Book excerpt: KEYS TO AN AMAZING LIFE: SECRETS OF THE CERVICAL SPINE is written with the everyday person in mind and consists of cutting-edge descriptions of every option that is available and cost free for people. With 4 out of 5 people suffering at some point in their life globally, spinal problems cost of care in U.S.A. is $100 billion a year. SPINAL PROBLEMS: Chapters 1 4 show parts of the spine, and explains the global spinal problem. LIFESTYLE OPTIONS: Chapters 5 8 explore the power of a positive thought, the danger of a negative thought, the importance of neural plasticity, amygdala plasticity, general thinking, and physical action and responses. Deep belly breathing, meditation, brainwave entrainment, air, silence, solitude, stillness, thought, affirmations, and happiness are all free daily options that influence spinal health + many more. TRADITIONAL TREATMENTS: Chapters 9 13 illustrate the modalities of aerobic activities and physical treatments such as massage, hot and cold packs, stimulation, ultrasound, and traction + more. SURGICAL TREATMENTS: Chapters 14 16 explain the most common pain management and surgical procedures.