New Patient Special

Harbor Family Chiropractic New Patient Special

NEW PATIENTS CALL NOW FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT – (949) 515-5170 Dr. Gillis and Harbor Family Chiropractic in Costa Mesa would like to welcome all Orange County residents to our New Patient Special. All New Patients will receive the following: Consultation with Dr. Gillis A customized Chiropractic Exam X-Rays (if needed) A 30 Minute massage from [Read More...]

T’was a Chiropractic Christmas…

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T’was the day before Christmas, but there was no cheer. No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer. The word had gone out that Santa was sick. There would be no visit from jolly St. Nick. The people were sad; no gaiety sounded. For Christmas had come, but Santa was grounded. He drove down the [Read More...]

How can I curb my coffee cravings?

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One way to reduce coffee cravings is to gradually begin drinking less coffee each day. A good way to do this is to have a latte, which is half coffee and half milk, in place of a regular cup of joe. (Opt for fat-free of soy!) Also try substituting tea for coffee in the afternoon, [Read More...]

Post-Holiday Diet Myths to Bust…

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If you’re a firm believe like us in utilizing the holidays to do as little as possible, you don’t have to resort to a super scary crash diet come January 1. We want to bust some of the most common diet myths so that when you do decide to jump back on the healthy eating and exercise [Read More...]

Shoulder Relief…Exercise.

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“Is there any exercise I can do to target the muscles in my shoulders? My holiday travel (and shopping!) has really caught up with me.” Try some Holiday Hammer Curls. These activate the muscles you’ve been using to haul around heavy bags all day. And the best part: You can do them on the go the next [Read More...]

Give Yourself a Stress Time-Out.

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With the holidays coming up and your family suddenly popping into town for lengths of time, we suspect everyone’s stress levels are about to spike, which is why we’ve gathered these tips to cool down. Stock up on oranges, sweet potatoes, turkey, and green veggies. These foods all contain loads of vitamins proven to release serotonin (the [Read More...]

Keep Calm.

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If you’re dreading your upcoming family gatherings and all the hoopla that comes with the holidays…we have a few pointers for you so that you can keep your calm! Invariably, your least favorite uncle will ask prying questions about your love life, your Great-Aunt Jean will clear her throat incessantly at the dinner table, and [Read More...]