Doctor’s Blog – Nexus Family Chiropractic

The Power Of Human Touch

Written by Dr. Alyssa Puorro The power of touch goes so deep, and sadly it is missing by a lot of people in our constantlychanging world. I love hugs. I love it even better when the person sharing has the sameintention. We all know that......

Antibiotics Before 2 Years Old

Written by Dr. Alyssa Puorro Why is it the norm that children, on average, take 2-3 prescription drugs per year? Is that even necessary? Prescription medications can be life saving in some situations, however the high degree to which they...

Male Brain Vs Female Brain

Written by Dr. Alyssa Puorro Girls playing dolls and having tea parties. Boys rough housing and bouncing off the walls. The many gender roles we have exist for a reason. It is something to encourage rather than dismiss. Our brains were de...

Toxic Clothes

Written by Dr. Alyssa Puorro We are constantly bombarded with environmental toxins — in the air, in the water, in our everyday household items. The same is true for the clothing you may be wearing. Since your clothes are on your skin al...

What’s That Sound

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Have you ever been sitting eating dinner with someone and you notice that not only are they chewing with their mouths open, but you can hear their lips smacking and tongue crackling with salvia at every bite? What about ...

Brain Secrets For Childhood Success Revealed

Did you know that play is a requirement for healthy brain development in kiddos? Yes, you read that correctly, in order for proper brain development to ensue in children under the age of 7, they must enjoy fun, creative, curious, imaginative PLAY reg...

An Anti-Aging Secret Hiding Within You

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Every time I see an advertisement for the newest anti-aging supplement, skin cream, or diet I can’t help but think about the pain and hassle involved with trying to prevent aging. As men, we are sold testosterone s...

The Secret To Happiness & Fulfillment

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley How often do you feel bored, unfulfilled, stuck, or “in a rut”? I’ve been there and, as a matter of fact, it’s easy to get to that place and stay longer than we want. Work becomes boring, sp...

Two Secret Recipes For Effortless Meal Creation

Written by Dr. Daniel & Heather Kimbley Everyone knows eating healthy is the only way to go. The problem is, that sometimes time constraints get in the way of making meals at home. Usually this results in just giving in to temptation for so...

Fewer Sick Days Pays You Big $$$

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley “Have you more faith in a knife or a spoonful of medicine than in the power that animates the living world?”, BJ Palmer. Trust is hard. I get it. I mean, we live in a world where we are taught......

Sex, marriage, Biology

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Let’s talk about sex. That’s right, I said it. SEX. One of our clients who started seeing us back in March stormed into our office, and he was raving. Not raving mad, just very fired up, and he had an......

More Wealth, more Health, Better Relationships

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley What’s the secret to getting more wealth, better health, and more solid relationships? As I’m sure we all have as the new year approaches, we have set goals or “resolutions” for what we know we wa...

How To Pay MORE In Taxes

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Would you rather pay one million dollars in taxes or ten million dollars in taxes? Go ahead answer. Take as long as you’d like, it’s not a trick question. While many of you are probably thinking that the OBVI...

Making Decisions That Bring You Power

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley What big changes are you looking to make in your life? Is it a different job, a move to a new city, or learning a new skill? My greatest mentor, Dr. Eric Plasker, has told me more than 100 times......

One And Done Mentality

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Looking to accomplish more in life? Is it making more money? Is it better relationships, possibly even a better sex life? Or is it simply feeling better or more comfortable in your own skin? Regardless of the big vision ...

Healthy For The Holidays

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley With the holiday season knocking on the door, there is no better time than now to start making decisions that keep you at your most productive, most focused, and most energized. And who doesn’t want more energy for...

Trusting Your Gut Instincts

Trusting Your Gut Instincts Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Here’s a scenario for you, play along. You’re introduced to a person at an event for the very first time and your initial reaction to meeting this person is that there is something...

Focus, Presence, Clarity

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Let’s be real with each other for a moment. Whether we like it or not, want to or not, we live in a world that is designed to be constantly distracting to us. Pop-ups on websites, Facebook and Instagram notificatio...

Sleep Well. Live Well.

We all know that sleep is a vital foundation for good health. Like eating, drinking, and breathing–we cannot live without proper sleep. Well maybe we can live, but we won’t maintain a quality of life worth living–not for long anyway...

Healthy Food Prep Made Easy

Written by Heather Kimbley B.S, PTA, AAS For many families, eating healthy is a top priority. For our family specifically, we focus on the 80/20 principle. Eighty-percent of the week we eat what we consider healthy foods for our bodies (grain-free, m...

Your Child’s Healthy Immune System

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley As school kicks into full gear and the hype and scare tactics regarding the flu and common colds pop up in advertising, it’s time to have a conversation about your child’s healthy immune system. We see it all...

Learning Disabilities and Lasting Success

Helping kids be more successful in school and in life is of utmost importance to us here at Nexus Family Chiropractic. We value that everyone has the same potential to be successful, and certain lifestyle choices we make for our kiddos can ensure las...

The Secret To Natural Immunity

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley I used to be scared–overly scared–of germs and bacteria. I would use hand sanitizer multiple times a day, even wash my hands every time I had a free moment. What I realized though, was that no matter how much...

Surfing: Balance, Stability and Coordination

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Every surfer knows just how important balance, stability, and coordination are to performance when that nice summertime swell hits. You can’t control the swell, the wind, or the water temperature, but you can contr...

Your Child’s Healthy Brain

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Almost every visitor we get to our office notices our kids adjusting table, “Leo the Lion”. This usually leads to questions about children receiving care in our office. Our answer is always OF COURSE the care...

A Natural Gift We ALL Share

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley The more I stop and think about the conversations I’m in on a daily basis, I bet that at least once a day I hear someone say “Man I wish I were as good as [fill in the blank] at......

Getting Back To The Basics

Written By Dr. Daniel Kimbley Let’s face it, life is complicated. We all have decisions to make, deadlines to meet, relationships to upkeep, and a host of other things that pop-up in our day to day lives. We all have challenges, so if you feel....

Healthy Hormones

Written By Dr. Daniel Kimbley Have you ever wondered why some people seem to bounce off the walls with energy while others struggle through the day with multiple cups of coffee? It all has to do with our body’s hormonal system. We all know that...

An Investment With 100 Percent Returns

Written By Dr. Daniel Kimbley Growing up I used to think that if someone was an investor, then they put their money into the stock market and watched it grow. I watched my grandfather and uncle invest in the market, sock money away in retirement......

Have You Ever Wanted To Be Elite? You Already Are…

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley At one point or another in each of our lives we have looked up to someone who we believed was “elite” in their given field. It could have been a business owner, parent, role model or even professional athlete...

We Love Our Vets

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley We all have a relative, friend or family member that has served in our armed forces to protect our country. As our veterans and their loved ones can attest to, being a service member puts an added amount of stress......

Capitalizing On Your Most Valuable Asset: Healthy Relationships

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley Everyone and everything seems to be fighting for our attention. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, time with family and friends, email, and even deadlines at work. Although we could let our attention be stolen by any number o...

Run Faster. Jump Higher. Recover Better.

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley and Dr. Eric Plasker As the current sports season kicks into full stride, the desire to do everything we can to maximize recovery time and increase performance is greater than ever. As the intensity of our training activ...

Pregnancy, Posture & Fitness

Written by Heather Kimbley, BA, AAS, PTA Every pregnant woman wants to bring a healthy and vibrant child into this world. Making healthy choices during pregnancy is a critical component to handling the physical, mental and emotional demands of pregna...

Sick, Fit People

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley We have all seen them in the gym, in the yoga studio or in cycling clubs. The person who looks fit: has toned arms, shredded legs and probably has a 6-pack under their gym clothes. That same person, although they......

School Success or Stress?

Written by Dr. Daniel Kimbley and Dr. Eric Plasker Every parent wants their child do well in school. Are you doing everything you can do to ensure success, positive relationships and a healthy school year for you and your family, including minimizing...

Why Kids?

Every parent wants what is best for their child yet it’s hard to know where to begin to set our kiddos up for a lifetime of success. Ultimately, success comes down to one thing-brain function. We get many parents, or parents-to-be asking the questi...

Your Brain & Positive Thinking

The power of positive thinking is all the rage right now. From elite athletes and entrepreneurs, to teachers and students in the classroom, everyone is trying to gain an extra edge over stress. Positive thinking, researchers claim, can help red...

Your Work Life Balance Is The Only Thing That Matters

Despite recent trends in the US of more and more parents to be allowed to work from home, dads (and increasingly, moms alike) in the US are expected to work longer hours and take less time off of work. In 2017 Boston College designed a......

How To Keep Your Family Healthy This Flu Season

With the school in full-swing and the holiday season creeping up on us, there is no better time than now to start making decisions that keep you and your family members your most productive, most focused, and most energized. And who doesn’t want mo...

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