Dr. G's Pop Quiz

If you've been a patient at this office for some time, you already know that 1)we care 2)chiropractic care is different from traditional health care 3)we like patients to interact with all the staff. If you haven't, let me share something with you.

Our Motto:We depend upon patients like you to spread the word about our chiropractic office and its effectiveness. We want you happy, we want you healthy, and we want you telling people about us. When you're healthier, you should want to tell people about this clinic in case they need to call us like you did.

Q. Do you understand what makes chiropractic different (and effective)? Answer these questions to test your knowledge. Let me know how you did:

1.The primary focus of my type of chiropractic care is to?
a.make your eyes clearer
b.Improve the vitality of your nervous system so it functions at optimal rates
c.To get your pain taken care of permanently
d.Get you knowledgeable about almost everything you can think of

2. Subluxations in your spine will and can cause:
a. Eating or drinking to excess with huge weight gains
b. Nervous system impairment
c. Pain, muscle spasm, or even over-excitement
d. Sleepless nights

3.Chiropractic can help so many different health problems because?
a.It's magic that only a chiropractor can do
b.The nervous system controls, coordinates, and regulates everything in your body
c.Only a chiropractor can adjust you and get you aligned

Come visit your Orange County Chiropractor!

Warning Signs!

With gas prices through the roof, everyone hates to see that low fuel light come on!

As bad at the low fuel light is, it really is pivotal. It is a symptom of a low tank and a WARNING that unless you do something about it you will be "hoofing" it soon!

When it comes to health, pain or other symptoms are just the same. Symptoms are warnings! A "low health" light if you will.

Unfortunately, many people look for the quickest way to cover up the symptom and then move along. They ignore the warning and think that if the symptom is gone then the problem is gone. NOT TRUE. It would be no different than putting tape over the low fuel light and then just keep driving. It is no wonder that so many people are sick and suffering.

Chiropractic addresses the cause, not the symptom!

Come visit your Orange County Chiropractor!

Who is Dr. W. Edwards Deming?

"Who is Dr. W. Edwards Deming," you ask? And why should we care? In the U.S., Deming is not very well known, but in other ares of the world, Europe and Asia especially, he is almost a household name. He was an economist who taught a common sense approach to economic dealings. After WWII when the Japanese economy wasn't doing so well, Deming almost single-handedly transformed the way they did business with his ideas. One of this more famous quotes is: "94% of failure is a result of the system, not the individual." Now why is this important to you and me? It's simple, really. You see, today we have what we refer to as a "healthcare system." Actually, it would be better to refer to as a "sick care system." Think about it. How often do we go to a doctor or a hospital to care for out health? We are usually there to have them care for our sickness. If we look at the cold, hard facts, we are not doing so well as a "healthcare system." In fact, if we look at some of the more advanced countries in the world, we are getting sicker by the day. The United States, for instance, is ranked by the World Health Organization as the thirty fourth healthiest country. Thirty fourth! Your jaw should be hitting the floor right now. Consider a country that spends more on "healthcare" every year than the entire gross domestic product of most countries, and it seems that U.S. should rate at least in the top ten! The pharmaceutical industry is the fourth largest industry that has ever existed. Do we really need that much "Big Pharma?"r Consider for a moment that it isn't the individuals who are stupid here. Could it be that out failure it a result of the system? Enter chiropractic, a different way of thinking about health and sickness. Chiropractic is based on the idea that, if we truely take care of our health, it becomes almost impossible to have sickness. Our bodies were designed as the most magnificent machines to ever grace the planet earth. And when out nervous system is functioning properly, i.e. through regular chiropractic adjustments, then much of the sickness we incur will simply disappear, as if by magic. Just some food for thought! Come visit your Orange County Chiropractor!

Warning Signs!

With gas prices through the roof, everyone hates to see that low fuel light come on!

As bad at the low fuel light is, it really is pivotal. It is a symptom of a low tank and a WARNING that unless you do something about it you will be "hoofing" it soon!

When it comes to health, pain or other symptoms are just the same. Symptoms are warnings! A "low health" light if you will.

Unfortunately, many people look for the quickest way to cover up the symptom and then move along. They ignore the warning and think that if the symptom is gone then the problem is gone. NOT TRUE. It would be no different than putting tape over the low fuel light and then just keep driving. It is no wonder that so many people are sick and suffering.

Chiropractic addresses the cause, not the symtom!

Come visit your Orange County Chiropractor!

Who is Dr. W. Edwards Deming?

"Who is Dr. W. Edwards Deming," you ask? And why should we care? In the U.S., Deming is not very well known, but in other ares of the world, Europe and Asia especially, he is almost a household name. He was an economist who taught a common sense approach to economic dealings.

After WWII when the Japanese economy wasn't doing so well, Deming almost single-handedly transformed the way they did business with his ideas. One of this more famous quotes is:

"94% of failure is a result of the system, not the individual."

Now why is this important to you and me? It's simple, really. You see, today we have what we refer to as a "healthcare system." Actually, it would be better to refer to as a "sick care system." Think about it. How often do we go to a doctor or a hospital to care for out health? We are usually there to have them care for our sickness.

If we look at the cold, hard facts, we are not doing so well as a "healthcare system." In fact, if we look at some of the more advanced countries in the world, we are getting sicker by the day. The United States, for instance, is ranked by the World Health Organization as the thirty fourth healthiest country. Thirty fourth! Your jaw should be hitting the floor right now. Consider a country that spends more on "healthcare" every year than the entire gross domestic product of most countries, and it seems that U.S. should rate at least in the top ten! The pharmaceutical industry is the fourth largest industry that has ever existed. Do we really need that much "Big Pharma?"r

Consider for a moment that it isn't the individuals who are stupid here. Could it be that out failure it a result of the system?

Enter chiropractic, a different way of thinking about health and sickness. Chiropractic is based on the idea that, if we truely take care of our health, it becomes almost impossible to have sickness. Our bodies were designed as the most magnificent machines to ever grace the planet earth. And when out nervous system is functioning properly, i.e. through regular chiropractic adjustments, then much of the sickness we incur will simply disappear, as if by magic.

Just some food for thought!

Come visit your Orange County Chiropractor!

COULD YOU HAVE "TEXT NECK"?

Move over, "BlackBerry Thumb". There's a new tech-induced health hazard in town--"text neck" or "iNeck pain".

A term coined by U.S. chirpractors Dr. Dean L. Fishman, "Text Neck" refers to an overuse syndrome or a repetitive stress injury, where you have your head hung forward and down looking at your mobile electronic device for extended periods of time.
Indeed, as mobile technology becomes more widespread,, people are spending more an more time with handheld devices like smartphones, e-readers, and computer tablets. And "Text Neck", which can potentially affect millions worldwide, is a growing health concern.

Symptoms of "Text Neck"

When users are stuck in the unnatural posture of looking down for a prolonged period od time, it can lead to tightness across the shoulders, soreness in the neck and even chronic headaches.

That's because the more you crane your neck, the more weight it has to carry.

Dr. Tan Kian Hian, director at the Pain Management Center and consultant at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), explains: "When you lean your head forward away from its natural position--when the ears and shoulders are aligned--by an inch, the weight of your head dramatically increases."

If left untreated, a "text neck" can lead to the inflammation of the neck muscles, ligaments and nerves, permanent arthritic damage, as well as increased curvature in the spine. Tan adds: "This is very prevalent in our new generation of young adults who are constantly "connected" to their mobile devices, even while walking.

When your body is sending you a message

The good news is that there are ways to alleviate your muscular pain and discomfort before your condition gets worse.

Tan says: "It is possible to feel better just by making some changes to your daily posture and your lifestyle."

Here's what you can do:

Take frequent breaks: A "Text Neck" is a repetitive stress injury--it can be easily prevented by taking breaks from your mobile device every 15 minutes, looking up and bringing the neck back into the neutral position. Alternatively, hold your mobile device higher so that it's aligned with your eyes and your neck muscles are not so taxed.

Embrace posture-focused exercises: So exercises like yoga and Pilates, which focus your attention on attaining the right posture. You will become more aware of the way you use your mobile devices in that way.

When your iNeck pain has become too severe

Patients should seek professional attention if the above measures do not work. They may require a complete chiropractic examination and if necessary, some investigations to fin out what is wrong with their neck.
If there are no contraindications, chiropractic and holistic methods can be very effective in treating these problems. In some patients, the degeneration may be severe and lead to compression of nerves in the neck. This may result in "nerve pain" which will require further investigations and specialized treatment.

120 Day Makeover!!

Your body's cells and tissues are constantly undergoing replacement, remodeling, and makeovers. For example, your red blood cells - the cells that carry oxygen from your lungs to every other part of your body - replace themselves every 120 days. Other cells with such a high rate of turnover include the cells lining your gastrointestinal tract - stomach, small, and large intestine - and hair cells.

Ultimately all of your body's cells die and are replaced. What this means is that the "new you" doesn't have to be the same as the "old you." As you get healthier - eat more nutritious foods, exercise regularly, and get sufficient restful sleep - your new replacement cells also become stronger, fitter, and healthier.

For most people, chiropractic care is an essential ingredient in becoming healthier. Chiropractic care helps improve the functioning of your nerve system, which in turn helps every system of your body function more effectively and efficiently. With respect to health and well-being, chiropractic care helps your desire for a "new reality" become a reality