I Was a Chiropractor Who Didn’t Believe in Yoga… Until This Happened
I didn’t come to yoga because it was trendy.
I came to it because my body was in pain, and nothing else was working.
As a chiropractor, I was doing everything “right.”
Adjustments. Acupuncture. Manual therapy.
And yet, my neck pain kept returning. Relief was temporary. Within days, the pain was back, again and again.
That’s when I began practicing yoga, not as a belief system, but as an experiment.
And something unexpected happened.
As I practiced consistently, my body began to change. Not just temporarily, but sustainably. Pain softened. Stability returned. Strength built from the inside out.
What truly convinced me wasn’t faith, it was experience.
I met teachers who had healed themselves through yoga. One had reversed the progression of multiple sclerosis alongside dietary changes. I began integrating yoga with therapeutic exercise, and I saw my patients improve faster, need fewer treatments, and regain confidence in their bodies.
In 2012, I knew I needed to understand yoga at its roots, no...
The New Age of Toxic Exposure (And What To Do About Them)
We are living at a pivotal moment in human health.
Technology, biomedicine, environmental chemicals, and invisible stressors have advanced faster than our bodies have been given time to adapt. Exposure today looks very different than it did even a generation ago.
This doesn’t mean the body is weak.
It means the strategy must evolve.
Your body is equipped with remarkable intelligence, but it needs proper support to recognize, process, and eliminate modern toxic stressors effectively.
This is why true vitality today requires:
• Supporting detoxification pathways
• Reducing cumulative toxic load
• Strengthening the nervous system
• Nourishing cellular resilience
• Restoring balance rather than suppressing symptoms
Health is no longer about quick fixes.
It’s about building biological resilience in a rapidly changing world.
When you work with your body, instead of against it, healing becomes a natural response, not a struggle.
If you feel called to understand your own health more deeply, this is an in...
The Most Underrated New Year’s Resolution for Whole-Body Health
🎊 New year’s resolution 🌟 A simple and doable morning routine and maintaining a daily routine is crucial for both physical and mental health because it creates structure and predictability in an otherwise chaotic world 🌎
✅ A consistent schedule helps regulate the body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, leading to better sleep quality, improved hormone balance, and enhanced immune function.
✅ Part 2 of this video will cover diet but Regular meal times support stable blood sugar levels and healthier digestion, while built-in time for exercise promotes cardiovascular health, strength, and weight management.
✅ On the mental side, routines reduce decision fatigue, lower stress and anxiety by providing a sense of control, and foster productive habits that boost mood through the release of endorphins and accomplishment.
🌟 Ultimately, sticking to a daily routine isn’t about rigid perfection but about building a reliable foundation that allows the body and mind to thrive consistently...
Why I Teach Patients to Become Their Own Healer
One of the most important principles in my work is this:
I don’t believe in creating patients who depend on me.
I believe in empowering individuals to understand and support their own healing.
Your body is not lacking intelligence.
It is constantly communicating, adapting, and working to restore balance, when given the right conditions.
Modern medicine often focuses on managing symptoms.
Holistic and functional medicine ask a deeper question: why is the body responding this way in the first place?
When you understand your body, your nutrition, stress load, toxic exposure, and lifestyle, you activate an internal pharmacy more powerful than any prescription alone.
This is why I teach my patients to:
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Listen to their body’s signals
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Address root causes, not just symptoms
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Support healing through nourishment, detoxification, and rhythm
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Reclaim trust in their innate intelligence
Healing doesn’t come from handing your power away.
It comes from learning how to work wit...
The Secret Link Between Breath and Longevity 🌬️ | Dr. Atousa Mahdavi
When your breath is shallow, your mind races. When you hold your breath, tension builds. But when you breathe fully and slowly, your body begins to heal. This is what I call the Vital Breath Connection. A gentle reminder that you don’t have to push to create wellness,you simply need to align with the natural rhythm of life itself. Through breathwork, meditation, and mindful daily routines, you can regulate your nervous system, boost immunity, and restore emotional harmony. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, anxious, or out of sync, this is your invitation to reconnect.
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Reset Your Nervous System In 60 Seconds
Have you ever stopped to notice how you breathe?
Most people are breathing backward, their chest rises, their shoulders tense, and their belly collapses with every inhale.
But true, healing breath does the opposite.
When you inhale, your belly should expand, grounding your energy, calming your mind, and nourishing every cell with oxygen.
This is more than just a breathing technique, it’s a way to bring your nervous system back into balance and awaken your body’s natural healing intelligence.
Take a moment right now:
✨ Inhale through your nose and let your belly gently expand.
✨ Pause.
✨ Exhale slowly through your nose and feel your body soften.
Even one minute of mindful breathing can reset your stress response and restore your clarity.
If you’re ready to go deeper, to align your body, mind, and daily rhythm for true vitality, I’d love to help you create a personalized plan.
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How to Raise Your Vibration and Transform Your Health Naturally | Dr. Atousa Mahdavi
Discover how Dr. Atousa Mahdavi, holistic doctor and author, guides you through the universal laws of success and how to align your mind, body, and spirit for optimal health. Learn to raise your vibration, break free from stress and fear, and awaken the healing intelligence already within you. Topics covered: • Understanding energetic layers of the body (Koshas) • The role of breath and awareness in healing • Overcoming fear, guilt, and apathy through love and courage • Simple daily practices to quiet the mind and elevate your frequency 🎥 Watch till the end for tools to live consciously and thrive in your highest vibration.
Concussion Nutritional Support
“It is estimated that as many as 3.8 million concussions occur in the USA per year during competitive sports and recreational activities; however, as many as 50% of the concussions may go unreported.”1
A concussion is considered a mild form of a traumatic brain injury. This happens when there is trauma (bump or blow) to the head during a sporting event or during a fall. During the impact, the brain is pushed in a back and forth motion against the skull. Generally speaking, a concussion is not a life-threatening injury, but the side effects can be very serious.
Depending on the type of injury, signs and symptoms of a concussion have the potential to show up immediately. This occurs most often in high impact sports or car accidents. Often times, however, the symptoms can take up to 24 hours to a week before they appear in lower impact injuries. Some injuries may develop into Post-Concussion Syndrome. A diagnosis of Post-Concussion Syndrome is considered if 3 or more of the following ...
Anxiety
Imagine, that you are sitting in a restaurant. At some point during the meal, you notice that your heart is beating faster than normal and that there is a slight pressure in your chest. You feel like you are having difficulty getting a breath in and you also notice that the lights in the restaurant are starting to bother you. You begin to hear every noise around you- a child clinking his silverware against his glass, the waiter writing down an order and conversations becoming increasingly louder. Suddenly, the restaurant feels overwhelming and small. At which point you may feel a tingling
sensation down your arms or your stomach cramping. You may be thinking, is this a heart attack? Why can’t I get a deep breath? Why is it so loud in here? What’s happening to me?
Chances are, if you have experienced any parts of the scenario listed above – You’ve had a panic attack. Panic attacks can occur anywhere and at any time. A panic attack is often classified as feeling prof
...Stress- Adrenal Burnout
“Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency.” – Natalie Goldberg
Do you wake up in the morning feeling tired? Does your boost of energy dwindle as the afternoon approaches; causing you to crave something sugary or even coffee? Just to function at work or home do you need to be constantly stimulating your body with caffeine, sugar or food? You may be experiencing what is known as Adrenal Fatigue.
How do we get Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal Fatigue is just a name for a long term problem that finally ends in additional stress or overload on the adrenal glands from multiple system failures. Simply stated: our body needs energy to function and also healthy organs and nervous system to manage everything. Glucose is the first level of energy mostly regulated by the liver. Thyroid function is also critical to maintaining good energy, repair and overall metabolism.
Foods that are stimulatory like caffeine and sugar adversely affect both of the primary energy ma...
