Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Chiropractic

Get Adjusted!

Whenever you are adjusted, your immune system receives an extra "boost"! Thats why it is key to make sure you're adjusted during those periods of being sick or almost sick. Give your body all the reinforcements you can!
~ Chiropractic Integrated Health Lifestyle, Spine Health ~ 

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Mental Attitude

Video Games and Happiness?

Older adults who play video games are more likely to be happier and have better emotional health. Those who played video games (even those who said they just played occasionally) reported a greater sense of well-being. The seniors who did not play video games reported more negative emotions and a likelihood toward increased levels of depression. 

~ Computer in Human Behavior, March 2013 ~

Monday, October 7, 2013

Lack of Sleep and Your Diet

People who are sleep deprived are more likely to choose both larger portion sizes and more calorie dense meals and snacks than they would after a normal nights sleep.

~ Psychoneuroendocrinology, February 2013 ~

Friday, October 4, 2013

Wellness/Prevention


Prevent Visceral Fat

Visceral Fat (fat stored in the abdominal cavity) is directly linked to an increased risk for colon cancer. Loss of fat by surgery or a calorie restricted diet reduced the risk of developing intestinal tumors. 

~ Cancer Prevention Research, March 2013 ~

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Diet

Phytonutrients

"Phyto" nutrients are substances of plant origin that appears to provide added natural protection against cardiovascular disease, cancers, and degeneration. They have ant-oxidant properties, which help with immunity, inflammation, growth, repair, and overall health. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts are rich in phytonutrients. 

~ Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2009

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Chiropractic

Bad Deposits

Fibrin deposits (from lack of proper motion) form and build-up in and around joints and the surrounding soft tissue, resulting in chronic inflammatory conditions. This can cause chronic pain and associated dysfunction of the joint complex. 

~ Spine, 1987 ~

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Mental Attitude

Negativity Online

Story of our lives right? Today almost everything we do is based around the internet and social medias. It it said that simply reading angry rants online can cause mood shifts within five minutes of doing so, even if you find them entertaining, interesting, or funny. So when your searching the internet maybe try to find more positive and uplifting things to read because the internet can either help or hinder your mood at times. 

~ Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, March 2013 ~