Chiropractors Are Portal-of-Entry Physicians

In California, Doctors of Chiropractic are portal-of-entry physicians, meaning patients may seek chiropractic care without referral from a medical practitioner. D.C.’s are trained to, and are responsible for, recognizing conditions that are outside their scope of practice, and in these cases, must refer the patient to the appropriate medical practitioner for assessment and care. Many other states have a similar structure for chiropractors. 

Surprising Truth About Three Popular Oils

Canola oil, rice bran oil, and grapeseed oil---commonly considered to be healthy, are, in fact, all highly processed oils. Processing is necessary to extract the oil from rapeseed (canola), rice bran, and grape seeds, and may include extraction with heat and solvents, as well as chemical bleaching, degumming, and deodorizing. Because the raw oils have monounsaturated and polyunsatured components, when exposed to heat, they readily oxidize. Oxidized oils are toxic and highly inflammatory.

Certified Green Business

My chiropractic office is a Certified Green Business. To qualify, a business must voluntarily have gone above and beyond regulatory requirements to prevent pollution and conserve resources. This includes cutting water use, replacing lights and bulbs with energy - efficient fixtures, reducing waste going to the landfill by recycling & reusing, reducing pollution in every way possible (such as what might drain into the Bay waters of The National Marine Sanctuary), etc. I am PROUD TO BE GREEN!

Restoration of Function

I design an individual treatment plan for every patient, based on their diagnosis, symptoms, past history, age, general state of health, fitness, limitations, and special needs. Relieving their pain is a primary goal of every treatment plan, but helping restore the person to full, comfortable functioning, as much as possible, is also at the top of the list. The entire health care industry is now focused on restoration of function---what can the patient DO or do better as a result of treatment?---and this is important to verify to insurance companies.

Planting A Pollinator Garden!

Bees and butterflies, essential pollinators for many plants and important food crops, are in decline throughout the U.S., and there are easy ways every gardener can help: (1) plant NATIVE FLOWERS that provide nectar and pollen on which they feed, (2) make HOMES for pollinators by making nest sites such as brush piles, rock piles, and leaving snags for bees to nest in old wood. A bit of “benign neglect” can create nest sites for bees. For butterflies, plant caterpillar host plants, such as native milkweed for monarchs. Last, but extremely important, (3) NEVER USE PESTICIDES OR HERBICIDES in the garden. Find lots of helpful information here:  http://www.xerces.org/bringbackthepollinators/