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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Would you be surprised to learn that one of my legs is longer than the other? This revelation came as a shock to me, and the reason behind it is not what I would have expected! So join me in exploring more about this with Dr. Mercedes Cook, a specialist in upper cervical chiropractic care.

In our conversation, we delve into the responsibilities of the upper cervical spine, the causes and symptoms of its misalignment, and how upper cervical chiropractic care differs from traditional approaches. We also discuss who could benefit most from this type of care, debunk common misconceptions about the nervous system, and explore its crucial role in balancing the parasympathetic and sympathetic states. 

This episode is packed with insightful information, so grab your water bottle, get comfortable, and prepare for an educational journey with Dr. Cook!

Meet Mercedes: 

Dr. Mercedes Cook is an upper cervical chiropractor in San Diego, California. In her practice, she uses a highly specific and gentle adjustment technique to realign the neck to restore proper nervous system function and posture. She has completed the Diplomate of Cranial Cervical Junction Procedure post-doctorate program to make her one of the most knowledgeable doctors in the world on the cranial cervical junction area.

Her goal is to be a top specialist providing upper cervical care so her patients get the answers to their health and nervous system complications. She is extremely passionate about advancing the upper cervical profession and speaking on its behalf. Dr Mercedes received her first upper cervical adjustment at age 18 after having severe hip pain, anxiety and sleeping issues for 6 months straight. She had tried the medical route to fix the issue and nothing worked! Thankfully she was recommended to an upper cervical provider near her hometown for chiropractic care. This is the origin of Dr Mercedes discovering how the spine impacts the nervous system and posture and if we can keep the nervous system in balance by precise spinal care we can help people decrease their pain, anxiety, depression, digestive issues and so much more!

In her personal life, Dr Mercedes can be found out on Mission Bay or one of San Diego’s many gorgeous beaches with her husband and two frenchies! Outside of her passion for health, she loves to hike, golf and travel as much as she can!

Topics covered on upper cervical care:

• What is upper cervical chiropractic and how misalignments can cause pain, discomfort, and neurological symptoms
• What the difference is between upper cervical and traditional chiropractic care
• The connection between upper cervical misalignments and other parts of the body
• The importance of using imaging to understand and address structural issues
• The ‘unknown’ signs of upper cervical instability and how upper cervical instability affects the brain stem
• Signs your nervous system is under stress and ways you can help regulate your nervous system
• How using a gentle technique to address specific misalignments in the neck allows the body to stabilize and hold adjustments for longer periods of time

Resources Mentioned:

• Visit blairchiropractic.com
• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Transform Your Body with Macros
• Sign up to my transformative 8-week course, The Macro Body Method
• Looking to make a transformation of your own with the accountability and support to get you there in 16 weeks? Apply for the Macro Accelerator Program

Connect with Mercedes:

• Visit her website 
• Follow her on Instagram @drmercedescook 
• Follow Upper Cervical Chiropractic San Diego on Instagram @uppercervicalsandiego
• Listen to her podcast, Health Uncovered

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

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