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Audiobook I am hearing: Think and Grow Rich The first personal development book I ever read with Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich.  It was given to my by a chiropractor 15 years ago.  Due to this amazing book, I have been on a personal growth mission ever since.  Lately, I felt the need to go […]

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Fitness equipment I am loving: TUSY Inflatable Paddle Board Do you like being outside, on the water, in the sun and getting some exercise or relaxation?  If so, Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding might be perfect for you!  The cost and storability of these boards have become much better over the past few years.  This board, […]

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New service I am offering: Online Appointment Scheduling For the past 13 years of running Aligned Life Wellness I have been looking for a way for our existing patients to be able schedule their appointments at any time of the day and on any day of the week.  I am proud to announce that we finally have […]

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Exercise equipment I am using: Clip on Aero Bars by Profile Design At 6’4″ my body acts as a huge sail when attempting to go fast on a bicycle.  This makes cycling a very inefficient process.  In an attempt to reduce the wind resistance I feel during this part of the upcoming 1/2 Ironman, I borrowed […]

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Nutrition strategy I am using: Plate Presentation After being inspired from pictures from social media I picked up four large white dinner sized bowls for plating our food on.  The bowls are large enough to serve each individual ingredient in it’s own corner.  By creating separation, but also a cohesive look, my wife and I have […]

Trending Tuesday 7/20/21

Lessons I am learning: 100 Mile Bike Ride Guys!  I did something I am really proud of accomplishing. Saturday, with the help of an Aligned Life’er (thanks Andrey!)  I was able to ride my bike for 100 miles.  The term used to describe this event is a “century ride”.  Looking back, I believe this is one of the […]

Trending Tuesday 7/13/21

Book I am highly recommending: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter Aligned Life Community!  This is the best, most behavior changing book I have read in 2021!  Please do yourself a favor and pick up a copy.  I love this book on so many levels, however here are […]

Trending Tuesday 6/29/21

Strategy I am implementing: Kid’s Vision Boards Do you find that it is difficult to keep your kids engaged and on a schedule during the summer?  If so, try out this new strategy I am implementing with my kid’s.  First, sit down with your kids and ask them what they want to accomplish by the end […]

Trending Tuesday 6/22/21

Research article I am reviewing: Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Medication, Acupuncture and Spinal Manipulation(Chiropractic).   Spine, July 15, 2003; 28(14): 1490-1502 In the journal “Spine” in 2003 an interesting study was done that compared patients who had chronic back pain for between 4 to 8 years.  These individuals received either drugs (Celebrex […]

Trending Tuesday 6/8/21

Trail I am hiking: Santa Margarita River Trail If you are local to the San Diego area, I found a hidden gem of a hike this weekend with the family.  This trail is located about 40 minutes north along the 15 freeway if you were leaving from the Aligned Life office location.  There is free parking at […]