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- A Healthy Back Starts With Your Feet - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSContrary to popular belief, many people with foot problems do not have any pain in their feet. Instead, the area of pain is transferred up the body, to the knees, hips, lower back, or even neck. An example of this is one whose feet roll inward, which causes their pelvis to jut forward. This, ...
Views: 964 - Post-natal Abdominal Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSHaving a baby means making many changes in your life: losing sleep, learning how to take care of a tiny person, and dealing with the “new body” that pregnancy caused you to have. Most women are eager to get to some abdominal exercises to firm up their now-stretched-out middles. The following ...
Views: 4882(2 votes) - Nutritional Approaches to Musculoskeletal Healing - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSThe Inflammatory Response Whenever injuries to muscles, ligaments, or tendons occur, a sequence of events that initiates healing begins at the cellular and biochemical levels. This inflammatory response is protective and restorative, as it allows the body to repair itself. When inflammation ...
Views: 908 - Healthy Weight Control For Children: Habits to Help Your Child Lose Weight the Healthy Way - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSChildhood Obesity Approximately twenty-five percent of children and teenagers in the United Sates are obese. In spite of the significant adverse effects that obesity can have on health, many parents find dealing with obesity in childhood difficult and figure it can be dealt with later. ...
Views: 994 - Swimmer's Shoulder: Prevention and Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSCompetitive swimmers train an average of ten to twenty thousand yards per day. At eight to ten arm cycles per twenty-five yards, this leads to nearly one million shoulder rotations per week. It’s no wonder studies have shown the lifetime incidence of shoulder injury in competitive swimmers is ...
Views: 2386 - Nutrition for Cancer Prevention - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSIt’s a known fact that fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet, because they are filled with antioxidants: substances or nutrients in our foods that can prevent or slow damage to our body. When our cells use oxygen, they naturally produce free radicals, by-products which can cause ...
Views: 837 - Non-Migraine Headaches - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSOne of the most common types of pain is a headache. Many people resort to over-the counter medications to relieve their headache, instead of trying to eliminate the cause of it. Twenty-seven percent of patients with headaches seek alternative forms of therapy, with the most common being ...
Views: 903 - Natural Approaches to Prostate Health - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSWhat is the Prostate? The prostate is a walnut-sized sex gland in men that secretes a fluid that forms part of the semen. It surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra. Most men will suffer some form of prostate disease sometime in their lifetime. In fact, among men in their seventies ...
Views: 827 - Healthy Eating Starts at Home - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSIn the quest to lose weight, it is often too easy to get involved in difficult, hard-to-keep- track-of diet plans, and overlook the simple steps you can take in your life to eat healthier, and consequently, lose weight. There are many simple steps you can take at home to allow you and your ...
Views: 882 - Frequent Migraine Triggers - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSMigraines are headaches that are caused by a decreased blood flow to the brain and increased pressure on the blood vessels. Although the exact mechanism of migraine headaches is not yet known, migraines are often triggered by particular lifestyle factors. Try to keep a diary of your own ...
Views: 1401 - So What's the Buzz About Core Strengthening? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSRecently, everyone in the exercise and fitness industry seems to be talking about core strengthening. Your body’s core—the area around your trunk and pelvis—is where your center of gravity is located. It is the nexus of all your body’s movements. A strong core gives you: •Increased protection ...
Views: 873 - Choosing a Mattress - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSThe right mattress can significantly contribute to decreased back and neck pain, and increase the ability to feel rested after a good night’s sleep. Using the wrong mattress can cause general aches and pains, aggravate any pre-existing pain, and lead to sleeplessness. Many patients ask us, ...
Views: 1756 - Conquering Cravings - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCS64% of the population is either overweight or obese. The majority of these people know they need to lose weight—telling them they have to drop a few pounds is just re-inventing the wheel. What they need is help in knowing how to lose weight effectively. One of the keys to effective weight loss ...
Views: 856 - Choosing Nutritional Supplements Wisely - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSRecently, Consumer Labs, an independent testing agency, did a random test of 32 over-the-counter (OTC) supplements. Of these 32, only ten met the claims on their labels for what they contained and the amounts that they claimed were in their supplements. In its study, Consumer Labs also found: ...
Views: 801 - Chiropractic Care for Seniors - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSOne of the unfortunate effects of our golden years is suffering from age-related disorders. Some of these problems include irregular gait, poor balance, joint pain and stiffness, decreased strength and endurance, loss of muscle and bone mass, and an impaired healing rate. Some important ...
Views: 922 - Battling the Common Cold - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSWhat is known as the common cold is actually one of over 200 possible viruses. The average adult gets two to three colds per year. Most people have suffered from the stuffy noses, runny noses, and sore throats that go along with the cold season. Since colds are causes by viruses, they must ...
Views: 819 - Backpack Safety - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSA recent study by the American Chiropractic Association indicates that school children are overloading their backs with backpacks, and some are suffering permanent problems as a result. Heavy loads can cause painful neck and back problems and injuries for students who don’t pack or carry their ...
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