Tips From Dr. J & Mercedes

RENEWAL
Wednesday February 10, 2021 by Christopher Jordan

There are occurrences in our lives that can provide for us an opportunity for a “Second Chance,” a “Do Over.” There are times that when we are dissatisfied with an outcome or our current state, we can reset, we can try another way. I find it, at times, discouraging when anyone expresses that they feel …Read More

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Living Intentionally
Saturday November 7, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

There can be no doubt that we are currently experiencing a time for tremendous opportunities of growth. This could be stated differently, but would most likely lead to suggesting the challenging elements that underlie this time, which could lead to focusing on the challenges themselves and that can pull our attention away from the purpose …Read More

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Chiropractic Physicians
Tuesday August 25, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

Patients are frequently surprised when I describe the level of education necessary to be a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic. That DC at the end of our names is associated with a tremendous amount of information related to the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the human being. In the State of Florida a DC license is …Read More

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“What Have You Done For Yourself Lately?”
Sunday July 19, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

I think, as adults, we all realize that we are responsible for ourselves, ultimately. Everything that we experience will have a component of our own contribution, or lack there of. In all circumstances of our lives it is imperative that we pay attention to where we can be the primary influence of our experiences or …Read More

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“Come on People Now…”
Thursday June 18, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

Bridging the gaps within humanity needs to be our primary goal.  Allowing the co-existence of diverse ideologies must be our greatest concern.  The way is clear.  Look for the common threads.  Focus on where we can meet.  We must purge ourselves of hate and fill ourselves with love.  Stop the language of condemnation, use only …Read More

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Wearing Face Protection
Friday May 29, 2020 by Christopher Jordan

An exert from a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine included: “We know that wearing a mask outside health care facilities offers little, if any, protection from infection. Public health authorities define a significant exposure to Covid-19 as face-to-face contact within 6 feet with a patient with symptomatic Covid-19 that is sustained …Read More

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“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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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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