Don’t Let Housework Be a Pain in Your Back
Don’t Let Housework Be a Pain in Your Back Created in Newsletter Library Household chores can be a pain in the sacroiliac. Unless you’re careful, routine activities around the home— washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone— can strain your back, including the sacroiliac area near the tailbone, and result in debilitating discomfort. But […]
Experiencing Headaches?
Experiencing Headaches? Created in Newsletter Library If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth […]
Erasing Migraines: An M.D. Turns to Chiropractic
Erasing Migraines: An M.D. Turns to Chiropractic Created in Newsletter Library Stress, sleep deprivation and fatigue have been no small component of Dr. Michael Benson’s life. As a fetal surgeon, Benson is often up for 24- to 36-hour stretches at a time looking after patients. He has little time to rest or eat regular, healthy […]
The Truth About Multivitamins
The Truth About Multivitamins Created in Newsletter Library During a graduate nutrition course at the University of Minnesota, a professor posed a challenge to the class: Construct a 2000 calorie-per-day diet that at least met the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for vitamins and minerals without the use of supplements. Most of the graduate students thought […]
Osteoporosis: Not Just An Elderly Disease
Osteoporosis: Not Just An Elderly Disease Created in Newsletter Library It used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that affected only the elderly. We particularly associated osteoporosis with older women whose backs were slightly hunched over or those who could no longer stand up straight. Today, the truth is that an estimated 20 […]
Sleep Better: 8 Simple Steps
Sleep Better: 8 Simple Steps Created in Newsletter Library Ten to fifteen percent of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. Do you? Most of us experience an occasional sleepless night, but prolonged bouts of insomnia can lead to decreased mental function, frazzled nerves, and lowered immunity. The good news is that you don’t have to pop […]
Give Your Kids the Gift of a Healthy Spine
Give Your Kids the Gift of a Healthy Spine Created in Newsletter Library The health of a child’s spine needs to be taken very seriously. A healthy spine will decrease their chance of injury, improve their posture, improve their overall health and help to avoid spinal problems such as scoliosis. in fact, studies have shown […]
You Say It’s Your Birthday
You Say It’s Your Birthday Created in Newsletter Library, Staying Young Let’s imagine that today is your birthday. One of the things you might do on or around your birthday is to take a look back at what you’ve accomplished in the year gone by. You might be glad at all the things you’ve done […]
Prepare for Winter Sports Activities
Prepare for Winter Sports Activities Created in Newsletter Library When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, watch out, says the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Winter recreational activities and chores can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is not in condition. Winter sports like skating, skiing and sledding can cause painful muscle […]
Are You Protecting Your Children?
Are You Protecting Your Children? Created in Newsletter Library, Kid’s Health The growing awareness of safe driving and state safety laws have alerted the general public and parents to the importance of using car seats for their small children whenever and wherever they are driving. Most states require the use of car seats for children […]