If you want your child to do better in school, you should make sure your son or daughter gets plenty of exercise. Research indicates physical activity can impact a child’s brain as much as the body. In a review of exercise studies published last month in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, researchers uncovered […]
Difficulty: Easy (Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.) Start: Lie down on back with legs bent to 90 degrees and feet on floor. Place arms out to side, palms up. Exercise: Bring knees together. Then, let legs roll all the way to side so that knee rests […]
Plank Position Difficulty: Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before engaging this or any other exercise.) Start: Lie down on stomach. Then, begin by propping upper body up onto elbows/forearms, with hands together in prayer position. Engage inner abdominal muscles by bringing belly button inward. Keeping spine steady, lift hips and knees so […]
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According to the germ theory of disease, humans get sick when they are exposed to pathogens like bacteria and viruses – especially if they are allowed to multiply uncontrollably inside them. Fortunately, we have an inborn self defense system to take care of this problem which we call the immune system. This system detects and […]
Lumbar Stabilization – Dead Bug Difficulty: Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.) Start: Lie on back with knees and hips bent to 90 degrees and feet elevated. Both arms should be straight, with fingertips pointing up toward ceiling. Exercise: Draw belly button […]
If you are a health conscious person, you have probably heard about antioxidants. These important molecules do a lot to protect your body from damage caused by toxins and disease. One of the most significant duties antioxidants perform is reducing inflammation – a risk factor for numerous diseases and health problems. Inflammation – the Good […]
Difficulty: Easy (Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.) Start: Lie down on back with legs bent 90 degrees and feet on floor. Place fingertips on abdomen, just inside pointy tips of pelvic bones. Exercise: Drawing belly button toward spine, try to flatten lower back without letting abdomen […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment syndrome. It is a painful condition caused by irritation or compression of the median nerve. In one survey of the general population, approximately 14.4% reported having symptoms resembling CTS—including numbness, tingling, weakness and pain. Patient complaints are usually limited to the thumb and index finger, […]
In many traditions and cultures, December is the month of major holidays which include the giving and receiving of gifts. Normally, one would assume this time is only associated with joy and gratitude. All-too-often, however, this time of year can be associated with a lot of stress! Travel schedules, family obligations and unrealistic […]