SPECIAL SECTION: HEALTHY LIVING
focuses mostly on diet, eliminating common trigger foods
such as dairy, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners and beans.
Doctors also recommend a diet high in fiber and consumption of
probiotics found in yogurt.
Skin
Most likely, if you are unhealthy on the inside, it will show on the
outside. Your skin often mirrors your body’s true overall health, so a
healthy diet, exercise, and drinking lots of water will do wonders. But
keep in mind: there are other ways to make your skin shine bright!
Wear sunscreen.
Get a full night’s sleep.
u Exfoliate to shrink pores.
u Hydrate your face, neck, and chest.
u Always wash off dirt and makeup before bed.
u Keep shower water warm, not hot.
u Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp.
u Keep your hands off of your face.
u Sanitize your cell phone.
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Bones
less bone tissue than men. Genetics and race also play a large role.
Those who are white or of Asian descent are at a greater risk, as are
those with a family history of osteoporosis. Too much of the thyroid
hormone can cause bone loss and women are likely to experience
increased bone loss during menopause due to a decrease in estrogen
levels. After long-term use, some medications may also cause bone
loss.
It is important to ensure proper health and nutrition for bones to
stay strong throughout your life. Adequate calcium intake and physical
activity can help keep bones healthy.
Bones are an important part of your body that is often forgotten.
They protect vital organs and provide structure to your body.
Building and maintaining strong bones is important from childhood
to adulthood. There are many factors that determine bone health,
the most common being age. Bones become thinner as we age,
with women being at greater risk of osteoporosis because they have
Back pain is one of Americans’ most common medical ailments
and chiropractic care is a natural, drug-free way to combat pain. The
nervous system controls all of the cells and organs in your body, which
is why chiropractors focus on the health of the spine being properly
aligned.
Chiropractic care can be a resource for patients suffering from a
variety of different conditions such as lower back pain, neck pain,
headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, spinal stenosis, ear infections,
neurological conditions, or scoliosis. Patients with these types of
issues often seek professional chiropractic therapy to relieve the pain
they are experiencing rather than taking medication to relieve their
ailments. Chiropractic care can start by addressing general wellness or
looks directly at disease prevention.
Making an appointment to visit a chiropractor can provide several
health benefits including:
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