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What is “Rolfing?”

Rolfing is a trademarked system of body tissue manipulation therapy. Also known as Structural Integration, this therapy is said to “organize the whole body in gravity.” Led by the work of Ida Pauline Rolf who developed the approach in the 1930s in New York, the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration (RISI, founded 1971) is the […]

Keys to a Healthier Golf Swing

The great Jack Nicklaus once said, “The game is meant to be fun.” But the game of golf can quickly become a lot less fun when back pain is involved. Not only does it hurt when you swing a club (sometimes a lot), but your biomechanics also change as your body naturally adapts its movements […]

Are Smartphones Really Addictive? What’s the Evidence?

Although the term “addiction” is usually applied to ingested substances such as drugs or food, we can also become addicted to things and behaviors. The pleasure centers in our brain respond to anything that provides us with a reward, and smartphones are expert at providing those rewards. Although it is not “officially” classified as an […]

White Meat Versus Red Meat: What Are the Nutritional Differences?

For years, health experts have advocated that we eat less red meat and substitute white meat whenever possible, since white meat is generally considered healthier. To a large extent, this is true. However, there are actually some significant nutritional differences between the two and some legitimate reasons to avoid cutting red meat out of your […]

Are We Sitting Ourselves to Death?

Whether we like to admit it or not, the technology in our lives—and the fact that we use much of it while sitting down—is contributing to a growing list of health problems in our society. Those who sit at a desk all day or sit behind the wheel of a car or truck with little […]

The Facts About Alcohol and Weight Loss

Drinking alcohol while trying to achieve weight loss can be a double-edged sword, and there is no real scientific consensus about this topic. The good news is that alcohol has been shown to raise the metabolism. Some studies have also shown that as alcohol consumption increases, the amount of sugar consumed decreases. Plus alcohol contains […]

How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Johnny Damon

Johnny Damon certainly gets around. He has played with a number of top baseball teams, including the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. This multi-million-dollar player has garnered two World Series championships (2004 with the Red Sox and 2009 with the Yankees) and has been selected for two Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star […]

Benefits of Iodine

Iodine is a mineral needed by the body only in trace amounts. Its most important role is in the support of the thyroid gland. The hormones produced by the thyroid are necessary for cell metabolism and proper growth and development. A lack of iodine can lead to a condition called hypothyroidism. Symptoms of iodine deficiency […]

How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt has been declared the “fastest man in the world.” While this hasn’t always been technically true, he has won so consistently at the 100 meter distance throughout his career that the nickname “lightning bolt” seems like a pretty good fit. He has won 6 Olympic gold medals, never placing for silver or bronze. […]

What Are the Best Sources of Fiber?

Getting adequate amounts of fiber in your diet is important for a variety of reasons. The primary ones are that it improves digestion and contributes to lowering your risk of contracting chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The FDA recommends that adults get at least 25 to 30 grams in their diet […]