Pretty appropriate to talk about blood sugar levels on today of all days. All across the country children are walking the streets in an effort to see who can bag the most candy. I have read reports of dentists paying kids for their candy, people handing out veggie bags, or some other alternative to the …
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Everything we do produces acid. Everything. The metabolism that occurred to drive the energy pathways necessary for you to read this sentence have produced an acid by-product. The oxygen that you have breathed in, as it courses through your body and exchanges oxygen for carbon dioxide, produces an acid by-product. If you are munching on …
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While living in Minnesota during my years in chiropractic school, there was a phrase I heard spoken many times by my pastor, “Communication is a wonderful thing…when it happens”. He was obviously speaking of interpersonal relationships, our interactions with others, and our ability to discuss ideas. Poor communication can have detrimental effects on personal relationships, …
Below are some tips to help you get the sleep you need. Remember, getting too much sleep (over 8-9 hours) can be just as unhealthy as not enough. Consistently maintain regular bedtime and wake-up hours Avoid caffeine consumption (tea, cola, coffee, chocolate) within 4 hours to 8 hours of bedtime Exercise regularly and avoid intense …
When you are sleeping you should make sure your room is as dark as possible. I know that this might be a tough thing for those of you that rely on the night light to scare away the bogeyman. Then there are those that have illuminated alarm clocks large enough to be seen blocks away …
Yesterday we talked of proper mattresses for sleeping right, so it’s only fitting to talk about pillows as well. I don’t know how you are, but I need my pillow for a good night’s sleep. When I travel, my pillow travels with me. My pillow of choice? Tempur-Pedic. That is the pillow that both my wife and …
Okay, so this topic is near and dear to my heart. I just bought a new mattress. The past few months I noticed I was waking up with some extra aches and pains in my lower back. I noticed that when I would stay in a hotel for a seminar I would wake up refreshed …
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Chances are you’ve at least heard of inflammation. You have most definitely experienced inflammation. Let’s use the pain and inflammation associated with an ingrown toenail. It’s red, it’s tender to the touch and it makes your life miserable. But that is just a focal problem. What happens when you have body-wide, or systemic, inflammation? You hurt all over. …
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How much sleep do you need to function at your best? There is obviously no definite answer, but the general rule is between 7-9 hours nightly. You should wake up refreshed and not needing an alarm clock. Getting adequate sleep each night will help you manage stress, fight infection, and decrease disease risk. The National …
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Many people suffer with some sleep disturbance. This is a problem since proper sleeping is essential for good health. The field of sleep research is a relatively new field and there are still many unanswered questions. One of the biggest questions is why do we even need to sleep? Some say that sleep serves the …
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