EXCUSES, EXCUSES
“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” ~ Spanish Proverb Trust us, we’ve heard it all. Everyone has their reasons why they do or do not visit their doctor, dentist, optometrist and of course, chiropractor. Here’s a compilation of some … Read more
REDUCE INFLAMMATION FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
It’s implicated in a range of health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. You may not even know you’re living with it. What is it? It’s inflammation, and in its chronic form, it can wreak havoc on the body. WHAT IS INFLAMMATION? Inflammation has been defined as “A localized reaction … Read more
PLANTING SEEDS TO GROW HEALTHY KIDS
Just as planting a garden requires fertile soil, quality seeds, plenty of sunshine and water, planting seeds to grow healthy kids requires specific actions. With a dizzying amount of advice dispensed over the Internet, through the TV and by well-meaning friends and family members, it’s not always easy to know what advice to follow. Consider … Read more
SAY SO LONG TO BEING SEDENTARY
Whether we’re watching TV, driving to work or on the computer at our workplace, we’re doing it. The “it” is sitting, and it’s becoming a big problem, according to health experts. We may not consider sitting to be as detrimental to one’s health as puffing on a cigarette but the harmful effects of sitting can … Read more
IS THERE STATIC IN YOUR SYSTEM?
It sometimes happens when we sit down to watch a movie at home. It’s that noisy burst of static that impairs our ability to enjoy a clear picture, uninterrupted by interference. Sometimes we experience similar static or interference in our bodies. CLEAR INTERFERENCE FROM YOUR BODY As a sophisticated and intricate system that regulates and … Read more
SUPPORT YOUR HEALTH
Did you know you need bacteria to be healthy? While harmful bacteria do exist and can cause pain and sickness, there are large quantities of healthy bacteria inside your body. In fact, your body is filled with trillions of bacterial cells, outnumbering your human cells by 10 to 1. These more than 400 different types … Read more
2015 OCTOBER
GOODBYE STRESS. HELLO HAPPINESS! Impending deadlines. Financial burdens. An argument. These stress generators and more can create mental and physical stress, wreaking havoc on our bodies in the process. Stress can cause a variety of maladies, including depression, headaches, chest pain, insomnia and more. Fortunately, there are a number of effective stress busters we can … Read more
SUGAR’S NOT SO SWEET EFFECT ON HEALTH
Sticky, sweet and nutritionally bankrupt, sugar is making people sick, tired and fat. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans consume an astounding 156 pounds of sugar each year! Global sugar consumption is approximately 173 million tons. While the obvious sugary culprits are sweet snacks, soda and ice cream, sugar also sneakily lurks in … Read more
ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH OF THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN?
Often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D has made headlines in recent years for its possible health benefits. According to some reports, a deficiency of this vitamin is implicated in numerous serious health conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer’s and more. When your vitamin D level is optimized, … Read more
FEELING ANXIOUS?
Have you ever had moments where you felt helpless and hopeless, not seeing any solutions on the road ahead? Maybe you’ve experienced days so stressful that you found yourself constantly worrying about the unknown future? What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as “a feeling of fear, worry, and uneasiness.” It can often be accompanied by … Read more
