by Jacklien Salas — The majority of people in today’s workplace spend much of their time sitting in front of computers. Some might sit facing forward with good posture, but most of us do not. Many will twist their bodies to the side in unnatural positions. This contortion can result in fatigued muscles that can […]
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Solving the chronic pain puzzle
February 27, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — Pain is a significant problem for many people, and the way too many of us deal with it is either by taking medication to temporarily relieve the pain or ignoring it altogether. Foolishly hoping the pain will go away without taking any action is an even bigger problem, often contributing […]
Addicted to exercise
February 27, 2012
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by Paula Owens — The number of people addicted to extreme exercise has increased. These individuals define themselves by their strenuous workout routines and are obsessive in their missions for leaner physiques. Little do they know that they are putting their health at risk, especially if they are radically cutting back on their food intake […]
Winning formulas to manage stress
February 26, 2012
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by Paula Owens — Stress — we all experience it and use different coping mechanisms to deal with it. Stress and anxiety can be detrimental in that they interfere with the immune system, making you susceptible to illnesses like the flu. Chronic stress encourages infection and inflammation, which increases the risk of allergies, autoimmune diseases, […]
Drugging toddlers for mental health
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Stephanie Reese — “The bipolar child is a purely American phenomenon,” says Philip Dawdy, creator of the popular mental health Web site, www.furiousseasons.com. He is not alone in this belief. Most of the rest of the world views the incidence of bipolar diagnoses in children as something that mostly happens only in America. […]
Yea, I love to skip — Let’s go
February 26, 2012
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by Kim Corbin — Imagine that you are out with friends when one of them says, “Let’s skip!” as they leap into the air and go bounding down the street in front of you. That is exactly what happened to me back in 1997. Without thinking twice, there I was bouncing down the street with […]
Midlife issues and bio-identical hormones
February 26, 2012
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by Gayle Mason — Do you ever find yourself saying, “Is it hot in here or is it me?” Ah, the menopausal transition has begun. Menopause is defined as 12 successive months without a menstrual period; the average age of menopause for women in the U.S. is 51 and a half. Perimenopause, however, is the […]
Health updates: Cutting calories and Phys ed program
February 26, 2012
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The following is new information regarding cutting calories; a physical education program that changed one school; and the dark side of killer weeds. How to easily cut your calories — eat slowly For ages, mothers have admonished children to slow down and chew their food. It turns out they were onto something. Researchers have found […]
Rolfing® and peak performance
February 26, 2012
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by Deanna Melnychuk — You may have heard that Rolfing can improve your performance as a runner, and you may be wondering how this works. Before we touch on that, please note that the first step to improving your performance is to make sure you have the best running shoes; are using high-quality supplements; follow […]
Healthy habits for lifelong weight loss
February 26, 2012
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by Christina Jordan — If losing weight and keeping it off is simply a matter of cutting back on what you eat and increasing your amount of exercise, then why do millions of Americans chronically battle the extra pounds? Many ultimately regain the weight they worked so hard to lose because weight loss is a […]
Health updates: Exercising and vitamin C
February 24, 2012
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The following is information regarding a new study that shows how making slight changes to the order of your daily exercise routine can dramatically improve your end results, plus the FDA’s crackdown on injectable vitamin C. Exercising in the morning before eating is best A new study suggests that exercising in the morning, before eating, […]
Maximize your workout
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — Are you suffering from exercise advice overload? These days, so much information is out there, it is hard to know where to begin, much less how to maximize your current workout. Just when you think you have it down and are making progress, your body adapts to the program you […]
Movement is life
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — The inherent connection between movement and living is understandable if you reflect for a moment on what happens when you engage in healthy actions and behaviors, such as consistent physical activity and nutritious eating. This is especially true when compared to the alternative of being sedentary and eating not-so-healthy foods. […]



February 27, 2012
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