More of us are struggling with energy issues, experts say; they point to the weak economy, which has us working harder and plugging in longer, and the belief that we can have it all (so what if we’re up till midnight making it happen?). “I’m seeing so many women who think of themselves as machines …
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Feb 27
Heavy Backpacks May Damage Nerves, Muscles and Skeleton, Study Suggests
Heavy Backpacks May Damage Nerves, Muscles and Skeleton, Study Suggests Trudging from place to place with heavy weights on our backs is an everyday reality, from schoolchildren toting textbooks in backpacks to firefighters and soldiers carrying occupational gear. Muscle and skeletal damage are very real concerns. Now Tel Aviv University researchers say that nerve damage, …
Feb 22
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: How to Choose the Right Cooking Oil
Cooking oil is a basic and almost indispensable ingredient in every kitchen. But nowadays, there are so many different types of cooking oil that you can literally take an hour or more just to go through all the options in a well-stocked supermarket. From the ubiquitous refined soybean and corn oils that seem to be …
Feb 15
Are You Destroying Your Back With Your Desk Posture?
Here is a great video showing how to set up the correct posture while sitting at your desk.
Feb 08
‘Fever can be a child’s friend’: New research claims a high temperature could actually help children get better
When the flu season hits, many parents will be reaching for the cold compresses and medication to cool their feverish child. But it seems a high temperature could actually help children battle an illness. An American pediatrician has revealed the high fevers typical of many childhood illnesses can help force a child to slow down, …
Feb 02
Chiropractors go to Super Bowl XLVII
Pretty much every NFL team has their own Chiropractor. Having a Chiropractor on their support team will ensure the healthiest possible players during the intense game. You can read about the 49ers’ Chiropractor here and the Ravens’ Chiropractor here. Good luck to both teams this weekend!
Jan 28
Asthma, eczema and hay fever may be linked to fast food
Teenagers and young children who eat fast food could be increasing their risk of developing asthma, eczema and hay fever, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal’s respiratory journal Thorax. “We found clear associations between certain foods and severe asthma, hay fever (or allergic rhinoconjunctivitis) and eczema in the largest study of allergies in children (aged …
Jul 27
Usain Bolt’s (fastest man alive) secret – Chiropractic
What’s Usain Bolt’s secret to being the fastest man alive? One of them is Chiropractic. Several Olympic athletes receive Chiropractic adjustments on a regular basis. So when watching the Olympics notice how many talk about Chiropractor or who are adjusted on tv, just like Usain Bolt!
Jul 18
The Right Way To Sit
With so many people sitting in front of a computer all day long, plus time sitting while driving, and time watching TV, learning how to sit properly and take ‘microbreaks’ to avoid muscular imbalances is vitally important. Use this checklist for ‘proper sitting’ while driving a car or sitting your office: Sit up against the …
