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09/19/2025

Has anyone else noticed their body feels a bit tighter when the temps drop? This article nails it — cool air, less movement, and even posture get in on the game.

A few things I’m going to try this week:

Warm-ups & gentle stretches first thing in the morning

Wearing layers so I’m not freezing and cramped

Breaking up long sitting sessions with small movement breaks (even just 5 mins)

Using a heat pack when needed

How about you — any go-to tricks to stay limber when it gets chilly?

Have you ever noticed that your body feels tighter or moves more slowly when the weather cools down? You’re not imagining it – weather changes may have more of an impact on how you feel than you realize.

09/17/2025

Joseph Murphy took the Power of Positive Thinking to a new level back in the 1950s. He said,"Keep your conscious mind busy with positive expectation." This link will take you to a brief video outlining the ideas he promoted in his book 'The Power of Your Subconscious Mind'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fEC7rReux4

09/17/2025

Small habits → Big impact.
This article is a great reminder that simple daily routines can shape our energy, focus, and overall well-being.

I’m choosing one small habit to build this week — how about you?

When life gets busy, it’s often the basics – like rest, movement, and regular meals – that get pushed aside. But those small daily actions can have a big impact on how your body feels and functions.

09/16/2025

'The Man in the Arena' was a speech by Theodore Roosevelt. He emphasized the importance of each person doing their best to contribute their gift for the good of the whole.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

09/11/2025

The Balance Between Intention and Surrender by Dr Joe Dispenza

The balance between intention and surrender is a delicate one. Intention is getting clear on what we want and surrender is trusting in the best outcome. On the one hand, if you over intend, you’re trying to make things happen; on the other, if you over surrender, then you’re lazy, lethargic, and you’ll make a minimal effort. It’s a bit of a razor’s edge, which is why I think we have to lay down the very thing we’ve used our whole life to get what we want, for something greater to occur. It sounds easy enough until we have to put it into practice.

If you’re familiar with my work, by now you’ve heard me say a thousand times that to create something out of nothing, we need to match a clear intention with an elevated emotion. But that’s just the beginning. Next, we need to remain in the energy of that creation—day in and day out. (This is where our meditation practice comes into play.) Then, we surrender the how of how our creation shows up.

The moment we start to feel frustrated, impatient, angry, or resentful, however, we’ve disconnected from the energy of our future, and more than likely it’s because we’re trying to force, control, predict or manipulate outcomes. Why does this happen? Because those emotions cause us to feel separate from our creation; thus, we’re not surrendering, allowing and trusting in this greater mind. Instead we’re approaching creation as matter trying to change matter, rather than our energy organizing matter.

The creative process then is not about hoping, wishing, waiting, wanting, trying or looking—hope is a beggar. It’s about embodying and becoming your creation. We do this first internally in our meditations by merging with the energy of our future, then by remaining in that energy throughout our day.

If you’re not making a concerted effort to stay in the energy of your creation throughout your day, it’s the same as eating an organic breakfast, then spending the rest of the day eating junk food. And what’s the point of that if you’re trying to get healthy?

09/10/2025

Symptoms of Inner Peace
Composed by Jeff Rockwell, a chiropractor, and his wife

1. A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than from fears based on past experiences.
2. An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
3. A loss of interest in judging self.
4. A loss of interest in judging others.
5. A loss of interest in conflict.
6. A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
7. A loss of ability to worry (this is a very serious symptom).
8. Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
9. Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
10. Frequent attacks of smiling through the eyes of the heart.
11. Increasing susceptibility to love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it.
12. An increasing tendency to let things happen rather than to make them happen.

Rockwell warns: "If you have all or even most of the above symptoms, please be advised that your condition of PEACE may be so far advanced as to not be treatable.

09/09/2025

Wow — this article really hits home! It makes so much sense that when we're under constant stress, our bodies stay locked in fight-or-flight mode, causing muscle tension—especially in the neck and shoulders—and creating a painful feedback loop of anxiety and discomfort. The way chiropractic care is highlighted as a way to reset that cycle through adjustments and nervous system support is refreshing and hopeful. And love the suggestion to pair clinical care with simple daily habits like deep breathing, stretching, and checking ergonomics—it shows a holistic, sustainable path back to relaxation.

For many of us, stress has become a common companion. In our practice, we frequently see how chronic stress manifests physically in our patients’ bodies, particularly through muscle tension.

09/09/2025

Top 5 Free Biohacks You Can Start Doing Tomorrow Morning!

Human Biologist, Gary Brecka, has some great suggestions for how to start your day with 5 easy practices. These are powerful daily habits that will improve your health, mood, energy and focus. Check out his podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_2105rR4No

You can try one or all of these simple activities. He even describes how to stack them together!

09/09/2025

https://www.famchiro.com/the-power-of-routine-how-daily-habits-may-influence-well-being/

When life gets busy, it’s often the basics – like rest, movement, and regular meals – that get pushed aside. But those small daily actions can have a big impact on how your body feels and functions.

09/08/2025

I love how this article treats gardening as rewarding and something to approach with care! The warm-up walk and gentle stretches before getting into planting really resonate—much like pre-gardening yoga for the spine! The clever use of long-handled tools, kneeling with one foot forward, squatting, and sitting on a low stool are all smart reminders to work with our bodies, not against them. And pacing yourself—doing a bit each day, staying hydrated, choosing cooler hours—feels like a compassionate game-plan for keeping gardening joyful instead of painful.

We understand that gardening is more than just a hobby—it’s a rewarding activity that can, unfortunately, lead to back pain if proper precautions aren’t taken.

09/05/2025

“Did you know poor posture can affect way more than just how you look? From energy and mood to breathing and even digestion, posture plays a huge role in daily life. 💪✨ Check out our latest article to learn 5 ways posture impacts your health—and what you can do to improve it: http://famchiro.com/5-ways-poor-posture-impacts-your-daily-life/”

Maintaining good posture isn’t just about looking confident; it’s essential for your overall health and wellness. Here are five unexpected ways slouching might be taking a toll on you—and how Family Chiropractic Center can help.

09/04/2025

“Sleep is one of the best adjustments you can give your body. At Family Chiropractic Center, we see how quality rest supports healing, posture, and energy every day. Great article reminder to prioritize your sleep! 😴✨”

If you wake up with back pain, your sleeping position might be to blame. The way you sleep can have a significant impact on your spinal health. Here’s a breakdown of common sleep positions and how they might be affecting your back—plus some tips from Family Chiropractic Center to wake up pain-fr...