Vitality Tips

Instant Method For Knee Pain Relief

2011-04-16T17:41:00.001-07:00

Newport Beach Knee Pain Relief Knee pain can be one of the most painful and humbling experiences that any runner can have. I remember the first time I experienced excruciating knee pain was right when I started learning and had just bought a new pair of custom fitted (and expensive) orthopedically correcting shoes. After that day (the first time I ran in them), I put the

How To Stop The Cravings And Lose Weight

2011-04-16T16:49:00.001-07:00

How To Stop Cravings And Lose Weight One of the most common questions I get from people with a desk job is: “ I’m constantly hungry throughout the day and it causes me to want to snack pretty much all day. I know the snacking is causing me to put on weight but I just can’t seem to stop. Is there anything I can do to stop the cravings?” In a word, “Yes.” There are

How To Change Your DNA And Your Fate

2010-05-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

Last week I wrote about the two major life patterns that I see in my practice in people with joint degeneration and how to prolong the life in your joints and improve the overall health of your body by eating foods that nourish your joints and by and realigning and repatterning your body structure with Structural Integration. This week, I am going to give you a few more specifics on the hows’ and

Are Your Joints Going To Last?

2010-05-04T11:45:00.000-07:00

Recently, I read an article in the NY Times entitled “Caring for Hips and Knees to Avoid Artificial Joints” that rankled me a little bit partly for what advice it gave but also for what it left out. Rather than go over what they said in detail, I will let you read the article for yourself and will focus on what, I believe, would serve you best in your endeavour to keep the comfortable function of

Is Reflux Simply Caused By A Pulled Diaphragm?

2010-04-28T22:06:00.000-07:00

Last week I gave you some tips on how to get a better idea of the root cause for your digestive problems. This week I am going to cover a simple test that will let you know if your over acid condition has a structural component to it. Generally these structurally caused over acidic conditions are completely overlooked for something far more serious and then medicated as such. This is actually

Simple Solutions For Indigestion, Heartburn, Reflux, etc.

2010-04-20T13:56:00.000-07:00

Last week I explained the logic behind the use of acid/enzymes in addressing chronic indigestion, gas, bloating, and heartburn and how the various pharmaceutical remedies often make the situation worse over time. This week, I am going to give you a few actionable self test methods to better help you pinpoint the root causes of the digestive issue(s) that you may be experiencing.First off, I will

Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Reflux, or Heartburn?

2010-04-13T12:31:00.001-07:00

Most people with indigestion, gas, bloating, heartburn, and reflux suffer from too little stomach acid, not too much. The burning in your esophagus is from acid- organic acids from the putrification of undigested food that has not moved from your stomach. The lack of stomach acid and enzymes in the presence of food means that you are unable to digest your food and instead it sits in your stomach,

NEW Morning Movement Video Series!

2010-04-06T11:44:00.000-07:00

Wake up morning sequence to get the pain and stiffness out of your legs, hips, back, and neck.Hi y’all, due to ongoing requests from clients and others, I have posted a very simple set of videos to my youtube (yoga) channel for those of you who want a simple and easy 5-10 minute morning regimen to get your body moving well and feeling great for the whole day. So far, I have posted both the 3 part

Can't Stay Asleep?

2010-03-30T16:36:00.001-07:00

The first place I go when a client tells me that they are waking up at night to go to the bathroom is to their diet. What have you eaten at dinner and or prior to going to bed.? If you like to eat simple carbohydrates like rice, potatoes, bread, cereal, etc for dinner or prior to bed then that may be the problem. Simple carbs turn to sugar in the blood stream (so this applies if you have a

Having Trouble Sleeping?

2010-03-26T14:06:00.001-07:00

Wow! Spring is here for sure now and it is yet another beautiful day. But if you are one of the many who have trouble sleeping it may be hard to enjoy, as beautiful as the day is. So for those of you who are having trouble sleeping- I have put together a little guide and checklist to work through. So, here goes.There are two basic types of sleep challenges that I encounter on a regular basis:

Why Aren't You Living Up To Your Full Potential?

2010-02-25T13:42:00.000-08:00

As I reviewed the survey results last week, I got to thinking. Why is it that “not living up to my potential” came in as the number one immediate concern people are having. Frankly it was a little bit of a surprise and at the same time very synchronistic. This is a theme I have focused on in my calls and live talks over the past month (albeit not to my email list). You see, pain of any sort,

OOPS- I Goofed! I Mis Read The Survey Results...

2010-02-19T12:00:00.001-08:00

Spring is just about upon us with several days this week in the 70s, kids in the local swimming pool, and lots of outside time for the family. Looks like this weekend is one of the final rain storms of the season (premature statement perhaps?!) and soon enough soccer and swim seasons will start again. A big thanks to all who took the time to answer the survey. Your feedback will shape how I

Is There A Secret To Waking Up Pain Free?

2010-02-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

In a nutshell yes and yes. Many of you are familiar with my mantra of eliminating physical pain in your life by changing your priorities, building your awareness skills, and changing your movement patterns. The challenge is that these actions are all based in building a skill set over a period of time. Many clients ask me if there is anything they can do “in the meantime” to help them get out of

Are You Ready?

2010-01-15T09:36:00.000-08:00

I get all kinds of interesting questions about my practice and so recently I have had an epiphany that you may have the very same questions that I get in person.The question of the day is “ Look Manny, I’ve been to all of the different therapists. I’ve been to the doctor, I’ve been to the physical therapist, I’ve been to the chiropractor, I’ve been to the osteopath, the orthopedist, perhaps some

Are You Prepared For 2010

2010-01-08T10:33:00.000-08:00

So 2009 is finally over and we're in the start up phase of 2010. What are your goals for the year? Better yet, what are your plans and strategies for the year? Are they on the calender yet? I'd like to make a confession...I have found myself, for the first time ever with a very cohesive set of goals and plans for the year. And on top of that, for the first time I am actually excited about what

Why You Aren't Successful

2009-11-20T12:27:00.001-08:00

This weekend I went to a seminar that changed my life. I mean it really brought my thinking fully into the paradigm that I have been evolving into for some time now but in a visceral, kinesthetic way. There are things that you know and then there are things that you know. In the context of this forum, I believe that most of you know what it takes to be healthy, happy people but most of you don’t

Secrets- Part Deaux

2009-11-05T17:29:00.001-08:00

Last week I wrote about the solution to about 75% of the low back pain cases that come into my office and this week I am going to address the other, roughly, 25%. In this case, the low back muscles are extremely tight, the trunk may or may not reflect this and the person is either of dense musculature or a combination of muscular with a belly. This is a case of the back supporting not only the

A Secret Even Doctors Don't Know

2009-10-29T22:27:00.001-07:00

So I was with a client today who came in complaining about her lower back pain… yes, there was yet ANOTHER person in my office with the same issue that I see over and over. This seems to be a recurring theme in my office lately and designed by a higher power to MAKE ME absolutely incorporate something that I’ve been selectively adding to my practice when needed. As I see it, low back pain

What do YOU want?

2009-10-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

A week ago I was in the beautiful Maui sunshine with my fellow mastermind participants. To say that the trip was transformational to both my life as well as my business would be to vastly understate both the transformation as well as the experience. 4 months after we came together in a Las Vegas hotel, this group has proved to be made up of the perfect, complimentary group of participants, with

The Raw Truth

2009-10-18T21:54:00.000-07:00

And now from one of my good friends and a geyser of fabulous and arcane food and nutritional knowledge...The Health Benefits of Raw DairyBy Erica StelcikRaw dairy… it’s not as gross as you think it is!Last time you bought a container of milk or butter, you probablydidn’t think twice that your container had the word “pasteurized” written on it. Have you ever thought about what that means exactly,

Barefoot Ken

2009-10-05T11:10:00.000-07:00

Just yesterday, I read an amazing article about a man named Ken Bob (otherwise known as "Barefoot Ken") who is a well known evangelist of the art of barefoot running. And when I say barefoot running, I mean barefoot. Not with any of the "barefoot shoes" on the market like the vibram five finger, etc. And so, many of you are thinking at this point, "what the heck does this have to do with me?"Well

Learn How To Move And Free Yourself From Injury

2009-09-28T11:49:00.000-07:00

One of the critical pillars of physical wellness is proper movement. And by that I mean that you move and use your body in a way that supports the strength inherent to an aligned and balanced body structure. Back and body pain, for example, are usually caused by unconscious movement patterns. Often the most obvious and last “cause” happens the moment of injury. The patterns of ones habitual

Time Is Running Out

2009-09-24T14:14:00.000-07:00

Time Is Running Out! Get Your Answers In To Win $100 Before Tomorrows 5pm Deadline! The response has been fabulous but believe it or not there is still one prize to be claimed. Those of you who haven't gotten around to deciphering the mystery location are leaving prize money on the table...SO, here is the link again. My goal is to give away ALL of the prize money so I don't have to find a place

Win $100!

2009-09-21T10:06:00.000-07:00

Alrighty then! For the first 3 people who decipher this mystery greeting location no later than 5pm on sept 25th, 2009 (and contact me with the correct answer), I will award a credit (gift certificate, prize, whatever you want to call it) of no less than (and no more than..for that matter) 100 smackeroos (dollar value, bucks, doucats, dolores, etc..) to be used to purchase any of my service

Performance Enhancing Technology

2009-09-19T18:07:00.000-07:00

You want to run faster, jump higher, find greater agility and you are already training hard. You've done it all, expert trainers, proper nutrition, the best equipment, what more can you do. A lot. You've tried all of the conventional, well known, methods. Now its time to get "unconventional". Form equals function right? Well, since that is the case, lets get started on changing the form.

Made For Running

2009-09-19T18:04:00.000-07:00

I've been learning to run lately and came across this article on the evolutionary components in our bodies that link humans with other species known to run over long distances. Now there are no excuses for further delay, we were made to run.

NEWSFLASH Stress is bad for your health

2009-09-19T17:59:00.000-07:00

No, really, and this is why. Everyday stressors cause us to constantly secrete stress hormones which are really meant for acute events like a car crash, a lion chasing us down, getting mugged, etc... The release of these hormones suppresses our higher functions and over time the chronic release of these hormones can wreak havoc on our systems like digestion (any one got an ulcer), reproduction (

Julie and Julia

2009-09-14T21:03:00.000-07:00

A week ago friday I was lucky enough to be able to catch a movie alone with my wife. We had just dropped off my son and daughter in Glendale (with their aunties) and decided to go to the Americana (its fab alright) to catch a bite and a movie so we would miss the traffic. Luckily enough, we were both on the same wavelength (rare when it comes to movies..) and decided to see Julie and Julia, a

Weatherize Your Body

2009-09-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

Last Monday (Labor Day) I spent a beautiful day at the beach with my family. Paolo ran from the waves, Allie played in the sand, and Mom and Dad took turns taking them to the tide pools, on walks and to the nearby natural sea "bathtub". The day was warm and there was a nice cool breeze at the beach as usual. That is until around 5:30 pm when I noticed the slight chill in the air that signals the

Mystery Greeting

2009-09-05T22:52:00.000-07:00

Careful What You Listen To. You Might Believe It.

2009-08-15T21:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.myvitalityblueprint.com When your doctor tells you the following "you are just getting old, there is nothing we can do for you, I can perscribe ibuprofin but it is cheaper over the counter, and just take it easy, take a moment to consider what you really want before making this your reality.

What Is Good Nutrition

2009-08-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

www.myvitalityblueprint.com Good Nutrition is giving the body what it wants and needs to be not just healthy but bursting with vital energy

When Should I See Manny?

2009-08-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

www.myvitalityblueprint.com When you have exahusted all other options and are frustrated and still in pain or chronic injury, there are options that you may not have considered.

Food Has A Message

2009-08-15T21:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.myvitalityblueprint.com Every food has a message for your body. Which message do you want to be sending?

FAQ: When Should I Go To A Doctor?

2009-08-09T10:28:00.000-07:00

One of the most common questions that people ask me is: "When should I see you and when should I see a doctor or a chiropractor? There are many shades to this question so I will address one of the most practical ones here. The skinny of it is: If you want to discover your true physical potential, come see me. For all other cases, well, watch the video.

Fix Sprained Ankles Permenently

2009-08-09T07:53:00.000-07:00

Sprained ankles generally happen because of an imbalance in the muscles of the inner and outer lower leg. Here is a simple, daily exercise to change that balance and the flexibility, and strength of your ankles.

Interesting Observation Regarding Back Pain

2009-08-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

Back pain can be caused by many things and often seems very difficult to get rid of. Here is an insight that I had recently after sitting for 10 days straight at a business conference.

Metabolism Booster

2009-08-01T18:52:00.000-07:00

All foods have properties to them that affect our internal balance. That said, one simple way to look at foods is to separate them into two basic categories: Foods that increase the metabolism and foods that slow the metabolism. Here is one food that will increase the metabolism.

Improve Your Balance

2009-08-01T16:48:00.000-07:00

Balance is a dynamic juggling act for the body made more difficult as we age. Inactivity, poor nutrition, and dehydration all account for the deterioration of balance over time. One of the best ways to regain your confidence in your body is to regain your functional balance.

Hello From Ice Box Canyon!

2009-07-27T16:20:00.000-07:00

After being indoors for 10 days, I needed to get outside and blow the carbon deposits out...Here is the view from the top of the canyon.

You NEED To Be Eating Organic

2009-07-19T08:03:00.000-07:00

The no- hype explanation for why eating organic really makes sense and makes the produce worth the extra cost. Click HERE for more weekly tips like this

How To Relieve Lower Back Pain

2009-07-19T07:29:00.000-07:00

Sit at a desk for a living? Sitting in meetings all day? Sitting in the car as you commute? Sitting at the computer? Sitting? Sitting? Sitting?....You get the picture. A lot of sitting (over time) tends to really mess up your back. Here is a simple, relaxing way to relieve your lower back pain immediately. Plus, you get to relax... If you like this video and you want to get tips like this every

Get More Energy And Boost Your Metabolism With Sleep

2009-07-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

OK. I've always been one to enjoy my sleep. People have always told me how young I look (for my age). I have always had a fairly robust metabolism (even when it was sluggish for me). Put it all together...Sleep is not for the weak. Really, its the other way around. So here's why... Click HERE to get tips like this on a weekly basis

Burn Fat While You Sleep

2009-07-11T22:52:00.000-07:00

Fat Burning Expert Jack Kenifick of Balanced Life Fitness talks about one really simple way to boost your metabolism so that you are burning fat while you sleep. Hint..it does NOT include dieting...For more info go HERE

How To Get More Energy

2009-07-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

Although there are many, many reasons why one is lacking in energy, one of the first things to address is the swings in ones energy throughout the day. Usually there are times when we are tired or sluggish (generally mid morning and mid to late afternoon). Here are a couple of tips that you can use to minimize your energy swings throughout the day. If you like this video but are feeling stuck