Animal Attraction
The benefits of animal companionship are being recognized by hospitals and long-term care facilities. Animals often help residents get involved with exercise and combat feelings of boredom and loneliness. Additionally, the unconditional love given to people by their pets has been shown to have therapeutic affects. Learn more about animal-assisted therapy in this article.
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Yardwork
 Before you reach for your rake this fall, consider the possible consequences: back strain, neck strain and pain in the shoulders. The twisting, turning, bending and reaching of raking your yard can cause injury if your body is not prepared. Follow these tips to avoid injury:
- Stretch, without bouncing, for 10 to 15 minutes prior to tackling your yard. Do knee-to-chest pulls, trunk rotations and side bends with hands above your head and fingers locked.
- Stand as straight as possible and keep your head up. Use a “scissors’ stance:” right foot forward and left foot back, reverse after a few minutes, putting your left foot forward and your right foot back.
- Bend at the knees, not the waist, as you pick up piles of leaves or grass. Make the piles small to decrease the possibility of back strain.
- Drink lots of water and wear protective gear such as long pants and gloves.
If you feel soreness or stiffness in your back, use ice to soothe the discomfort. If there’s no improvement in two or three days, see your doctor of chiropractic.
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Former House Majority Leader Gephardt Joins Chiropractic Cause
 The American Chiropractic Association recently announced that it has retained Gephardt Government Affairs, a multi-disciplined consulting firm headed by former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, to strengthen its efforts to see chiropractic included in any national health care reform legislation passed by Congress. Read more here.
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