2013
Structured Versus Unstructured Play: What’s the Difference, and Does it Matter?
We’ve all heard about parents like this. They have every moment of their child’s day scheduled with some activity or another. First it’s soccer, then off to violin lessons, after which they meet up with their scouting group. With the increase in urbanization and concerns for child safety, it’s becoming
The Power of Proper Nutrition: For the Mediterranean Diet, the Jury is In!
Although the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been supported by anecdotal evidence and have been touted for years by health gurus and even a large number of doctors, it is only recently that the science to back up these claims has emerged. Researchers from the University of Barcelona
Afraid of the Doctor? Don’t Let Fear Come Between You and Your Health
Even if you do not suffer from latrophobia (the fear of doctor), you are not alone if you dread the thought of going to see your physician. It is estimated that about 20 percent of the population suffers from what is referred to as “white coat syndrome,” in which a
Exercise in the Workplace: What Japanese Companies Can Teach Us
It is difficult to imagine—given the media-saturated world we live in—that there are many people out there who have not picked up on the idea that exercise is good for you. We all know that we should exercise more regularly, and most of us are aware of the benefits this
What Does a Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders (DABCI) Specialist Do?
A chiropractor who is designated as a Diplomat of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI Specialist) has had significant postgraduate training as a primary care physician. With more people becoming aware of the negative side-effects of pharmaceuticals, there is an increasing call for primary care physicians trained in natural,
Why Sugar is So Hard to Resist
It is in almost everything we eat. In the typical western diet, enough sugar has been added to food products to bring our consumption of the sweet stuff up to 22.7 teaspoons per day. It is added to processed foods to extend shelf life and enhance flavor and texture. While
Steroid Injections for Back Pain: Understanding the Risks
Chronic lower back pain is no fun. It is so not fun that many patients who are afflicted with it will try almost anything to rid themselves of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal
Best Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis can cause more inconvenience than almost any other type of ligament inflammation since the injured ligament is put to use every time you take a step. This means that resting it is difficult and recovery is prone to setbacks. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your
The Bright Side of Aging
Our culture places a lot of value on maintaining our youth for as long as possible. But no matter how hard you try and how many products you buy that guarantee you a more youthful appearance, we all eventually grow old. But getting older does not necessarily mean that life
The Science Behind No-Carb and Low-Carb Diets
Our earliest Paleolithic ancestors naturally followed a low-carb diets, since we hadn’t yet learned how to cultivate grains. They relied primarily on protein and fat to keep them going until about 10,000 years ago when modern humans developed agriculture. If a diet high in protein and fat had not been
