Everyone knows that exercise helps you to lose weight, reduces the risk of many diseases, including heart disease and diabetes, and builds bone strength. If that is not enough to get you moving, here are some other benefits that are not as frequently mentioned. Improved mood Exercise produces endorphins, which increase happiness. People with depression […]
Dr. David Jockers Chiropractic adjustments work to harmonize the body’s natural systems by realigning the spinal bones and removing pressure and congestion within the nervous system. This process decreases the physiological stress response and restores optimal function and healing to the body. Along with many other health issues, chiropractic care has shown to consistently achieve […]
Exercise and Heart Rate When you begin an exercise program, it is important to understand your heart rate goals. Heart rate monitoring helps you keep track of how fast your heart is beating in a beats-per-minute (bpm) form. Knowing how fast your heart is beating during exercise can help you to pace yourself, so that […]
Quiz 1. Which of the following foods is not specifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease? a. Garlic b. Oats c. Corn d. Grape juice e. Nuts 2. The fiber in which of the following foods will lead to a reduction of blood cholesterol? a. Whole-grain bread b. Brown rice c. Bran cereal […]
Fermented Foods Fermented food is extremely popular right now, and people are turning their home kitchens into science labs in an effort to improve their health via microbes. Fermentation is an ancient form of preservation. People following a ‘raw diet’ were the first to pick up on the idea, but it has become mainstream with […]
