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on December 17, 2009, 7:27 pm,
by Chiropractic in Sacramento,
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ScienceDaily — Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the “myrrh” of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties. Research published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health discusses the hypocholesterolemic effects of myrrh and other plant products.
Myrrh is a rust-coloured resin obtained from several species of Commiphora and Balsamodendron tree, native to the Middle East and Ethiopia. It is perhaps best known as one of the gifts of the Magi offered to the infant Jesus, along with gold and frankincense. At the time, myrrh was revered as an embalming ointment and is also an ingredient in incense.
Nadia Saleh Al-Amoudi of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science, at the King Abd Al-Aziz University, in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, explains that myrrh is known to have medicinal properties, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Read more…
Injuries are not uncommon with any type of sport. You can frequently avoid getting injured in a certain sport by finding out what injury is likely to happen, and then do what it takes to avoid it. Sadly, sports injuries can’t always be avoided. As a result, it’s advantageous to be in good physical shape to make getting injured less probable, or less traumatic. The most critical thing that you can do is to be confident that you have the proper fitness level prior to beginning to play a sport, such as golf. By cultivating a healthy lifestyle, keeping your joints mobile and your muscles limber, preparing your body before activity, using proper form and good postures while actively playing, and giving yourself sufficient cool down and relaxation time, you will probably keep your body safe from injury.
It isn’t simply amateur golfers who suffer from injuries. It has been estimated that almost one-third of pro golfers play injured concurrently. On the brighter side, general good health and fitness can reduce the number of injuries that you may incur and might actually prevent them totally.
Effective body strength in the muscle regions most employed while playing golf is vital. However, before you make an effort to build muscle strength, it’s important to make sure your spine is aligned and has good mobility. A proficient golf swing hinges on your spine’s capacity to efficiently move in a rotational fashion. Back injuries are the most prevalent type of injuries experienced by golfers. To be certain that your spine is in appropriate alignment and there is good movement in the vertebrae, see your chiropractor in Sacramento. Chiropractic care can go a long way in helping you to avert back injury.
Once you’re “straightened” it’s time to strengthen. Being prepared for your golf game is essential to safe, injury-free action on the green. Golf stretching and flexibility routines will warm up your muscles and make injury them less likely. Whole body range of motion (ROM) exercises will increase flexibility, often rather speedily, in all areas of the body. Additionally, elastic band conditioning offers targeted golf range of motion advantages and can increase needed power in the shoulders, hips and deep muscles of the core. Due to the fact that elastic band training provides the dynamic resistance that general weight lifting does not, sports professionals, such as your chiropractor, are making them a part of their golf conditioning programs.
Along with back injuries, a large number of golfers have painful “Golfer’s Elbow.” Though golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow are almost the same injuries, there is a minor difference between them. Whereas the outside of the upper arm is impinged in tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow affects the inner arm. Golfer’s elbow, like tennis elbow, can be the consequence of a single extreme action, such as (in golf) thrusting down on the mat at the driving range or thrusting down on a hard fairway surface. Repetitive stress from smaller shocks, however, is generally the reason. In addition, it can happen to those who all at once begin to play too much golf. As a case in point, if players that ordinarily play golf once or twice a month choose to enter into a tournament, they are conceivably at risk for contracting the injury.
Golf makes exclusive requests of our body. Fatigue can be a challenge because the game generally lasts longer than the majority of other sports. Once the body is fatigued, poor posture and lack of coordination normally follow. These two factors combined can produce a variety of injuries. Additionally, the shoulder muscles are susceptible to injury due to the constant swinging of the golf clubs. Just as it is essential for you to stretch and warm up before you start your golf game, be sure that you rest your body suitable between games.
An unexpected injury sometimes connected with golf is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. But, as it a condition that occurs as the result of repetitive stress, numerous games of golf played over several months continuously may create this injury. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be a serious injury producing disability and on occasion requiring surgery. However, if a health professional, such as your chiropractor, detects it at an early stage, chiropractic care and, sometimes, the use of a brace will relieve the problem.
Injuries are assumed to be an inescapable part of life for many golfers. But, a healthy, mobile spine, dedicated preparation, specific exercise and muscle conditioning, attaining and sustaining a a suitable fitness level, and sensible rest and recuperation after your game is over, can make injuries far less a part of your golfing experience.
Dr. Yong Kim is a Chiropractor in Sacramento with over thirteen years of experience helping thousands of patients get out of pain and get their lives back. His office is located at 1707 Professional Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825. He has special training in the area of sports injuries. Dr Kim is himself an avid health enthusiast. For more information go to his website. www.sacramentochiropractor.org
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on December 13, 2009, 11:11 am,
by Chiropractic in Sacramento,
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Breathing properly can make a huge difference both mentally and physically. Unfortunately there are several barriers that may prevent you from breathing from your abdominal area. Poor posture, stress and anxiety and even tight clothing may prompt you to breathe using your chest muscles rather than the diaphragm.
Diaphragmatic breathing, also called belly breathing, is an easy deep breathing practice that coaches you on how to use your diaphragm for breathing. The diaphragm is the sheet of muscle located at the bottom of your lungs. When you inhale properly, the diaphragm flattens and shrinks while your chest area expands. The vacuum this action creates pulls air into your lungs; as you exhale, the diaphragm relaxes and the chest cavity is reduced.
Deep breathing exercises are often prescribed as a complementary treatment for people with excessive stress and anxiety in their life. If you often feel tense and anxious or you simply want to want to boost your energy levels and endurance, try diaphragmatic breathing.
Clear your Mind
You can stand, lie down and sit comfortably in a chair; no yoga cross-legged positions are necessary. Try to clear your mind of the stresses of life such as the chores left still to do or the fact you still have a ton of holiday cards to send off. If you cannot calm yourself, you will not be able to adequately perform the deep breathing exercises for your mental and physical health.
Develop Better Posture
How you hold your body, your posture, is an important facet to performing diaphragmatic breathing properly. With the right posture, you can get a lot more air into your lungs which in turn mean more energy because of the increase of oxygen flowing throughout the blood vessels. Imagine a string stretching from your diaphragm to your chest. When your posture is correct and you breathe deeply, that imaginary string will pull taut, feeling like the area from your chest to your belly button is lengthening. Read more…
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on December 10, 2009, 2:29 pm,
by Chiropractic in Sacramento,
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Good news for my fellow cheese lovers: A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that women who indulged daily in one ounce of full-fat cheese gained fewer pounds over time than their peers who refrained.
Self.com, which shares this little slice of information, says that conjugated linoleic acid found in whole dairy may actually fuel the metabolism. One ounce — a 1-inch cube or a piece about the size of your thumb — may not seem like enough cheesy goodness, but Self offers the following ways to enjoy a smaller portion of some of your favorite full-fat cheeses (No more of that reduced-fat cheese imposter!):
>>Goat cheese One ounce of this creamy choice contains 76 calories and 6 grams of fat (4 g saturated) and boasts 5 g of filling protein. It’s also a good source of copper, which keeps your immune system humming. Swap out mayo and smear goat cheese on a wrap or mix with chopped nuts and dried fruit for a filling toast topper.
>>Parmesan At 111 calories per serving, it seems like a splurge, but Parmesan comes with loads of needed nutrients: A single ounce contains nearly as much bone-building calcium as a glass of milk and 10 g protein—more per ounce than chicken breast. Grate and sprinkle over a bowl of salad greens for a punch of flavor.
>>Cheddar It’s easy to warm up to this classic queso: It gets perfectly gooey—not greasy—when heated and has 6 percent more calcium than American cheese. An extra sharp cheddar adds zing to favorite foods like tacos and veggie burgers.
>>Monterey Jack Nosh on Monterey Jack and a piece of fruit for a salty-sweet balance of carbs, fiber, protein and fat that can tide you over until your next meal. In the mood for something spicy? Choose pepper Jack cheese, a twist on Monterey Jack that includes hot peppers such as jalepeños. Eat 1 ounce of either to secure about 20 percent of your daily requirement of calcium and 6 g protein for 110 calories.
>>Ricotta Good news, lasagna lovers! Even full-fat ricotta is a low-cal wonder: It weighs in at a scant 49 calories and 4 g fat (2 g saturated) per ounce and has the lowest amount of sodium of any cheese out there. For a decadent-tasting dish, toss ricotta with pasta and fresh herbs or stir into jarred tomato sauce for an easy upgrade.
>>Provolone This mellow, firm cheese is versatile enough to go with most deli meats. One slice offers 21 percent of your daily requirement for calcium, along with other bone-building minerals phosphorus and selenium. Layer it on top of lean meat for 100 calories and 7 g fat (5 g saturated).
>>Mozzarella Net 22 percent of your daily calcium with one serving of this luscious pick. Mozzarella contains 85 calories and 6 g fat (4 g saturated) per ounce. It’s an ideal fit for omelets because it won’t overwhelm the mild flavor of eggs and meshes well with most vegetables. Cheese for breakfast? Yes, please!
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on December 5, 2009, 12:32 pm,
by Chiropractic in Sacramento,
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Increasing exercise, water and fruit consumption leads to success, study finds
(HealthDay News) — Increased exercise, reduced soda consumption and self-weighing are among the most effective weight control strategies for adolescents, a new study shows.
Researchers surveyed 130 adolescents about their weight-control strategies and lifestyle habits. Sixty-two had succeeded in losing weight and 68 had not. The responses were grouped into four categories:
Healthy weight control behaviors, which included eating fewer calories, increasing exercise, eating less high fat and junk food, drinking less soda, drinking more water, weighing oneself, eating more fruits and vegetables and doing different types of exercise.
Unhealthy weight control behaviors, which included laxatives, vomiting, diuretics, smoking and fasting.
Extreme dietary changes, which included use of liquid diet supplements, the Atkins diet, a structured diet, fasting and increasing protein consumption.
Structured behaviors, which included eating a certain amount of calories, counting calories, recording food intake and working with a professional.
Overall, a higher percentage of participants who lost weight used six or more of the healthy weight control behaviors, compared to those who didn’t lose weight. A minority of adolescents who lost weight reported using any of the structured weight control behaviors or extreme dietary changes. Read more…
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on November 27, 2009, 1:25 pm,
by Chiropractic in Sacramento,
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Seven in 10 parents (71 per cent) think their children are “active enough” but only one in 10 of their children (10 per cent) say they do the recommended amount of exercise, according to a survey out today from British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Nearly 1,000 UK parents with children aged eight to 15 were questioned. BHF’s report ‘Couch Kids’ shows that while the number of obese children has risen since the mid-1990s, there have been no major changes in children’s physical activity levels over the past decade.
“Regular physical activity is vital for children to reduce their chances of becoming obese and developing Type 2 diabetes,” said Libby Dowling, Care Advisor at Diabetes UK. “It is recommended that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This does not have to be all in one go; it can be in chunks of about 15 to 20 minutes throughout the day.
She went on to say that parents have a key part to play in controlling their children’s weight, and that encouraging them to be fit and active by simply walking to school or playing football in the garden are great ways to give children the start in life they deserve.” A Department of Heath spokesperson added: “Tackling childhood obesity is a priority for the Government. Read more…
Source Diabetes UK
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on November 24, 2009, 1:34 pm,
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Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack
By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — If an inept or abrasive boss is ruining your workday, you may be taking that stress to heart, literally.
New research links having a poor supervisor to a higher risk of heart attack, and that’s not all: people who don’t like their managers also take more sick leave.
The findings, which come from surveys of thousands of employees in Europe, don’t prove that bad bosses cause illness and heart problems, the report’s author said. And the findings regarding heart attacks only look at men.
Still, the research does suggest that what happens at work doesn’t stay at work, said Anna Nyberg, a postgraduate student at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and author of a thesis based on the results of the surveys.
“Our findings provide clear support for an association between managers’ leadership and employee stress and health,” she said. (Read more…)
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on November 16, 2009, 11:30 am,
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Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
(HealthDay News) — Playing high-impact sports might help boost bone mineral density in mature athletes.
The finding stemmed from a study of male and female athletes, aged 50 to 93, who took part in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, including 560 who competed in high-impact sports such as basketball, road racing, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.
Ultrasound scans revealed that those who participated in high-impact sports had better bone mineral density than people who participated in low-impact sports. The findings appear in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Read more…
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on November 10, 2009, 10:47 am,
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By Stephen Daniells,
Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.
A fermented bilberry extract out-performed a standard extract, leasing the French researchers to suggest that yeast fermentation produces new bioactive compounds with heart health effects.
Researchers led by Aurelie Mauray from France’s Institut National de la Research Agronomique (INRA – UMR1019, Centre de Recherche de Clermont Ferrand/Theix) used apolipoprotein-E-deficient mice, putting the animals at an increased risk of heart disease. Apolipoprotein-E (Apo-E) is essential for the normal breakdown of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents. Read more…
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on November 6, 2009, 12:18 pm,
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Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — It may sound hard to believe, but just one sneeze is enough to increase your fear not just of contracting flu, but also of dying from a heart attack at an early age, dying from an accident or being the victim of a fatal crime, new research shows.
Of greater concern, however, was that people who’d just been exposed to a sneezing actor were three times as likely to want to spend $1.3 billion on the development of a flu vaccine instead of creating jobs in “green” industries than those who hadn’t been near someone sneezing.
“Finding that a simple sneeze can shift feelings on an important decision — how to spend a billion dollars — should really lead people to be careful and think, ‘Is my current feeling going to lead me astray?’” said study author Spike W.S. Lee, a doctoral student in social psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. “We often make judgments without thinking about how we’re feeling.”
The study appears in the November issue of Psychological Science. Read more…
