2014
More Exercise Now Means More Independence in Your Golden Years
We all know that exercise is good for us at any age. What is becoming more apparent, however, is that developing the habits of regular exercise in the present—meaning at whatever age you happen to be right now —will pay off for you in the future. A recent study discussed
What Is a “Charley Horse”?
“Charley horse” is a North American slang term for a painful muscle spasm. These muscle spasms are very common and may occur while exercising or when falling asleep. A charley horse occurs when the muscles of the calf or foot (and less often, the thigh, arms, hands, abdomen and rib
What to Look For When Buying Nutritional Supplements
There are quite literally hundreds of different brands of nutritional supplements (also called dietary supplements) on the market today, and it’s difficult for the average consumer to tell the difference between one and another. Each manufacturer claims that its products are supportive of your health, but how can you really
Benefits of Selenium
Selenium is essential for the maintenance of a healthy metabolism, although we need it only in trace amounts. It is naturally found in the soil and in a number of the foods we eat. Because we require so little of this mineral to maintain healthy levels, most people can get
Got Neck Pain? Upper Back Adjustments Can Help!
Almost everyone experiences neck pain from time to time during their lives. Doctors estimate that on any given day, 10% of the adult population is suffering from a “stiff neck.” However, it’s a different story when that neck pain persists and becomes chronic. Chronic neck pain can result in both
What are “Pain Management Clinics”?
An estimated 50 million Americans live with chronic pain. If you have tried dealing with your pain on your own but the results have been ineffective, you may want to consider visiting a pain management clinics. Pain management clinicians are specially trained in diagnosing and managing chronic pain and helping
Want Your Kids to Be Active? Here Is Why YOU Should Be their Lifestyle Role Model
It’s not news—obesity is a growing national epidemic among young people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that obesity in children has doubled in the last 30 years and quadrupled in adolescents. Nearly 20% of children 6-11 years old are obese as are almost 23% of teenagers.
Back or Neck Pain? Chiropractic Can Help!
When it comes to chronic back or neck pain, anyone who has looked for help knows that traditional healthcare providers often have few treatment options to offer other than rest, medication or surgery. Given the limitations, risks and costs of these approaches, it’s not surprising that many people who suffer
What Are “Essential Fatty Acids” and Why Are They So Essential?
Understanding nutritional advice can be challenging. We hear all the time that we should reduce the amount of fat in our diet, and then we hear that this is not quite true, and that there are “good fats” and “bad fats”, and it’s only the latter that we should cut
What Migraine Sufferers Should Know About Chiropractic Care
As anyone who suffers from migraines already knows, they’re not just headaches. Medically speaking, migraines are considered a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurring moderate-to-severe headaches – usually on one side of the head – and other autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and
