Food as Medicine

Dear Patients and Friends The ninth annual Global Wellness Day took place on June 13, 2020, and it did not disappoint. Each year, the annual event focuses on mental health, nutrition, exercise, and wellbeing. Below is a great healthy eating tip from Global Wellness Day ambassador Adedamola Ladejobi, certified personal nutritionist and weight loss expert, […]

Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Rehab Program

The Center for Health is launching the only COVID-19 specific physical rehabilitation program in the High Desert! This 12-week program, addresses the “Post-COVID-19 Syndrome”, the short and long-term problems that severe COVID survivors experience. The treatment protocol is 12 weeks with care rendered twice per week. The program consists of cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal therapeutic exercise and […]

Smoking worsens Covid-19 effects!

Dear Patients and Friends, The COVID19 pandemic is still unfortunately under progression. Since this particular disease is relatively new, there is limited data with regard to the clinical characteristics of the patients as well as their prognostic factors. Smoking has been shown to be associated with adverse disease prognosis, as extensive evidence has highlighted the negative impact of tobacco use […]

Does Cleaning Equal Disinfecting?

Dear Patients and Friends If I Clean Something Well, Is it Also Disinfected? One CDC recommendation for curbing the spread of COVID-19 is to clean and disinfect things well – especially frequently-contacted areas of your home. What are those areas? Things like refrigerator doors, light switches, door knobs, remote controls, handles, toilet, sinks – you […]

Can Bad Posture Cause Arthritis?

Dear Patients and Friends Posture, both good and bad, absolutely can have an impact on osteoarthritis.  How does bad posture affect osteoarthritis? Chronic bad posture places abnormal chronic stresses on your body. These stresses make it harder for your muscles to take the pressure off your joints-and your joints end up paying the price. For […]

Gratitiude

Dear Patients and Friends While we were treating patients here at the Yucca Valley office last week, we heard from a lot of our patients how challenged, overwhelmed and stressed they are during these uncertain times. I try to assure them that it is a normal response of the human brain to the upheaval of […]

Going For A Walk

Dear Patients and Friends As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the globe, there are mounting cases of mental health issues as many individuals experience countless hardships. Cases of loneliness, anxiety, and depression have risen to worrisome levels. Many people feel a desperate need to establish healthy routines. Social media platforms may encourage trendy exercise streaming […]

Office Procedures

Dear Patients and Friends The Center For Health has always prioritized the health and safety of our patients. We take pride in being a Medical/Chiropractic office that upholds the highest standard of values and policies that support a safe environment. There is no higher priority to our office than the health and well-being of our […]

Hope for Back Pain Sufferers

Dear Patients and Friends, Every week I am asked by patients “Is there any research on the effectiveness of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression?” Absolutely! In fact, please take a moment to read the following research recaps: Several studies on spinal decompression indicated between a 71-90% success rate with one study reporting an immediate resolution of symptoms […]

How To Stay Healthy!

Dear Patients and Friends, According to the experts, there are a few things that you can do to support your immune system doing its job. Stay hydrated – The first one is to stay well-hydrated. Hydration is fundamental to keeping your immune system healthy. It is recommended to drink a minimum of half their body […]