Get Fit, Get Healthy, Get Outside
Get Fit, Get Healthy, Get Outside Now that the gray days of winter have passed for another year, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather of spring and summer. And while kicking back by the barbecue and lounging on the beach are both legitimate nice-weather activities, it can’t hurt to get active every now and again. Outdoor exercise really has two advantages: First, sunshine is...
Straighten Up with a Scoliosis Screening
Straighten Up with a Scoliosis Screening The human spine has a natural curve that can be seen when looking at it from the side. Sometimes, however, the spine develops an unnatural curve in which it is bent forward, backward or to the side which results in an “S” or “C” shape. This unnatural curvature is known as scoliosis, and it often develops in children. In fact, three out of 100 people...
Asthma
Asthma: Take a Breath of Fresh Air “I can’t go running because I have asthma.” “I wish I could take up mountain climbing, but my asthma makes that impossible.” “If I didn’t have asthma, I could spend more time playing with my kids.” Do any of the above statements sound like something you’ve ever said or thought? Have you found that you aren’t able to do the things you used to enjoy...
Eating Healthy
10 Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget Many people believe that in order to eat healthy, they have to shop at the top-tier grocery store that sells strictly organic and natural foods. Not only can this be costly, but it’s also not necessary for eating healthily. Good eating habits can be created on a budget. Here are ten ways to do it: Before you even leave home, make a list of the items you need...
Dissecting Digestive Disorders
Dissecting Digestive Disorders Digestive problems are among the most common health issues in North America, but this shouldn’t come as any surprise when you consider how complicated the digestive system really is. The digestive system consists of the digestive tract and several organs throughout the body, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), liver, pancreas,...
