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Why it’s a bad idea to binge at a holiday party
I love the last 2 months of the year! Here spans an 8 week period where we celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New...
Adrian Pujayana
Dec 6, 20162 min read


When is a good time to see my Chiropractor?
"Our bodies are at the effect of gravitational forces whether we like it or not." The way our bodies function and tolerate this force...
Adrian Pujayana, DC
Sep 6, 20163 min read


Traveling with back pain
Traveling by flight is hard on your body when you are having an episode of back pain. Whether your symptoms are acute or chronic, there...
Adrian Pujayana, DC ATC CSCS
Apr 7, 20162 min read


3 TASTY, HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFASTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
One of the most effective ways to lose weight is to decrease your carbohydrate consumption and increase your protein. We generally...
Dr. Christine Smith
Feb 8, 20162 min read


Voluntary Confinement: the effects of mobile devices on our body and behavior
It's inevitable. Mobile device usage has exceeded the personal computer when it comes to web browsing, email, and text messaging. In...
Dr. Adrian
Dec 3, 20152 min read


How Knowledgeable is My Chiropractor?
A recent Gallup Poll demonstrated that one of the reasons that patients do not go to chiropractors is that they are unsure of their...
Dr. Christine Smith
Dec 3, 20152 min read


Curb your craving
You eat well all day and then the evening comes and it all falls apart. Evening munchies are one of the most common ways to sabotage a...
Christine Smith, DC
Sep 4, 20152 min read


Healthcare maintenance
Having good health is about maintenance. Having a good car, good teeth, a nice house is also about maintenance. For heath, it’s what we...
Christine Smith, DC
Sep 4, 20152 min read


Focus on the process, not the result.
I was asked recently, “What are the best exercises to get rid of my ‘lovehandles’?” My response…”There are no secrets, just consistent...
Adrian Pujayana, DC ATC CSCS
Sep 1, 20152 min read


Chiropractic Improves Quality of Life for Pregnant Women
A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, & Family Health on Feb. 4, 2013 showed that women under chiropractic care...
Dr. Christine Smith
Jul 9, 20151 min read


PREVENTING INJURIES IN YOUNG ATHLETES
If you want to be an injury free athlete, treat your body like it! Many of our patients want their bodies to function like an athlete...
Dr. Christine Smith
Jul 2, 20152 min read


Active Rest: Staying strong while injured
Like many of our patients and active adults, I too will suffer a sports related injury from time to time. I recently tore a muscle in my...
Adrian Pujayana
Jun 25, 20152 min read


Eating for Workouts and Recovery
It has been a common notion that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day", and for a good reason, and I'll explain why. Your...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Feb 19, 20152 min read


Do You Need a Fitness Tracking Device?
Dear Dr. Adrian, Do you have advice for me (a runner) on activity trackers? Which trackers do you think I (a runner) might find most...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Feb 2, 20152 min read


ACUTE INJURY CARE AND INFLAMMATION
Inflammation is a living tissue’s response to injury, trauma, or stress. The inflammatory process is initiated when living tissue such...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Dec 4, 20142 min read


WHY EXERCISE IF YOU ARE ALREADY ACTIVE?
Exercise is most beneficial when it is intentional, habitual, progressive, and part of your lifestyle. Exercise is different than having...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Dec 1, 20142 min read


THE EFFECT OF MASSAGE THERAPY ON POST-EXERCISE MUSCLE DAMAGE
The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research has published a recent study in September of 2014, to discuss the effect of massage...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Oct 2, 20142 min read


A GUIDE FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
I have volunteered as an Athletic Trainer for the Mt. SAC Relays on and off for about 20 years, and one of the most common problems I see...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Sep 1, 20142 min read


DAYTIME OR NIGHT TIME...WHICH WORKOUT TIME SUITS YOU?
Many of my active patients ask whether exercise is more effective at night, daytime, or in the morning. The quick answer is that...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Aug 13, 20142 min read


ARE "ENERGY" DRINKS GOOD FOR YOU?
“Energy” drinks have become so popular over the years, and come in many forms, brands, and size. Most of these beverages contain various...

Adrian Pujayana, DC
Jul 2, 20142 min read
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