Blog Articles: Ptak Family Chiropractic
Are you seeking relief from chronic or trauma-related pain? Or do you simply want to feel healthier, inspired and more energetic every day? Our passion at Ptak Family Chiropractic is restoring patients of all ages to their optimum health and wellness through natural, effective methods.
OCD and Brain Inflammation: What New Research Is Teaching Us About Mental Health
For many years, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was viewed almost exclusively as a psychiatric condition treated with medication and therapy. While those treatments remain extremely important, researchers are uncovering another piece of the puzzle: in some...
Balancing Chronic Autoimmune Illness While Raising Children: Finding Strength in the Journey
Living with a chronic autoimmune condition while raising a family can feel overwhelming. On some days, even getting out of bed takes tremendous effort. Fatigue, pain, brain fog, digestive issues, anxiety, and unpredictable flare-ups can make it difficult to be the...
Cannabinoid Receptors: How to Support Your Endocannabinoid System Naturally
By Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, DSS, MSS, MA Most people associate the word cannabinoid with cannabis or marijuana. What many don't realize is that your body already produces its own cannabinoids. In fact, every one of us is born with an incredibly sophisticated...
How to Talk to an Overweight Child About Weight: Building Confidence While Supporting Health
Talking to a child about their weight can feel overwhelming. Every parent wants to protect their child, but the words we choose can either build confidence or unintentionally create shame. Today, childhood obesity remains a significant health concern. According to the...
Breaking the Cycle: How Healing Changes Generations
Years ago, scientists believed that our genes were like a permanent blueprint—something we inherited and simply had to live with. Today we know the story is far more hopeful. Research in the growing field of epigenetics suggests that life experiences—including...
Stop Counting Carbs. Start Choosing Better Foods.
By Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, DSS, MSS, MA Walk through any grocery store or scroll through social media, and you'll hear endless advice about carbohydrates. "Cut the carbs." "Count your carbs." "Go low-carb." "No carbs after 6 PM." It's no wonder so many people feel...
Advice for an Abundant Life
The Life You Want Is Built One Choice at a Time By Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, DSS, MSS, MA People occasionally ask me what I believe. Do I believe in chiropractic? Absolutely. Do I believe in nutrition? Without question. Do I believe in prayer, meditation, movement,...
Testimonial Poem
By C.B. Griffith Ensenada, Mexico I took the pain to my HMO.They said, “Take two Tylenol and call us next year.”I took it to my orthopedist.He offered me two new hips for the price of one.I took it to my podiatrist.He trimmed my nails and gave me the boot.I took it to...
Rewrite the Story
The Most Powerful Story You'll Ever Tell... Is the One You Tell Yourself By Dr. Jeffrey Ptak, DC, DSS, MSS, MA Every day, we tell ourselves stories. Some inspire us. Some protect us. And some quietly become the prison we never meant to build. "I guess this is just...
The Ultimate Beach Day Survival Guide
How to Enjoy the Beach Without Paying for It Tomorrow There is something magical about a day at the beach. The sound of the waves. The smell of the ocean. The sunshine. The fresh air. The time spent with family and friends. But if you've ever returned home from a...
Office:
3122 Santa Monica Blvd #102,
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Email:
ptakfamilychiropractic@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Monday:7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 12:15pm
Wednesday: 7:30am – 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday:7:30am - 12:15pm & 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday:7:30am – 12:15pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Phone:
310-473-7991
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