Stand Up Straight For Your Perfect Swimsuit Body

Posted by on May 9, 2011 in Chiropractic Care, Spine, Total Body Magazine | 0 comments Ever notice how the bikini models in a magazine or on TV seem to be much sexier than women of the same build in real life? Ever notice how “poised” and “graceful” are two words used to describe some of the world’s most amazing and intriguing women? The one factor they all have in common is good posture. With a little effort and attention, a winning posture can help improve appearance and mindset in unimaginable ways.
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Under My Skin

Posted by on Aug 12, 2010 in Nutrient Deficiencies, Nutrition, Skin, Total Body Magazine | 0 comments Knowing just a little about the body’s largest organ can help make a big difference when it comes to maintaining beautiful skin. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And while each person has their own opinion about what or who is beautiful, we find ourselves ina day and age where we inject, nip, tuck, peel, laser and slather on all sorts of chemicals in the name of this undefined...
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10 Reasons Not To Wear High Heels

Posted by on Feb 3, 2010 in Chiropractic Care, Feet | 0 comments I know you women love your heels and as a man, I can appreciate how good it can make a woman look and feel.  It makes you taller, more confident, and gives your feet and legs a very feminine charm and appeal.  However, wearing high heels on a regular basis can have severe long-term effects on your body that are not so appealing: Posture - Heels can alter the entire alignment of the body,...
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What are Headaches?

Posted by on Sep 4, 2009 in Chiropractic Care, Conditions, Head | 0 comments Headaches are often some of the most frustrating pains to have because they are very difficult to pinpoint what causes them. A headache is any pain in the head and/or face area. The pain can be described as throbbing, dull, or sharp and it can either come on suddenly or very gradually. About 45 million Americans get chronic headaches. That represents about one in every six people.  Nine out...
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How To Properly Check the Arches of Your Feet

Posted by on Aug 6, 2009 in Feet, Running | 0 comments There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how to check the arches of the feet and what is actually important when thinking about selecting shoes and inserts.  The video above is an example of how not to check your arches.  Why?  Because checking your arches like this is like brushing your teeth with your fingers and baking soda.  The most important concept is that the foot actually...
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Posted by on Jul 28, 2009 in Chiropractic Care, Conditions, Feet, Running, Wellness | 2 comments Plantar fasciitis is a potentially debilitating condition in which the heel and arch of the foot become extremely inflamed and painful, making it difficult to even place weight on the foot. The plantar fascia is a flat, wide tendon, in essence, that stretches from the calcaneus (heel) to various muscles and bones in the bottom of the foot.
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What is Sciatica?

Posted by on May 19, 2009 in Chiropractic Care, Conditions, Hip and Thigh, Pregnancy | 2 comments Sciatica is a collection of symptoms, mainly pain, usually felt on the back of one leg. Other symptoms include numbness, tingling, weakness of the muscles, and problems moving the leg. It is called sciatica because it is caused by pressure somewhere on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest peripheral nerve in the body that travels from the low back down the back of the leg. It branches into other nerves at the back of the knee.
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Happy Feet

Posted by on Oct 1, 2007 in Chiropractic Care, Feet, Total Body Magazine | 1 comment Happy feet are healthy feet, and healthy feet make for a healthy body. OK, maybe the “apple a day” theory doesn’t apply (although it can’t hurt), but we’ll help you put your best foot forward with these simple tips for keeping your feet healthy. Did you know that not taking care of your feet can lead to headaches? Every step you take impacts your jaw with a certain amount of force....
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Bend Me, Shape Me Any Way You Want Me

Posted by on Jul 1, 2007 in Fitness, Spine, Total Body Magazine, Wellness | 0 comments Your spine is the backbone of your health, Keep it in shape with these easy exercises When we say someone has “backbone” we often mean they’re strong and inflexible. Well, we got it half right. The human spine is an amazing structure, and it’s certainly very strong, but it’s also designed to be very flexible. And it’s important to maintain that flexibility. A spine that...
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