The cold season is here with us. You need to take good care of your family and own body. This may call for altering your diet to meet the body's needs in relation to the weather. Apart from taking nutritious foods, it is important to take lots of essential vitamins. Vitamins serve various roles in the body, from boosting your immunity to preventing dryness and dullness on your hair and skin. Some of them also help deal with mood swings. Here are some of the essential vitamins for the winter … [Read more...] about Vitamins for Cold Weather
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What are Low-Level Laser Treatments and What are Their Chiropractic Benefits?
Lasers have enjoyed a presence within the medical community for decades. While they are most commonly known for their ability to accurately cut tissue, certain configurations can be used to address a host of health issues. These are often known as low-level lasers and they differ dramatically from their high-powered counterparts. How do these lasers function? What conditions can they treat and what are some of their primary advantages? If you have been suffering from musculoskeletal pain or … [Read more...] about What are Low-Level Laser Treatments and What are Their Chiropractic Benefits?
The Critical Importance of Social Distancing While Outside
There is no doubt that the recent COVID-19 outbreak has taken the world by storm. As we edge yet closer to more than five million cases across the globe, the concept of social distancing is even more important now than ever before. This is why it is quite ironic that some leaders have not yet endorsed the appropriate actions. The simple fact of the matter is that social distancing can (and has) saved lives. This is why it is crucial to appreciate the positive impacts that social distancing can … [Read more...] about The Critical Importance of Social Distancing While Outside
Keeping Active at Home During Lockdown
Strictly speaking, ‘lockdown’ is not a scientific term, but describes any of the unprecedented social distancing measures implemented, globally, to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which force people to stay at home. Keeping active is paramount to keeping yourself refreshed, invigorated and level-headed but, with fitness studios, gymnasiums, leisure centres and swimming pools closed, doing so without exposing yourself or others to potential infection can pose a significant … [Read more...] about Keeping Active at Home During Lockdown
Your “Straight-Up” Guide to Good Posture
Maintaining the proper posture has more benefits than you may think and ironically, relatively few of us can appreciate the correct techniques. Poor posture can result in lower levels of flexibility, a decreased range of motion, improper balance, and an increased risk of developing chronic conditions such as lower back pain. Whether the result of bad habits or other issues such as weak core muscles, the fact of the matter is that there are a number of steps which can be taken if you wish to … [Read more...] about Your “Straight-Up” Guide to Good Posture
How Can Cold Weather Affect Your Joints?
Anyone who suffers from arthritis is likely aware of how weather conditions can impact their joints. This is particularly the case when temperatures begin to drop. Although some individuals are even able to predict future changes, it is also interesting to note that no single scientific reason has been found in regards to why the cold has a tendency to cause symptoms of arthritis such as pain and stiffness to increase. Let us quickly examine some theories associated with the roots of this causal … [Read more...] about How Can Cold Weather Affect Your Joints?
