
Winter Pain Prep: Staying Pain-Free from Arthritis
Despite the recent warm front, we are facing the certainty of winter. For millions of Americans – our neighbors, friends, and family members – the impact of the bone-chilling temperatures is exponentially more remarkable because of arthritis. have a more significant impact because of arthritis. Unfortunately, more than 100 different types of arthritis exist, and it’s essential to understand arthritis, its effects, and how to manage the symptoms and pain effectively.
BY: Roman Kreyman
Wellness
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The Adverse Effects of Heavy School Backpacks on Kids
With the back-to-school season in full swing, it’s essential to understand that your child’s backpack could have long-term effects on their posture, alignment, and overall wellness. So, if you recall the argument about buying the bag with their favorite cartoon character, remember that a combination of style and functionality is the key to spinal health.
Today, books aren’t the only culprit for heavy packs. With the addition of laptops or Chromebooks to everyday supplies, our children need a backpack that is built efficiently and fits their bodies. The recommended weight of a backpack is 10-15% of a child’s body weight; however, most backpacks are well above this limit. If your child is 100 pounds, their backpack should be around 10-15 pounds, but many are well over 30 pounds when loaded with a full day of class materials. Think about the last time you tried to lift your high-schooler’s bag off the floor; now you understand how far off they are from the recommended maximum weight!
BY: Roman Kreyman
Wellness
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Acupuncture: A Relief for Any Season
Acupuncture – used both in ancient and modern medicine – involves strategically placing thin needles into specific places in your body. The needles hit points depending on what kind of relief you are looking for, whether that be stress relief, relaxation, or a specific type of healing from an injury.
BY: Roman Kreyman
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Holiday Season Making You Crazy? Discover 5 Tips For Shedding The Stress
Tips For Shedding The Stress
Tip #1: Give Yourself the Gift of Self Care
While you’re busy shopping and doing for others, it’s easy to put yourself in the back seat. Unfortunately, avoiding the physical and emotional aches and pains of your body and mind will have you burned out by New Year’s Day.
BY: webmaster
Wellness
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Making Work A Little Less Painless: 3 Proven Pain Relief Methods
Who said working a 9-to-5 job would be easy? At the very least, it shouldn’t be painful, right?
Professionals with stationary desk jobs have proven to be just as prone to back and neck injuries as those performing labor-intensive work. The good news is you can revamp your desk life and routine to reduce your back and neck pain. Here are three easy ways to make the daily tasks of your job a little less painless (despite the broken copier machine or overbearing boss)!
BY: webmaster
Wellness
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Curing The Winter Blues: 5 Ways To Feel Great For The Coming Spring Season
Feeling the cloud of melancholy or even depression as we wrap the winter season? You’re not alone. Numerous medical reports going back to 2000 have confirmed that four to six percent of the population suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Wellness
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