Health Benefits of Gardening
- 08
- July
- 2016
Gardening is a popular outdoor pastime and a great activity for anyone interested in building better health. Gardening, which is particularly popular among older adults, is an excellent way to spend time in nature, beautify your environment and grow nutritious fruits, vegetables and herbs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, […]
read moreTea Time: Tea Types and Their Health Benefits
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- July
- 2016
After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world and its health effects can be wide-ranging. Tea, which is prepared by pouring hot water over the cured leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, contains a class of natural chemicals called polyphenols. A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American College […]
read moreSimple & Effective Home Exercises for Strength
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- June
- 2016
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Strength training is an important part of an overall plan for health and fitness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, strength training can help reduce the signs and symptoms of arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, depression and back pain. Like this? Check out our Facebook page at Petchauer Chiropractic LLC!
read moreChronic Constipation: How Chiropractic Care Can Help
- 09
- June
- 2016
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Constipation is a major cause of discomfort for millions of people. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that over 4 million people in the United States experience frequent constipation, resulting in about 2.5 million doctor visits each year. Chronic constipation – having three or fewer bowel movements per week – is also […]
read moreChiropractic Approach to Rib Cage Injuries
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- June
- 2016
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Rib cage injuries – any injury that affects your ribs or their supporting tissues – are notoriously painful and difficult to treat using conventional methods. Each breath can be painful with a rib cage injury, which can make this health problem a major source of discomfort for the injured individual. Because the ribs attach to […]
read moreHow to Get the Most Out of Your Chiropractic Care
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- May
- 2016
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Chiropractic care offers the possibility of profound and lasting spine and overall musculoskeletal health. A chiropractic adjustment by itself can provide a powerful healing stimulus that can help you move beyond your current health concern and enjoy a more active, fulfilling and pain-free life. But there are a few key ways that you can really […]
read moreVitamin D: Its Wide-Ranging Health Benefits
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- May
- 2016
Vitamin D was once thought to be linked only to bone diseases (e.g., rickets, osteoporosis) but it is now recognized as an important contributor to overall health. Vitamin D is not a vitamin but instead is a powerful steroidal hormone. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, approximately 1 billion people throughout the world […]
read morePhysical Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy
- 09
- May
- 2016
Shared physical activity is something the entire family can rally around and it’s important because of the many health benefits it can provide. According to a 2011 study published in the journal Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, family support and encouragement, behavior modeling and home-based resources can encourage regular participation in physical activity […]
read moreFive Surprising Things About Chiropractic
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- May
- 2016
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The Chiropractic profession is known for its personalized approach to health care and its mission to find and address the underlying causes of musculoskeletal problems, especially those concerning the spine. Like other professions, chiropractic comes with its own set of attributes that some patients and members of the general public may find surprising. Though chiropractic […]
read moreThe Positive Health Effects of Volunteering
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- April
- 2016
Volunteering your time and energy to a project that is meaningful to you can produce extraordinary health benefits above and beyond the sense of community and joy you get from helping others. According to a report compiled by the Corporation for National and Community Service, possible health benefits associated with volunteering include reductions in chronic pain, despair and depression following a heart attack and disability, as […]
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