exercise
A Family That Gets Healthy Together Stays Healthier All Together
As a chiropractor I am very concerned about the obesity “epidemic” in this country. In my family chiropractic clinic I see the results of excess weight on the musculoskeletal systems of my patients (not to mention the organic health challenges such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), especially as the human body ages. Unfortunately, the amount [...]
A Little Exercise Can Go A Long Way
I just read a very informative article by a chiropractor in Ventura, Dr. Steven Alff, about a recent study and the advantages of even moderate exercise. The article’s title asks: “Missing the Mark, But Winning in the Long Run?” Here it is in its entirely:
“Nearly” isn’t exactly a word we associate with achievement. In point [...]
Chiropractic Works If You Suffer From “Boomeritis”
You know the old saying, “You’re only as old as you feel,” right? And though in general this adage may be true, specifically the young/old feeling seems to vary from day-to-day as we age, especially among baby boomers where sports and athletic activities are involved. In fact, orthopedic surgeons are seeing a “tidal wave” of [...]
Chiropractors Warn: “Move It or Lose It!”
Chiropractors, like me, agree that “motion is life.” We, humans, were designed to walk, to run, to dance, and to move all the muscles of our body for our entire lifespan. So, naturally, it follows that we either “move it or lose it!” Our aging “Baby Boomer” population is discovering just how true this cautionary [...]
Slow and Steady Wins When It Comes to Physical Fitness
You may have read on this website, or elsewhere, about recent studies that have shown that physical activity is requisite to getting and staying healthy, especially as we age. But, if you’ve been inactive for awhile, even the idea of exercise might seem “exhausting.” The best way, then, to approach this much-needed addition to your [...]