Tips From Dr. J & Mercedes

“Imagine”
Sunday May 17, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

Our feelings influence the functions of our nervous and endocrine systems. Our thoughts influence our feelings. Since our nervous and endocrine systems control all of our bodily functions, how we feel is important to assess and manage as it will have a direct effect on our health. If that seems like a big responsibility, that’s …Read More

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“People Who Need People…”
Thursday May 7, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

For those of you who are “…the luckiest people in the World,” this has been a challenging time. The restriction of our social need of human to human engagement has had an impact on us. As a result, we have been creating virtual encounters that have satisfied some elements of our desire for connection. Even …Read More

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How and Why to do Meditation
Thursday April 30, 2020 by Mercedes Jordan

Meditation is the process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It has many physical and mental benefits. It reduces stress, improves concentration and memory, controls anxiety, and enhances self awareness. I have been meditating since the 1970’s. I started because I was going through a stressful time in my life. I …Read More

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Community
Sunday April 19, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

We are social beings. We thrive in the presence of others. We are comforted by our shared experiences. Many of the circumstances in our Lives can be best navigated when we are being accompanied. We will also develop our tolerances for proximity to another person based upon our previous experiences with other persons. Most of …Read More

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The Art of Optimism
Wednesday April 15, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

I think most of us would agree that possessing a positive outlook in Life helps living it easier. Most likely we have all experienced that in some circumstances maintaining one can be a challenge. In my training to become licensed in acupuncture, one important principle stood out: in order to build Qi (vitality) one must …Read More

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Walk It Off
Sunday April 5, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

During my first contact with a new patient I will inquire about their exercise regime. Often in my career I have received the reply “Well I just walk.” My response has always been, “That’s great.” The healthiest patients that I encounter are those who walk regularly. Walking is the least complicated of our choices for …Read More

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An Ounce of Prevention…
Wednesday April 1, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

During this period of concern over exposure to a viral agent that is capable of creating a debilitating respiratory disease, we can be comforted in knowing that there are steps that we can take to aid in our body’s defense of this and other pathogenic agents. Chiropractic Physicians have been essential Healthcare Providers and are …Read More

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Healing Breath
Friday March 27, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

Breathing is an event that occurs sixteen times a minute in the normal relaxed state. We don’t even think about breathing, unless we are struggling to do so. Breathing can be one of our simplest defenses in our desire to remain at our best health. Considering that the most current health challenge that we are …Read More

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The Stress of Over-information
Monday March 23, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

More than a microscopic pathogen, the worst challenge we face is the unrelenting anxiety of constantly stressing over the current pandemic. Let’s start here: Stop the hyper-vigilance. Pick your top sources for Local, National and International news; as well as science information, especially as related to the current situation. Make sure they are ones that …Read More

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