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By Louise Jensen I was totally obsessed with Popeye when I was younger. I loved his singing, the way he opened cans of spinach and how he got so cool and strong after eating it. I begged my mom to buy some so that I could gain superhero strength.... Two decades later, with a career as a nutritional therapist, I've found that this vegetable has only become more amazing to me!  Here are 11 reasons why spinach should be on your grocery list:  1. It's loaded with nutrients Spinach is one of the most nutritious foods around, containing more than 20 [...]

"This article directed more so at Chiropractors reminded me to remind my readers about the basis of chiropractic - it was never about pain, or joints, or body aches - it was, and is about body function, and maintaining/improving/restoring the nerve connection from brain to body via spinal adjustments to stimulate nerve signals.  This is a more technical read, but please enjoy if you venture further!" Dr Josh A Fresh Look at the Meric System and Modern Neuroscience By Brian Budgell, DC, PhD The use of manipulation in the management of biomechanical disorders of the spine may now be regarded as [...]

If you wanted to build a human being from scratch, you could easily find the physical elements in about $20 worth of dirt. The two other ‘priceless’ parts would be much harder to come by. The 4th Principle in Chiropractic, “The Triune of Life,” describes the human form as the union of matter (dirt) with a force (life), all ordered by an inborn intelligence (innate). From the moment of con- ception where all three unite, to birth in nine months, through adolescence into adulthood and ending in death, the interplay of matter, force and intelligence defines our basic existence. When they balance, [...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Your best partner in the fight against breast cancer, The Canadian Cancer Society Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. We estimate 22,700 women in Canada will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,100 women will die from the disease in 2012. The Canadian Cancer Society fights back against cancer by leading breast cancer prevention initiatives, offering information and support services for breast cancer patients and their families, funding world-class breast cancer research and advocating for cancer-related issues For more details visit:  http://www.cancer.ca/ontario/about%20us/od-mark%20your%20calendar/october%20is%20breast%20cancer%20awareness%20month.aspx?sc_lang=en

Programs aimed at increasing the physical activity of children have so far failed to get kids moving very much, says a new research review. That failure to boost how much kids walk, run, jump and otherwise move around during the day helps explain why the programs also have failed to put a dent in child obesity, say researchers who pooled results from 30 studies for the new study published Thursday in the BMJ. The idea that after-school exercise clubs, extra physical education classes and other programs will boost activity and reduce obesity makes sense to many people, but "unfortunately, it's not [...]

Sure, they blast out germs and other unwanted intruders, but sneezes have another, just discovered purpose, a new study says. When we breathe in foreign particles, sensors in our noses and sinuses detect the objects. The sensors signal the cilia—tiny, hairlike paddles that line our nostrils and sinuses—to move to expel the irritants. This process is "always idling at first gear," with the cilia ready to spring into action when needed, said study co-author Noam Cohen, an otolaryngologist—ear, nose, and throat specialist—at the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The study found that the burst of air produced [...]

“The Green Bay Packers never lost a game... we just ran out of time.” - Vince Lombardi. Coach Lombardi’s quote sums up his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to win every game, if given enough time to execute their winning game plan. Chiropractors hold a similar, unwavering belief in your body’s Innate ability to heal.   The 6th Principle in Chiropractic states “there is no process which does not require time,” including the healing process. BJ Palmer (the developer of Chiropractic) believed that given enough time and a clear nerve system the body could heal itself in just about any [...]

The buzz is loud. Minimal shoes, while still making up a small portion of running shoes sold, have exploded in the marketplace, increasing in sales by 1,800 percent in the past two years.Some people wonder whether the minimalist movement should have a youth brigade. Is it something we should be experimenting with, avoiding or mandating? While I can't give definitive answers for each child, I can provide some details on physical development during childhood and how footwear might influence that development.Before we debate the merits of minimal shoes vs. protective shoes (with or without flashing lights and built-in squeak toys), we [...]

As children are gearing up to go back to school, you need to plan ahead to ease the transition, ward off the anxiety and keep your family in good health. Build Immunity.  In addition to teaching your kids to avoid exposure to cold and flu germs, you can help them stay well by promoting a healthy lifestyle.  Make sure your children eat a well-balanced diet, avoid unnecessary stress, get regular exercise, and plenty of rest.  Yearly physicals.  Children should have a yearly physical to update immunizations, receive proper vision and hearing tests and other screenings to identify any hidden health problems.   Equip [...]