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[12 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Reducing Stress

What can I do to reduce stress?
 
 Keep a positive attitude
• Accept that there are events that you cannot control
• Be assertive instead of aggressive. “Assert” your feelings, opinions, or beliefs instead of becoming angry, combative, or passive.
• Learn to relax
• Exercise regularly. Your body can fight stress better when it is fit
• Eat well-balanced meals
• Rest and sleep. …

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[12 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Vitamin D… The anti-inflammatory hormone

Vitamin D is an anti-inflammatory hormone made in the body through exposure to ultraviolet light. Its main function is to stimulate receptors in your gut sending a message to your DNA to absorb calcium. Vitamin D receptors are found throughout your body. Below is a list of a few of the common Vitamin D receptor locations and …

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[7 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | ]
Chiropractic for Pregnancy

Chiropractic for pregnancy is an important choice during your prenatal care. Many women experience back pain and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy. This is due largely because of the rapid changes a women’s body is undergoing in a short period of time. The body sometimes has difficulty adapting to these demands which can overtax any structural imbalances that …