At times, life can be a whirlwind. Your plate is piled high, and your to-do list seems endless. With so much going on, when was the last time you took a step back and focused on your needs? It's okay if it's been a while. Recognizing the need and making an effort is what matters [...]
According to Wikipedia, "Mental toughness is a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education, and the workplace". However, resilience and confidence can also apply, deeply, to your personal, spiritual, physical, and financial life. There are a number of factors that contribute to how well people adapt to adversities, [...]
There is an epidemic of digestive disorders occurring in North America, and it comes from a foundation of poor nutritional habits, negative emotions, and improper rest and activity. This results in various disease labels and conditions that ultimately end with prescriptions and surgeries, which only further prolong these digestive disorders. The biggest factor in colon [...]
More and more, inflammation has been implicated as the culprit in heart and blood vessel diseases, making anti-inflammatory agents such as the omega-3 fats found in fish of interest to researchers. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to play an important role in supporting cardiovascular health. Lower-than-normal levels of omega-3s were found in people [...]
As we enter a new year, a lot of us make resolutions to improve ourselves in some way … exercise more, eat better, drink less alcohol, etc. Unfortunately, these resolutions rarely make it past the first few days, if they even get that far. Instead of setting yourself up for failure, a better idea might [...]
Radhika and Dudhika Nayak (known as the Orissa twins) were conjoined twins born in 1889 in the Indian province of Orissa. In 1902, at the age of 13, Dudhika contracted tuberculosis. A medical doctor by the name of Professor Doyen attempted to separate them. Unfortunately, Dudhika died, but her sister Radhika remained completely healthy and [...]
Holiday shopping and giving can be overwhelming, but research shows that the benefit far outweighs the time and monetary costs … and not just for the recipient but also for the givers' health & happiness, as well as the strength of communities. Of course, you don't need to shop to reap the benefits of giving. [...]
Zinc is a supplement that plays many vital roles in your body. Since your body doesn't naturally produce zinc, the only way to get it is through food and supplements. Zinc is considered an essential nutrient since your body can't produce it or store it. Due to this, you need to keep a constant supply [...]
Following up on last week's article about the health benefits of good spinal alignment and ways to identify postural issues, here are recommendations that will help your body to stay in alignment longer between adjustments at the Chiropractor. Generally, these lifestyle tips are good for everyone to create and maintain healthy posture: 1) Keep Your [...]
Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, getting a good night's sleep and avoiding potentially harmful substances like alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Good posture is a way of doing things with more energy, less stress, and less [...]