How To Detoxify Your Brain

JULY 11, 2023 
How To Detoxify Your Brain

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In the brain, a system called the glymphatic system functions to help the brain detoxify. To my knowledge, this system engages during moments of deep sleep. Without good sleep habits and consistently getting yourself into a deep sleep, toxins can build up in the brain and this may result in higher levels of cortisol, stress and, potentially, cognitive decline.
Some of the most common covid symptoms include sleep disturbances, cognitive issues and combined with an impacted endocrine system, weight gain.
We all agree on the immportance of deep sleep. Here are 5 suggestions from my friends at BrainTap to help you and your practice members:
Stick to a consistent sleep schedule. Deep sleep is most likely to occur between 10PM and 2AM. A huge help to me was acquiring an OURA ring which provides metrics on sleep and sleep quality.
Make sure your sleep environment is conducive meaning cool, dark, comfortable and free of distractions.
We all know to withdraw from screen time at least an hour before bedtime and to not keep electronics near your head. Personally, I also think its helpful to shut down wifi at night.
Obviously, avoid stimulants…especially in the evening.
Adopt a relaxation ritual. As I’ve mentioned bfore, I review at least 10 things I am grateful and thankful for in my life. Other approaches include deep breathing and guided meditation. Or, follow my wife’s lead-she uses BrainTap’s headset/app to help her relax into a deep, more restful sleep.

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Structure is Last

AUGUST 24, 2022 
Function Determines Structure
Structural Changes are a RESULT
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A recent and intriguing question came up recently on the 
MC2 Facebook Forum and this was the gist of it, “
Is there the possibility that the spinal cord has torsion without major structural changes to the spine?” … “It seems the more I work with this, the more I am thinking lighter touch is best to create long lasting changes in the body.”

Indeed, this is what MC2 has promulgated almost since day 1 and the concept holds regardless of technic applied. My response in the FORUM was, “Great question. In my experience, the structure is the last to demonstrate torsion and is, therefore, most commonly an effect of neural-dural issues and yes, LESS is MORE!

We had lots of comments and all are appreciated. Dan and I agreed to do a FB Live on this. The title is, “Can cord torsion exist without structural torsion?”

We cut the video IN8minutes (actually less) and the kudos started immediately. You’re invited to watch the replay here.

There were also lots of kudos from the last edition on having a Happiness Driven practice. Thank you and also please feel free to share your thoughts too. My office email is [email protected]

Last thought-Your perceptions create your happiness.

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

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For You – On Me

AUGUST 13, 2022 
Tongue Tie
Developmental Issue
Why and Why Now?
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Everyone that has staff wants them to be team players and all pull together for the advancement of chiropractic both in the offfice and in the community. Getting lay people to embrace the Chiropractic Paradigm in a way that they take ownership of it has always been a challenge.
 
Do you have a simple yet effective staff training program?
Would an ongoing program of staff education benefit you?

If you’re interested in some insight into how to do it, then get my INTRO VIDEO on staff training below. Some of the topics included are:
Whats the Vision?
Policies and Procedures
TeamBuilding
3 Staff Meetings
The Problem Solution Form
Handling Objections
Front Desk CA
Tech CA
The PRCA
And More

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
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Tongue Tied?

AUGUST 13, 2022 
Tongue Tie
Developmental Issue
Why and Why Now?
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I asked the question, “Are you seeing more tongue tie, lip tie or other developmental issues in babies lately?” on the MC2 Facebook Forum and there were lots of replies to the affirmative. I then asked, “why and why now” and many replied with their thoughts-worth reviewing-go to the forum (if not a member, simply ask to join).

There was sufficient give and take and, I’m curious if you’re seeing this in your practice too. And, if so, please share your thoughts about why and why now.
 
Dr. Dan and I decided to do a FB Live and you’re invited to watch the replay here.

There were also lots of kudos from the last edition on having a Happiness Driven practice. Thank you and also please feel free to share your thoughts too. My office email is [email protected]

Last thought-it’s not what you can afford to do. It’s what you’re comfortable doing!

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
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FREE MC2 INTRO STREAMING VIDEO! 
Current Seminar Schedule: LEARNING MC2 is a priority if YOU want to know more about how the neural-dural
subluxation causes the vertebral subluxation. YOU love the idea that its not how much you do to a
patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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Do You Have A Happiness Driven Practice?

AUGUST 09, 2022 
Do You Have and
Do You Want A
Happiness Driven Practice?
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There are many PRACTICE DRIVERS. Practices can be driven by statistics, by purpose, by altruism and more. Yet, somewhere along the line, especially (in my experience) among the more successful practitioners, having the freedom to have a HAPPINESS driven practice is the ShangriLa in practice so many seek.
 
And, there is no quid-pro-quo. There is no neediness. There is no model other than for each individual practitioner to make a determination of what drives their own happiness. So, what brings you the most JOY in your practice?

For me, it was a practice full of people that:
Got it
Were fun
Paid
Brought their families
Respected my time and talent
Referred people more than conditions
Wanted to develop their health
Kept their appointments
 
What are your determinants? If you already “had it all in practice” what would drive your joy? Here are some other suggestions to consider:
Not accept all prospective new patients
Do not do recall
Only accept new aptients by referral
Play the music that YOU LIKE
Work the hours that YOU LOVE
That your level of busy-ness allows you to deliver the quality of care you want
You could not wait to get to the office
You had a staff that would never leave you
 
This is all possible and its all possible at ANY TIME since few of these characteristics are dependent on your income. SECRET: the fastest way to afford it is to just do it!

Last thought – it’s not what you can afford to do. It’s what you’re comfortable doing!

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
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JULY 25, 2022 
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Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
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patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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Discipline and Adaptability

AUGUST 02, 2022 
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While there are sometimes common themes to a day’s coaching calls, this was never been more evident than yesterday. Easily 3/4 of my calls brought up and dealt with, in one way, shape or form, the subject of DISCIPLINE and its importance.
 
Generally speaking, discipline is the ability to do what needs to be done in order to accomplish what you say you want to accomplish. It is, in essense, the willingness to put “your money where your mouth is.” It’s oof critical importance because a lack of discipline slowly erodes one’s personal power whereas the discipline to do what you say you will do when you say you will do it is how one grows their personal power.
 
Why drives discipline then? A clear WHAT you want with an even BIGGER WHY you want that. The secret sauce is a WILLINGNESS TO HAVE what you say you want. So, its a combination of VISION, MOTIVATION and DESIRE….true DESIRE.
 
So, what’s the problem? Without getting into an entire coaching call and diatribe here, the fundamental issue is BELIEF. And, the predominant belief in those wanting, but not having, the discipline to stay the course, is a deep seated-often unconscious belief that one is somehow damaged and unworthy of more.
 
Your Discipline is often mirrrored by your practice members. The more disciplined you are, the more they will believe and believe in you. Their growing personal power is the root of their compliance and recovery. To grow their health BEYOND relief, they must adopt a more disciplined lifestyle!
 
And, in so doing, together with you, they get to expand their range of ADAPTABILITY to past, current and presumed future stress. THAT is the evolutionary NEXT step for you, your practice and your community.
 
This is such an important topic, I’ve increased the number of openings in my schedule for August to accommodate you. See below for details.

Join the conversation on ADAPTABILITY!

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
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Current Seminar Schedule: LEARNING MC2 is a priority if YOU want to know more about how the neural-dural
subluxation causes the vertebral subluxation. YOU love the idea that its not how much you do to a
patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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Maximize your Output by Minimizing your Input

JULY 25, 2022 
Maximize Your Output
Minimize Your Input
PLUS
Beta Testing Advanced Content
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Light touch vs osseous adjusting was discussed this past week. Dr. Dan and I discuss INTENT and RESULTS. Where does structural adjusting fit? What does your INNATE say? Where are you most proficient? Can you accept a NEURAL-DURAL technic that is simply overlaid on the spine so the landmarks are familiar? 

Is there a difference between working ON the spine vs working IN the spine? Can you discern the emotional components behind your findings? Can you discuss that is a quick and impactful way?

We then headed into care plans and recommendations and discussed the age old apprroach of recommending what the doctor THINKS the patient will find OK. This, in turn, led to a conversation of the difference between a VISIT & ADJUSTMENT.  
 
Can you accept that if you have to adjust people every time they come in…perhaps they are not coming in often enough to come in not needing an adjustment.

JUMP INTO THIS CONVO:

Ask MORE questions! I’d love to help-just give me a shout.

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
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Current Seminar Schedule: LEARNING MC2 is a priority if YOU want to know more about how the neural-dural
subluxation causes the vertebral subluxation. YOU love the idea that its not how much you do to a
patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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Constant or Variable?

JULY 10, 2022 
What is a Constant?
What is a Variable?
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BJ defined a CONSTANT as C1 and C2 rotated together as a couplet. This was an important structural concept because (according to BJ) you could use EITHER C1 or C2 as the lever and correct both misaligned vertebrae.

Conversely, a variable was when there was a counter-rotation of C1 and C2. It was BJ’s contention that, in this case, to only adjust C1 because adjusting C2 would make C1 worse.

Many post HIO upper cervical approaches, including but not limited to Grostic and Blair, found vehicles, namely torque, to address these phenomena. 
 
And, while MC2 uses structural landmarks familiar to all of us, we view C1 and C2 laterality in our supine assessment yet look at rotation, inclination or declination of C2 in the prone analysis.

Recently, the question came up of what to do when findings indicate both C1 and C2? This is important regardless of technic or technic model because, at the end of the day I think we can all agree the objective is the reduction of nerve interference.

Jump into the conversation below:

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
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To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
If you want to speak with someone who sees more in you than you might see in yourself, schedule a complimentary call using my calendal link HERE
FREE MC2 INTRO STREAMING VIDEO! 
Current Seminar Schedule: LEARNING MC2 is a priority if YOU want to know more about how the neural-dural
subluxation causes the vertebral subluxation. YOU love the idea that its not how much you do to a
patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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Surrogate?

JULY 10, 2022 
Is there a TONAL (Holographic Universe) explanation?
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Do you use a leg check?
What if you can’t?
What about babies?
What about those missing a limb?
Hemi or quadraplegics?

Dan and I reviewed this with particular attention to kids on the spectrum. The information is germaine regardless of technic.

PLUS, I add in a specific advance test for the C8 nerve root as it is becoming more and more commonplace. The emotional components are anger and heartache and these have also become pandemic in the community.

Your certainty jumps when you can tell them whats going on and why rather than waiting for them to tell you.

Jump into the conversation below:

Lots of this and more on the MC2 Facebook Forum Ask to join.

You, too, can have a more nerve system-cause oriented approach to practice!
Take action…at the very least, ask MORE questions!

To YOUR MOMENTUM!
Dr. Steve Hoffman
If you want to speak with someone who sees more in you than you might see in yourself, schedule a complimentary call using my calendal link HERE
FREE MC2 INTRO STREAMING VIDEO! 
Current Seminar Schedule: LEARNING MC2 is a priority if YOU want to know more about how the neural-dural
subluxation causes the vertebral subluxation. YOU love the idea that its not how much you do to a
patient but how much you do for them. YOU can embrace the concept of less is more. YOU want to be more honoring to your and the patient’s body.  
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