adjustment in 1895 had NOTHING to do with back pain!

When Structure changes ... so does the Function!

     When you put a suitcase on top of your car, you have altered (temporarily at least) the structure of your car, affecting its weight, its wind resistance,its gas mileage, its brake distance, its tire wear, etc.

     A vertebral subluxation is a change in structure of the spine that affects the function of the nerve system. It causes altered spinal biomechanics, abnormal body function,it drains energy, and can cause many other problems. The only thing left is to determine how long you are willing to tolerate this altered function for yourself, your friends, and love ones.

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Think of it this way . .would you use a tennis racket to play golf? Of course not. Structure affects function. . . always. Alter the structure of the spine and you alter the functions of the body.

Chiropractic works on structure to restore function!!

Let's focus our attention on....

As we move through the summer , let's focus our attention on - what we want , not what we don't want.  Let's focus on health, success, prosperity, abundance for ourselves and our loved ones.

There are things we can control and there are things we cannot control.

Let's focus on what we can control: What we eat, what we wear, how we think, whether we exercise or not, what we read, to name a few.

What we cannot control: The weather,other people's behavior, what other people think and say.  We definitely can come up with more examples.

 

When you come into my office, I put my attention and focus on two things, you and your spine, and I know that after an adjustment your entire body is working - better!  It's that simple.

Can you hear me now???

We have ALL been there!  Dropped calls, etc..

By now we're all familiar with the expression, "Can you hear me now?"

And who didn't chuckle at the brilliant advertising that saw the husband mistakenly bring home Charo (of "cuchi-cuchi" fame) because of poor cell reception.

 

Lack of communication leads to confusion and discord.

The phrase, "Can you hear me now?" as a measure of the quality of communication that is occurring seems the perfect slogan for chiropractic in as much as the objective of the adjustment is to restore proper communication within the body.

When spinal bones misalign and disrupt nerve system function, what is known as a vertebral subluxation, they create the same situation that occurs when you have a poor signal on your cell phone.

The cells, tissues, and organs of your body can't function the way they were intended if they are not receiving proper direction from the brain. This leads to disharmony, imbalance, and disorganization.

 

Chiropractors identify these areas and correct them, so that harmony can be restored, balance can be achieved, and the workings of the infinite wisdom of the body can return you to a state of organization.
           

"Can you hear me now?"

Why My Office is Different

Why this is office is different is based upon my objective.

My objective is to analyze, locate and adjust Vertebral Subluxations.  Why?  Simply because they, in and of themselves, interfere with the expression of LIFE!

That is it, nothing more, nothing less.

Medical insurance, X-Rays, physical therapy or nutritional supplements are NOT needed to SAFELY perform the chiropractic adjustment and that is WHY I do not do them here.

My personal mission is to share Chiropractic with as many people humanly possible and to teach that health and life come from the inside out.  The only way to achieve this is to have a fee system that reflects this mission.  I make my fees very affordable so anyone at any time can receive quality chiropractic care.

Another difference is that no appointments are necessary! This is a great feature in our busy lives!  I put a calender out each month with days and time that the office is open.

 
Recap;
NO Insurance needed
NO appointments
NO one selling you anything
NO therapies
NO x-rays
NO waiting (10 minutes tops)
Just pure straight Chiropractic at its best...

So come on by, bring a friend or loved one!.

Thanks,
Dr. Scott

You and your Smart Phone

These new phones are AMAZING!

    It is incredible what they can do.... emails, texts, weather, facebook, twitter feeds, pandora music, movies, youtube videos, get an instant score on that college football game, video camera, regular camera, apps and apps, etc,.. oh, and I forgot, it's a phone too!

     But, what happens when you lose that connection?!  Frustrating?  You know what I mean. Everything is working fine, then all of a sudden, bamm . . what happened?  Calls get dropped or the other person's voice is not CLEAR or that text doesn't go through, etc..

     And that's the word - CLEAR.  You lost that clear connection between the phone and the cell tower!  Sure, the phone can still work, but it doesn't function the way it was designed to, or function the best that it can.  Without a clear connection it just may not work at all!!

     Our bodies work in similar way.  We need a clear connection between the brain and body!  Its our nerve system that is responsible for this connection.  All of our cells, tissues, and organs depend upon this vital connection to function properly.  Spinal misalignments called vertebral subluxations interfere with the nerve system.  When this happens,  the connection is just not as CLEAR as it can be!  Sure, we still function, but not the best that we can.  This nerve connection is vital to LIFE!

   The chiropractic adjustment will help keep this connection clear so that your body systems do not experience any dropped calls!

Chiropractic Principles of Life.

Chiropractic Principle #1

“A Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it
all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence.”

     No, its not new age and its not about religion. This is the Major Premise, in chiropractic, the starting point. the first principle. This principle is the foundation for chiropractic philosophy.

     In Chiropractic, we define Universal Intelligence as the Law or Principle
of Organization on an atomic level. Science acknowledges that all matter is made up of atoms. Universal Intelligence is the principle of organization that maintains these atoms. When we look at matter, the first observable fact is that wherever there is organization there is intelligence. Observing the vast expanse of the Universe to the electron microscope we see organization. The planets do not whirl about the galaxy in a random manner. There is an orderliness about them. Our own planet has such order to its movement that we keep track of time by it. Days, months, and seasons are determined by the orderly movement of the Earth.

     Organization bespeaks intelligence. That organization even demonstrates itself in the orderly movement of atomic particles, protons and electrons. The orderliness of the atom indicates intelligence. Every atom, whether an oxygen, hydrogen, or uranium demonstrates the same principle of organization. So, we say that all matter expresses Universal Intelligence or “there is a universal intelligence in all matter”
 
     Thoreau gives what may be the best example of the existence of universal
intelligence principle of organization. Suppose you were walking down the street and you found a watch lying on the ground. You had never seen a watch before. You look at it and see that one of the hands moves in steady manner and being curious you play with it and the back fall off. Inside are little gears, springs, and metal parts moving in an organized Manner. Would you conclude the watch just happened by accident? Of course you would not. Any person of sound mind would logically conclude that some intelligent being formed the parts and organized them into a functioning unit. The Universe, the human body, and the atom are much more intricate than a pocket watch. We conclude that  “there is a universal intelligence in all matter.”

*PAY YOURSELF FIRST!
Talk to any financial guru, read any books about financial freedom, talk to most wealthy people, and they will ALL share with you a 'principle' that contributed greatly to their wealth.  They always pay themselves first.  The usual number is around 10%.  They gradually build up their assests over time.

Of course, its easier said then done!

BUT, no matter what our finanancial situation, WE can APPLY this PRINCIPLE to our HEALTH!!

Truth - Every week we are either getting stronger or weaker.  It's part of life and there is no getting around it.  The stresses of life are here to stay.  We need to increase our 'Resilience', which is our ability to adapt to the every day stresses of life, whether they are physical, emotional, chemical, etc..

Truth - We are NOT told what health is, we are told what the ABSCENCE of health is -- which is disease, dysfunction, unhappiness. 

Health is simply your body's ability to adapt to the stresses of the internal and external environment in which we exist.  The better we adapt the stronger we are.  The failure to adapt the more health goes away.

This idea that 'if it ain;t broke, don't fix it" is dangerous when it comes to our body.

Please, don't get me wrong.  There are health nuts out there who dont' live long, and then there are sedentary people who live long lives.  BUT, as a society,we are not doing well. Diseases like cancer, diabetes, alzheimers, MS, fibromyalgia, etc, etc, etc are more prevelant today than ever before.  Why?  I don't know..   But WHY not PAY yourself first!!!

*Pay yourself first - every week,or day, make a deposit in your health bank account!!.  It doesn't matter what it is, stretching, water, more veggies, a 10 minute walk, a little yoga or Tai Chi .etc, etc,

PLEASE don't tell me WE don't have 10 to 20 minutes a day!!  WE have to schedule it.  To Pay yourself first, we have to schedule our weekly activities IN advance! 



Schedule your weekly adjustment - in advance!!

Think about it.... My video about health discusses this idea ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBdSuebQjhA

The Adjustment . . . keeping it real, keeping it simple. . .
7/2010

Want to Feel and Function Better? The Law of Persistence says . . . . . .

"I will persist until I succeed" http://www.ogmandino.com.

When is comes to building health . . persist, persist, persist. . do not give up. It is NOT an overnight thing.

Even just Ten (10) minutes a day. . can make a difference in the long term.

What can we do in just 10 minutes? How about stretch, deep breathing exercises, yoga exercises, pushups and pullups, walk, drink water, etc.

It's the little things that can make a big difference over the long haul

Oh, and of course, get an adjustment!

Getting an adjustment in this office only takes a few minutes but will make a huge difference in your long term health.

Consistency

If you want the best results in life. . . be consistent! We always get the consequences of our actions. Health happens by choice, not chance.

The human body requires necessary maintenance for health. If these needs are not met, one has to expect problems. These needs include sleep, food, exercise, chiropractic, positive mental attitude, spirituality, etc. It has become trendy and cool to neglect your body and even do things that are harmful. Most people neglect their bodies most of their lives and then complain and feel angry when their bodies begin to fall apart at the young age of 40, 50 ,or 60, when that simply was the consequence of their actions.

Generally, we are responsible for the results in our lives. I say . . .break the cycle. Understand, anything that makes the body stronger is an important investment in life. You may have 5 houses, 3 cars, but you will only have one body and it doesn't come with replaceable parts. Keep things simple. Find fun ways to cook healthy foods. Get rest each night and in the day if possible. Find a fun exercise program that you can do consistently 2-4 times a week.

Be as consistent as possible and you will experience positive changes in your life!

This was sent out to my practice members 4th of July weekend.
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Happy Choices Day. . . independence Day!
Happy Independence Day!

Hey Dr. Scott. . what's up with the Happy Choices day?

Well, with independence comes freedom. . the right to pursue life, liberty and whatever make you happy! With freedom comes choices . . .the freedom to choose what you want in your life, etc, etc.

But, be careful, because there are so many choices and for some people that can be a challenge.

Choices like;
- what to eat for dinner
- what to wear
- what to drink
- what to watch on TV
- what channel to watch
- where to live
- what to be when I grow up.
- should I exercise today or tomorrow
- should I get adjusted
- etc, etc, etc,

Amazing, isn't it! And I can go on and on.

So how do we manage all of these choices in a FREE society? Concepts like - what do you value most, prioritizing your goals, focusing on your goals and taking action.

These are just a few and I know we can come up with more principles.

So, take the time this weekend to let go and wup it up, haha. Then get back to what you value most and focus so that the daily choices we make serve you and your family.

Let this weekend remind us that we have the freedom to wup it up when we want to and then we have the freedom to choose a healthy lifestyle!

As we enter the second half of the year, re-choose a healthy lifestyle just like we do at the beginning of the year with our resolutions. Keep it simple to start - eat better, exercise a little more, keep positive, rest, and get your spine checked for nerve interference(subluxations).

Realize that every choice we make either move us toward health or away from health. Please choose wisely!

Can You Fix Me . . .Doc?

Is there really a fix when it comes to your body? When we feel better from a cold or an injury. . are we fixed? If we take a drug for an ailment and feel better . . did the drug fix you? If you feel better after an adjustment, are you fixed? My answer is "It all depends on your personal definition of fixing". If 'fix' to you is feeling better, than yes, you can be fixed.

In my opinion, there is no such thing as fixing the body. Sorry. We have to move away from this dangerous idea that you can go to a doctor and take a pill, or get one adjustment, etc., and expect a fix. Of course, you can feel better, but the body is a dynamic organism. The human body does not stop and everyday we are subjected to physical, chemical and emotional stresses of life.

Please do not misunderstand this point. One of the definitions of 'fixed' is to repair or restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.The body can be repaired but the body is always in a continuous state of change! A machine can be fixed. You replace the part, and whammo, it is working again perfectly. It's entirely different with our body. There are too many variables (parts). Our bodies require much more daily attention and maintenance compared to machines even when we feel GREAT!

Also, how you feel on a day to day basis is not a strong indicator of how healthy you are. Our bodies are simply adapting to everything we do every second of our life.. You can feel miserable one day and great the next. Of course you need to pay attention to your body but don't mistake feeling good for fixed and not feeling good to - broken.

There is another aspect to this - "If it's not broke, don't fix it". This philosophy is dangerous when it comes to our bodies. This is saying "there is nothing wrong with me, I feel fine" Most vertebral subluxations are not felt. Does that mean that you are fine? No, you may feel fine, but you have a misaligned vertebra interfering with the proper function of the nerve system. The inborn wisdom of your body, which controls and coordinates the function of every cell in the body, is not free to do its job. That's why its important to get you spine checked at least weekly because most of the nerves are not felt and you really do not know when you are subluxated.

Perhaps we need a major change in our attitude. Perhaps we need to focus on what causes health, what causes proper body function, what causes increased performance on a mental, physical and emotional level. It's really rather simple: eating right, getting regular exercise, maintaining a nerve system free of interference (regular visits to your chiropractor) and having a positive mental attitude.

Check out this cool website - chiromatrix.com


Hello everyone,

Here is a link to a website that can show you how vertebral subluxations can potentially effect certain organs and body parts.

http://www.chiromatrix.com/Chiropractic_Website_Spine_Simulator/nerve_chart/

Visual learners will love this site!

Just a few things to keep in mind. First, everyone of us is 'wired' differently. So the website gives us a general idea where the nerve goes. No two people are wired the same! Yes, we all have 2 eyes, 2 ears but no two faces are exactly the same.

The second thing is that most nerves leaving the spine serve multiple organs and parts. So we really do not know which part of a nerve and which organ is affected by the subluxations. What we do know is that when misalignments (subluxations) happen, these organs and tissues will not functions the best that they can. This effects the entire body to some degree. This site does give us an idea how complex the nerve system is and how it affects the function of every part of the body.

Here are some important questions to think about: Which of these organs and parts can you (and your family members) afford to have deprived of a good nerve supply and working incorrectly as a result of nerve interference and for how long? What do you think will happen to these organs if you (and your loved ones) walk around subluxated?

If you (and your family) are interested in maximum health and getting the most out of life, you really cannot afford to have any part of your body deprived of a good nerve supply. The only way you can insure that there are no vertebral subluxations interfering with your body's ability to be all you can be is to have your spine checked regularly and adjusted as needed.

This is an article I wrote for a local periodical.

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Your Health: Less or More?

When it comes to health, what are you hoping for? Less struggle? Less disease? Less risk? Less symptoms? Or . . More opportunities? More health!!? More energy? More vitality? More flexibility? etc.

I guess it all depends how you look at your life. We can take a reactive ( or less ) approach to life and health. In this scenario you are always putting out fires. You are kind of going with the flow. But who's flow? You are always worried about catching the next disease or how to cure it. It can be a scary way to live because you have no control. It's fear based and it can cause one to just run in place for years. You are basically running away from disease and trying to figure out how to get rid of your new ailment.

There is nothing wrong with addressing how you feel on a day to day basis. But, to be really healthy and bounce back quick to the stresses of daily life takes a subtle shift of your focus.

We can easily shift our focus from 'running away', to 'moving toward'. 'Moving toward' is a proactive (more) approach to life and health. You may think its prevention but its not. Its the mind-set of 'what can I do today to build health' in my body and life. For example; instead of exercising regularly to prevent bad health, you exercise to build health and power! Instead of eating well to prevent cancer, you eat well to build health and power. The basic fact is - disease cannot exist in a healthy body!

This pertains to what I do for a living also. Most people go to the chiropractor because they have an ache or a pain they want to get rid of. In other words, they want less of something. There is nothing wrong with that because we all want to feel better. However, what most people don't know, is that chiropractic adjustments will add more power to your nerve system. Another fact that most people don't know is that 90 percent of your nerves are for function, no pain. For example, your stomach, , your pancreas , liver, kidneys are performing hundreds of functions without your conscious control.

Everything we do affects our spine so some degree. Chiropractic adjustments keep the spine working properly which keeps your nerve system working better. This allows us to have more energy. more vitality and more health.