The Last Chiropractor

Explaining Chiropractic

2012-01-11T10:04:00.000-08:00

Has anyone ever asked you to explain chiropractic? Have you been in a situation where you are explaining chiropractic to someone but it seems like you are going in circles? Have you ever wished there was an easy way to explain chiropractic to a non-chiropractor and have it make sense and have impact?

I have a challenge for you; explain chiropractic in the following manner. There is only one no-no when using this explanation. You may not use the words Health, Wellness or discuss any kind of Symptom. There you have it. Here goes. Try this explanation.

Before you begin explaining chiropractic you need to find out a few things from the person you are talking to. Find out what they do, what are their interests, their hobbies, do they have a family, find out what drives them. Then speak to them in terms of performance and function. Then as you are talking about how subluxation lowers performance and function tie it in with these topics.

For example let’s say this person loves to fish. You explain that if they are subluxated they have nerve interference which can cause foggy thinking, your metabolism can slow down, you are not as sharp, hand eye coordination isn’t quite as good as it could be. How they will have diminished ability to feel in the fingers on the line the difference between a fish, weeds or rocks, ever so slight as it may be. They are not performing optimally with subluxation present.

You can use hand eye coordination for lots of brain-body activities. How about when you come home from work and you get to spend some quality time with your family. Do you want to be subluxated or not? Be creative. Show how having a nerve system working less than perfect negatively impacts their daily activities. Then of course explain how much better life can be having a properly functioning nerve system. Integrate these facts into the body of the following explanation.

So you want to know what chiropractic is all about. You have a brain located within your skull which extends through a large opening in the base of the skull traveling down through your backbone which is called your spinal cord. This spinal cord has 32 pair of nerves that branch off and pass between the vertebrae of your spine. These nerves travel to all parts of the body. As a matter of fact if you were to strip away everything from your body except for the nerve system we would still be able to recognize each other. You would see the curves of the body, the wrinkles in your skin as well as your tongue, eyelids, finger nails, fingers and toes. You have a lot of nerves in your body.

Do you understand what the nerve system is? Could you explain to me what its function is? (Here you wait for their answer and you gauge how well they understand neurophysiology. You then reinforce their answer or expound upon it so they understand: It is the brain and nerve system that controls, coordinates and runs the body. Once they grasp this concept you continue.)

Given the brain and nerve system runs all parts of the body it is important there is no interference of this brain-body communication system. The most common interference to the nerve system comes from subluxation. Subluxation is a minor misalignment of the bones of the spine which can sometimes pinch nerves but more commonly subluxation interferes with nerve transmissions from the brain to the body and back to the brain again. When there is interference between your brain and body, your performance suffers. Your body is unable to function as well as it could without nerve interference.

Chiropractors help insure an individual lives their life as free from nerve interference as possible. Chiropractors detect and correct vertebral subluxations. By doing this we are removing interference from your nerve system helping to insure that your brain is able to communicate with all parts of the body resulting in improved function and performance on every level.

Throughout your life you continue to do things that can and will cause you to subluxate. The majority of the time your body corrects these subluxations all by itself. However, sometimes the subluxations are not able to be self corrected by the body and that’s where the chiropractor comes into play. If you want your body to perform and function to the best of its ability and make the best use of all the good things you do for your body, as much as possible you must keep your nerve system functioning free from interference.

This is why you need to see your chiropractor regularly throughout a lifetime. Everyone can benefit from living life free from nerve interference. Not only should you get checked regularly but so should your spouse your brothers &, sisters, your kids, your parents, your friends…you get the idea.

I wouldn’t have you do anything I wouldn’t and I get checked for subluxation every week. Let’s say we start getting you and your family checked out.

There you have it. You have just explained the essence of chiropractic and we never discussed symptoms, health or wellness. We just explained that your life will be better off when you live life free from nerve interference caused by subluxation.

Inevitably a person will then ask you well that all sounds great but what about my (and they name a condition). They ask you about their symptoms.

Your answer is: “When we remove nerve interference your body will function and perform better on every level, good things happen. This may or may not help your condition; however lots of people have been helped with many different conditions once getting under chiropractic care. Knowing what you now know that makes sense doesn’t it? Whether or not this will help, is yet to be determined. First we need to see if you are subluxated and then correct them and see what happens. Let’s see what happens to you?”

Give this a try the next time you are explaining chiropractic to someone. You will find out it is very easy to do and quite effective.

October Is National Chiropractic Month

2011-10-19T12:13:00.000-07:00

This is a 8 minute video of Patrick Gentempo, D.C. explaining Chiropractic in a simple easy to understand way. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCQLNAsuPV8&feature=feedu

Paper Cut

2011-09-07T11:48:00.001-07:00

What would happen if you get a paper cut? How would it look in a month? What if there was a splinter in it? Would it heal the same?

The body is able to self-heal and self-regulated better without the interference of a subluxation. Just like a paper cut can heal better without the interference of a splinter. It is as simple as that.

How Do Frog's Know How To Eat Flies?

2011-08-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

They have a Innate Intelligence or inborn intelligence inside of them. Just like all of us and all living creatures. frog's don't have to go to frog school anymore than babies have to go to school to learn how to eat, sleep, and poop.

Circuit Breaker

2011-08-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

What happens when a surge of electricity hits your house that is greater than it's ability to adapt? It blows a circuit breaker and the house gets saved. What happens we experience stress beyond our ability to adapt properly? We get subluxated and don't achieve our full potential. This is why it is very important for everyone to get checked regularly by a Chiropractor.

Subluxations Cause Lack of Ease

2011-08-17T13:39:00.000-07:00

When you are subluxated it is like using a slinky with a kink in it. There is lack of ease in your body and its ability to communicate at 100%. When you are subluxation free it is like using a new slinky, there is ease in the system. Which one do you want to be like? It is as simple as that.

Are You Communicating Properly?

2011-08-04T09:39:00.000-07:00

When your cell phone only has 1 or 2 bars, you get static on the line and may drop the call because there is interference. This is like our body having a subluxation, our brain can't communicate 100% with our body because there is interference. This is why it is critical to see a Chiropractor regularly to get checked for subluxations.

What Is You Master Control System?

2011-08-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

Our master control system is the brain and spinal cord (the central nerve system). It is like the strings on a puppet, if you interfere with the master control system, you interfere with how it functions. Like our body, if we have nerve interference, our function will be impaired. Subluxations cause interference. It is as simple as that.

Can You Hear Me Now?

2011-07-28T13:22:00.000-07:00

Having ear plugs in interferes with your ability to hear properly. Nothing is broken or damaged, just interference is present. It is just like when you have a subluxation, there is interference present between your brain and body. Therefor, get regular check-ups from your Chiropractor to see if you are subluxated. It is as simple as that.

Is Your Power On 100%?

2011-07-26T06:50:00.000-07:00

When you have a dimmer switch turned down 20-30%, you can still see (function), just not at 100%. When you are subluxated, you are even close to 100%, and can't function at your full potential. Get checked regularly for subluxations.

Do You Have A Weak Link?

2011-07-19T19:00:00.000-07:00

You are only as strong as you weakest link. Do you have a subluxation? Because they make you weak. Make sure to get checked regularily for subluxations.

Do You Have A Giraffe Neck Or A Banana Neck?

2011-07-17T16:06:00.000-07:00

If the banana peel represents the cervical spine (bones), and the fruit represents the spinal cord, what will happen if you don't have a banana shaped curve and have a neck like a giraffe? The answer, you hope for the best. Get to your Chiropractor as soon as possible to see if your neck looks like a banana or a giraffe.

SPASMODIC HEALING

2010-11-02T14:26:00.000-07:00

Question: What is Spasmodic Healing?

Answer: It's the lack of continuous healing from one correction to the next.

If the patient needs an alignment correction on every visit, they are experiencing Spasmodic Healing. The body’s natural self-healing process is interrupted when the patient fails to maintain their alignment between corrections. So when did they need another correction? ... Later that day ... the next day ... the next week?Spasmodic Healing happens when the healing process is not continuous. Obviously, if a patient requires a correction on each visit, It's time to re-evaluate: Are you applying your corrective procedure effectively?New x-rays ... The correction formula may have changed.Question the patient ... they may be causing the frequent misalingment to occur. Restricted brain to body communication leads to the development of acute and chronic health problems. Continuous healing is the ultimate in Total Wellness and the Key to Optimal Health.Holding your alignment correction -- is-- Healing!Maintaining it -- is -- health maintenance at its Best! A correction on every visit -- is -- akin to manipulation!

How Good Are You?

2010-10-26T16:09:00.000-07:00

The Second Most Important Question That You Must Answer:

2. What can you be the best in the world at doing?

What is your area of expertise? What gets you out of bed in the morning? What are you passionate about?

As a Last Chiropractor I am passionate about educating people about the importance of their nervous systems and then locating and adjusting them in a precise specific way that allows them to express their greatest potential.

How about you, what are you the best in the world at?

Two Of The Most Important Questions in Chiropractic

2010-08-22T01:58:00.000-07:00

1. What can only you offer the world?

This is a Big question because as of today Chiropractors give the world something so special and so unique. We as Chiropractors must spread the message of our vitalistic philosophy.

That there is a Universal Intelligence in all matter and it continualy gives to it all of its properties and actions thus maintaining it in existence.

We must wake people up to the fact that they are the true healers, not the Chiropractor as long as there is no interference.

Chiropractic is so Great, so Simple, so Important to the world that only We can offer.

The next post will be the other important question.

Take 100% Responsibility For Your Life - Starting Today

2010-01-21T16:31:00.000-08:00

This isn’t a trick question.
Certainly you know the answer—the person who has been responsible for the life you live right now: YOU.
Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing... Your income. Debt. Relationships. Health. Fitness level. Attitudes and behaviors.
I've often said that you are either creating or allowing everything that is happening in your life.
I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but often times people convince themselves into thinking that external factors are the source of their failure, disappointment, and unhappiness.
External factors do not determine how you live. YOU are in complete control of the quality of your life, by either creating or allowing the circumstances you experience.
When I hear people complain about the state of their life (be it their problems with personal finances, weight, their jobs, or general dissatisfaction), I like to help them see things differently.
If they feel “stuck” and unable to move forward for whatever reason, I ask them to scrutinize both what is working well and what isn’t working well in their life and see how they’ve arrived at where they currently are.
For example, if a woman tells me she’s unhappy with her weight—she travels frequently, and has no to time to exercise or seek healthy foods—I point out that her weight is not a result of her travels and schedule. It’s an outcome of what she chooses to eat and how she chooses to move, regardless of her daily agenda. Why not make a conscious effort to pre-plan healthy meals and snacks, even if it’s on the go, and sneak in 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there to be physically active (hey, I know some frequent flyers that make it a habit of running through airports!).
If you’re frustrated with any area in your life, then it’s time to take a little inventory.
Certainly there are wonderful things happening, whether it’s your job, your romantic relationship, your children, your friends, or your income level. Your accomplishments are just as important as your missteps.
First, congratulate yourself on your successes; and then take a look at what isn’t working out so well. What are you doing or not doing to create those experiences?
Watch out! If you find yourself beginning to complain about everything but the choices you’ve made, then you need to take a step back. See if you can stop blaming outside factors for your unhappiness.
When you realize that you—and only you—create your experiences, you’ll realize that you can un-create them and forge new experiences whenever you want.
How empowering is that!
You must take responsibility for your happiness and your unhappiness, your successes and your failures, your good times and your bad times.
All too often we choose to claim the successes and blame the failures on others or other circumstances. When you stop blaming, however, you can take that energy and redirect it to focus on shaping a better situation for yourself. Blaming only ties up your energy. Imagine roping all the energy into a positive effort.
Some ideas to make this happen:
1. Believe, Believe, Believe! Have unwavering faith in yourself, for good and bad. Make the decision to accept the fact that you create all your experiences. You will experience successes thanks to you, and you will experience pain, struggle, and strife thanks to you. Sounds a little strange, but accepting this level of responsibility is uniquely empowering. It means you can do, change, and be anything. Stumbling blocks become just that—little hills to hop over.
2. Take no less than 100% responsibility . Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take. They don't waste their time and energy blaming and complaining. They evaluate their experiences and decide if they need to change them or not. They face the uncomfortable and take risks in order to create the life they want to live.
3. Stop complaining . Look at what you are complaining about. I’m fat. I’m tired. I can’t get out of debt. I won’t ever get a better job. I can’t stand the relationship I have with my sister. I’ll never find a soulmate in life. Really examine your complaints. More than likely you can do something about them. They are not about other people, other things, or other events. They are about YOU.
4. Make an immediate change. Are you unhappy about something that is happening right now? Make requests that will make it more desirable to you, or take the steps to change it yourself. Making a change might be uncomfortable for you. It might mean you have to put in more time, money, and effort. It might mean that someone gets upset about it, or makes you feel bad about your decision. It might be difficult to change or leave a situation, but staying put is your choice so why continue to complain?
You can either do something about it or not. It is your choice and you have responsibility for your choices.
5. Pay attention. Looking to others for help and guidance is helpful, but don’t forget to stay tuned in to yourself—your behavior, attitude, and life experiences. Identify what’s working and what isn’t. If you need to, write it all down. Then…
6. Face the truth and take action for the long term . You have to be willing to change your behavior if you want a different outcome. You have to be willing to take the risks necessary to get what you want. If you’ve already taken an initial step in the right direction, now’s the time to plan additional steps to keep moving you forward, faster.
Isn’t it a great relief to know that you can make your life what you want it to be? Isn’t it wonderful that your successes do not depend on someone else?
If you need just one thing to do different today, than you did yesterday, make it this:
Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life. Decide to make changes, one step at a time. Once you start the process you’ll discover it's much easier to get what you want by taking control of your thoughts, your visualizations, and your actions!

Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

Retracing

2010-01-18T07:02:00.000-08:00

What is retracing? Retracing means going over ground which has already been covered until the individual reaches the point from which they started. Ex) If you go on a walk past a green, yellow, brown, and tan house, to retrace, you have to walk past the tan, brown, yellow, and green house to get back to the beginning place where you started.

Sometimes symptoms that have not manifested for months or even years will reoccur. People's first impression is that they are getting worse when they are really experiencing a retracing of the several stages through which the disease progressed in the making.

It is as simple as that.

10 Key Characteristics of Ultra-Successful Chiropractors

2010-01-17T17:53:00.000-08:00

A clear foundational philosophy. (tic & care) –the study of existence, the nature of things.

A strong sense of purpose. – the force that drives you, your push, it tells you where you are going.

Consistently positive attitude.

Insatiable passion for what you do. – passion drives your purpose.

High level of certainty. – very critical, most sell a product they aren’t sure they are delivering, which is a greater neurological function, which leads to greater health and well being. We get paid in direct proportion to our certainty.

Fanatical about efficient procedures in the office. Wealth cannot be created without efficiency.

Know how to hire a top notch team. it’s to hard to do on your own. http://www.mytopgrading.com/

Have a well thought out economic model for the practice.

Have to have a plan of financial and money management.

Have a crystal clear vision every day of what you are moving towards.

Rate each of the 10 characteristics. You must have an 8 or higher in each to achieve ultra-success as a Chiropractor!

Decide What You Want for Yourself in 2010

2010-01-07T13:04:00.000-08:00

In order to get what you want, you must first decide what you want.
Most people really foul up at this crucial first step because they simply can’t see how it’s possible to get what they want — so they don’t even let themselves want it.
What scientists now know about how the brain works is that you must first decide the 'WHAT' before your brain can figure out the 'HOW'.
Once you lock-in your desires, your mind and the universe can step in.
Are you ready to get started?
STEP 1: Decide to Dream BIG and Be Willing to Dream BIG DreamsBig dreams not only inspire you, but they also compel others to want to play big, too. Don’t think you should only dream big during economic heydays. Dream big every day, especially during tough times.
As soon as you commit to a big dream and really go after it, your subconscious creative mind will come up with big ideas to make it happen. You’ll start attracting the people, resources, and opportunities you need into your life to make your dreams come true.
STEP 2: Set Goals That Will Stretch YouAnother value in giving yourself permission to go after the big dreams is that big dreams require you to grow in order to achieve them. In fact, in the long run, this is the greatest benefit you will receive from pursuing your dreams — not so much the outer trappings of fulfilling the dream (an expensive car, impressive house, loads of money and philanthropic opportunities), but who you become in the process.
As I’ve seen many times over, the outer symbols of success can all be easily lost. Houses burn down, companies go bankrupt, relationships end, cars get old, bodies age and fame wanes, but who you are, what you have learned, and the new skills you have developed never go away. These are the true prizes of success.
STEP 3: Service to OthersAs you pinpoint what you want to go after, think about how you can be of service to others. When your dreams include this element, you’ll find yourself speeding along the path to accomplishing that goal. People want to be part of something that makes a difference.
STEP 4: Turn Your Dreams into Goals and ObjectivesOnce you are clear about what you want, you must turn each item into a measurable goal. By measurable, I mean measurable in space and time, how much and by when. Don’t just say that you want to lose weight, for instance. Be specific, push yourself to higher limits, and set dates. Say something like, “I want to lose 50 pounds by summer and participate in my community’s 10K for charity by the 4th of July.”
Similarly, your boss, your friends, your spouse, your brain — God, the Universe — can’t figure out what you want unless you specifically tell them what it is.
What do you want — exactly — and when do you want it by?
Step 5: Write Your Goals DownWrite your goals down in detail, and read your list of goals every day. This will keep your subconscious mind focused on what you want. For an even more powerful approach, close your eyes and focus on each goal and ask yourself, "What is one thing I could do today to move toward the achievement of this goal?" Write down your answers and take those actions.
I recommend writing down a minimum of 3 goals in each of the following 7 areas:
1. Financial Goals2. Career/Business Goals3. Free Time/Family Time 4. Health/Appearance Goals 5. Relationship Goals6. Personal Growth 7. Making a Difference/Contribution
If you want help getting started, I have some handy worksheets and even more guidance for you that models this formula, including examples. Click here to access this FREE Audio Training and Action Guide to start creating all that you deserve in your life!
© 2010 Jack Canfield
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Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Can field now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

Five Actions To Ensure Success In 2010

2009-12-20T14:44:00.000-08:00

1. Take control of your mind/feed and strengthen your mind
· Books, CD’s, affirmations, etc.

2. Feed and strengthen your body
· Increase intensity, Be a role model

3. Get a role model that inspires you and shows you the way.
· 3 mentors – younger, same age, and older

4. Get a proven plan and take massive action.
· Coach, don’t hold back

5. Feed and strengthen your spirit.- Most Important!
· Define what you are grateful for, take time for it – pray, meditate, give thanks, give, love, serve, and do out of a sense of abundance

YOU ARE GREATER THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE!

Genius is not secret of a few, it is buried in all. – BJ Palmer

The Law Of The Farm

2009-12-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

The law of the farm is to close the gate first so the animals don't get out or leave. This means during your consultation, assessment, report of findings, and orientation you must get clear just what you are trying to accomplish and what the rules are before beginning care. For example, your objective might be to get a straight line on a scan and balance someones legs. If someone comes in to get checked for subluxation and they have a straight line, balanced legs, but also have symptoms, they will know that they don't need to get adjusted that day and this is great, as long as you closed the gate first and explained the rules and get an agreement about it. If you do this, it will make locating and correcting subluxations much easier in your office.

Spotlight: Rosen Coaching

2009-11-29T18:23:00.000-08:00

Rosen Coaching at http://www.rosencoaching.com/ has tons of free information to help you be a better Chiropractor, check out the website today. Dr. Angie Meyer was our last interview of The Last Chiropractor interview on blogtalkradio.com, one of the coaches at Rosen Coaching. Below is information from their website on the benefits of a coach.

Benefits Of Working With A Coach

What is needed?
Coaching is proven to work when two factors are present:
The client is willing to learn, grow and take action
There is a gap between where he/she is now and where he/she wants to be
That's all that is necessary for a successful coaching relationship where you can develop the right strategy, implement a plan of action, and achieve your goals. Anything is possible within our coaching relationship. With a coach you can:
Take More, Better, and Smarter Actions
Our first task together is to find out exactly what you really want for yourself. Once you create objectives that are clearly in line with your professional vision, you are much more likely to naturally and consistently take actions to reach them.
Have A Balanced Life, Which Works Well
Professional success is maximized when you enjoy a sense of personal fulfillment and life balance. We will discuss how to be selfish yet responsible, and how to carve out enough time so your life outside of work is exactly the way you want it to be.
Make Better Decisions
We will help you become focused as you share ideas with us. We will understand you and be subjective enough to want a lot for you, yet objective enough not to be biased or self-serving. You'll also find that just talking about your options with someone who really listens is often enough to clarify things.
Reach For More-Much More
When you have a partner you trust, you will reach for much more because you can afford to. Are you ready to think big and really live your life fully? I am a partner who will enable you to take your life wherever you want it to go.
Make and Keep More Money
Most people are worth a lot more than they are making. Are you happy with your financial situation? If not, we can look at your beliefs about money and address whatever is keeping you from experiencing financial abundance.
Have More Sustainable Energy
Together we'll identify the things that drain your energy, and create a long-term strategy to eliminate them. In addition, we'll focus on the things that give you energy, and explore how to maximize their impact. When you're happy, productive, and free from tolerations and problems, life is a lot more fun!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T17:05:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on all of the things in our lives that we are thankful for, to spend time with friends and family, recharge our batteries and get ready to end the year on a strong note.

As a Chiropractor I am thankful to be able to practice Chiropractic as it was designed to be practiced. To locate and correct a subluxation in anyone that presents to me whether they are old or young, have symptoms or not, whether they have insurance or not.

Chiropractic is so simple and pure in it's philosophy, science, and art. It is refreshing to think that when someone presents to you that is subluxated, and you remove the nerve interference, just how much that you can benefit that person and all of the people in their life.

Remember to give thanks for all of the Chiropractors that paved the way for us to practice today. I am thankful for all of the people that give great testimonials towards Chiropractic and Chiropractors. I will do my best to leave the state of Chiropractic in a better state than when I first became a DC on August 7, 1993. - MWH

Ten P's To Ultra Success in Upper Cervical Chiropractic

2009-11-24T17:43:00.000-08:00

Prayer - get your mind right so you are sure you are called to do this work.

Philosophy - you can't teach it, you just have to get IT.

Preaching - you must tell the story to all people.

Passion - it must be felt by your people.

Procedures - you must have systems to process and take care of your people properly.

Performance - you must perform the procedures you have, ex) adjusting and x-ray procedures.

People - get out of the office and get them - marketing.

Participate - you must keep plugged in to a tribe and attend seminars.

Poised - you must be confident in all areas of your work and life.

Persistent - keep on keeping on.

Now rate yourself on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the best. A perfect score is 100. I don't know any perfect people. Rate yourself each month and see yourself progressing and becoming a Master Chiropractor.

The 10 P's are developed by JR Crabtree, D.C.

What Is The Most Important Part Of The Patient Visit?

2009-11-11T09:56:00.000-08:00

I feel like a mosquito in a nudist colony, there is so much to cover, I don't know where to start.

Question: What is the most important part of the patient visit?

Answer: The post check or post analysis. It is as simple as that.

It doesn't matter what technique you are using, it matters what your pre and post analysis is to make sure that you removed any or all of the subluxations present on that particular visit. If you want to be 100% congruent and of the highest integrity you must be willing to do post checks after your adjustments or else you can't honestly say that you did your best at removing subluxation on that visit.

Some chiropractors think the most important thing on each visit is patient education/communication. I agree that patient education/communication is very important, however, if you do a great consult, exam, report of findings, and orientation, the patient will be on the right track with chiropractic and you can continue to do thirty second tips of the day and questions to further their chiropractic understanding and education of chiropractic.

If you don't correct the interference between the brain and the body and can't back that up with post checks, then this will lead to uncertainty, contradiction, and doubt. I wouldn't want to go to a doctor that was uncertain, contradictory and full of doubt.

Chiropractic Defined by Reggie

2009-11-04T11:32:00.000-08:00

The wonders of Chiropractic are so simple that they're almost not worth discussing. You could discuss the whole thing in one sentence. The correction of subluxation allows the body to work at full potential, in the same way that the subluxation, by its very presence, inhibits the function of the body. The big idea in Chiropractic is that if you have a subluxation you'd be better off without it. It is as simple as that.

Performance is always directed and controlled by body chemistry. If your chemistry is normal under the body's own innate control, then the functions of the body are as perfect as they are ever going to get. Body chemistry is controlled by the billions of cells that make the chemicals. The cells that make the chemicals are controlled by the nerve system and the nerves are protected by bone. A subluxation develops. That causes one of two problems humanity has. There are only two diseases: too much or too little. You either have too much of this chemical or too little of that one. If the chemicals are perfect and under the brain's control, then the body functions at its own maximum potential. Not necessarily perfection, but the best it's capable of doing.

Chiropractic's role should be to bring about the correction of subluxation. Actually, the chiropractor doesn't adjust but introduces a force intelligently contrived in the hope that the body will then be able to adapt that force into and adjustment. The body alone knows where the bone belongs.

Reference: Chiropractic Revealed by David K. Scheiner, D.C. http://www.chiropracticrevealed.com/

Does The Adjustment Get Sick People Well?

2009-10-26T18:35:00.000-07:00

What do you do to get stronger? You lift weights. Try lifting weights for several hours, and then lift as much as you can. Does this make you lift more weight? Actually lifting weights breaks muscle down, it is the time between workouts that makes you stronger.

The body's healing ability and the adjustment holding time is what gets you well.

What is the job of the adjustment? To unlock the bone, so the body can make the adjustment.

It is as simple as that.

HE DID HIS BEST

2009-10-14T11:33:00.000-07:00

When I am dead, if men can say,
I helped the world upon its way;
With all my faults of word and deed
Mankind did have some little need
For what I’ve done—then in my grave
No greater honor shall I crave.
If they can say—if they but can—
“He did his best, he played the man,
His ways were straight; his soul was clean;
His failings not unkind nor mean.
He loved his fellow man and tried
To help him”—I’ll be satisfied.
But when I’m gone, if only one
Will weep because my life is gone
And feel the world is somewhat bare
Because I am no longer there—
Call me a knave, my life misspent—
No matter. I shall be content.

Chunk-Down That Goal and Get Out of Overwhelm

2009-09-24T15:44:00.000-07:00

Sometimes our biggest life goals seem so overwhelming.
We rarely see them as a series of small, achievable tasks, but in reality, breaking down a large goal into smaller tasks—and accomplishing them one at a time—is exactly how any big goal gets achieved.
After you have decided what you really want, with specific deadlines, the next step is to determine all of the individual action steps you will need to take to accomplish your goal.
How to Chunk It Down
There are several ways to figure out the action steps you will need to take to accomplish any goal. One is to consult with people who have already done what you want to do and ask what steps they took. From their experience, they can give you all of the necessary steps as well as advice on what pitfalls to avoid.
Another way is to purchase a book or manual that outlines the process.
Yet another way is to start from the end and look backward. You simply close your eyes and imagine that it is now the future and you have already achieved your goal. Then just look back and see what you had to do to get to where you now are. What was the last thing you did? And then the thing before that, and then the thing before that, until you arrive at the first action you had to start with.
Remember that it is okay not to know how to do something.
It’s okay to ask for guidance and advice from those who do know. Sometimes you can get it free, and sometimes you have to pay for it. Get used to asking, “Can you tell me how to go about...?” and “What would I have to do to...?” and “How did you...?”
Keep researching and asking until you can create a realistic action plan that will get you from where you are to where you want to go.
What will you need to do? How much money will you need to save or raise? What new skills will you need to learn? What resources will you need to mobilize? Who will you need to enroll in your vision? Who will you need to ask for assistance? What new disciplines or habits will you need to build into your life?
Another valuable technique for creating an action plan for your goals is called mind mapping.
How to Use Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a simple but powerful process for creating a detailed to-do list for achieving your goal. It lets you determine what information you’ll need to gather, who you’ll need to talk to, what small steps you’ll need to take, how much money you’ll need to earn or raise, which deadlines you’ll need to meet, and so on—for each and every goal.
When I began creating my first educational audio program—a breakthrough goal that led to extraordinary gains for me and my business—I used mind mapping to help me “chunk down” that very large goal into all the individual tasks I would need to complete to produce a finished product.
To mind-map your own goals, follow these steps as illustrated in the example:
1.) Center circle: In the center circle, jot down the name of your stated goal—in this case, Create an Audio Educational Program.
2.) Outside circles: Next, divide the goal into the major categories of tasks you’ll need to accomplish to achieve the greater goal—in this case, Title, Studio, Topics, Audience, and so on.
3.) Spokes: Then, draw spokes radiating outward from each mini-circle and label each one (such as Write Copy, Color Picture for Back Cover, and Arrange Lunch.)
On a separate line connected to the minicircle, write every single step you’ll need to take. Break down each one of the more detailed task spokes with action items to help you create your master to-do list.
Next, Make a Daily To-Do List
Once you’ve completed a mind map for your goal, convert all of the to-do items into daily action items by listing each one on your daily to-do lists and committing to a completion date for each one. Then schedule them in the appropriate order into your calendar and do whatever it takes to stay on schedule.
Do First Things First
The goal is to stay on schedule and complete the most important item first. In his excellent book, Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time, Brian Tracy reveals not just how to conquer procrastination but also how to prioritize and complete all of your action items.
In his unique system, Brian advises goal-setters to identify the one to five things you must accomplish on any given day, and then pick the one you absolutely must do first. This becomes your biggest and ugliest frog.
He then suggests you accomplish that task first—in essence, eat that frog first—and, by so doing; make the rest of your day much, much easier. It’s a great strategy. But unfortunately, most of us leave the biggest and ugliest frog for last, hoping it will go away or somehow become easier. It never does. However, when you accomplish your toughest task early in the day, it sets the tone for the rest of your day.
By chunking down your goals, and then taking daily action on them, you create momentum and build your confidence, both of which move you farther and faster toward the achievement of your goals.
Now go take some action!
Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

Chiropractic Is 114 Years Old

2009-09-17T17:10:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic’s famous first adjustment is recognized each year
with an annual observance commemorating September 18th,
1895 as Chiropractic Founder’s Day.
On this day, 114 years ago, Dr. Daniel David Palmer administered the
first specific chiropractic adjustment on Harvey Lillard in
Davenport Iowa. Dr. D.D. Palmer delivered this historic first chiropractic
adjustment with the specific intent of realigning a malpositioned
vertebra on the patient, restoring its normal position, and Harvey
Lillard, who had lost most of his hearing 17 years earlier, noted
his hearing rapidly returned under Dr. Palmer’s care. From that point
D.D. Palmer shifted his clinical practice to his new methods of replacing
spinal bones that were out of position, and experienced positive
clinical results in patients with a wide variety of health concerns. His
practice grew and the profession of chiropractic was launched.

The theory and clinical basis of chiropractic was succinctly described as “Founded on Tone” in 1910 in a book authored by Dr. Palmer, and over subsequent years the science, art and philosophy of this unique and special approach to health care was further described and detailed. A landmark text published in 1927 by Dr. R.W. Stephenson outlined key aspects of the chiropractic approach to health and healing in a listing of 33 Principles.

Practice Uncommon Appreciation

2009-09-13T16:12:00.000-07:00

A recent management study revealed that 46% of employees leaving a company do so because they feel unappreciated; 61% said their bosses don’t place much importance on them as people; and 88% said they don’t receive acknowledgement for the work they do.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, teacher, parent, coach or simply a friend, if you want to be successful with other people, you must master the art of appreciation.
I’ve never known anyone to complain about receiving too much positive feedback. Have you? In fact, just the opposite is true.
Consider this: Every year, a management consulting firm conducts a survey with 200 companies on the subject on what motivates employees. When given a list of 10 possible things that would most motivate them, the employee always list appreciation as the number-one motivator.
Managers and supervisors ranked appreciation number eight. This is a major mismatch, as the chart below so clearly shows.
10 Ways to Really Motivate an Employee
Employees
Appreciation
Feeling “in” on things
Understanding attitude
Job security
Good wages
Interesting work
Promotional opportunities
Loyalty from management
Good working conditions
Tactful discipline
Supervisors
Good Wages
Job Security
Promotional Opportunities
Good working conditions
Interesting work
Loyalty from management
Tactful discipline
Appreciation
Understanding attitude
Feeling “in” on things
Notice that the top three motivators for employees don’t cost anything, just a few moments of time, respect and understanding.
Keeping Score
When I first learned about the power of appreciation, it made total sense to me. However, it was still something that I forgot to do. I hadn’t yet turned it into a habit.
A valuable technique that I employed to help me lock in this new habit was to carry a 3” x 5” card in my pocket all day, and every time I acknowledged and appreciated someone, I would place a check mark on the card. I would not allow myself to go to bed until I had appreciated 10 people. If it was late in the evening and I didn’t have 10 check marks, I would appreciate my wife and children, I would send an e-mails to several of my staff, or I would write a letter to my mother or stepfather.
I did whatever it took until it became an unconscious habit. I did this every single day for 6 months—until I no longer needed the card to remind me.
Appreciation as a Secret of Success
Another important reason for being in a state of appreciation as often as possible is that when you are in such a state, you are in one of the highest emotional states possible.
When you are in a state of appreciation and gratitude, you are in a state of abundance. You are appreciating what you do have instead of focusing on, and complaining about, what you don’t have. Your focus is on what you have received… and you always get more of what you focus on.
And because the law of attraction states that like attracts like, the more you are in a state of gratitude, the more you will attract, and even more to be grateful for. It becomes an upward-spiraling process of ever-increasing abundance that just keeps getting better and better.
Think about it. The more grateful people are for the gifts we give them, the more inclined we are to give them more gifts. Their gratitude and appreciation reinforces our giving. The same principle holds true on a universal and spiritual level as it does on an interpersonal level.
I challenge you to discover ways to immediately appreciate someone in your life, starting today!
For more tips and suggestions on how you, too, can find ways to appreciate those in your life, read Prinicple 53 in The Success Principles.
© 2009 Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

Success and Failure and The Principle

2009-09-10T07:31:00.000-07:00

If one accidentally uses a right principle, they will succeed.

If one purposely uses a right principle, they will succeed.

If one accidentally uses a Principle the wrong way, they will fail.

If one purposely uses a principle the wrong way, they will fail.

One may SUCCEED or FAIL accidentally.

One may succeed or fail purposely.

If one succeeds by accident, the chances of their succeeding again are against them, they do not know WHY they succeeded.

If they FAIL by accident, the chances are that they will continue to fail, they would not know why they failed.

If one succeeds on purpose, design, definite rules based on right principle, then one May duplicate that Success any given number of times.

We here waste no time trying to ape medical man's approach to make you think we are well equipped to fail to do the same thing they are doing.

LIFE, living, action, motion, function are Abstract, not Concrete. Mankind has sacrificed everything on the altar of the microscope and test tube, eliminating the study of the Source of the internal, exhaust less flow of the one and only abstract single flow from above-down, inside-out - internal TO external, never external TO internal.

The Art of Adjustment

2009-08-27T19:13:00.000-07:00

August looks up; smiles as he realizes he finally reached his goal, being in perfect harmony with the rhythm of the universe. The musician and audience are vibrating to the rhythm of life. The adjustment is made….Perfection.

Your mind is in a place of total focus. You must allow the one being adjusted to get into a state of mind which readies their body to receive the universal force directed by your educated mind through your hands. An adjustment is not something you do to someone; rather an adjustment is something done together. One being adjusted must be ready to receive as you must be ready to give. You sense the harmonics, the vibration, the tone, the tension and balance of the one you are about to adjust and become one with it. You must bring the rhythm of your being into harmony with the rhythm of their being. You are no longer two, you are one.

The musician creates music the audience listens as together they dance to the rhythm of life. This is the only way you can reach perfection as you play life’s greatest instrument. Whether you realize it or not as a chiropractor you play beautiful music on the most complicated instrument in the universe.

Music is the harmonics that connects the universe and at this moment in time you are musician extraordinaire. By way of the adjustment you are connecting universal intelligence and force with innate intelligence and force. As you play music your audiences’ innate intelligence listens and integrates it making the perfect adjustment.

As you play this instrument you are reestablishing the connection between ones brain and all parts of the body. You are unleashing limitless potential by perfecting the expression of innate intelligence through innate matter as it is driven by unobstructed innate force. The end result is improved performance at every level of human function. You have positively stirred the expression of life allowing them to reach levels of performance they only dreamed of.

When you have reached this level of understanding of the adjustment you can start to begin to really understand the adjustment. This will be a lifelong pursuit.

In any event I just summed up the final scene of the movie August Rush without giving away too much of the plot. I have watched this movie probably 7 or 8 times now and will watch it many more times because I can see so many parallels with chiropractic philosophy and adjusting. This most recent viewing as I watched the movie it made me think of how as students you are learning the art of adjustment and how frustrating it can be at times. In order to make an adjustment all parties must be in harmony with one another. Sometimes it goes well and other times it is not quite what you would like. But being persistent and determined and arms with certainty you eventually begin to play your music with better tempo, tone and feeling. You are developing the art of adjusting.

I suggest you watch this film and think about this philosophy of life we call chiropractic. You will see parallels not to mention you will probably even enjoy the film. If when you watch this film and see the parallels to our philosophy it will pull at your heart strings and a tear may even form. If it doesn’t you better hit the green books, blue books, the 33 principles, Dr Koch’s new book and listen to Reggie Gold’s Philosophy series.

Hint: Moondance by Van Morrison

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The Third Paradigm by Reginald R. Gold, D.C., Ph.C.

2009-08-22T05:23:00.000-07:00

There are three possible paradigms of chiropractic thinking. Each chiropractor must choose one of these three to live by or else live in a fuzzy world of half truth, a world in which refusing to face facts not only results in an inability to talk about chiropractic with clarity, but also the inability to practice chiropractic with a clear purpose.

Paradigm #1 holds that chiropractic cures all disease. This paradigm is in line with the advertisement which B.J. Palmer and D.D. Palmer ran in the Davenport Times in 1902 which proclaimed, "You have no right to be sick when chiropractic cures all disease." Practitioners of this paradigm, though they are in truth few and far between would live by such slogans as, "The power that made the body heals the body." They neglect to mention, however, that while it is true that the only power that heals the body is the power which made it, sometimes even that power can't heal. Some people are beyond healing. The pretense that all sick people get well when properly adjusted merely holds us up to ridicule by intelligent people. Other similar slogans claim that "Chiropractic gets sick people well" without adding the necessary word, "sometimes" which would make it true. This latter slogan, incidentally, even if true, would offer chiropractic care to sick people only and deny it to those who are not yet sick by clinical or laboratory symptoms.

A second paradigm of chiropractic thinking and practice holds that only some sick people get better when their vertebral subluxations are corrected. Because of the nature of their disease, or the advanced stages of it, others require medical intervention or adjunctive therapy. This paradigm of treating some and referring others sounds logical and caring, and is most likely to earn us the respect of the community of health care providers. This paradigm represents the thinking of the vast majority of chiropractors. Though there is disagreement how patients should be treated, when to refer, and which treatments to administer in the chiropractic office, the second paradigm is heartily subscribed to by the two largest national organizations.
Since both organizations agree on this major issue, it makes one wonder why we have two separate major organizations. If they both agree to treat some diseases and refer others, what are they disagreeing about?
There is, of course, one slight problem that arises when deciding which patients and diseases to treat and which to refer: all treatment or referral decisions are dependent upon diagnosis. Diagnosis is the one great area of weakness in this practice paradigm. Diagnosis is, after all, the greatest challenge the area of greatest risk of mistakes being made. Yet chiropractors, who receive much less diagnostic training than MD's think they are competent to diagnose for purposes of referral. How is this possible when they:
* Denied by law the use of all diagnostic methods that invade the body chemically or surgically;
* generally learn diagnosis out of textbooks without ever seeing cases of the diseases they purport to identify;
* frequently learn diagnosis from other chiropractors who also learned from textbooks and have never seen cases of the disease;
* often couldn't pass national board exams in diagnosis without a crash course before the exam.
Some say that to practice without diagnosis would be dangerous. I suggest that nothing is more dangerous than incompetent diagnosis. Every year tens of thousands of sick people visit chiropractors of the second paradigm. People seeing chiropractors complain of a variety of problems, which could be the manifestation of vertebral subluxation, or could just as easily be symptomatic of something else, possibly a life-threatening disease. Instead of practicing chiropractic, the paradigm two chiropractor does a medical diagnostic exam, followed by a medical report of findings in which the DC claims to have identified the cause of the problem.
And with such blithe and dangerous comments as, "We do not treat the symptom, we correct the cause," the DC proceeds to offer treatment, which delays medical care for what may be a life-threatening medical emergency.
Was the backache really caused by vertebral subluxation, or is it perhaps a manifestation of prostate cancer, kidney stones, or referred angina from an impending heart attack? Is that headache caused by subluxation or is there an aneurysm at the Circle of Willis, or a brain tumor causing the symptom? How good is the chiropractor's diagnosis?
Another point to consider is that while thousands of people go to chiropractors every day, millions more stay subluxated because they have no symptoms. For over a 100 years we have exposed people to the limited understanding of chiropractic that results from paradigm two. The treatment of some diseases by adjustment and the referral of others based upon our diagnostic knowledge is not chiropractic at all, it is the practice of manipulative medicine, and it is even more dangerous than paradigm one.
Paradigm one is obviously stupid, so stupid that nobody really believes it. Nobody believes that all disease is caused by vertebral subluxation, so nobody gets hurt by it except the chiropractor who tries to make a living at it. Paradigm two, however, sounds logical. It is saleable and, subsequently, dangerous. If paradigm one is stupid, and paradigm two is dangerous, let us consider a third paradigm.
This paradigm make sense to me. It is a paradigm that thousands of chiropractors practice on their families, yet neglect to offer the public. Paradigm three is nether based upon the claim to cure all disease, nor an attempt to prejudge which diseases might be cured if vertebral subluxations are corrected. In fact, it has no disease treatment at all. It is totally non-therapeutic in its intent and practice.
Chiropractic holds that a vertebral subluxation, by its very existence, inhibits the body's ability to fully express its inherent potential. Every vertebral subluxation, by definition, includes some alteration of nerve function from perfection to something else. Vertebral subluxation is, at the very least, a change in the body's structure, and every scientist knows that a change in structure must inevitably result in a change in function. Therefore, all vertebral subluxations must result in altered function. In short, people with vertebral subluxations would be better off without them.
It does not matter if a subluxated person has a disease or if any disease would be best treated by manipulative medicine or some other treatment. The presence or absence of disease is irrelevant. Every human being, sick or well, newborn or aged, regardless of nutrition, exercise, occupation, sex, race, religion, and all other factors of life, is better off without vertebral subluxation. Why then do some chiropractors and organizations want to limit chiropractic correction of subluxations to certain categories? Is the person with AIDS or terminal cancer better off left subluxated? Should an infant with a vertebral subluxation but no determinable disease symptoms be left subluxated until symptoms occur? Symptoms are the last stages of malfunction, not the first.
By the time symptoms have occurred, years of opportunity for repair may have been lost. Why not correct vertebral subluxations when they occur, rather than wait for years of damage to produce symptoms?
To restrict chiropractic to sick people is as stupid as restricting vitamin C to people who have a cold. Furthermore, to treat disease by manipulation is necessarily to delay alternative treatment and thus, possibly endanger life.
The third paradigm of chiropractic practice is the only one that makes sense. It makes so much sense that thousands of chiropractors use it for themselves and their own families, yet because medical insurance does not pay for it, they do not teach its value to the public at large.
We live in a country that spends billions of dollars a year on the treatment of sickness and disease, but precious little on health. Our chiropractic profession is supposed to lead the world into a new and more intelligent way of thinking, not follow the mistakes of the past.
Paradigm three is not about health and sickness. It is about the recognition that vertebral subluxation causes more than just lost health potential and loss of every human potential. The nervous system is the coordinating system whereby the countless billions of body cells interact in harmony to express mind, body, spirit, emotion, artistic talent, speed, stamina, coordination, and family relations. Vertebral subluxation is a cause of disharmony to this beautiful thing we call life.
Paradigms one and two are about backaches; paradigm three is about life. We can choose to conform to the errors of the past, or we can step proudly to the forefront and lead the way into the future.
To comment, email Reginald Gold, D.C, PhC at chiroreggi@aol.com

Can Man Reverse Law? - Part 2

2009-08-19T09:08:00.000-07:00

The "Specific Chiropractor" acknowledges One dis-ease; One cause; One source; One adjustment necessary at One place, with designed desire to correct. Finding that One Place; giving One adjustment; restoring flow of One force; from One source; thru One channel predestined; whatever existed abnormally and unnaturally, will sooner or later, be restored to normal functional speed of action and Health, the ultimate and unequivocal requisite.

Are you satisfied with your present percentage of getting sick well? Would you like to step up your percentage of successes and step down your percentage of failures...and don't know how? Do you want to see "Specific Chiropractic" kept a separate and distinct profession? Would you like to see "Specific Chiropractic" a universal service in Every home, in all states in all countries? Do you think the world of people would be better if such were true? Do you believe that the sick of tomorrow have a right to get well with "Specific Chiropractic," same as people of yesterday?

What a glorious day That would be for the human race.

Suppose We tell Them!

Chiropractic is a philosophy

of the source and development of internal human function

from Above-Down, Inside-Out

the science of determining the location of

the interference to the flow of "Mental Impulses" between Source in the brain stem and function in body.

through the nerve system

and the art of adjusting by hand only, Vertebral Subluxations

which produce pressures upon spinal cord or spinal nerve tracts

to allow for restoration & creation of a "Mental Impulse" flow

so that "Innate Intelligence"

residing within each living body

has a free full flow

in the re-establishment and Restoration Of Health.

When a principle that is right is used right, the one so using it will succeed.

When a principle that is right is wrongly used, the one so using it will fail.

To condemn a principle because wrong application produced failure is to condemn creation itself.

Can Man Reverse Law? - Part 1

2009-08-18T06:53:00.000-07:00

In our Chiropractic Philosophy, we have not devised, conceived, built, or manufactured another "road." We have observed, seen, and studied The road Which Has Always Been. Is Now, In Every Living Creature - Built By The Law For It To Travel Over And With.

We looked at and saw the "road" that was and is. We have merely interpreted That law "road." We have Understood there Was Such, made it possible to correct interference between the law, per se, and its lack of expression In the body in which it lives, making it possible for man To Travel Safely And Healthily on that "road."

Life, philosophically speaking is the harmonious connection between brain and physical body. Physiologically speaking, it is the normal expansion of tissue cells. Dis-ease, philosophically speaking, it is the partial interference of impulse between brain and physical body by pressure upon nerve tissue. Physiologically speaking, it is the excess or lack of normal expansion of tissue cells. Death, philosophically speaking is the complete cessation of impulses due to the complete disconnection between the brain and body. Physiologically speaking it is that state where no more germinal cells exist to allow normal expansion.

How Old Are Simple Principles?

2009-08-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

There is so little man knows about the abstract of man, and so much that is known about the concretes of man, that one becomes fearful of the other and thus builds sciences which prove little and take man away from that which he needs to know about.

Man is born to live and die. He comes with an INNATE Intelligence and without and education. One he has at birth, other he accumulates. The accumulation never equals its SOURCE. The source is millions of years old, has gone through millions of adaptations, and knows right from wrong, good from bad, successful from unsuccessful. It's invincible, It's invulnerable, It's not subject to wounds or injury. That which we humans accumulate as an education is from birth to death, a short span of years, and then it goes back to the great vat of the cosmos from which it came. Peculiarily, the little THINKS it is the much. The much Knows it is little. The lesser assumes arrogant attitude of being greater than the greater. Greater assumes humble knowledge that it IS the greater, continuing to produce and reproduce, and lets it rest at that.

The Universal Intelligence takes many attributes in the human educated mind. Usually, in our modern day, IT is a He and a Him of tremendous size, equivalent to and something like ourselves. Others see IT only as the abstract, without shape, form or size. Whatever this IT has been or is, IT has existed before the beginning of time. IT has directed all worlds, all forms, all created things, including mankind.

Living is a continuous Law-Possessing internal process from moment of conception to moment of death. Every second, hour, day or year we are in constant and consistent law guiding motion - not one part individually but all parts co-ordinately.

That manifestation of Universal Intelligence in the Universe as well as its Innate Intelligence manifestation in All living products, which exemplifies Its existence following a definite abstract concept and concrete pattern, true to its own ideas and ideas to perpetuate and establish a balance between all its created species and families of species in mortal from.

Why title It? Man with his limited horizon suggests It possesses knowledge, understanding, ideas, ideals, discrimination between life and death, normal and abnormal, right and wrong, good and bad, constructive and destructive values of materials, adapts itself to conditions to preserve its integrity in all living products it creates and sustains. That It Is "universal" is an all-inclusive term of time, abilities, materials, beyond human scope. It is that intangible Source from which spring all things superior to mortal man, In man, To which all men aspire, revere and seek to comprehend its unlimited possibilities and responsibilities.

Any attempt to put into language Any interpretation of that over-all guiding Intelligence finds ourselves wordbound. It comes, It is, It does, without language, what It alone sees fit to do.

To Unbalance this Balance is to produce Dis-unity creating Dis-ease.

Universal Law Takes Chaos Out Of Cosmos

2009-08-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

The inception, conception, beginning, existence of all things IS a Universal Intelligence governing, directing and pursuing its necessities of worlds as we think we see and understand them.

The inception, conception, beginning, existence of all things in any and all composite organized forms of matter is the expression of Innate Intelligence in them to produce, reproduce, and develop them.

It is Intelligent Power without which the world could not have been Man has always looked up to IT as a source of good, right, constructive, helpful, healthful, uplifting, bettering source of all we wished to be and become. With IT all is Cosmos. Without IT all would be Chaos.

What is IT that created worlds and holds them in their orbits? What is IT that creates seasons and balances them from year to year throughout time? What is IT that balances oxygen and hydrogen? What is IT that establishes an equality between wets and dries, creating a necessity for each? What is IT that fixes species and families in vegetables, animals, reptiles, simians, bipeds, and quadrupeds, including man, and fixes their span of life? What is IT that created billions of children, male and female, and builds them adaptable to and confines each to production and reproduction of their kind? What is IT that creates patterns for all functional expressions and holds them in line through millions of years? What is IT that fixes certain immutable regulations by which all things are equitably governed? What is IT that wraps up in an eight-pound package a boy or girl, in 280 days?

Innate and Educated Intelligence

2009-07-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

We have within us two intelligences - Innate and Educated. Innate Intelligence is a gift. Educated Intelligence is sometimes developed. Innate Intelligence is greater than Educated Intelligence.

Innate Intelligence is always a present normal known quantity, within itself. In abstract, it is always present, always normal, ready and capable of doing all, everywhere, for the needs of any composite form in which it resides. The known quantity of Innate Intelligence is "unknown" to Educated Intelligence, no matter how Educated it thinks it is.

Life is a collection of viewpoints. We gather them here, there and everywhere. We assemble them during waking and sleeping hours.

Education is no different. It is a collection of mosaic thoughts. All conclusions of today are but rearranged bits gathered from many friends, from their many suggestions, writings, printed products, etc.

There is nothing new under the sun. We are but reworking that which others have given us, with that which we have taken out of it, comes that peculiar emasculation which we claim.

An Idea Ahead of its Time

2009-07-26T09:46:00.000-07:00

Persistant Determination is necessary in educating the public as to the importance of living life free from subluxation.

Unknowingly the public is moving towards the vitalistic principles and practices chiropractic philosophy has professed since its beginnings. In many of the alternative forms of health care people use today, vitalism can be found. In order for one to move towards more vitalistic activities and ideas, one has to have some basic grasp or inkling of the presence of a universal intelligence. Chiropractic philosophy is vitalistic and founded on the premise there is a universal intelligence giving organization to everything. The chiropractic profession must with persistence and determination continue to educate the public as to the essence of chiropractic philosophy. This can only be achieved with an understanding of universal intelligence, innate intelligence and educated intelligence then intelligently applying it to their life. Armed with this information the public will know that in order to obtain the greatest benefit from all the healthy activities they involve themselves in they must stay as subluxation free as possible. It is only then life can express itself completely with function and performance at levels only dreamed of. When this state of consciousness permeates humanity we as a profession will have evolved into the profession we know it to be. The future looks bright for principled philosophical chiropractic. Chiropractic philosophy truly is an idea ahead of its time.

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Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help the Body Heal Itself

2009-07-22T18:07:00.000-07:00

According to a study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, chiropractic care may influence basic physiological processes affecting oxidative stress and DNA repair—in other words, how the body heals itself.The study titled “Surrogate Indication of DNA Repair in Serum After Long Term Chiropractic Intervention—A Retrospective Study” conducted at the University of Lund (Sweden), compared 21 subjects who underwent short-term chiropractic care to 25 subjects who underwent long-term chiropractic care, and a control group of 30 subjects who did not undergo any chiropractic care.The researchers measured serum thiols levels, which are primary antioxidants and provide a surrogate estimate of DNA repair enzyme activity, or how the body heals itself.The results showed a significant difference in the serum thiol levels of the three groups. The levels were lowest in patients with active diseases and in the short-term chiropractic care group. The levels were highest in the long-term care group. Symptom-free or primary wellness subjects under chiropractic care demonstrated higher mean serum thiol levels than normal wellness values.“Going through life, we experience physical, chemical, and emotional stress," says Christopher Kent, DC, one of the authors of the study. "These stresses affect the function of the nervous system. We hypothesized that these disturbances in nerve function could affect oxidative stress and DNA repair on a cellular level. Oxidative stress results in DNA damage and inhibits DNA repair.”"I remind my patients that chiropractors apply spinal adjustments to correct disturbances of nerve function and that chiropractic care appears to improve the ability of the body to adapt to stress and therefore heal itself faster and to a greater degree," he continues.So what does Kent tell his patients when they ask him how to stay healthy?"Get adjusted," he says.

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Explaining to the Public What Chiropractors Do

2009-07-18T18:54:00.000-07:00

The brain and nerve system control and coordinate all bodily functions allowing the individual to adapt to an ever changing environment. In order to accomplish this there must be open communication between the brain and all the parts of the body. This brain/body connection must function with no interference in order for your body to perform and function optimally.

When there is interference with the relationship between the brain and parts of the body brain/body communication becomes less than perfect and performance and function suffer. The most common cause of interference to the nerve system is vertebral subluxation.

Chiropractors correct vertebral subluxation. Correction of subluxation removes interference to the nerve system. This restores the relationship between the brain and all the parts of the body. Communication is reestablished improving performance on all levels of human function.

It's as Simple as That!

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The Major Premise

2009-07-18T17:27:00.000-07:00

"Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence."

"The master maker of the human body did not create you and then run off and leave you master less. He stayed on the job as INNATE, as the Fellow Within, as nerve transmission controlling every function of life, as Spirit from Above-Down, Inside-Out, expressing, creating, exploring, directing you in every field of phase of experience so that your home is truly the world and the world is your home."

The expression of Intelligence Through Matter is the Chiropractic Meaning of Life.

Without intelligence, matter could not exist.

Without matter, intelligence could not be expressed.

The bond between intelligence and matter is force.

The function of intelligence is to create force.

The function of matter is to express force.

Life as "Specific Chiropractic" sees it, is a quality or character that matter may have, occasioned by the presence of, or attention of intelligence, having continuation or duration involving time.

Laws Of Balance

2009-07-14T17:40:00.000-07:00

Universal Intelligence is unlimited, everywhere, in everything from the beginning of time, time without end, infinite in scope, boundless in applications, and experiences unapproachable by finite minds of men.

"Innate," as an abstract intelligence, is also unlimited. It becomes limited only by potentials of capacities contained within normal matter.

Life is a triune having three necessary united factors, namely Intelligence, Force, and Matter.

The function of Intelligence is to create force.

The function of force is to unite intelligence and matter.

The function of matter is to express force.

In order to have one hundred percent Life there must be one hundred percent Intelligence, one hundred percent force, one hundred percent matter.

'The master maker of the human body did not create you and then run off and leave you masterless. He stayed on the job as Innate, as the Fellow Within, as nerve transmission controlling every function of life, as Spirit from Above-Down, Inside-Out, expressing, creating exploring, directing you in every field of phase of experience so that your home is truly the world and the world is your home." - BJ Palmer

The expression of Intelligence through Matter is the Chiropractic meaning of Life.

Without intelligence, matter could not exist.

Without matter, intelligence could not be expressed.

The bond between intelligence and matter is force.

The function of intelligence is to create force.

The function of matter is to express force.

Life as "Specific Chiropractic" sees it, is a quality or character that matter may have, occasionally by the presence of, or attention of intelligence, having continuation or duration involving time.

Chiropractic Text Book 1927

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Quentin Crisp

2009-07-12T10:28:00.001-07:00

Believe in fate, but lean forward where fate can see you. - Quentin Crisp

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Are You A Chiropractic Philosopher?

2009-07-11T06:06:00.000-07:00

A PHILOSOPHER raises the question, "WHY?" Why do we do this as we do? Questions lead to questioning, and he who insistingly questions sees error which is intentional or accidental - for perfection is not of this age.

PHILOSOPHY "Literally, the Love of Wisdom"

Philosophy is based on answers to why of things.

It is the explanation of "SPECIFIC" Chiropractic science.

It explains "the why" of everything we do.

It is the knowledge of "phenomena" as explained by or resolved into CAUSES and REASONS, POWERS and LAWS, with 3 in-depth studies:

A Study of the Material: bones, nerves, muscles, chemistry, etc...

A Study of the Art: Segmental listings, torque, adjusting, follow-thru

A Study of the Immaterial: Laws, Causes, Effects, Innate, Mental Impulse, Health

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When Success is Slow, What Can You Do?

2009-07-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

Pop Quiz: Can success be sped up? Is there an antidote to slow outcomes despite arduous planning and actions taken? What's the secret for seeing huge results right now?!
I get versions of these questions frequently from people who feel frustrated at sluggish progress in their success journey - despite all the know-how and principles they rigorously employ.
Let's get one thing straight...
When we admire someone's success, or even our own, we often focus on the end result and not so much on the effort (and time) that it took to get there. This can cultivate unrealistic expectations, especially the idea that overnight success can happen through careful strategy and an execution of sound advice.
The truth be told, success typically follows a series of little events and achievements that can seem to take an eternity, that include a few disappointments along the way, and that challenge everything about you to the core - your stamina, courage, integrity, and even your willingness to keep going.
If you focus on what's not working, guess what: You're likely coming from a place of aggravation as your mind wraps around all that is wrong.
You may even have negative thoughts like "I'm not good enough," "It will never work," or "Something must be wrong with me."
What this mentally does is engender more of these counter-productive feelings. And given what we know about the Law of Attraction, you attract what you are feeling. So negative experiences, people, and results will beget more negative experience, people, and results. There's not much success in that.
The key, then, is to focus on what IS working. To do so, I recommend two simple practices: journaling and meditation.
Maintaining a journal (I call it an Evidence Log, Results Journal, or Gratitude Journal) is a great way to steer your attention to the positive and continually renew your vision for yourself.
Start each day with reflections on what you are grateful for in your life (list them out!) and end each day with notes on what went right (again, write them down), however small they may seem.
Spend time each day in quiet contemplation, prayer or meditation.
Meditation can be powerful tool for arriving at solutions to problems and shifting your attitude so you can attract success sooner rather than later. The magic of meditation is its ability to essentially shut down the outer layer of your judgmental, highly-critical brain and allow your unconscious mind to take over. This is where you enter a deeper state of inner peace and joy, tapping into a higher level of creativity that will help usher in the results you want. (Don't know how to meditate? Lots of books and materials are available to guide you this practice. It's easier than you think. )
Let's say you're doing ALL these things, but you still aren't happy with your results...
I'll ask you then, are you taking real ACTION?
You may be taking the actions you are used to taking. But if you keep doing what you've already done, then you'll keep getting what you've always gotten. It's a matter of practicing some new behaviors. Shake things up a bit and see if you can take new actions or modify existing ones.
Remember the Rule of 5.
Every day do five specific things that take you toward your goal. Change up the five actions regularly and be open to feedback so you know when you're off course.
Lastly, I want to remind you about patience.
It's natural to underestimate how long a certain goal can take, especially a profound one. When I set a goal to become a millionaire the year was 1983. How long did it take? Eleven years. It took time for Chicken Soup for the Soul to hit the bestseller lists. You could say our tenure on the New York Times list was more than a decade in the making. That's a lot of patience for someone who initially wanted overnight success.
So, yes, patience is a virtue. But keep at it, and in no time, you'll be only one week, or one day away from your ultimate success.
Remember... be grateful, reflect on what IS working and continue to take ACTION!
© 2009 Jack Canfield
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"That Something"

2009-07-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

“There is ‘That Something’
in every man’s soul, which can move the mountains or dry the seas.” “Then
you must be Faith!” “Yes,” came the answer, “I am Faith, but I am more—I
am that which makes men face the fires of hell, and win.” “Then you must be
Confidence, as well.” “Yes, I am more than Confidence—I am that which
makes the babbling brooks lift worlds upon their wavelets.” “You are Power,”
I cried. “Yes, I am more than Power,” answered the voice. “I am that which
makes the wretched failure lift up himself and rule the world.” “You are
Ambition—I know you now.” “Yes, I am all you say—Faith, Confidence,
Power, Ambition, and more. For greater than all is ‘That Something.’ I am
that which every man must find in his soul or else he will be but a clutterer of
the earth on which he lives.”

It is the power of the inner man, the fuel of the soul machine.

‘That Something’ lies dormant in every soul until aroused.

A man’s success depends alone on ‘That Something.’ ‘That Something’ of his soul.

If men will read that story, read and reread, until it is written on their memories; if men will believe the message you bring, and then if they will but awaken that something within their souls that now lies asleep—I say if you can make men do this, you will have done
more for mankind than any man or any thousand men have done in many,
many years. Write it, man, write it word for word as you have told it here, so
every man may read. Write it, man, write it!”
And so it has been written. You who have heard it through, I pray that you may hear it every word again and again until ‘That Something’ of your souls has been aroused, and
you have taken your places among the rulers of the world.

THE END
WHICH IS
THE BEGINNING.

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"BJ said, "Even as a boy, in the very youth of my life and Chiropractic, I made a vow:

2009-07-01T19:12:00.000-07:00

"That I would live to so develop Chiropractic that it would find and locate and be able to correct a specific cause for every dis-ease in the human body; and to so develop this philosophy and art that it would be made scientific, where it would be recognized as scientific by scientific men, and so proved by use of scientific instruments."

It is something the world has been seeking for 5,000 years. It is now yours. It is your property to respect, to protect, to defend. We are passing this challenge to you now, Today, to save what we have labored so long, so diligently to preserve for the SAKE OF MANKIND. We have laid the impregnable foundation for our super-structure; we now face the greatest challenge of all, SURVIVAL. This you can and will meet, of this we have no doubt. - BJ Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

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Is Your Practice Waiting For A Leader To Show Up?

2009-06-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

Leadership can be summed up by the following few sayings:

Your actions speak so loudly that I can't hear what you are saying. - Be Congruent.

Example is not the main thing in leading others, it is the only thing.

As a leader the first person you need to lead is you.

The first person that you should try to change is you.

To remain a credible leader, you must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing yourself.

This is neither easy nor natural, but is essential.

A survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation for Ajilon Finance asked U.S. workers to select the one trait that was most important in a leader. The trait with the most votes was: Leading by example.

What are you going to start doing differently to become the leader you are capable of?

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Act To Create It

2009-06-23T15:57:00.000-07:00

If you want to live a dream life, not only must you decide what you want, turn your dream into measurable goals, break those goals down into specific action steps, and visualize and affirm your desired outcomes -- you must start taking action!
I recommend making the commitment to do something every day in at least three different areas of your life that moves you in the direction of your goal.
If one of your goals is physical fitness, make a commitment to do some sort of exercise -- aerobics, weight training, stretching -- four to five times a week for a minimum of twenty minutes.
I read recently that if you simply go for a 30 minute walk four times a week, that would put you in the top 1% of those people getting physical exercise!
If your goal is financial independence, start saving and investing a portion of your income every month with no exceptions.
If your goal is to write a book, write for a minimum of one hour every day.
DON'T LET FEAR STOP YOU Most people never get what they want because they let their fears stop them. They are afraid of making a mistake, looking foolish, getting ripped off, being rejected, being hurt, wasting their time, and feeling uncomfortable.
Fear is self-created by imagining catastrophic consequences that have yet to happen. It is all in your mind. In fact, you can actually scare yourself by imagining negative and harmful images. But simply stop the catastrophic thoughts and images, and the fear goes away.
REJECTION IS A MYTH One of the biggest fears that stops people from asking for support, guidance, advice, money, a date, a job, the sale, or anything else is the fear of rejection.
In fact, it's been known to literally paralyze people. They become tongue-tied and refuse to reach for the phone or get up and walk across the room. They break out in a sweat at the mere thought of asking for what they want.
I have come to realize that the whole concept of rejection is false -- that rejection doesn't really exist. Think about it for a moment. If you asked someone to join you for dinner, and they said no, you could tell yourself that you had been rejected. But think about it. Did you have anyone to eat dinner with before you asked them? No! Did you have anyone to eat dinner with after you asked them? No! Did your life really get worse? No. It stayed the same!
ACT AS IFOne of the secrets of success is to start acting like a success before you are one. Act as if. If you had already achieved your dream, what kinds of clothes would you be wearing? How would you act? How would you treat others? Would you tithe a portion of your income to your church or favorite charities? Would you have more self-confidence? Would you take more time to spend with your loved ones?
I suggest that you begin to do those things now!
When I decided that I wanted to be an "international" consultant, I immediately went and applied for a passport, bought an international clock that told me what time it was anywhere in the world, printed business cards with the words "International Self-Esteem and Peak Performance Consultant," and decided I would like to first go to Australia. I bought a poster of the Sydney Opera House and placed it on my refrigerator.
Within one month, I received an invitation to speak in Sydney and Brisbane. Since then, I have spoken and conducted trainings in over 30 countries and continue to expand my business around the globe.
Start acting as if you already have everything you want.
Most people think that if they have a lot of money, they could do the things they want to do, and they would be much happier. In fact, the reverse is true.
If you start by creating a state of happiness and abundance, then do the things you are inspired to do from that state of being, you will end up having all the things you ultimately desire.
BE, DO AND HAVE EVERYTHING YOU WANT... STARTING NOW!
Remember, the proper order of this is to start now and be who you want to BE, then DO the actions that go along with being that person, and soon you will find that you can easily HAVE everything you want in life--health, wealth and fulfilling relationships.

Are You Being Specific?

2009-06-10T12:44:00.000-07:00

Chiropractic is specific or it is nothing. - BJ Palmer

The Adjustment With That Extra Something

2009-06-09T07:14:00.000-07:00

Adjusting a vertebrae ("the adjustment with that extra something") is what happens AFTER my hands have left the back; it is that REACTION that occurs when INNATE recoils in the body of patient, which resets vertebrae into normal position. My work is an enticement to get INNATE TO MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT ("the adjustment with that extra something"). - BJP, Vol XVIII, p 426

What Type OF "adjustment" Do You Deliver?

2009-06-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

Five Types of "adjustments":

Kiss "adjustment"

Treatment "adjustment"

Shove and Push "adjustment"

Adjustment "adjustment"

The Adjustment with that "Extra Sometning"

Four Elements Of A Vertebral Subluxation

2009-06-07T17:34:00.000-07:00

Misalignment with co-respondents above and below

Occlusion of foramen through which nerves pass

Pressure upon nerves

Interference to transmission of mental impulse supply

BJ Palmer added a fifth element to the subluxation in 1933

5. 3 directional torque misalignment

A subluxation causes dis-ease and dis-ease left unchecked for a significant period of time leads to specific disease processes. In order for the subluxation to manifest into a sick condition, time is necessary.

Do You Deliver Adjustments With Staying Put Value?

2009-06-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

"The ADJUSTMENT WITH THAT EXTRA SOMETHING" is the SUBLUXATION that is ADJUSTED which remains in proper position. "THE ADJUSTMENT WITH THAT EXTRA SOMETHING" has 'STAYING PUT VALUE." This is how sick people GET WELL!!!

The majority of Chiropractors work with the concept that THEY are the all important feature of "adjusting subluxations"; that it is what THEY do that replaces a SUBLUXATION; and with this thot, they proceed to PUSH vertebrae into the position THEY think they need be pushed into. "Adjusting," in their minds, means PUSHING BONES INTO ADJUSTED POSITIONS.

Putting Fear in Its Place

2009-05-25T05:26:00.000-07:00

As you move forward on your journey from where you are to where you want to be, you are going to have to confront some of your fears. Fear is a just a natural part of living.
Whenever you start a new project, take on a new venture, or put yourself out there, there's usually some fear involved. Unfortunately, most people let fear stop them from taking the necessary steps to achieve their dreams.
Confronting your fears is a very necessary step in achieving success.
There is simply no other way.
Fear can be a helpful emotion, as it tells you when you need to be extra careful, keenly aware, and cautious. Fear is not an emotion that is telling you to stop. In fact, it's telling you just the opposite!
Acknowledging your feelings of fear helps you know when you are stepping out of your comfort zone. It points your awareness to areas where you could improve and grow.
Successful people also feel fear. Yet they don't let it get in the way of anything they want to do--or have to do. They understand that fear is something to be acknowledged, experienced, and taken along for the ride. They have learned, as author Susan Jeffers suggests in her must-read book, to "Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway®."
Fear is more of a signal that we should stay alert and cautious. We can feel fear, but we can still move forward anyway.
Think of fear as a 2-year-old child who doesn't want to go grocery shopping with you. Because you must buy groceries, you'll just have to take the two year old with you. Fear is no different. In other words, acknowledge that fear exists but don't let it keep you from doing important tasks.
Also realize that so many of our fears are self-created. We might frighten ourselves by fantasizing negative outcomes to any activity we might peruse or experience. Luckily, because we are the ones doing the fantasizing, we are also the ones who can stop the fear and bring ourselves into a state of clarity and peace by facing the actual facts, rather than giving in to our imaginations.
If a fear is too great for you to overcome, try breaking it down into smaller challenges.
Try starting out by doing the parts of the project that don't scare you so much. You need to give a speech in front of a large group? Try giving your speech in front of a small group of people who care for you. Work your way up until you are able to feel the fear but still move forward. As you do you will build your confidence and eventually you won't feel fear surrounding those issues because you'll have done them enough to count it as a skill.
As you move toward your goal, don't attach yourself so much to the outcomes.
Keep moving toward your dream doing everything you can to create what you want, then let it go and see what shows up. Sometimes the universe will have a better idea in mind for you and present a better opportunity when you were expecting something completely different. Don't let fear keep you from moving forward. Even if the horrible outcome that you imagined happens, the universe will always provide for you another way to succeed. So be on the look out!
Trust that no matter what occurs, you are smart enough and strong enough to keep looking for, and attracting, opportunities.
If you are willing to try new experiences in spite of your fears, then more new experiences will present themselves for you to try. And the more you try, the more you are likely to succeed!
© 2009 Jack Canfield
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Reggie

2009-05-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

"If you are not out to change the world, your whole life is a waste of time." - Reggie

The Last Chiropractor Consulting Group

2009-05-19T19:41:00.000-07:00

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Message to Garcia

2009-05-13T08:35:00.000-07:00

In all this Cuban business there is one man stands out on the horizon of my memory like Mars at perihelion.

When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very necessary to communicate quickly with the leader of the Insurgents. Garcia was somewhere in the mountain fastnesses of Cuba - no one knew where. No mail or telegraph message could reach him. The president must secure his cooperation, and quickly. What to do!

Someone said to the President, "There is a fellow by the name of Rowan will find Garcia for you, if anybody can."

Rowan was sent for and given a letter to be delivered to Garcia. How the "fellow by the name of Rowan" took the letter, sealed it up in an oilskin pouch, strapped it over his heart, in four days landed by night off the coast of Cuba from an open boat, disappeared into the jungle, and in three weeks came out on the other side of the Island, having traversed a hostile country on foot, and delivered his letter to Garcia - are things I have no special desire now to tell in detail. The point I wish to make is this: McKinley gave Rowan a letter to be delivered to Garcia; Rowan took the letter and did not ask, "Where is he at?"

By the Eternal! There is a man whose form should be cast in deathless bronze and the statues placed in every college of the land.

It is not book-learning young men need, nor instruction about this and that, but a stiffening of the vertebrae which will cause them to be loyal to a trust, to act promptly, concentrate their energies: do the thing - "Carry a message to Garcia."

General Garcia is dead now, but there are other Garcias. No man who has endeavored to carry out an enterprise where many hands were needed, but has been well-nigh appalled at times by the imbecility of the average man - the inability or unwillingness to concentrate on a thing and do it.

Slipshod assistance, foolish inattention, dowdy indifference, and half-hearted work seem the role; and no man succeeds, unless by hook or crook or threat he forces or bribes other men to assist him; or mayhap, God in His goodness performs a miracle, and sends him an Angel of Light for an assistant.

You, reader, put this matter to a test: You are sitting now in your office - six clerks are within call. Summon any one and make this request: "Please look in the encyclopedia and make a brief memorandum for me concerning the life of Correggio."

Will the clerk quietly say, "Yes, sir," and go do the task? On your life he will not. He will look at you out of a fishy eye and ask one or more of the following questions:

Who was he?

Which encyclopedia? Where is the encyclopedia?

Was I hired for that?

Don't you mean Bismarck?

What's the matter with Charlie doing it?

Is he Dead?

Is there any hurry?

Sha'n't I bring you the book and let you look it up for yourself.

What do you want to know for?

And I will lay you ten to one that after you have answered the question and explained how to find the information, and why you want it, the clerk will go off and get one of the other clerks to help him to try to find Garcia - and then come back and tell you there is no such man. Of course, I may lose my best, but according to the Law of Average I will not. Now, if you are wise, you will not bother to explain to your "assistant" that Correggio is indexed under the C's, not the K's, but you will smile very sweetly and say, "Never mind," and go look it up yourself. And this incapacity for independent action, this moral stupidity, this infirmity of the will, this unwillingness to cheerfully catch hold and lift - these are the things that put pure Socialism so far into the future. If men will not act for themselves, what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all? - Elbert Hubbard

Elbert Hubbard and his wife, Fran, were dear and close friends of my father and mother. As a youngster I sat (literally) at his feet and was properly awed of his personality and wisdom.

I often heard Elbert tell his famous "Message to Garcia." Because it's much too good to let it drift away into limbo, I felt I should nostalgically present a memorial copy to a few of my friends.

Please accept it in this spirit and as a reminder that America has produced in Elbert Hubbard one of its finest. - Dave Palmer July 4, 1966

5 Branches Of Philosophy

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Metaphysics

Your view of the nature of reality or the nature of the universe

Where am I?

Medical: Mechanistic - the whole is equal to the sum of it's parts.

Chiropractic: - Vitalistic - the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts.

2. Epistemology

The theory of knowledge

How do I know?

Medical: Randomized controlled clinical trials

Induction

Chiropractic: Deduction

Induction

Outcome assessment

Anecdotal case study

3. Ethics

A code of values that directs ones choices and actions

What do I do?

Value zone

Selfless service vs. profit

Money

Proper exchange of values

Who owns your life?

4. Politics

Ethics applied to social functions

"It is a moral crime to support ideas with which you disagree. It is a moral crime to support your own destruction." - Ayn Rand

5. Esthetics

The artistic representations or your philosophical views

Your Chiropractic technique

One Cause One Cure

2009-05-11T09:12:00.000-07:00

There is but one cause in disease,

the bodies inability to comprehend (adapt) itself

and/or its environment.

There is but one cure in disease,

the bodies ability to heal itself.

And there is only one thing

any doctor can do for a patient.

And that is to remove an obstruction to healing,

thus facilitating it.

F.H.B.

Does Your Practice Measure Up With DD Palmer's Practice?

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In 1902, seven short years after the birth of chiropractic, DD Palmer was practicing his art, science, and philosophy in Davenport, IA. He had a private practice and a one adjusting room office. Private practice had a different meaning for him back then.

There was about one hundred chiropractors in the entire world. Less than 1% of the population ever heard of the word chiropractic, and far less had any understanding of what chiropractic is and what we do. In 1902, DD practiced in rural Iowa in a sparsely populated area in the middle of farms. This was really "private" practice. He was alone and isolated.

However, he had a purpose and a vision. He was consumed with a burning desire to share his discovery with the world in spite of the fact there were no laws governing the practice of chiropractic and what he was doing was against the law. You should even be aware of the fact that DD Palmer did go to jail for practicing medicine without a license so you and I can practice with freedom today.

In 1902 in his one room office with two adjusting benches and lots of patient gowns hanging from the walls, he adjusted 11,389 patients. Yes, you read that correctly. He averaged 219 patient visits a week at a time when he was swimming upstream as a single doctor caring for people in a way that was illegal and unheard of. By the way DD Palmer practiced part time.

So with all that going against him, why was DD adjusting far more people every week back in 1902 than the average chiropractor adjusts today? The average chiropractor adjusts 100 visits a week today and everyone alive knows about chiropractic. Everyone also knows that it is legal, recognized and woven into the fabric of our culture.

We have the luxury of modern media, modern communication systems and modern equipment. There are thousands of us and we even have tons of research validating what we do. Is your practice bigger than DD's was in 1902, and if not, when will you take it over the top?

Source: Bob Hoffman, D.C., The Masters Circle

Philosophy, Science & Art...some thots

2009-05-01T15:43:00.000-07:00

The objective of this blog is to summarize the thots of a number of our professions most committed and passionate chiropractors regarding their understanding of the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. It is the culmination of a number of perspectives in an attempt to add to one’s own understanding and educate those less versed in the essence of this great profession.

Intelligence expresses itself everywhere and those individuals interviewed observe the expression of intelligence all around them everywhere they go and have a very special respect for it. They all have a deep understanding and admiration for universal intelligence, innate intelligence and educated intelligence. They all agree examination of the living reveals marvelous organization. This amazing awe-inspiring display of organization leaves no doubt there is an incredibly masterful intelligence involved. All agree there is an inherent wisdom, an inborn consciousness, an innate intelligence found in all living things and all life is animated by this wisdom within.

All acknowledge and have admiration for the natural self regulating, self maintaining, self evolving and self healing ability of every living individual. Chiropractors, with an understanding of their philosophy and the ability to apply and work in harmony with its unyielding principles, rely on innate intelligence to control, sustain, advance and repair the body. The nervous system is used by the innate intelligence of the body to be in command of and synchronize all functions of the body. The purpose of chiropractic is to ensure an individual’s nerve system is functioning with no interference since the ability to heal is primarily but not exclusively controlled by the nervous system.

Subluxation interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses. It is a very potent point of interaction where vital wisdom can be blocked or interfered with. Chiropractic helps the individual better express the wisdom within by removing interference. One of the worst things that can happen to an individual is to pass through the journey of life with subluxation. Of paramount importance is keeping an individual’s nervous system free from interference allowing it to express health and wellness to levels never before experienced. All felt their success and ability to sustain their success has been driven by the passion and knowledge they can restore normal physiology and increase human potential by removing subluxations.

When discussing universal, innate and educated intelligence all were in agreement universal is most important. Universal intelligence controls everything. Universal intelligence has been expressing organization, structures with wisdom and structures that can recreate themselves throughout history. It is this wisdom and organization, this intangible intelligence that expresses itself throughout the universe which is the fundamental principle upon which our profession rests. All were grounded by the straightforward fundamental principle in chiropractic which states: There is a universal intelligence constantly giving to matter all of its properties and activities thus maintaining it in existence.

To differentiate the intelligence found in living things from the non-living we say there is an inborn, rather an innate intelligence. This innate intelligence expresses itself within living matter allowing matter to adapt to an ever changing milieu; non-living matter is unable to adapt. Just as universal intelligence is found everywhere in the universe, innate intelligence is that part of universal intelligence woven into the fabric of all living matter. Innate intelligence expresses itself 100% at all times. Its expression is as great in the genius as it is in the moron.

Finally there is educated intelligence, part of innate intelligence, which is a part of universal intelligence. Educated intelligence pales in comparison to the innate intelligence of the body or the intelligence of the universe. Educated intelligence is knowledge we have learned. There is more wisdom in the sleeping newborn than our educated mind could ever hope to realize. Educated intelligence has no idea how to run our body. As a matter of fact educated pays no attention to or could care less as to what’s going on in the body. Your educated mind is just along for the ride as innate intelligence orchestrates the symphony of life within. The three intelligences are really just different levels of expression of the concept of intelligence or consciousness in the entire universe.

With a thorough understanding of the three intelligences, these doctors apply this knowledge to the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Our philosophy tells us why we want to do what we do as chiropractors. The science tries to explain the how which happens in what we do and the art is what you do about it.

Chiropractic philosophy defines who we are, what we are and what we do. Our philosophy gives motivation and direction to our profession. Our philosophy gives direction to science as well as the research which supports it. Our philosophy has us thinking about whole body function rather than individual body parts and symptoms.

Science needs philosophy and philosophers to explain what science means just as philosophy and philosophers need science to stimulate new and far reaching questions to contemplate. Science tells us our whole body is controlled and harmonized by the nervous system. Science has indeed shown us the patient’s body is far more intelligent than our educated mind. Science has shown us the nervous system is most vulnerable at the spinal level. It is here the art of chiropractic comes into play.

With an understanding of chiropractic philosophy they recognize their educated mind takes a subservient role to the body’s innate intelligence which is the true healer. Subluxation interferes with the conduction of nerve impulses. Our role is to eliminate these interferences so the body’s innate intelligence can convey itself more completely. Regardless of the technique used, chiropractic without the adjustment is empty and the adjustment without philosophy is misdirected. The art in chiropractic is the specific adjustment of a subluxation for the expressed purpose of synergizing innate intelligence, innate matter and innate force enhancing human performance. Adjusting the spine for this purpose makes our profession very unique. Chiropractic allows an individual to regain, improve and make the most of one’s health by natural means in a way in which no other profession can or does.

It’s no surprise the individuals interviewed are highly respected leaders of the profession. Common among them is their unwavering respect, understanding and application of the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Each in their own unique way is able to gracefully elucidate this philosophy at the same time as being true to its principles. It was apparent in speaking to these individuals they owned this philosophy so perfectly so completely it was part of their being. All unequivocally certain one cannot be totally human without chiropractic care. It is obvious these individuals are where they are today in large part due to their passion and commitment to the profession. However, to a far greater extent the success of these individuals has been their talent in being steadfast to chiropractic’s philosophy, the philosophy of life.

References:

I would like to thank Dr. David Koch, Dr Joe Strauss, Dr. Chuck Gibson, Dr. Rob Scott and Dr Reggie Gold, all highly respected leaders in chiropractic, for their words and thots I have been privileged to weave together in order to give yet another perspective on the Philosophy, Science and Art of Chiropractic.

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April Edition TLC Newsletter

2009-05-01T14:19:00.000-07:00

The Last Chiropractor
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Volume 1, April 2009

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Intelligence3 = Universal x Innate x Educated

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Chiropractic philosophy is an exercise of one’s educated intelligence, the starting point of understanding and application of the science and art. Subservient to innate intelligence, educated intelligence recognizes there is more biological wisdom within the sleeping newborn than one could ever hope to attain in one hundred lifetimes. Innate intelligence orchestrates the symphony of life as educated intelligence enjoys the ride through universal intelligence.

Practice Procedures

People won’t buy the message until they buy the messenger.

You must believe, understand and live the philosophy of chiropractic.
You must talk the talk and walk the walk.
You must lead by example.

Your entire staff must function as one. Just as your brain runs your body you are the brain of your practice whose responsibility it is to run the practice so that it is a happy, healthy and profitable enterprise. Your practice has to be subluxation free just as your nerve system does. The Last Chiropractor applies their chiropractic philosophy to all aspects of life.

The Last Chiropractor is passionate about the service they are providing their community in their own individual and unique way. They set themselves on fire with intention and purpose attracting large numbers of people to come watch them burn and feel the glow and warmth of health.

The world cannot resist an individual with a made up mind!

The Last Chiropractor’s Mind IS Made Up!

Who is The Last Chiropractor?

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Some Positive Food For Thot

You are what you are and where you are by what you have put into your mind. You can change what you are and where you are by changing what you put into your mind.
Zig Zigler

You put the good stuff in;
You get the good stuff out!
Garbage in; garbage out!

The choice is yours!!!

A Poem for Thot:

I bargained with Life for a penny,

And Life would pay no more,

However I begged at evening

When I counted my scanty store.

For Life is a just employer,

He gives you what you ask,

But once you have set the wages,

Why, you must bear the task.

I worked for a menial's hire,

Only to learn, dismayed,

That any wage I had asked of Life,

Life would have willingly paid.
Author Unknown

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Our services are very affordable. We have purposely developed a company which serves you in the convenience of your home and office. We only work with a limited number of qualified clients.

With The Last Chiropractor (TLC) you have two coaches for less than the cost of one. We are able to do this by taking advantage of the latest in technology. With TLC you are able to learn and grow from the comfort of your office or home. You avoid the costly expense of time out of the office. No more air-fare, hotel rooms and food for you and your staff. This expense can easily run into thousands of dollars.

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Belief Is Our Master

2009-04-25T16:51:00.000-07:00

This blog post is by Larry Markson, D.C. who is one of the most influential chiropractors of our time. He has influenced thousands of chiropractors to improve themselves first therefore improving their practice and helping millions of patients in the process. He is The Last Chiropractor interview for April, 27, 2009.

If I could summarize in to one word the entire essence of most personal development programs, that word would be “belief.” The purpose of the success-striving mechanism within you is to achieve that which you believe to be true. That’s the way our brain functions, like it or not - believe it or not. Belief is our Master – we are its Slaves!

It has been said that whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you will probably be right. And, the exciting thing about reprogramming yourself in the area of belief is that you can program yourself to believe ANYTHING YOU WANT. Can you just imagine how you would feel if your mind was imbedded with positive, beneficial, encouraging and life advancing thoughts?

Developing a positive self-image like the one I am speaking of about is based on expectancy and belief. It cannot be left to chance, it has to be programmed because the external environment is continually trying to break your bubble and keep you in your place.

Remember that your self-image was formed in your childhood and it won’t go away until you make it go away! You were conditioned to look at your weaknesses, rather than your strengths and to look at your problems, rather than the solutions. The funny part of it is that most concentrate in making their strengths better, what they are already good at (it just feels easier), rather than addressing and correcting their weaknesses, the best way to grow.

Still, you can start now and begin to work on and develop an empowering belief system at any age, regardless of all past experience. I did, others did and you can too!

Belief is in large part what is causing all the chaos in our world right now. A collective consciousness that focuses on what is wrong and how bad things are.

The choice you have is either to reprogram your beliefs or to allow the environment to determine your beliefs for you. It is either outside in or inside out – but it is your choice and your choice alone.

Okay, so your programming determines you beliefs and your beliefs determine what you do and what you have. Who then do you select to do the reprogramming for you? Perhaps the talking heads and drones on TV who clamor on until they capture a piece of your brain? Maybe the newspaper that sells doom and gloom? Could it be your family or so called friends who really don’t want you to change?

Whatever the case, who do you allow to determine your potential – you or someone else? I say make it YOU!

The Philosophy of Successful Chiropractors

2009-04-23T11:52:00.000-07:00

There are several underlying commonality of all successful chiropractors:

They have a unshakeable faith, confidence, and belief in the philosophy of chiropractic.

They acknowledge and respect the body's ability to heal itself.

They have a purpose bigger than themselves.

They are lifelong learners.

They master the art of chiropractic.

They don't let the negative few spoil the positive many.

They make the concept of subluxation to each individual in their practice.

If you do these simple things with excellence, you will be among the successful chiropractors and help many people along the way.

TOP TEN INDICATORS THAT YOUR EMPLOYER HAS CHANGED TO A CHEAPER HEALTH CARE PLAN:

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(10) Your annual breast exam is done at Hooters.(9) Directions to your doctor's office include "Take a left when you enter the trailer park."(8) The tongue depressors taste faintly of Fudgesicles.(7) The only proctologist in the plan is "Gus" from Roto-Rooter.(6) The only item listed under Preventive Care Coverage is "an apple a day..."(5) Your primary care physician is wearing the pants you gave to Goodwill last month.(4) "The patient is responsible for 200% of out-of-network charges," is not a typographical error.(3) The only expense covered 100% is "embalming."(2) Your Prozac comes in different colors with little M's on them.AND THE NUMBER ONE SIGN YOU'VE JOINED A VERY CHEAP HEALTH CARE PLAN:(1) You ask for Viagra and they give you a Popsicle stick and Duct Tape.

This post is to have a little fun and realize that as health care cost keep rising, chiropractic is the best thing going in health care today. Most people don't realize that Chiropractic is surprizingly affordable. People need us more than ever today. Who have you told today?

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Are You Hard Working?

2009-04-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

There are several common characteristics of successful chiropractors. The one habit that is common to all of the great D.C.'s is their work ethic. They all share that they aren't afraid of working hard. They do whatever it takes, they show up early, and stay until the last person is adjusted.

Doing house calls, going to the office on your day off or after hours are all habits of the successful chiropractor. They give, love , serve, and do out of a sense of abundance to get the job done in the best possible manner.

A great chiropractor that has been in practice for 41 years, has said he has scaled back some and only sees practice members 40 hour per week now after all of those years. He is dedicated and still on fire to spread the chiropractic message and serve his community.

Take this simple lesson from the great chiropractors and develop a strong work ethic. The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.

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The Last Chiropractor Is Generous

2009-04-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

The top 10 list to be Generous and attract Greatness into your life:

Give a smile to everyone you meet.

Give a kind word to everyone you encounter.

Give appreciation from your heart.

Give credit when credit is due.

Give hope to those in need.

Give happiness in all that you do.

Give encouragement whenever possible.

Give cheer and show enthusiasm.

Give good thoughts all day long.

Give without expecting anything in return.

You can't out give the Universe. The hole you give through is the hole that you receive through. You reap what you sew. Always remember the law of attraction and give, give, give.

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Practice Where You Want To Live

2009-04-01T19:04:00.000-07:00

The Last Chiropractor practices where they want to live. They educate their communities about the devastating effects of subluxation. They make Subluxation real to their members so they can explain the benefits of membership of The Last Chiropractors practice. Chiropractic philosophy is the foundation that allows The Last Chiropractor to go anywhere in the world to spread the word about Vitalism and Chiropractic's Philosophy of Life.

Dr. David & Dr. Mike, the founders of The Last Chiropractor Consulting Group, are here to be your coach in helping you achieve the practice of your dreams. Contact us for more details about our principled consulting. Drop us an email at: thelastchiropractor@gmail.com

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Good Habits Are The Key To All Success

2009-03-29T17:32:00.000-07:00

Your habits define who you are and your life. It is very important to create discipline in your life and become disciplined in regards to your habits. If you want to be one of The Last Chiropractors it is critical to have consistency with your good habits. All of us have different lives and different circumstances, however some of the consistent habits of the great Chiropractors are:

Read from the green books daily

Have a mentor and be a mentor

Have specific written goals

Be a lifelong learner

Have a compassion to serve greater than your compulsion to survive

Have a attitude of gratitude

Be a giver, lover, server, and doer

Attend Chiropractic meetings regularly

etc..................

What are some of your habits that you do consistently to keep you focused, passionate, and grounded in the philosophy of Chiropractic? Let us know.

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Daily Disciplines for Effortless Success

2009-03-26T17:08:00.000-07:00

Hand's down one of the most popular questions I’m asked by students is this… “Jack, what are your most important daily actions that you correlate with your success.”
In fact, Oprah Winfrey asked me a similar question just days before appearing on her show. She asked me to come up with some easy-to-apply steps for her viewers to start applying The Law of Attraction in their lives.
One of the basic first steps is to determine, write down and talk about what you do want, not what you don’t want. Be as specific as possible. Once you have clarified what you want, do the following each and every day.
1. Morning Intention, Visualization and Releasing
As soon as you wake up in the morning, take about 5 minutes to focus your mind on your desires, goals and intentions. Start by sitting in a comfortable position, closing your eyes and visualizing your desires and goals as already being fulfilled. Spend 30 seconds to a minute on each of your core desires and goals. You can also take a few moments to visualize your day going exactly as you would like it to.
When you do this, you will often find negative limiting beliefs that are the result of negative programming from your childhood will come up. You may hear thoughts like “I could never afford that,”“there’s no way I’ll ever get that,” or “who am I kidding?” coming up. If you do, use one of the many releasing techniques that are available (see the list below) to release the negative thought. Don’t fight or argue with the thought; just release it.
Remember to also spend several moments feeling the feelings you would feel if you had already manifested your desire in your life. The intensity of the feeling is what fuels the intensity of the attraction.
If you're interested in learning a powerful releasing technique, check out the new documentary movie about the emotional freedom technique (EFT) I use, Try it On Everything; I highly recommend it.
2. Use External Images to Keep you Focused on Your Desires and Goals
Keep yourself focused on what you want to manifest by surrounding yourself with visual images of the things and experiences you want to create in your life. There are many tools you can use for this, including creating a Vision Book from our Dream Big Collection
Cut out pictures of the things you wish to own (like your ideal car or home) and pictures that represent the experiences you want to have (like the perfect relationship, your ideal job, perfect health, being at your ideal weight, more joy, inner peace or balance in your life) to remind yourself of how you want it to be. Put them somewhere where you will see them every day—on the mirror, the refrigerator, or in your Vision Book.
For even greater impact, combine your pictures with words that reflect your desired outcome, such as abundance, romance, fun, vitality, etc. I think you get the picture.When you look at any of these pictures, do what Bob Doyle, who is featured in The Secret teaches— think the thought, “THIS IS MINE NOW! THIS IS WHO I AM!”
3. Think a Better Feeling Thought
Start paying attention to the many times during the day that you have emotional responses (to other people, experiences, or your own thoughts) that are not in alignment with having or producing your desires. Pay special attention to when you feel disappointment, resentment, frustration or anger about your experiences and circumstances.
Remember, it’s your feelings (which are created by your thoughts, opinions, and beliefs) that are creating your current circumstances. You must make a shift by changing your thoughts to ones that make you feel better (i.e., raise your vibration). Remember that you must become a vibrational match for the things and experiences that you want to attract into your life.
It is especially important to focus your thoughts and behaviors on things that cause you to feel joy. Focus your thoughts on thoughts that bring you joy (your lover, your best friend, your grandchildren, your favorite vacation spot) and your actions on doing the things you love to do (pet your cat, work in your garden, listen to your favorite music).
4. Have an Attitude of Gratitude
It is critical to take time each and every day to focus on what you are grateful for! Some people do this in the morning before or after they visualize their desires; others prefer to do it in the evening. Focus on all of the things in your life (most of which you take for granted) that you are grateful for—your health, your children, your job, the nice weather, electricity, running water, a nice stereo system, your flower garden, your pets, your friends).
No matter what your situation, there are always things to be grateful for. The more you focus on what you are grateful for, the more things and experiences you will attract to be grateful for. You may wish to carry a “gratitude rock” like the one Lee Brower talks about in “The Secret”, or log your findings in a Gratitude Journal.
5. Take Action
There are two kinds of actions you can take. Obvious actions are things like, if you want a better car, going to test drive all of the models you are interested in and choosing the exact car you want to have, and saving 10% of your income in a “car account.” If you want to be a doctor, apply to medical school.
There is also what I call “inspired actions.” Once you begin to do the things described above, the universe will start responding by sending people, resources and opportunities you need to manifest your desired result. You are going to find that you have inspired ideas; you must act on them. You must follow those gentle proddings from the universe. Often these intuitive impulses will have no seeming connection to achieving your goal, but if you follow them, they will lead you down a path of wonderful fulfillment.
Here’s a quick way to know if the actions you’re taking are taking you closer to the fulfillment of your dreams and desires.
If you are feeling joy while you are doing them, then you are on the right path. Remember, joy is your internal guidance system, just like the GPS system in a car, telling you are taking the right actions. Follow your joy.
6. Acknowledge That it's Working
If you start to see something change for the better, acknowledge that it is happening. Appreciate it. When you find the perfect parking space, acknowledge it. When you get the table you want in the restaurant, acknowledge it. When you receive unexpected income, acknowledge it. When you meet someone who can help you achieve your goal, acknowledge that Law of Attraction is working. The more you acknowledge that it’s working, the more it will work. It’s that simple.
If you are attracting things into your life that you don’t want, remember that the Law of Attraction is still working. Instead of thinking or saying, “It’s not working,” ask your self, “What am I focusing on, thinking about, talking about, feeling or doing that is bringing this into my life?”
If you want to know what you are thinking about, notice the results you are producing in your life. To change those results, you will first have to change your vibration by changing your thoughts and feelings.
When you make a commitment to take these actions each day, you’ll start to move forward, with confidence, in the direction of your dreams. Believe that they are not only possible, but that they are already in progress.
I'll be back in two weeks with another edition of Success Strategies. Until then, see if you can discover ways to immediately implement what you discovered from today's message into your life.

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Is Your Power ON 100%?

2009-03-23T14:18:00.000-07:00

Can you still read a book if you turn a dimmer switch down 25% and the room becomes dim? The answer is yes, but why would you? This could cause you to squint your eyes, get fatigued, and even miss words in the book from lack of light.

What happens if your nervous system is only working at 75%? This could cause many many things to happen. Your body wouldn't heal and regulate or function the way in which it was designed for. The only solution to fix this is to have a Chiropractor remove the nerve stress and restore 100% function. It is as simple as that.

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Subluxations Make You Weak

2009-03-18T15:43:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows that a chain is only as strong as it's weakest link. Your spine is only as strong as it's weakest link (subluxation). Subluxations make you weak because it interferes with the communication system between the brain and the body.

It is as simple as that.

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Subluxation Eats Away at the Very Fabric of Life!!

2009-03-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

The brain and nerve system control and coordinate all bodily functions. It is this BRAIN-BODY connection that allows our body to adapt to an ever changing environment.

If the communication between the BRAIN and BODY is interferred with BRAIN-BODY communication is less than perfect. Human performance suffers on all levels.

SUBLUXATION interferes with BRAIN-BODY communication.

SUBLUXATIONS generally have no symptoms associated with them.

SUBLUXATIONS are epidemic in society.

A SUBLUXATION is a little thing that makes a big difference. A SUBLUXATION is a minor misalignment of the spine which irritates the nerves of the body supressing BRAIN-BODY communication.

SUBLUXATION-is the silent killer.

SUBLUXATIONS eat away at the very Fabric of Life!!!

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Subluxations Are Like A Breaker Switch

2009-03-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

What happens when a power surge (ex. lightening) hits a house? Usually one or more breaker switches gets activated. This is a very intelligent safety mechanism, isn't it?

What happens to the human body when a power surge (ex. physical, chemical, emotional, and electromagnetic stress) hits us and we aren't able to adapt to it? Usually one or more breaker switches gets activated in the form of subluxations. This is also a very intelligent safety mechanism, isn't it?

The question is, what are you going to do to correct the breaker swithes and subluxations? The wise thing to do is to find a professional that corrects subluxations.

It is as simple as that.

Subluxations Are Like Having Ear Plugs In

2009-03-11T12:41:00.000-07:00

Can you hear very well if you have ear plugs in? Of course not, the purpose of ear plugs is to interfere with the sound to protect your ear drums. What happens when you remove the ear plugs? Your hearing is restored.

This is like having a subluxation, the subluxation interferes with your brain's ability to communicate with the rest of your body. When you remove the subluxation, it restores the communication between your brain and body, therefore you can perform like it was designed to.

It is as simple as that.

The Last Chiropractor Newsletter - Vol. 1, March '09

2009-03-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Last Chiropractor, a consulting firm, dedicated to helping doctors of chiropractic develop the practice of their dreams built on a foundation of Universal Principles and Chiropractic's Philosophy of Life.

Who is The Last Chiropractor?

The Last Chiropractor is a dedicated individual indeed. Passionate about everything they are involved in. Have a great family life, a dream practice and an excellent income. The Last Chiropractor loves to go to work. Actually they don’t consider it work. Rather their practice is a joy where they interact with their extended family discussing universal intelligence, innate intelligence, educated intelligence and their interrelationships as they relate to health and human potential.

The Last Chiropractor stands out amongst their peers by practicing their chosen profession as if they were The Last Chiropractor in the world and without them chiropractic would not survive. From this perspective The Last Chiropractor insures chiropractic will not only survive, it will thrive. The Last Chiropractor is committed to the Vitalistic Philosophy of Life. The Last Chiropractor is passionate about educating as many families about this philosophy as they can. Persistent Determination guarantees the success of The Last Chiropractor. The Last Chiropractor not only fly’s, they soar to heights never before achieved by the ordinary chiropractor. Far from ordinary, The Last Chiropractor is Extraordinary.

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I3 - I Cubed

Just like Stevenson’s Principle number 4 states, “Life is a triunity having three necessary united factors; Intelligence, Force & Matter.” The Last Chiropractor consulting firm sees Success as a triunity having three necessary united intelligences; universal, innate, and educated intelligence.

Dr’s Mjoen & Headlee, founders of The Last Chiropractor consulting firm, incorporate this Triune of Intelligences in all aspects of counseling their clients. I3 Consulting, a name coined to represent the application of this Triune of Intelligences to building dream practices grounded on chiropractic’s philosophy of life.

Universal intelligence, innate intelligence, and educated intelligence are critical to understand and apply to be one of The Last Chiropractors. Each month we will define and give action steps to help you apply these intelligences to your life and practice, assisting you in getting on the right path to becoming one of The Last Chiropractors.

Practice Procedures

In this inaugural issue of The Last Chiropractor monthly newsletter it is only appropriate we discuss how we grow the practice. In this first issue we discussed having the right person at the front desk and procedures for answering the phone. This is one important procedure that needs to be done flawlessly. There are many different procedures that need to be mastered which we will touch on in future issues. In order to grow your practice you need to be in control of two key areas. New Member procurement and Member visit average or retention of each new member. Office location, office layout, cleanliness of the office and the time you spend with each member are also important but not key.

Getting new members and managing them properly is everything. In this issue we will be giving an overview of patient management. Proper member management will be generally discussed in this issue and broken down into more specifics in future issues. So let’s take a New Member from beginning to end doing all the right things at all the right times.

1. First the New Member (NM) calls the office. Proper phone procedures schedules an appointment at the most appropriate time for both NM and doctor.

2. NM arrives at office and is warmly greeted, fills out NM registration, NM file completed and made available for the doctor and NM is put into exam room.

3. Doctor warmly greets NM and introduces him/herself, sits down knee to knee and gets history, makes exam statement, does exam, makes x-ray statement, takes x-rays and releases NM explaining ROF will be forthcoming the next day.

4. NM arrives for ROF on day 2, warmly greeted by front desk, put into room for ROF, doctor enters, greets and gives NM their ROF then excuses himself, NM given financial consult and then NM is taken to area for their first adjustment.

5. New Member is given their first adjustment and orientated to how they will move around the office for future care. They are given a list of do’s and don’ts and scheduled for the next upcoming Health Care Class.

6. 30 days later the member is re-examined and re-reported to as we measure progress to date and report that progress to the member. Planting the seeds for referrals at this time along with other appropriate times.

This is a snapshot of what happens to a new member as they receive care from the last chiropractor. There are many details to discuss in upcoming issues. Over time we will cover each area explaining how The Last Chiropractor goes about the day to day operation of their practice.

TLC, What’s New?

· Our blog http://www.thelastchiropractor.blogspot.com/ is updated several times per week.

· We started a weekly BlogTalkRadio show where we interview Chiropractors that have the makings of The Last Chiropractor. Go to our blog and listen. We add about one new interview per week and they are fantastic and motivating with many gems.

· We post you tube videos regularly which can be watched on our blog or http://www.youtube.com/.

· We email monthly Newsletters to members and prospective members of The Last Chiropractor Consulting Group.

· If you are interested in a 30 minute complementary consultation to find out more or to see if you qualify as a member e-mail us at thelastchiropractor@gmail.com

Believe In Yourself!

If you think you are beaten, you are,
If you think you dare not, you don’t.
If you like to win, but you think you can’t,
It is almost certain you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,
For out in the world we find,
Success begins with a fellow’s will-
It’s all in the state of mind.

If you think you are outclassed, you are,
You’ve got to think high to rise,
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.

Life’s battles don’t always go
To the stronger or faster man,
But sooner or later the person who wins
Is the one WHO THINKS THEY CAN!”

The Last Chiropractor
Who are the Founders?

Mike Headlee, DC and David Mjoen, DC both philosophically grounded in the essence of chiropractic have created a one of a kind consulting firm. You have two dedicated chiropractors committed to doing Whatever It Takes to get the most out of you. We are here to help you build a philosophically grounded practice of your dreams.

Our services are very affordable. We have purposely developed a company which serves you in the convenience of your home and office. We only work with a limited number of qualified clients.

With The Last Chiropractor (TLC) you have two coaches for less than the cost of one. We are able to do this by taking advantage of the latest in technology. With TLC you are able to learn and grow from the comfort of your office or home. You avoid the costly expense of time out of the office. No more air-fare, hotel rooms and food for you and your staff. This expense can easily run into thousands of dollars.

Dr. Mjoen and Dr. Headlee are ready and willing to do Whatever It Takes to assist you up the stairway of success as you build the practice of your dreams.

How Do I Become A Member?

Three easy steps:

Step 1 – email TLC at thelastchiropractor@gmail.com
Step 2 – Give us your name, number & best time to reach you.
Step 3 – We contact you via phone.

We only work with people who want to work with us. There is absolutely no pressure. We work with a limited number of clients. If you have any interest at all please contact us now.

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What Is A Subluxation?

2009-03-07T16:56:00.000-08:00

A subluxation is a condition of a vertebrae that has lost it's proper juxtaposition with the one above, or the one below, or both, to an extent less than a luxation that impinges nerve, and interferes with the transmission of mental impulses.

The Last Chiropractor Consulting Group would love to hear your definitions of Subluxation. We are going to start a movement to make Subluxation a household name. We need your help.

Tuned to the Key of Life

2009-03-01T10:01:00.000-08:00

Congruent with the harmonics of the universe The Last Chiropractor tunes the orchestra giving life to the body as they assist the conductor of the genius within. The soul of the subluxated cries out for the educated mind of The Last Chiropractor to restore harmony to the orchestral universe within. The perfect force can only be transferred from The Last Chiropractor to the subluxated soul if the music within them is played in the key of life. When both beings are vibrating as one and the harmonics are just right the adjustment is made. At that moment of adjustment this universal force is easily changed into an innate force that can be used by the body assisting the conductor in the performance of his orchestra as it plays the symphony of life.

The Last Chiropractor understands the soul of the being constantly plays its music, hears its music and creates its music as it adapts to an ever changing environment. The Last Chiropractor assists the conductor within orchestrate the greatest symphony ever 24/7 every day innate intelligence is present within the living. The Last Chiropractor understands they are only a facilitator, far from understanding completely the genius within as it constantly plays the symphony of life. Before the being with its inborn genius can orchestrate the most beautiful symphony in its repertoire this complex instrument must be finely tuned. This instrument must be tuned to the key of life. It is The Last Chiropractor who tunes this most important and complicated instrument ever created, the instrument Human.

It has been said the greatest tragedy in life is to die with your music still in you. The Last Chiropractor agrees this is tragic. Yet, The Last Chiropractor truly knows life’s greatest tragedy is when an individual is able to sing the music within them all the while not knowing their inborn symphony of life is being played a little off key preventing them from reaching their true potential.

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7 Ways to Boost Your Business, or How to Ask to Get Ahead

2009-02-28T06:32:00.000-08:00

Ask and you shall receive.
How many times have you heard that? But how many times have you used this fundamental truth in your daily life recently?
Let me put it this way: when was the last time you asked for a written endorsement from a client or colleague?
How about feedback from your customers? Or the opportunity to renegotiate something that just doesn't work for you?
I can't tell you how often I watch business professionals--especially those in sales and marketing positions--falter because they simply stop practicing the art of asking.
If you were to ask successful top executives how they got to where they are, I bet most would admit they "asked to get to the top." In other words, they knew when and how to ask the right questions so they could gather the right information, build their reputation, seek useful referrals, generate new business, and expand their audience or customer base.
If the simple act of asking is so critical, then why don't more people do it?
Because for some reason, people falsely think asking implies weakness and sets one up for potential rejection. It's easy to come up with all sorts of excuses to avoid asking questions that can return unexpected or critical answers. Yet the world responds to those who ask.
If you are not moving closer to what you want, you probably aren't doing enough asking.
Here are seven asking strategies you can implement in your business (and in life) to boost your results:
1.) Ask for Information You can never have too much information; in fact, the higher up you go, the more you need to know. To win potential new clients, you first need to have an understanding about their current challenges, what they want to accomplish and how they plan to do it. Only then can you proceed to demonstrate the advantages of your unique product or service.
Ask questions starting with the words who, why, what, where, when and how to obtain the information you need. Only when you truly understand and appreciate a prospect's needs can you offer a solution.
2.) Ask for Business Would you believe that more than 60 percent of the time salespeople never ask for the order after giving a complete presentation about the benefits of their product or service?!
It's true, and a painful statistic that could put anyone out of business quickly if it's not changed. Always ask a closing question to secure the business. Don't waffle or talk around it--or worse, wait for your prospect to ask you. No doubt you have heard of many good ways to ask the question, "Would you like to give it a try?" The point is, ask.
3.) Ask for Written Endorsements These can be difficult to ask for if you don't like tooting your own horn, but well-written, results-oriented testimonials from highly respected people are powerful for future sales. They solidify the quality of your product or service and leverage you as a person who has integrity, is trustworthy and gets the job done on time.
When is the best time to ask? Right after you have provided excellent service, gone the extra mile, or made your customer really happy. Simply ask if your customer would be willing to give you a testimonial about the value of your product or service, plus any other helpful comments.
4.) Ask for Top-Quality Referrals Just about everyone in business knows the importance of referrals. It's the easiest, least expensive way of ensuring your growth and success in the marketplace. Your core clients will gladly give you referrals because you treat them so well. So why not ask all of them for referrals? It's a habit that will dramatically increase your income. Like any other habit, the more you ask the easier it becomes.
5.) Ask for More Business Look for other products or services you can provide your customers. Devise a system that tells you when your clients will require more of your products. The simplest way is to ask your customers when you should contact them to reorder. It's easier to sell your existing clients more than to go looking for new ones.
6.) Ask for Feedback This is an important component of asking that is often overlooked. How do you really know if your product or service is meeting your customers' needs? Ask them, "How are we doing? What can we do to improve our service to you? Please share what you like or don't like about our products." Set up regular customer surveys that ask good questions and tough questions. It's a powerful way to fine-tune your business. 7.) Ask to Renegotiate The negotiating room should never be locked up for good. Regular business activities include negotiation and often re-negotiation. Many networkers get stuck because they lack skills in negotiation, yet this is simply another form of asking that can save a lot of time and money. All sorts of contracts can be renegotiated in your personal life, too, such as changing your credit card terms and rates. As long as you negotiate ethically and in the spirit of a win-win, you can enjoy a lot of flexibility. Nothing is ever cast in stone. It's only in stone if you don't speak up!
The 5 Secrets to Successful Asking
The first stumbling block for most is knowing how to ask.
There are five secrets to great asking that can guarantee you results, however big or small. If you ever find yourself hitting brick walls and coming up short in responses, come back to these five tips:
> Ask Clearly: No one likes getting a vague or fuzzy question. Be precise. Think clearly about your request. Take time to prepare. Use a note pad to pick words that have the greatest impact. Words are powerful, so choose them carefully.
For example, if you throw out the "How am I doing?" question without specifics, it may take time for the other person to understand what you're talking about. Instead, try, "How is my attitude with customers? Do you see room for improvement? Where?"
> Ask with Confidence: People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Practice in the mirror if you have to, or write out your question in advance.
Be prepared to hear the unexpected or the unwanted. Try to have an open mind and heart (it's okay to feel intimidated by the experience, but don't show it). Don't get defensive if you hear something you don't like or that makes you uncomfortable. It's good to get a little uneasy once in a while upon the observations or insights of others. They will inspire you to stop, reflect, and take steps to make a shift for the better.
> Ask Consistently: Top producers know that they can't quit if they ask once and don't get a good response. Keep asking until you find the answers, and try different ways of asking if one doesn't seem to be working.
In prospecting there are usually four or five "no's" before you get a "yes." You may, for example, want to ask a co-worker about your performance on an important team project, but you sense a reluctance from that person to offer an opinion.
You can always ask another person who is more receptive to the question, or consider how you are asking it and try again. Because people don't normally go around asking others for opinions on how well they are doing, it's not a question typically heard. So be prepared to ask over and over again before you hear a clear--useful--answer.
> Ask Creatively: In this age of global competition, your asking may get lost in the crowd, unheard by the decision-makers you hope to reach. There is a way around this. If you want someone's attention, don't ask the ordinary way. Use your creativity to dream up a high-impact presentation.
Bear in mind that asking someone to stop and evaluate you can seem awkward or time-consuming. Show respect for them first and find the ideal time to ask the question. Here's one way to engage the insights of a superior: "I highly value your opinion and honest perspective, and would love to know what you think I could be doing differently on a daily basis that would make your life easier and make our clients happier."
> Ask Sincerely: When you really need help, people will respond. Sincerity means dropping the image facade and showing a willingness to be vulnerable. Tell it the way it is, lumps and all. Don't worry if your presentation isn't perfect; ask from your heart. Keep it simple and people will open up to you.
Like speaking a different language, asking takes continual practice until it becomes a regular, reflexive habit. The sooner you build your "Ask Muscle", the sooner you'll see the results you've been waiting--and searching--for.
Don't think asking only relates to work-related goals and tasks. Bring this practice home to enrich your relationships with your family members and your friends.
I trust you'll be surprised and delighted at what you discover about yourself in this process. Happy asking!

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If you missed previous issues of Success Strategies, I keep an archive of past issues you can always refer to.
Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Sou© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

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What Is The Best Question Ever?

2009-02-25T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Last Chiropractor is always in Integrity. Always is a big word, however it is impossible to be one of The Last Chiropractor's if YOU are not always in INTEGRITY. The Last Chiropractor uses The Best Question Ever to make it easy to stay in integrity making the right decision decisively. There is actually a book about The Best Question Ever which I would suggest you read. For the purposes of this post we will share The Best Question Ever with you so you can apply it to the following 3 examples.

You have a practice member in your office. You took x-rays of the member’s lower back. You see an area on the x-ray that looks like it could be some type of degenerative change but something in you makes you flash that it might be some type of cancer. It just doesn’t look right. You have to make a decision. Should you send the films off for a second opinion or should you treat the patient for a week or two and see how they respond first? The Last Chiropractor applies the best question ever.

You are in your practice caring for your members and the member asks you if you could speak to the local Kiwanis’s club in two weeks. They need a speaker and thot of you. Now you don’t really like speaking in front of people and you have a family at home and that’s the night of your favorite TV show. The question is should I do this or should I come up with some excuse? The Last Chiropractor applies the best question ever.

Finally you are processing a new member in your office. They are 36 and have a history of a couple of bad falls on the ski slope 15 years ago and were involved in a MVA 5 years prior. He slipped going down his basement stairs injuring his lower back and that’s why he is in your office today. You are finding subluxations in the lower back right in the area he is having pain and tenderness along with restricted motion, swelling and spasm. You are really busy and have to decide whether this person needs x-rays or not. You are on the edge and not sure which way to go. If you take the films it will put you another 15 minutes behind schedule. If you just send them home to put ice on their lower back you can get back on schedule in no time. Your CA just informs you that you have another new member in the office ready to be seen. What do you do? Do you take the x-rays or not? That is the question. The Last Chiropractor applies the best question ever.

Knowing and using the best question ever makes the answers to the above questions easy. So here goes. What is the best question ever? The best question ever is:

What Is The Wise Thing To Do?

In each of the above examples ask this question of yourself. I believe you will send the films out for a second opinion, you will enthusiastically tell your member you would be honored to speak at their club and there is no doubt you will take x-rays in the third example.

The Last Chiropractor when faced with a decision routinely defaults to the use of the best question ever. This allows The Last Chiropractor to make decisions quickly and correctly. What is the wise thing to do? The Last Chiropractor knows!

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"WHY"

2009-02-23T13:55:00.001-08:00

Chiropractic Philosophy is the WHY behind Chiropractic.

As one of The Last Chiropractors you must be able to answer a very important WHY question. It is "Why am I on this planet?"

Take some time to reflect and then answer this question in only four words. Feel free to share your answers with us.

Simple Explanation "How Chiropractic Care Works"

2009-02-20T19:30:00.000-08:00

You will benefit from Chiropractic Care whether you believe in it or not. It's based on universal and biological principles and laws. The law of cause and effect is a good example. It's common sense. It's simple.

Chiropractors keep an individuals nerve system free from interference allowing the brain and body to stay in constant communication enhancing performance. If there is interference to that brain body communication performance levels suffer. The most common interference to the nerve system is the vertebral subluxation complex. A minor misalignment of the bones of the spine causing direct pressure on the nerve or more commonly disturbing the neurological bed in which the nerve root rests causing irritative stimuli resulting in abnormal function from this structural alteration. This causes the brain body connection to be less than perfect lowering human performance on all levels. Subluxation eats away at the very fabric of life!

A good analogy is tuning in a radio station. You are in your car and want to listen to your favorite radio station. All of your presets were accidentally deleted the other night by your teenage son so you have to tune in the station manually. When you get close you can here the station you want, it's just not crystal clear. That's what a subluxation does. This is how your left kidney feels when a subluxation is interfering with the spinal nerve that controls its function. The left kidney still works, however its performance suffers with a less than perfect signal from the brain. This results in less than perfect function of the kidney due to this fuzzy signal from the brain caused by the subluxation.

Now the chiropractor has as their mission the detection and correction of subluxations in the spine to remove the static/interference from your nerve system, creating a clear channel. We adjust the subluxation and open the nerve channels, resulting in more perfect communication between the brain and the left kidney. Just like tuning in that radio station when you get that clear signal. In both cases you have removed interference improving communication and performance.

Chiropractors keep brain body communication free from interference. It's as simple as that!

How To Describe Chiropractic To A Child

2009-02-20T18:50:00.000-08:00

If you take a garden hose with a sprinkler attached and run water through it onto your lawn, what happens to the grass? It grows doesn't it? Then what would happen if you interfered with the water flow (put a kink in it)? The water would stop flowing, wouldn't it? What would happen to the grass? It would die, wouldn't it? This is the same thing that happens to our bodies when the nerve flow is reduced, the nerve flow doesn't get to our organs and tissues so our bodies don't function and perform at its best.

Your body is self healing and self regulating, and the nerve system is the master controller of all body functions. What do you think would happen if the nerve system was interfered with? Would the body be more healthy or more sick? Of course more sick. Your spine is better off in place than out of place. It is as simple as that.

Will Your Life Work the Way You Want It to in 2009?

2009-02-17T17:03:00.000-08:00

2009 may bring greater uncertainty and more unsettling economic news than recent years, but these circumstances should compel us to take a deep breath, and pause to think about our lives.
When things happen in the world that seem so far beyond our individual control, it can feel unsettling.
Don't give up on your goals and dreams just because "the time isn't good"... you can still make 2009 the year you uncover a whole new you for the better!
Even in tough times, you get to decide how to respond to certain conditions, opportunities, and outcomes--both good and bad.
Life will always be a series of choices and YOU get to decide on what will move you closer to your goals, or farther away from them. External forces will always be part of the equation, even during the good times when the world is thriving.
When people ask me about the single most important ingredient to success, I always share the same response: realizing what's making you achieve success, and then realizing what is stifling your success.
Sometimes recognizing the things that are NOT working in your life can be painful, yet VERY powerful to shaping the life you want.
Don't try to rationalize them, make excuses for them, or hide them. This is when it's even more critical to take personal inventory and evict those excuses, rationalizations, and hidden habits that don't serve you. These things will keep you from the life you want to be living. Let me give you some examples. Ask yourself if you relate to any of these questions:
Do you want to be active, fit, and strong? Then you have to stop making excuses about your weight, diet choices, and lack of exercise.
Do you want to be in a loving relationship based on friendship and respect? Then you have to stop rationalizing why you and your partner are not communicating well.
Do you want to embrace Monday mornings and feel excited about going to work every day? Then you have to stop hiding your true passions and go after whatever it is you really want to be doing day in and day out.
Do you want to lose the debt forever? Then you have to stop ignoring your spending habits and get real about a creating budget that will pull you out of debt and allow you to reach financial freedom.
Do you want to feel more connected to the people in your life, such as your children, friends, and colleagues? Then you have to stop complaining about your poor relationships and figure out why you don't feel as connected as you'd like to be.
These things can be painful to look at because the truth is that you have to do something about them in order to make it work in your life.
You'll have to say no to the second helping of dinner and the dessert to follow and go through the awkward stage of getting into shape... You'll have to confront your partner about the areas that need work... You'll have to get past fears about changing your job or professional path... You'll have to cut back on your spending and be frugal... You'll have to take a good hard look at your personal relationships and perhaps consider your own shortfalls and weaknesses in communicating your needs and concerns.
Plain and simple, you will have to do something uncomfortable.
Successful people don't waste time in denial (or complain or make excuses for that matter). They face situations like a warrior. They look for the warning signs, they find out why things aren't working, and they go about fixing them- even when fixing requires problem solving, hard work, risk, and a level of uncertainty.
It's okay to identify a problem even though you haven't a clue about how to go about solving it right away.
The first step is just recognizing the issue, and then having faith that you'll figure it out with careful attention to it. That's how successful people live--in constant focus on goals, on results, on problem solving, and on the actions that get them to where they want to be.
Following are three things to do constantly in pursuit of your goals and dreams, however big or small:
Awareness: Keep your awareness on the feedback you are getting from life and decide to address the situations immediately. Don't bottle up feedback, cast it aside, and avoid it like you would a pile of dirty laundry or a stack of unopened bills. Life tells you things every day. Do this. Don't do that. Think about this. Try me. Forget that. We live in a world that seemingly encourages us to live on autopilot. Successful people fly manually every day and so should you. When those feedback signals come in, listen to them and use them in planning your next step.
Commitment: Commit to finding out why things aren't working and learn what will fix them. Once you start the process it will be much easier to continue. Nothing fruitful stems from inaction.
Trust: Trust that making changes to the situation will ultimately bring about the best results. Sure you might go through a bit of discomfort during the change, and some unlikely or unwanted outcomes, but in the end you will triumph!
So are you ready to admit the things that just are not working out?
Make a list of the things in your life that are working against your success and ask how the situation can be improved. Commit to tackling just one of those issues and be brave!
If you need help organizing those "things" in your life, try using the following list of categories. I recommend reflecting on each of the 7 areas and ask yourself, what's not working here in each one and then brainstorm 3 potential solutions.
1.) Financial Goals, 2) Career/Business Goals, 3.) Free Time/Family Time, 4.) Health/Appearance Goals, 5.) Relationship Goals, 6.) Personal Growth 7.) Making a Difference
Remember, by facing what is not working, you can only improve your life!
© 2009 Jack Canfield

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Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

BJ Palmer

2009-02-06T17:29:00.000-08:00

Only the hen can earn money by laying around - BJ Palmer

The Truth

2009-02-05T18:05:00.000-08:00

A poem attributed to BJ called The Truth was not written by BJ, it was named The Truth by BJ. The poem was called The Chiropractors Creed in a book called Chiropractic Thots by then Texas Chiropractic College's president Dr. James Drain. Dr. Drain said the original author was Dr. J G Gregorson and BJ borrowed it and named it.

We chiropractors work with the subtle substance of the
soul. We release the prisoned impulses, a tiny rivulet of
force, that emanates from the mind and flows over the
nerves to the cells and stirs them to life. We deal with
the magic power that transforms common food into
living, loving, thinking clay; that robes the earth with
beauty, and hues and
scents the flowers with
the glory of the air.
In the dim, dark
distant long ago,
when the sun first
bowed to the morning
star, this power spoke and there was life, it quickened
the slime of the sea and the dust of the earth and
drove the cell to union with its fellows in countless living
forms. Through eons of time it finned the fish and
winged the bird and fanged the beast. Endlessly it
worked, evolving its forms until it produced the
crowning glory of them all. With tireless energy it
blows the bubble of each individual life and then
silently, relentlessly dissolves the form and absorbs the
spirit into itself again.
And yet you ask "Can chiropractic cure appendicitis or
the flu?" Have you more faith in a knife or a spoonful
of medicine than in the power that animates the living
world?
B.J. Palmer, D.C., Ph.C.

The 33 Principles

2009-02-04T12:38:00.000-08:00

1. The Major PremiseA Universal Intelligence is in all matter and continually gives to it all its properties and actions, thus maintaining it in existence.
2. The Chiropractic Meaning of LifeThe expression of this intelligence through matter is the Chiropractic meaning of life.
3. The Union of Intelligence and MatterLife is necessarily the union of intelligence and matter.
4. The Triune of LifeLife is a triunity having three necessary united factors, namely: Intelligence, Force and Matter.
5. The Perfection of the TriuneIn order to have 100% Life, there must be 100% Intelligence, 100% Force, 100% Matter.
6. The Principle of TimeThere is no process that does not require time.
7. The Amount of Intelligence in MatterThe amount of intelligence for any given amount of matter is 100%, and is always proportional to its requirements.
8. The Function of IntelligenceThe function of intelligence is to create force.
9. The Amount of Force Created by IntelligenceThe amount of force created by intelligence is always 100%.
10. The Function of ForceThe function of force is to unite intelligence and matter.
11. The Character of Universal ForcesThe forces of Universal Intelligence are manifested by physical laws; are unswerving and unadapted, and have no solicitude for the structures in which they work.
12. Interference with Transmission of Universal ForcesThere can be interference with transmission of universal forces.
13. The Function of MatterThe function of matter is to express force.
14. Universal LifeForce is manifested by motion in matter; all matter has motion, therefore there is universal life in all matter.
15. No Motion without the Effort of ForceMatter can have no motion without the application of force by intelligence.
16. Intelligence in both Organic and Inorganic MatterUniversal Intelligence gives force to both organic and inorganic matter.
17. Cause and EffectEvery effect has a cause and every cause has effects.
18. Evidence of LifeThe signs of life are evidence of the intelligence of life.
19. Organic MatterThe material of the body of a "living thing" is organized matter.
20. Innate IntelligenceA "living thing" has an inborn intelligence within its body, called Innate Intelligence.
21. The Mission of Innate IntelligenceThe mission of Innate Intelligence is to maintain the material of the body of a "living thing" in active organization.
22. The Amount of Innate intelligenceThere is 100% of Innate Intelligence in every "living thing," the requisite amount, proportional to its organization.
23. The Function of Innate IntelligenceThe function of Innate Intelligence is to adapt universal forces and matter for use in the body, so that all parts of the body will have co-coordinated action for mutual benefit.
24. The Limits of AdaptationInnate Intelligence adapts forces and matter for the body as long as it can do so without breaking a universal law, or Innate Intelligence is limited by the limitations of matter.
25. The Character of Innate ForcesThe forces of Innate Intelligence never injure or destroy the structures in which they work.
26. Comparison of Universal and Innate ForcesIn order to carry on the universal cycle of life, Universal forces are destructive, and Innate forces constructive, as regards structural matter.
27. The Normality of Innate IntelligenceInnate Intelligence is always normal and its function is always normal.
28. The Conductors of Innate ForcesThe forces of Innate Intelligence operate through or over the nervous system in animal bodies.
29. Interference with Transmission of Innate ForcesThere can be interference with the transmission of Innate forces.
30. The Causes of Dis-easeInterference with the transmission of Innate forces causes incoordination of dis-ease.
31. SubluxationsInterference with transmission in the body is always directly or indirectly due to subluxations in the spinal column.
32. The Principle of CoordinationCoordination is the principle of harmonious action of all the parts of an organism, in fulfilling their offices and purposes.
33. The Law of Demand and SupplyThe Law of Demand and Supply is existent in the body in its ideal state; wherein the "clearing house," is the brain, Innate the virtuous "banker," brain cells "clerks," and nerve cells "messengers."

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THE BIG IDEA OF CHIROPRACTIC

2009-02-03T17:37:00.000-08:00

A slip on the snowy sidewalk in winter is a small thing. It happens to millions. A fall from a ladder in the summer is a small thing. It also happens to millions. The slip or fall produces a subluxation. The subluxation is a small thing. The subluxation produces pressure on a nerve. That pressure is a small thing. That decreased flowing produces a dis-eased body and brain. That is a big thing to that man.Multiply that sick man by a thousand, and you control the physical mental welfare of a city. Multiply that man by one hundred thirty million, and you forecast and can prophesy the physical and mental status of a nation. So the slip or fall, the subluxation, pressure, flow of mental images and dis-ease are big enough to control the thoughts and actions of a nation.Now comes a man. And one man is a small thing. This man gives an adjustment. The adjustment is a small thing. The adjustment replaces the subluxation. That is a small thing. The adjusted subluxation releases pressure upon nerves. That is a small thing. The released pressure restores health to a man. This is a big thing to that man.Multiply that well man by a thousand, and you step up the physical and mental welfare of a city. Multiply that well man by a million, and you increase the efficiency of a state. Multiply that well man by a hundred thirty million, and you have produced a healthy, wealthy, and better race for posterity. So, the adjustment of the subluxation to release pressure upon nerves, to restore mental impulse flow, to restore health, is big enough to rebuild the thoughts and actions of the world.The idea that knows the cause, that can correct the cause of dis-ease, is one of the biggest ideas known. Without it, nations fall; with it, nations rise.This idea is the biggest I know of.- Dr. B.J. Palmer, Developer of Chiropractic

The Sixth Sense

2009-01-23T17:48:00.000-08:00

The Sixth Sense is the door to the temple of wisdom and the thirteenth step toward riches for The Last Chiropractor.

The thirteenth principle is known as the sixth sense, through which Infinite Intelligence may and will communicate voluntarily, without any effort from, or demands by the individual. - Napoeon Hill

This principle can only be understood and applied by first mastering the other twelve principles.

This is the understanding and embracing of the Universal Intelligence that governs the entire world. The same energy that makes acorns into oak trees, causes water to flow down hill in response to the law of gravity, follows night with day, and winter with summer. This isn't a belief, it is a knowing and understanding.

This is a learning process that the Intelligence that governs the Universe is always in control and not us, when we learn to accept and work with the Universal Laws, then we can attract all of the right people, places, situations, and circumstances that we desire with little effort and great ease. People will comment that everything you touch, turns to gold. You have the Midas touch.

Master the thirteen steps towards riches and you will absolutely be one of The Last Chiropractors.

Get the BIG idea, all else follows.

The Brain

2009-01-22T15:51:00.000-08:00

The brain is the broadcasting and receiving station for thought and the twelfth step toward riches and being one of The Last Chiropractors.

Anybody can wish for riches, and most people do, but only a few know that a definite plan, plus a burning desire for wealth, are the only dependable means of accumulating wealth. - Napoleon Hill

Since the brain is both a broadcasting and receiving station The Last Chiropractor must always keep the nerve channels open and their power between brain and body at 100%. The fatal mistake of many Chiropractors is not to be congruent and fail to get their spines and nervous systems checked on a regular basis. How can you expect someone to come to you for lifetime chiropractic care when you aren't receiving it yourself?

A great habit to get into is to always carry a jotter or a piece of paper with you at all time and at the stand beside your bed. You never know when your brain will be receiving valuable information (thought flashes) that can be valuable to your personal and professional life. Get fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature on a regular basis because this will remove interference and allow your brain to broadcast or receive valuable insights and wisdom.

Remember that nature needs no help, just no interference. This habit is just as important to master as the rest, and it will put you on the fast track to becoming one of The Last Chiropractors.

The Connecting Link

2009-01-21T15:38:00.000-08:00

The subconscious mind is the connecting link and the eleventh step toward riches if you want to be one of The Last Chiropractors.

The subconscious mind consists of a field of consciousness, in which every impulse of thought that reaches the conscious mind through any of the five senses, is classified and recorded, and from which thoughts may be recalled or withdrawn as letters may be taken from a filling cabinet. - Napoleon Hill

The mind cannot tell the difference between a real thing or something imagined in great detail.

You must be both patient and persistent when it comes to the subconscious mind.

If you fail to feed your subconscious mind, it will never go idle, it will recall past emotions and experiences. If you don't like things of the past, you must create a new future, and it starts with your subconscious mind.

The subconscious mind is more susceptible to influence by impulse of thought mixed with feeling or emotion, than by those originating solely in the reasoning portion of the mind. Only emotionalized thoughts have any action influence upon the subconscious mind. Therefore to tap into this combine it with autosuggestion (affirmations and visualizations) to seek higher and higher levels of success and achievement. The best time to do this is the first half hour upon awaking and just before falling asleep. Use this great resource and watch your level of attraction and achievements reach new heights in becoming one of The Last Chiropractors.

The Mystery Of Sex Transmutation

2009-01-20T17:38:00.000-08:00

The tenth step toward riches.

The meaning of the word "transmute" is, in simple language, "the changing, or transferring of one element, or form of energy, into another."

Sex desire is the most powerful of human desires. When driven by this desire, people develop keenness of imagination, courage, will-power, persistence, and creative ability unknown to them at other times. So strong and impelling is the desire for sexual contact that people freely run the risk of life and reputation to indulge it. When harnessed, and redirected along other lines, this motivating force maintains all of its attributes of keenness of imagination, courage, etc., which may be used as powerful creative forces in literature, art, or in any other profession or calling, including, of course, the accumulation of riches.

The professional who knows how to take their mind off the subject of sex, and direct it in sales effort with as much enthusiasm and determination as they would apply to its original purpose, has acquired the art of sex transmutation, whether they know it or not. The majority of professionals who transmute their sex energy do so without being in the least aware of what they are doing, or how they are doing it. - Napoleon Hill

The question is, where is your focus? Learn to harness your energy on only positive things, on giving, on loving, on doing, and on serving, and then you can be one of The Last Chiropractors.

The Power Of The Master Mind

2009-01-19T07:46:00.001-08:00

The ninth step toward riches, the master mind is the driving force.

The master mind is defined as "coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose. - Napoleon Hill

Sources of knowledge are:

Infinite intelligence.

Accumulated experience.

Experiment and research.

Very few people reached great heights of success by themselves. It is much easier to work with others to achieve greatness and it is also much more fun to share in the process of achievement.

The master mind is another habit that must be repeated consistently and with discipline. It is said that our net worth is the average of the five people that we associate with the most. The question is, who are you associating with the most? If those people aren't building you up and helping you achieve your dreams, it is time to part ways and choose another group to associate with. If you do this step along with the other eight, you will be well on your way to being one of The Last Chiropractors.

Determined Persistence Is The Key

2009-01-17T11:29:00.000-08:00

Determined persistence is the key to lasting success and achievement. - Bill Harris, D.C.

Dr. Harris is a prime example of one of The Last Chiropractors. Every Chiropractor should strive to be a little bit like Dr. Bill Harris.

The eighth step toward riches is Persistence, the sustained effort necessary to induce faith.

You can train yourself to be persistent. Persistence is a state of mind, therefore it can be cultivated. Like all states of mind, persistence is based on definite causes, among them:

Definiteness of purpose

Desire

Self-reliance

Definiteness of plans

Accurate knowledge

Cooperation

Will-power

Habit

Get up one more time than you get knocked down. If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving. Just kidding. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Keep on, keeping on.

Who Is Responsible ForYour Success?

2009-01-16T05:52:00.000-08:00

This isn't a trick question.
Certainly you know the answer--the person who has been responsible for the life you live right now: YOU.
Everything about you is a result of your doing or not doing... Your income. Debt. Relationships. Health. Fitness level. Attitudes and behaviors.
I think everyone knows this in their hearts, but often times people convince themselves into thinking that external factors are the source of their failure, disappointment, and unhappiness.
External factors do not determine how you live. YOU are in complete control of the quality of your life.
When I hear people complain about the state of their life (be it their problems with personal finances, weight, their jobs, or general dissatisfaction) I like to help them see things differently.
If they feel "stuck" and unable to move forward for whatever reason, I ask them to scrutinize both what is working well and what isn't working well in their life and see how they've arrived at where they currently are.
For example, if a woman tells me she's unhappy with her weight--she travels frequently, and has no to time to exercise or seek healthy foods--I point out that her weight is not a result of her travels and schedule. It's an outcome of what she chooses to eat and how she chooses to move, regardless of her daily agenda. Why not make a conscious effort to pre-plan healthy meals and snacks, even if it's on the go, and sneak in 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there to be physically active (hey, I know some frequent flyers who make it a habit of running through airports!).
If you're frustrated with any area in your life, then it's time to take a little inventory. Certainly there are wonderful things happening, whether it's your job, your romantic relationship, your children, your friends, or your income level. Your accomplishments are just as important as your missteps.
First, congratulate yourself on your successes; and then take a look at what isn't working out so well. What are you doing or not doing to create those experiences?
Watch out! If you find yourself beginning to complain about everything but the choices you've made, then you need to take a step back. See if you can stop blaming outside factors for your unhappiness.
When you realize that you--and only you--create your experiences, you'll realize that you can un-create them and forge new experiences whenever you want.
How empowering is that!
You must take responsibility for your happiness and your unhappiness, your successes and your failures, your good times and your bad times.
All too often we choose to claim the successes and blame the failures on others or other circumstances. When you stop blaming, however, you can take that energy and redirect it to focus on shaping a better situation for yourself. Blaming only ties up your energy. Imagine roping all the energy into a positive effort.
Some ideas to make this happen:
Believe, Believe, Believe! Have unwavering faith in yourself, for good and bad. Make the decision to accept the fact that you create all your experiences. You will experience successes thanks to you, and you will experience pain, struggle, and strife thanks to you. Sounds a little strange, but accepting this level of responsibility is uniquely empowering. It means you can do, change, and be anything. Stumbling blocks become just that--little hills to hop over.
Take no less than 100% responsibility . Successful people take full responsibility for the thoughts they think, the images they visualize, and the actions they take. They don't waste their time and energy blaming and complaining. They evaluate their experiences and decide if they need to change them or not. They face the uncomfortable and take risks in order to create the life they want to live.
Stop complaining . Look at what you are complaining about. I'm fat. I'm tired. I can't get out of debt. I won't ever get a better job. I can't stand the relationship I have with my sister. I'll never find a soul mate in life. Really examine your complaints. More than likely you can do something about them. They are not about other people, other things, or other events. They are about YOU.
Make an immediate change. Are you unhappy about something that is happening right now? Make requests that will make it more desirable to you, or take the steps to change it yourself. Making a change might be uncomfortable for you. It might mean you have to put in more time, money, and effort. It might mean that someone gets upset about it, or makes you feel bad about your decision. It might be difficult to change or leave a situation, but staying put is your choice so why continue to complain?
You can either do something about it or not. It is your choice and you have responsibility for your choices.
Pay attention. Looking to others for help and guidance is helpful, but don't forget to stay tuned in to yourself--your behavior, attitude, and life experiences. Identify what's working and what isn't. If you need to, write it all down. Then...
Face the truth and take action for the long term . You have to be willing to change your behavior if you want a different outcome. You have to be willing to take the risks necessary to get what you want. If you've already taken an initial step in the right direction, now's the time to plan additional steps to keep moving you forward, faster.
Isn't it a great relief to know that you can make your life what you want it to be? Isn't it wonderful that your successes do not depend on someone else?
So if you need just one thing to do different today than you did yesterday, make it this:
Commit to taking 100% responsibility for every aspect of your life. Decide to make changes, one step at a time. Once you start the process you'll discover it's much easier to get what you want by taking control of your thoughts, your visualizations, and your actions!
© 2008 Jack Canfield
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Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: http://www.jackcanfield.com/

The Number 1 Key To Success

2009-01-15T16:39:00.000-08:00

The seventh step toward riches is also the number one key to success. The answer is Decision. Decisiveness is a quality of all successful people in all professions. To be one of The Last Chiropractors, you must be a great decision maker.

Nothing can happen unless first a decision is made. Even if you make the wrong decision, make up your mind and then learn from your decision.

The greatest decision of all time, as far as any American citizen is concerned, was reached in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776, when fifty-six men signed their names to a document which they well knew would bring freedom to all Americans, or leave every one of the fifty-six hanging from a gallows! - Napoleon Hill

Every day that we wake up, we get to decide what kind of day it will be, I suggest that you decide to make each and every day a great day.

No one can make us mad, sad, or angry without us deciding so. No one can make us feel inferior without our decision to feel inferior. Be confident, bold, and decisive and be one of The Last Chiropractors today.

Are You An Organized Planner?

2009-01-14T13:36:00.001-08:00

Organized planning is the crystallization of desire into action and is the sixth step toward riches. - Napoleon Hill

I love the statement "Begin with the end in mind" because it applies to this step toward riches, and remember that if your first plan fails, try another.

People that fail to plan are planning to fail. I have seen it time and time again where people aren't achieving everything that they want. The number one question to ask is, What do you want?, and then the number two question is, Do you have a game plan?, and the third question I ask is Are you taking consistent action to achieve your desires?

A statement that everyone should have on their mirror to read each and every morning is, "A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits.

If you need help planning or getting organized, call Mike Headlee, D.C. @770-720-6813 or David Mjoen, D.C. 770-485-5072 to have a brief consultation to see if you qualify as a client of The Last Chiropractor consulting group and get organized and have a solid game plan to achieving all of your dreams.