The first cervical vertebra (C1 or atlas) is named after Atlas, the mythical Titan who held the earth on his shoulders. The atlas in your spine is a small ring of bone, which balances your skull, a round globe like the earth. Despite the discrepancy in size, as long as the relative positions of C1 [...]
Today I had the privilege of talking to a patient who told me that she referred a couple of people to my office. I always appreciate referrals! She relayed to me a conversation she had with one of them. "Did (NUCCA) get rid of your pain?" asked the friend. "No, I still have some pain. [...]
Most people are motivated by pain. This may be headaches, shoulder pain, low back pain, menstrual cramps, sciatica or many other types of pain. Upper cervical chiropractic can help reduce the pain that you may be suffering from. What's more? Upper cervical chiropractic can reduce your injuries. Let's say you decide to work out at [...]
A friend of mine has been on a journey of keeping herself and her family healthy. She's been an inspiration to me on so many levels. She homeschools her four kids. She bakes a lot of things, including keeping a gluten-free and a non-gluten-free diet for members of her family. She sees a chiropractor and [...]
Do you know someone who has trouble with swallowing, dry mouth, irregular heart rate, sense of taste, memory or emotions? The neurology of the upper cervical spine is remarkable. The brainstem consists of mesencephalon, pons and medulla. The medulla contains the intermedius nucleus (InM), which has receptors for head and neck posture. Changes in head [...]
Now that we've arrived at the end of January, it's time to evaluate whether your plans and goals for your health are coming to fruition. Have you begun a new exercise regimen? Have you started eating better? Have you been sick too often? Are you seeing your chiropractor more often than you'd like? I saw [...]
You may have had a fabulous year! You may have had a very difficult year. Either way, 2013 is coming and it is a fresh start. A chance to either continue what has been working, or begin again. Please take advantage of the start of a new year to "restart" your life. Is your personal [...]
According to the calendar, fall started a week and a half ago, but the weather thinks it's still summer. Nevertheless, autumn has arrived and with it the leaves on the trees have begun to change color. Soon the leaves will fall. Sometimes I think about the seasons relating more to our bodies than simply the [...]
Here in the United States, menopause is not something that most women look forward to. However, in other cultures, including the Mayans, it is welcomed with open arms! There is no one answer to why menopause symptoms differ from one culture and one woman to another. However, there are studies on the chemistry changes during [...]
After looking forward to the birth of a new baby, parents are sometimes broadsided with a newborn who cries incessantly. How is a mom or dad to respond to a baby who is inconsolable? No one sleeps. No one, including the baby, enjoys the crying. She's not crying to get attention. Mommy and daddy would [...]
Find out why people drive 30-60 minutes (or more) each way for a NUCCA correction at Vital Life Wellness Center, passing many other chiropractors on their way. Why would they do that? Because I care about you and your health. You receive my full attention. I listen to you and give you individualized care. You [...]
Time is always a valuable commodity. We all have the same number of hours in each day and days in each week, yet some of us get more accomplished than others, and sometimes we get a lot done while other times it gets wasted away. Some of the actions and issues that cause us to [...]
Once again, I was reminded that sleep is recommended for improving our immune system to fight off colds and flues. It is a really good idea, but not all of us are sleep deprived because we choose to have fun instead. What if we can't sleep? Is it the presence of a child (perhaps young [...]
