The Highs and Lows of Energy Drinks

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Cats are people too!

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The immune system is a complex array of cells that are found throughout the body. Immune cells are designed to work in conjunction with other immune cells to provide a defense against unwanted invaders. The complexity of the…

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Willoughby Chiropractic Words of Wisdom

Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.
-Pema Chodron
What is the universe attempting to teach you?

Tips for Good Hip Health

Tips for Good Hip Health

Walking, Running, and Regular Chiropractic Care

We take a lot for granted as far as our bodies are concerned. Essentially we're given our bodies for free, and it's often hard to value and care for something we're given but didn't actually earn. Unfortunately, as many of us learn, without care our bodies will break down, possibly sooner rather than later. Entropy is a universal principle, and ongoing work is required to maintain order and function in all systems and all machines. Regular chiropractic care is an example of such ongoing work. A healthy nerve system is required for optimal functioning of all your other physiological systems including the cardiorespiratory, digestive, immune, and hormonal systems. When your nerve system isn't functioning properly, these other systems break down. Regular chiropractic care removes nerve interference, making it possible for all the other systems of your body to do their jobs. From a biomechanical perspective, balance is restored and stress points are removed, making it possible to engage in and enjoy activities such as walking and running over many years of a healthy life.

Having a pair of healthy hips is a key to healthy aging. But healthy hips are not only important for people in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. Your hips are one of your most important structural components, regardless of how old you are. Whether you're 20, 30, or 40, your hip joints provide biomechanical support to your entire body. Thus, keeping your hips healthy is a necessary consideration for everyone who wants to be healthy and well throughout a long life.
Healthy hips do not happen automatically. Your body's physiology follows the biomechanical principle of "use it or lost it". Muscles, bones, and joints that do work on a regular basis are strengthened and enhanced. Those musculoskeletal elements that don't do much physical work are broken down, so that molecular building blocks such as amino acids and nutrients such as calcium can be put to better use elsewhere. In other words, if you're haven't done much exercise in a while, weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, and ankles will begin to degrade. However, even as these joints lose optimal structural integrity, gravitational forces persist. The long-term result of such weakened joints is strains and sprains, degenerative arthritis, and possibly other inflammatory conditions. These disorders likely involve daily ongoing pain, which may become moderate or severe.
In the absence of conservative treatment and rehabilitative exercise, such conditions may ultimately require joint replacement. These procedures are becoming increasingly common, with total hip replacements and total knee replacements being performed on younger and younger patients. For example, annual rates for total hip replacement in the United States in patients aged 45 and older have almost doubled between 2000 and 2010.¹
Importantly, many hip joint problems can be prevented by instituting appropriate lifestyle changes. As the cause of many of these degenerative conditions is long-term lack of use, the solution lies in activity and physical work. In Western nations, physical labor is becoming increasingly uncommon. Most of us work in service-type industries and spend most of our days sitting at a desk. As a result, physical work is now typically obtained by engaging in regular, vigorous exercise. By performing five 30-minute sessions of vigorous weight-bearing exercise every week, we will restore and maintain sufficient healthy stress on our muscles, bones, and joints.
As these musculoskeletal structures undergo physical loads and perform mechanical work, your body responds by making them stronger.^2-4 New blood vessels are built to supply these structures with increasing amounts of oxygen and other nutrients. New cells are built to support existing tissues. Worn-out cells are removed more efficiently. The entire musculoskeletal system is revitalized in response to regular, vigorous exercise. The long-term result is healthy hips, knees, and ankles, as well as a healthy spine. These weight-bearing structures work synergistically to help provide you with long-term health.
¹Hospitalization for Total Hip Replacement Among Inpatients Aged 45 and Over: United States, 2000–2010. NCHS Data Brief No. 186, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 2015
²Qian JG, et al: Effectiveness of Selected Fitness Exercises on Stress of Femoral Neck using Musculoskeletal Dynamics Simulations and Finite Element Model. J Hum Kinet 41:59-70, 2014
³Bolam KA, et al: The effect of physical exercise on bone density in middle-aged and older men: a systematic review. Osteoporosis Int 24(11):2749-2762, 2013
⁴Hill KD, et al: Individualized home-based exercise programs for older people to reduce falls and improve physical performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas 2015 Apr 29. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.04.005. [Epub ahead of print]

Do Food Dyes Affect Behavior?

Careful with those food dyes mom and dad!

Do Food Dyes Affect Behavior? | Wellness Mama

Artificial food dyes are banned in the EU and in many countries after research showed they can contribute to hyperactivity, ADD or ADHD.

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Going chemical free part 3: Homemade Deodorant

This experiment was a home run! The only thing I changed was I added beeswax to my recipe to harden the solution. This way I could pour the melted oils into an old deodorant container and let it harden. Just make sure the bottom of your container is solid or you'll have a mess to clean up. Make sure you buy the unrefined Shea Butter. It is buttery smooth on the skin.
My wife loves this stuff. She told me I should package this up and sell it. Enjoy!!!!!!

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How to Make Natural Deodorant - DIY Deodorant Recipe

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Deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Save time and money by making your own with these easy...

 

Going chemical free part 2: Homemade Carpet Powder

Going chemical free part 2: Homemade Carpet Powder

Why do I make my own homemade products? It all started with my first batch of homemade laundry detergent, since then I’ve been hooked! Now I'm on a mission to make as many household products as I can. It saves money, it's better for you and your family and gives a sense of joy and accomplishment.
The next part of the experiment was to make my own carpet powder. This was even easier than the homemade laundry detergent I made and works just as well. If you have pets you can add some Diatomaceous Earth (DE) to kill fleas and it also works for bed bugs. For the essential oils I had some lemon and eucalyptus at home. The two together smelled wonderful. Most important is my wife likes it. I also noticed that the vacuum was able to suck up all of it with ease. It's simple, thrifty and it works!

 

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Homemade Carpet Powder - Mrs Happy Homemaker

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Homemade carpet powder is so frugal & easy to make yourself. It only requires 2 ingredients! Mix it together & store it in an old Parmesan cheese container