Exercise

Cash and Weight Loss?

Researchers found money is an effective incentive when motivating people to lose weight. 62% of participants received financial incentives (20% if they met their monthly goal vs. paying $20 if they fell short of their goal) met their goal, compared with 26% of the non-incentive group. In the incentive group group, the participants' mean weight loss was 9.1 lbs (~4.1 kg), and for the non-incentive group it was 2.3 lbs (~1 kg).

~ Mayo Clinic, March 2013 ~

Important Quote

" People can see the premature wear and tear on their car's tires that occur if the wheels are misaligned, yet the same holds true for the human body if the spine is misaligned."

 ~ Robert Blaich ~

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 ~ 

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 ~

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 ~

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 ~

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