by John Panopoulos | Jul 13, 2016 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, pain-relief
Chiropractic treatment benefitted 26 of 28 patients suffering from chronic whiplash syndrome According to a recent study: “Injuries from motor vehicle collisions can be very complex and result in chronic problems in almost half of those affected. Chiropractic...
by John Panopoulos | Jun 4, 2016 | Active Health News, diet, exercise
We talk about the importance of hydration a lot when the weather starts getting warmer and for good reason. It’s important to know that losing just 5-10% of your body’s water supply qualifies as moderate dehydration— which causes your blood volume and blood pressure...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 27, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise
Lifting lighter weights for higher repetitions (12-20 reps) will build strength and endurance while lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions (6-10 reps) builds strength and bulk, but the heavier weights also pose a greater chance for injury. Avoid lifting heavy...
by John Panopoulos | May 19, 2016 | exercise, pain-relief, Uncategorized
Attention workstation jockeys: you need a break! Sitting stationary for an extended time leads to imbalances that can strain muscles and joints. Here’s an exercise that “re-sets” those imbalances. Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods leads to poor posture and is...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 18, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
How to ward off negative health effects of sitting all day We know that sitting for prolonged periods of time is bad for our health, but many people are required to spend the bulk of their day behind a desk. If standing isn’t an option, here are some ways to re-adjust...
by John Panopoulos | Jan 28, 2016 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, exercise
Ischemic compression is a therapeutic technique in which pressure is applied to a trigger point in an effort to “turn it off” and relieve muscles from a painful spasm. You may develop one if you have injured a muscle due to overexertion during exercise or...
