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Athletes At The Pan Am Games Benefit From Chiropractic Care

Two Chiropractors who are among the first-ever named to the international event’s medical staff recently returned from Guadalajara, Mexico, having attended to the medical needs of athletes at the 2011 Pan American Games. During the 2011 Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Dr. Shapiro, attended to the Chiropractic needs of hundreds of athletes competing in …

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Exercise Helps You To Eat A Healthy Diet

A healthy diet and the right amount of exercise are key players in treating and preventing obesity but we still know little about the relationship both factors have with each other. A new study now reveals that an increase in physical activity is linked to an improvement in diet quality. The data from epidemiological studies …

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Great month to take advantage of new services

December is a fabulous month to try out some of our new services.  Programs for Whole Body Vibration have been put together for weight loss, muscle toning and flexibility, and more.  Starting now gives you time to look and feel better before the holidays, plus the physiotherapist gives you accompanying home excercises with the vibration …

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Rebuilding Sidney Crosby’s Brain

A little-known treatment by Dr. Carrick, a Canadian-born Chiropractor, is the key to Sidney Crosby’s comeback. Dr. Carrick started is a Chiropractor, and has developed an encyclopedic understanding of the brain. Dr Carrick is a self-made man: he invented his discipline, and then founded an educational institution, the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies. He lectures …

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More free exercise classes to enjoy!

All are welcome to another week of  free exercise classes.  Tai Chi and Qi Gong are on Tuesday nights, and “Exercising with Kim” is held on Thursday and Saturday.  Any donation you want to make to our Holiday Charity is also welcome.  Our first week brought lots of great feedback.  Please check the Current Events section …

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15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Can Extend Your Life By Three Years

Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.Lead researcher Chi Pang Wen of Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes said dedicating 15 minutes a day to a moderate form of exercise, like brisk walking, would benefit everyone. After taking into account …

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Exercise and Wellness Classes now available — and free until Christmas !

Our schedule for Exercise and Wellness classes is posted in the Current Events section of our website at www.momentumhealingarts.com.  Classes are offered three days per week starting Nov. 15, including a special yoga and wellness lecture with Daphne on Saturday, Nov. 19.   All classes are free until Christmas, but a donation to our Annual Charity Fundraiser …

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Antibiotics overprescribed for children: study

Pediatricians write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year for conditions such as the flu and asthma, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance, a study said. In total, doctors prescribed an antibiotic at one in every five visits, with most dispensed for children with respiratory ailments such as sinus infections and pneumonia. Some …

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Exercise and diet can prevent one-third of cancers

ABOUT ONE-THIRD of the most common cancers could be prevented through healthy diets, physical activity and maintaining a healthy weight. This was the main message from a host of global organisations yesterday on World Cancer Day which this year focused on cancer prevention. Dr Susan Higginbotham, director of research at the American Institute for Cancer, …

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Flu shot effectiveness is questioned in new study

Annual flu shots protect only about 59 percent of the population — far less than previously thought — according to a new study led by University of Minnesota researchers. The study found “major holes and gaps” in the vaccine given to tens of millions of Americans every year to prevent influenza and its complications, said …

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