I want to give you a checklist of sorts here, to set you up for success. There are as many approaches to something like this as there are people. The key is to take time to first determine what motivates you and what barriers …
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After My Biochemical Reset – Was There a Transformation?
When I started writing this post it was day number one of returning to all and any media. That day, I just gave myself the option and waited to see what felt right. I turned on the TV that morning, tuned to the local news and felt immediately like I …
How Does Self Image Affect Your Pain?
An excerpt from my book as seen over at InnerSelf Publications website. Timely for the season of self reflection and internal work. "by Ya-Ling Liou, D.C. If you’ve only ever seen yourself as unsure and perhaps your self-esteem is not strong, you …
Taking My Own “Medicine”
When you're a chiropractor, what does it mean to “take your own medicine” ? "Walking my own talk" consists of more than just making sure I receive chiropractic care myself. It’s about seeking balance in all areas of health. With balance in sight, …
Your Effort IS the Accomplishment
Occasionally before a patient can be fully pain free I find myself teaching them one or two key “proprioceptive rehabilitation” activities. These are home exercises designed to help them restore proper body function, so it’s not about strength or …
(Don’t!) Watch Where You’re Walking!
As toddlers we’ve probably all heard “Watch were you’re walking!”. But as adults this can be a very dangerous thing to do and here’s why. First of all falling as a grownup is extremely weird and a much bigger deal than all those times we landed on …