Healthy Living Blog
Shovel Snow Safely
When snow, ice and frigid weather blast into town, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to prevent injury. Winter recreational activities and chores such as snow shoveling can pose problems for the outdoor enthusiast whose body is unconditioned. Shoveling snow the wrong way, slipping on sidewalks and wearing the wrong kinds of clothing can […]
Healthy Holiday Shopping
The day after Thanksgiving is a milestone of sorts in America. It reminds us of just how quickly the year has gone by and how close we are to the holiday season. This realization—coupled with the fabulous sales at major department stores and malls everywhere—helps make the day after Thanksgiving our biggest shopping day of […]
Fall Yard Clean Up
Before you rev up the lawnmower or reach for your rake this fall, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) cautions you to consider the possible consequences: upper or lower back strain, neck strain and/or pain in the shoulders. Just as playing football or golf can injure your body, the twisting, turning, bending and reaching of yard […]
Kids and Sports
In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on […]
