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Osteoporosis: How to Reduce Your Risk
… 12-year Harvard study showed no significant association between teenage milk consumption and risk of adult fractures. There is more risk of hip fracture in people who obtain calcium from dairy sources; there appears to be no increased risk for hip fractures with people who get the same levels of calcium from non-dairy sources. An Australian study shows a high correlation between increased risk of hip fractures and consumption of dairy foods. A U… Continue reading
Treating System Disorders with Qigong
…Our high technology society has brought us many benefits but, unfortunately, has also created numerous problems. Some of the disadvantages of living in a high technology society include the following: environmental pollution increased sitting time in cars, at desks and in front of TV decreased activity levels increased exposure to radiation from computers, TVs, cell phones and microwaves significantly higher stress levels All of the above can l… Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Healthy Living, QiGong
Tagged acupuncture, chi, Chinese medicine, energy flow, light therapy, massage, meditation, stress, ultrasound
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Improving Discernment
I was saddened to hear about a woman who went hiking in Griffith Park with her dog during record heat, suffered heat stroke and died. Why did she continue to hike despite the unusually hot weather and increased health risk? Lack of discernment? A colleague of mine decided on a whim to run up to Mt. Wilson one fine day, without water or jacket, and almost didn’t make it. He had to crawl to the ranger station for water and rest. Although he w… Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Healthy Living
Tagged awareness, decision making, discernment, mind and body, no pain no gain, safe aerobic exercise
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Healing with Magnetic Field Energy
For many centuries, magnets have been used for healing. Even Cleopatra reputedly wore magnets for health. Reputable physical therapists endorse using magnets as an effective treatment tool. Research studies document physical effects of magnetic field energy including: muscle relaxation increased energy level improved sleep increased local circulation rapid swelling reduction increased strength/endurance enhanced healing/remodeling of bone a… Continue reading
Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy
…e them of a particular malady. When Einstein revolutionized the field of physics, he did so with a blank blackboard containing no assumptions from the past. We approach each patient the same way. For example, a conventional label of “fibromyalgia” is often related to a weakened immune system and the impact of toxicity in the body. The nature of that immune deficiency and toxicity varies from person to person. We treat each client as a unique … Continue reading
Posted in IMT, Physical Therapy
Tagged body balance, dysfunction, health care, illness, omega 3, rehabilitation, treatment, whole body health
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Eastern Exercise / Qigong
…sulting in less colds and flus, better sleep, less pain from arthritis, improved memory, improved cardiovascular and lung function, normalization of cholesterol levels, improved hearing and eyesight, improved kidney function, increased energy and endurance, softer skin, better coordination, improved spirits, increased bone density, and enhanced abilities. Qigong, which emphasizes internal health, compliments Western exercise, which emphasizes str… Continue reading
Posted in QiGong
Tagged benefits, chi, deep breathing, health, immune system, qi, strength
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Energy Flow
…m. There is always balance in the universe. While one area gets more ordered, additional chaos occurs in another part of the universe. When entropy increases, the available energy diminishes. Another way of putting it – increased entropy equals more chaos and decreased entropy equals more order. More chaos means less available energy and more order means more available energy. Physics: Things in the universe tend to move toward more entrop… Continue reading
Posted in Healthy Living
Tagged chaos, energy, entropy, Feng Shui, natural law, order, physical fitness
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Detox Footbath
…ncing healing benefit for many ailments. Resorts and health spas around the world maintain their popularity because bathing in springs—hot, cold or mineral—has undisputed therapeutic effects, including: improved circulation, increased relaxation and, as a result, relief from symptomatic or chronic pain. The ionSpa® ionizes water to detoxify the body and recreate the therapeutic experience found naturally in the world’s most reputed spas. How It … Continue reading
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Knee Injuries in Female Athletes
…s about $20,000. Females have a disproportionately higher incidence of ACL tears due to these risk factors: structural (wider hips), neuromuscular (weaker muscles, less control of legs), hormonal (estrogen is associated with increased ligament laxity). Eating disorders are established in the teen years and can have tremendous effects on the healing abilities of injured athletes, menstrual cycles and muscle development. At a recent physical ther… Continue reading
Simple Easy Exercises
…re opportunities to walk. Park the car further away to get another 1-5 minutes of walking to and from your destination. Walk up and down stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk up escalators instead of standing still. The increased aerobic workout for the larger muscles in your body (i.e. legs) will tone your body and make your heart and lungs stronger. When standing in line, rise up on your toes and hold for 8 seconds. This shapes your calve… Continue reading