A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
For some time now, nutritionist have recommended that we eat fish on a regular basis in order to get sufficient amounts of omega-3 fatty acids (specifically DHA and EPA). Not only are these nutrients good for the circulatory system, but they have also been proven to boost brain function, including both cognitive function and memory. Until fairly recently, scientists have not understood the mechani...
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Almost everyone is pressed for time these days, and squeezing a workout into your day is often not easy to do. However, it is possible to learn some ways of exercising more efficiently so you get a better workout in less time. Following are a few tips on getting the most out of your workouts. Exercise both your upper and lower body at the same time - This allows you to not only save time, but als...
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Flat feet (sometimes referred to as "fallen arches") are not difficult to spot. It is a condition where there is either no arch or a very low arch to one or both feet. Whereas the inside of the foot is lifted off the ground in people with normal arches, someone with flat feet will have their entire foot flat on the ground. This can sometimes lead to over-pronation, in which the foot rolls over tow...
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If you find yourself inexplicably leaving work each day with flu-like symptoms that seem to disappear overnight or on weekends, you may be a victim of "sick building syndrome" (SBS). SBS is defined as a range of ailments which appear to have no specific cause but are strongly associated with a person's place of work or their residence. Changes in building design and how buildings are ventilated s...
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If you are like most people, working out just for the sake of working out does not really appeal (although there are many dedicated gym buffs who couldn't live without their daily workouts!). We all know that it's important to exercise regularly if we want to live a long and healthy life. However, if you find the idea of trotting along on a treadmill for 15 minutes and then spending half an hour o...
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Ask people what prunes - dried plums - are good for, and most would probably reply that they're effective at relieving constipation. While this is true, recent research is finding that they may also be one of the most effective ways for postmenopausal women to protect themselves against osteoporosis and bone fractures. Researchers from Florida State University and Oklahoma State University conduc...
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A chiropractic clinical neurologist (DACAN/DACNB) is a member of a select group of chiropractors who have gone beyond general practice. A DACAN/DACNB specializes in the chiropractic treatment of conditions of the nervous system. There are two certification boards for chiropractic neurology. One is the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB), the other is the International Board of Chiropract...
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Why Are There So Many Different Chiropractic Techniques? Chiropractors employ a wide range of techniques in their practice. Each chiropractor has his or her own individual style, some preferring manipulation with their hands only, some preferring low-force, and others using instruments to assist in their adjustments. The one treatment all chiropractors agree on is removing spinal misalignments (c...
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Imagine for a moment how your life would change if each of your feet were made up of a single, rigid bone rather than several smaller ones. To begin with, the way we carry our weight while standing and the way we walk would be quite different and much less elegant. Our feet are designed to provide a strong, stable foundation to keep our bodies upright, while at the same time being flexible enough ...
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The Dos and Don'ts of Donating Blood Every once in a while, we see or hear news reports about an especially devastating natural disaster happening somewhere in the world. Such catastrophes-whether typhoons, earthquakes or tornados-frequently involve large numbers of serious injuries that require blood transfusions for people to survive. In those moments of enormous need, the International Red Cro...
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