Tips From Dr. J & Mercedes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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