Deflating Inflammation
Research has connected inflammation to numerous health problems such as diabetes, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Find out why it’s beneficial to avoid treating inflammation with drugs and how to do so naturally. |
Holiday Survival
 Preparing for Thanksgiving can be a hectic time, and until we flip the calendar over to a new year, the chaos just doesn’t let up. Since the added demands of this season can stress our bodies to capacity, we need to do everything we can to avoid letting the holiday rush get the best of us. Consider the following tips to help keep you and your loved ones healthy, happy and safe this season.
- Wear shoes with plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact of walking on those hard shopping mall floors.
- Wear layers because you may be going from a cold environment outside to a warm environment inside.
- Instead of lugging around a heavy purse, carry a light backpack or fanny pack with only those items that are absolutely essential.
- Take frequent breaks, but skip the designer coffee at the java stand and drink water instead.
- If at all possible, leave your children at home.
- Do not wrap packages while sitting on a hard floor. Instead, vary your position from standing at a countertop to sitting on a bed or comfortable chair.
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Fight “Superbugs” This Winter
 Many diseases and bacterial conditions are getting increasingly harder to treat as they become resistant to medications. Perhaps the best known of these is a form of staph infection called MRSA (methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus). There are steps you can take, however, to help curb antibiotic resistance and reduce the likelihood of falling victim to MRSA and other drug resistant bacteria.
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Reid Indicates Timetable for
Health Care May Slip
 A recent Washington Post article reported that Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) indicated that Congress may not meet its year-end deadline for passing health care reform legislation. Pushing the deadline into 2010 will subject the legislation to the uncertainties of an election year.
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Texting While Driving Survey – We Need Your Help!
 Texting while driving—and fidgeting with other gadgets like iPods and GPS devices—is quickly becoming a danger to the public’s health. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is gathering information on the impact of text messaging and other distractions.
ACA invites you to participate in a short, online survey. Your feedback is important to us! |
