If you’re not a tea drinker, you may change your mind after reading this post. Black tea has properties you may not know about but should be aware of, because it can help you defend your heart from disease. Not a fan of tea? Associate it with the Queen, or other classy English types? Well, […]
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Herniated Disc Therapy – Stop Pain and Avoid Surgery
A herniated disc can be very painful. Anyone who’s encountered one knows this. But if you’re proactive, resorting to surgery won’t be necessary. When the disc herniation has progressed to the point at which there’s weakness in the extremities, surgical intervention may be required. Difficulties with the bowel and bladder also indicate that the herniation […]
Spinal Manipulation Is Effective for Relieving Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common ailment. At some point in our lives, most of us will battle it. If you’re suffering from low back pain, it’s important that you make lifestyle changes to support the health of your lower back. This includes strengthening the core muscles (which support muscles in the back and the […]
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is easy to shrug off. We rarely think about the importance of our shoulders to full physical function until they hurt and suddenly, we’re dealing with lost strength and limited joint mobility. Think about all the things your shoulders do for you. As the title suggests, they’re expressive. Shrugging them sends the message […]
Summer Is Here! Walk Your Way to Better Health
Everybody loves to be outdoors when the warm summer weather comes and here it is! Now’s your chance. Summer is the perfect moment to get out there and walk. Park the car and explore your city on foot, seeing points of interest you didn’t even know were there. That’s the beauty of walking. It puts […]
Is It Healthier to Sit or Stand at Work?
Fire up the Google machine and you’ll get results litigating for both options. Sitting, bad. Standing, good. Standing bad, sitting good. Standing work stations are a popular trend, propelled by the assertion that sitting at work is the enemy. We all know that sedentary lifestyles are bad for us. We know that sitting for long […]
Caring For Your Back In the Garden This Summer 2017
Ah, the garden! You love getting out there and burying your hands in the dirt. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your labor turn to fruit (and flowers and shrubs and vegetables). But gardening can mean pain if you’re not caring for your back while you’re out there. Caring for your back in the garden […]
How to Select the Best Chiropractor
You’re looking for a chiropractor, so you start asking around. You’ll get more than one opinion about every name that comes up. Keeping in mind that you’re not talking to medical professionals, the friends and acquaintances referral route doesn’t always pan out. That’s why it’s essential that you go about your search in an organized […]
Can Watching TV During Dinner Lead To Obesity?
Some of you will remember the days of TV trays. These collapse tables were stacked on a frame in the living room, displayed with pride. They allowed families a convenient way of eating while watching the national obsession – television. The psychological association of eating with television is an enduring one. To this day, families […]
This Vitamin Has Been Shown To Lower the Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing over 600,000 people every year. Of all deaths occurring, heart disease is the cause of 1 in 4. There are many ways we can protect ourselves against heart disease. Exercise and healthy eating are two of the most effective. But this vitamin […]
