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Chiropractic Care and Quality Of Life
Thanks to advancements in many health-related fields, we are staying alive longer. But as life expectancies in developed countries reach new heights, an increasing number of people are asking important questions with regard to maintaining health and quality of life as they age.
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The Lymphatic System – How It links To The CNS And What This Means For Chiropractic
For a long time, the science told us that there was no connection between the brain and the immune system. The brain was supposedly a privileged organ, whose cells did not need immune protection. All that changed in very recent history, due to a discovery that happened almost by accident.
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Fear Increases Pain, But There’s Something We Can Do About It
Pain Studies dating back more than a decade have revealed that fear of pain is a prognostic factor in chronic pain. That is, fear of pain and severity of pain are very much linked.
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The Art Of Reappraisal: What Neuroscience Tells Us About Anger
Anger is a part of life, just like stress, disappointment, failure, and the plethora of positive emotions that exist at the other end of the scale. However, anger is often an emotion we don’t know how to handle well. What’s the best course of action? Fight anger with anger? Vent? Suppress? Reappraise? Neuroscience has a…
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Neurogenesis – Making New Brain Cells
Mothers of newborns notice how impaired their memory is. Old people report that their co-ordination and spatial awareness isn’t as good as it used to be. And people under high levels of stress complain of similar symptoms, their memory isn’t as sharp, they struggle to recall simple events or conversations and their mental agility isn’t…
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4 Simple Tips to Become More Flexible
Many of us spend far too much time sitting or generally being inactive. This as well as other common factors can lead to feeling tight and inflexible. Here you will learn 4 simple tips to help improve flexibility that you can begin using straight away!
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7 Everyday Rituals That Mean a lot to Kids
What I have noticed after my 15 years of parenting is that the big things don’t matter half as much as the tiny moments. “What’s your favourite memory from this year?” I asked my 13-year-old. “When we watch movies together as a family on the lounge,” came the prompt response.
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Nutrient Density – Eating For Better Health
Nutrient Density refers to the ratio of nutrient content to calorie content. A nutrient dense food is the opposite to an energy dense food. A nutrient dense food provides a high level of vitamins and minerals and relatively few calories.
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5 Ways For Working Women To Face Stress Head on
Have you had one of those days where you feel like everything is on your shoulders, you have too much on your plate, and if things go wrong it will all be your fault!
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Chiropractic Care Does Impact Pelvic Floor Control
The results are in and this is big news for women and chiropractors alike! • The study demonstrated that adjusting the pregnant women appears to relax the pelvic floor muscles at rest [1]. As there were no changes seen when they adjusted the non-pregnant comparison group, this finding in the pregnant women appears to be…
