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Turn off the Television
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Health & Wellness, Wellness Lifestyle Tips, Treat Yourself Well
There are three major trends in the health of both children and adults that have public health workers concerned: an increase in obesity, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and the amount of time spent watching television. Several recently published research studies indicate that television may be the
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Understanding How the Spine Works
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Newsletter Library
Do you know how the spine functions?
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Ups and Downs
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Newsletter Library, Illness Prevention
Is it possible that ups and downs with respect to our health and well-being are yet another reflection of the ebb and flow of all things? Aren't ups and downs part of the natural process of life? If ups and downs are natural, should you really be concerned with the downs? Isn't disease merely the normal
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Videos, Books, & Internet
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Health & Wellness, Wellness Essentials, Exercise
With today's technology there really is no good excuse not to stretch and exercise properly. You can check out exercise videos for free at the local library, rent them from video stores or access free information online. You can even purchase exercise, yoga and pilates programs to download onto your
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Viscoelasticity: The Hidden Ingredient
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Newsletter Library, Injury Rehab & Prevention
Most of us have experienced a painful bout of low back pain brought on by a seemingly innocuous movement such as bending over to pick up a pencil or a dropped set of keys. These painful episodes may last a couple of days or be more severe and last more than a week. We're left wondering, "What exactly
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Vitamin D - The Superstar Supplement
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Newsletter Library, Wellness
You may remember the public health slogan, "Vitamin D helps build strong bones". This message could be seen on colorful school posters and heard on radio and television programs as early as the1950s. Getting enough Vitamin D was a major health issue, primarily for its role in preventing childhood rickets
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Vitamins & Supplements
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Health & Wellness, Wellness Essentials, Nutrition
Unless you live on an organic farm, most experts agree that we should take a daily supplement in order to ensure that our bodies are receiving the nutrients necessary to promote our optimum health. Multi-vitamin supplements help your body stay nourished to keep healthy and strong. One of my favorite
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Vitamins for Vitality
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Newsletter Library, Nutrition & Healthy Eating
People often wonder about taking vitamins. Should I bother? Are they worth the money? Which ones should I take? In order, the answers are yes, yes, and ask your chiropractor to recommend the brand best for you. Why take vitamins at all? The purpose of supplementation is to cover all bases -- to make
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Walk Into Better Back and Spine Health
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Newsletter Library, Exercise & Fitness
Could walking ease your back pain?
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Walking as a Lifestyle Choice
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Newsletter Library, Staying Motivated
Everyone knows he or she “should” be doing regular exercise, but most people have not exercised in so many years that they don’t know where to begin. As a result, people start and stop various training programs and routines. They join gyms, buy workout clothes, spend hard-earned income, and ultimately
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Weight Loss Made Easier with Chiropractic
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Newsletter Library, Weight Loss
If you need to shed a few extra pounds, you're not alone. Excess weight is possibly the largest health concern in the United States today. According to the Surgeon General, well over half of all adults in the U.S. were overweight in 1999. The good news is that your chiropractor can help you achieve your
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Weight Loss Secrets - Drink Plenty of Water
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Newsletter Library, Weight Loss
Overweight and obesity are common health problems worldwide. Food plans that work - those that help people lose weight and help them keep the weight off - embody only a few simple principles. These weight loss secrets include eating five or six small meals each day, combining protein and carbohydrates
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Weight Loss That Stays Lost
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Newsletter Library, Weight Loss
America's weight problems are now so well-known they're even fair game for jokes at the Oscars. "Americans really know how to fill up a seat," jibes Ellen DeGeneres, host of the 2007 Academy Awards.
The statistics are alarming. Sixty-five percent of Americans - 130 million in 2001 - are overweight.
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Wellness
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Common Conditions Treated, Improved Health
Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain. Ultimately, the goal of chiropractic treatment is to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health.
Regular chiropractic care, eating a healthy diet, taking vitamin supplements, keeping your weight under control and stress
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Wellness Gardens
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Newsletter Library
Wellness Gardens
When time is spent in an office or indoors day in and day out, some can lose that connection to the outside world. And that loss of connection can lead to higher stress levels and more health ailments without even realizing it. But when that the gap between office life and outdoor life
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Wellness Glossary
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About Chiropractic Care, Wellness Resources
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Activator: A spring-loaded adjusting instrument that utilizes an extremely rapid pulse to help restore normal functioning in the body.
Acupressure: The practice of applying; pressure on parts of the
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