Infertility
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 6 million women in the United States are infertile, and over 9 million use some kind of infertility service. A series of research papers regarding infertility published in the world-renowned Journal Of Vertebral Subluxation Research suggests that chiropractic adjustments, performed by chiropractors to address nerve interference…
Read MoreGo Green With Vegetables
Green vegetables are good sources of vitamins and antioxidants; they help to fight free radical causing cancer. It is recommended that you eat green vegetables at least 3 times a week. A recent research from Penn State College of Medicine shows that compound found in broccoli and cabbage will help to fight skin cancers (such…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Retirement
While you may not be entering retirement yourself, many of us have loved ones who are making that transition right now. Retirement can be the period of life that is most exciting – or the one that’s most frightening. Many ambitious and dedicated business people feel lost after retirement, because their “purpose” – in their…
Read MoreOrganic Food for Kids
Are organic foods significantly different than conventional foods? A new study not only says that they are, but that the results are dramatic and immediate. A team of researchers from the University of Washington, Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control tested the urine of children for two pesticides, chlorpyrifos and malathion, after consuming…
Read MoreThe Secret Weapon Against Teen Weight Gain
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, 16 percent of young people in the United States aged 6 to 19 are considered overweight–having a body mass index of 25 or higher. This is due to a steep decline in physical activity during adolescence. However, researchers at the University of New Mexico…
Read MoreBeing a New Mommy
By Leomilka Torres Everyone feels stressed from time to time and parents are no strangers to this. While parenthood is one of life’s most joyous occasions it can also bring a lot of work and challenges, especially when dealing with a newborn. Everything is new for both the baby and the mom, even with all…
Read MoreErgonomics and Its Science
By Leomilka Torres Ergonomics is a science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. We can apply ergonomics as it relates to our waking moments like our posture while sitting and standing. Sleep ergonomics refers to our posture and position during sleep. Throughout the day, and…
Read MoreStretch Away Stress at Work
In today’s workplace, most workers who arrive at a desk on Monday morning have very little reason to leave it. Everything is – by design – delivered to your desktop. Unfortunately, that means that stress and tension are frequent visitors to your desktop as well. Your body responds to stress with quick, shallow breathing and…
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