Hassel Family Chiropractic

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

The Opioid Epidemic: A Manufactured Crisis

Since 1999, deaths from prescription opioids have quadrupled—not because people suddenly started abusing them, but because Big Pharma pushed them with lies and deception. Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, downplayed the risks of addiction, leading to one of the largest pharmaceutical settlements in U.S. history—but the damage was already done.

260 million opioid prescriptions are written every year in the U.S.—that’s almost one per American. How did we get here? A broken system that prioritizes profits over lives. Instead of addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction, the medical industry has created lifelong customers by masking symptoms with dangerous drugs.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Chiropractic, movement, whole foods, hydration, sleep, and natural healing methods address the cause of pain—not just the symptoms. It’s time to break free from this cycle and take control of our health.

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02/25/2026

Over-the-counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are responsible for over 100K hospitalizations and over 15K deaths each year.

These include drugs like aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, and Advil.

The common adverse drug reactions are bleeding, heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage.

Acetaminophen (i.e., Tylenol) is the leading cause of acute liver failure.

Yikes!

I often hear patients say things like it’s “just Advil,” or “only Tylenol.”

Well… you need to be careful with ALL meds, prescribed OR over-the-counter.

And make sure you are addressing the CAUSE of your problems, not merely masking the symptoms.

Stay well,
Dr. Vince

02/24/2026

How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg?

Four.
Calling the tail a leg doesn’t make it a leg.
— Abraham Lincoln

Just like calling symptom relief “health” doesn’t make it true health.

Do you really believe medication equals health?

If a drug can make a sick person feel better, why can it make a healthy person feel sick with side effects?

Are your symptoms truly caused by a deficiency of pills…
or is something deeper out of balance?

True health comes from addressing the cause, not masking the symptoms.

Health =
✔️ Optimal nerve system function
✔️ Real, whole-food nutrition
✔️ Consistent movement & exercise
✔️ Positive, vital thoughts

Be responsible for your health.
Your body was designed to heal — give it what it needs.

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02/24/2026

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02/24/2026

The first seven vertebrae of your spinal column make up what is known as your cervical spine. It begins at the top of your spine and ends where the middle 12 vertebrae of your spine, known as the thoracic spine, begin at your shoulders.

Migraines and stress headaches cost billions in health care dollars. The suffering that surrounds them cannot be measured. Sinus problems, dizziness, difficult concentration, fatigue, disruption in sleeping patterns, and a weak immune system are more symptoms that can occur with upper cervical subluxations. People sometimes use drugs. Drugs mask symptoms. Symptoms are messages to us that something is not right. By masking symptoms we are ignoring the body’s cries for help. Like covering something we don’t want to look at. The body has an intelligence which Chiropractors refer to as “innate intelligence” which means the body knows how to heal. It just needs the opportunity. Chiropractic is a drug free approach to healing. The idea is simple – remove the interference and allow the body to heal itself naturally as it was designed to do. Everyday around the world, Chiropractors do just that.

The top two vertebrae of the cervical spine (known as C1 and C2) are unique from all the others because they are designed primarily for rotation. The first vertebra, know as the atlas (C1) is located between the skull the axis (C2). The atlas was named after a mythical god who held the “weight of the world” on his shoulders because the atlas actually supports the weight of the head. The atlas sits right on top of the axis and is linked to it by special ligaments that allow rotation between them. The brain stem extends down into this area, which is why it has such an impact on our overall health.

Proper alignment of these two vertebrae can affect the way your entire body functions and any type of misalignment can exert pressure on the brainstem, causing your entire body to malfunction. This sets up a compromise that can affect every organ, every system, and eventually every cell in your body, allowing a greater possibility for you to develop disease.

Headaches and Migraines are not the only result of spinal misalignments in the atlas/axis. Learning difficulty and behavior problems can sometimes be the end result of spinal misalignments in the cervical spine. Sometimes this area of the spine can be damaged at birth just with the force of “normal” birthing. Vacuum or forcep extraction will cause even more stress to the upper cervical spine. We have many children in our practice whose lives have been changed by having their spines adjusted, allowing them to express health at every level. Chiropractic adjustments to the upper cervical spine help correct the subluxation and restore proper alignment of the atlas and axis so they function as they were designed to do, allowing the rest of your body to function as it should.

Live Well,

Dr. Vince

02/23/2026

Natural health care is all about taking care of your whole self – not just your body, but also your mind and spirit. It suggests doing things like getting adjusted on a regular basis to optimize you Brain Body connection, eating quality whole food, exercising regularly, hydrating optimally with water, getting adequate sleep, a gratitude attitude, and managing stress to help your body heal naturally. Getting better takes time, unlike the quick fixes (meds) we're used to in our fast-paced world. Natural health care wants us to be patient and let our bodies heal on their own, kind of like how a plant needs time to grow.

I'm saying that we need to think differently about our health. Instead of looking for instant solutions, we should understand that feeling better might take a while. It's about respecting how our bodies work and being okay with the fact that getting healthy is a slow process. The conversation suggests that if we follow the ideas of natural health care, we can build a strong and lasting foundation for good health, even if it's not as fast as we're used to in our quick-fix world.

Trust the self healing, self regulating process.

Dr. Vince

02/22/2026

Living in harmony with the human genome by embracing natural health care can foster overall well-being.

Dis-ease often arises from poor lifestyle choices, disrupting the body's natural balance.

Unlike pharmaceuticals, which only mask symptoms, addressing the root cause through natural, holistic approaches emphasizes prevention and long-term vitality.

While pharmaceuticals sometimes have their place, prioritizing lifestyle choices aligned with our innate self regulating, self healing body can offer a more sustainable and comprehensive approach to optimal health.

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02/20/2026

One of my favorite quotes: “It’s much easier to stay well than it is to get well.” This simple truth is at the core of what I teach every day.

Your body is designed to heal, adapt, and function at its best—IF you give it what it needs. Regular chiropractic care, proper nutrition, movement, hydration, quality sleep, and a healthy mindset are the keys to staying well. But too many people wait until they’re in pain, sick, or broken down before they start taking their health seriously.

Don’t wait until your body forces you to make a change. Take control now. Prioritize your nervous system, your spine, and your health. Because staying well is always easier than trying to recover from illness, injury, or chronic pain.

Be proactive. Get adjusted. Live well.

Dr. Vince

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02/20/2026

🔥 REAL TRANSFORMATION. REAL HEALTH. REAL CONFIDENCE. 🔥

When we first met on October 8th, 2025, she was ready for change.

Today — February 20th, 2026 — the results speak for themselves.

✅ 56 years young
✅ 5'6"
✅ 50.1 TOTAL INCHES LOST
✅ 37.0 inches off her torso alone
✅ 7.9 inches off her lower waist

Let that sink in…

This didn’t happen overnight.

She completed: ✔️ One 6-week losing phase
✔️ 3½ weeks of maintenance
✔️ A second 6-week losing phase

And what’s most incredible?

✨ She didn’t lose muscle
✨ Her body looks tight and youthful
✨ Her face looks vibrant and healthy
✨ She experienced zero negative health effects

Because this program works WITH the body — not against it.

No nausea.
No digestive distress.
No muscle wasting.
No “Ozempic face.”

Instead, we focused on real foods, metabolic healing, and resetting the body to release dangerous visceral fat — the kind linked to heart disease and metabolic dysfunction.

This isn’t starvation.
This isn’t pharmaceuticals.
This is a metabolic reset.

She didn’t just lose inches…

❤️ She gained confidence
❤️ She feels better than she has in years
❤️ She proved to herself she could do it
❤️ She now has rituals and strategies to keep the fat off for life

And that might be the greatest transformation of all.

I am incredibly proud of her.

Moments like this remind me why I pour my heart and energy into helping people reclaim their health and vitality.

Adding life to years… and years to life.

If you’re ready for your own reset, your own confidence, and your own transformation…

📩 Message us to get started.

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02/19/2026

Are you well adjusted?

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02/19/2026

Your body was designed to self heal and self regulate, not to be managed by medications. True health isn’t found in a shot, pill, or potion —it’s in the way you move, eat, think, and live. Choose healing over harm. Choose chiropractic, real food, movement, hydration, sleep, gratitude, and the power of your own innate intelligence.

Do health. Live a wellness lifestyle, NOT sick and a diseased lifestyle.

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