Health tips to make your life better.
| WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE Week of: Monday, March 1st, 2010 Courtesy of: Dr. Michael LoGiudice DC(503) 908-0122 – www.linncitychiro.com |
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| Mental Attitude: Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Positive emotions protect against heart disease. People who are usually happy, enthusiastic and content are less likely to develop heart disease than those who tend not to be happy. European Heart Journal, 2010Health Alert: Cancer Drugs Sky Rocket! US oncologic drug sales in 2008 were $19.2 billion. Sales increased more than 4-fold in the past 10 years, from less than $5 billion in 1998. IMS Health, 2009 Diet: Tea and Obesity. Research suggests drinking tea may have effects on body weight, fat accumulation and insulin activity. After three months of consumption of Green Tea extract by moderately obese patients, their body weight decreased by 4.6% and waist circumference decreased by 4.5%. Exercise: Fitness tips to help you start a workout program - and stick with it. 1) Invest in a good pair of workout shoes. Make sure they have good cushioning and arch support and feel so good you’ll look forward to putting them on. Stay away from high-top shoes because too much ankle support over time can actually make the joints weaker. 2) Find a buddy, a class, or a group. Humans desire companionship. When someone is depending on you and striving for the same goals, this helps motivate you. Not only that, it makes exercise more fun. 3) Get back to basics. Don’t think you need fancy equipment to get a great workout. Gyms of the future will move away from elaborate exercise machines. Fitness trainers are going back to basic equipment like medicine balls, free weights and Swiss balls. Elaine Magee, MPH, RD Chiropractic: Are You Shrinking? We are about 1 cm taller in the morning than in the evening. Why? Gravity and atmospheric pressure compresses your disks, causing you to shorten. After a good night’s sleep, the disks can regain their height because your body weight is not as great when lying down. Wellness/Prevention: Gum Disease. 3 out of 4 people suffer from gum disease — from mild cases of gingivitis, to periodontitis. Only 3% seek treatment for their gum disease. Research indicates gum disease may be linked to other diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Red, swollen and bleeding gums are an important sign of periodontal disease. If you notice bleeding while brushing or flossing, or when eating certain foods, you should visit your dental professional. Routine oral care, including brushing after every meal and before bed, and flossing at least once a day, is the best way to prevent gum disease. American Academy of Periodontology Quote: “Be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth and wisdom.” ~ Aristotle |
