by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog, Life Habits
Eat and Be Merry! Good habits increase lifespan and health. Studies have shown single factors such as exercising, not smoking, good nutrition like eating fruits and vegetables (5/day), and drinking in moderation increase longevity. Now an 11 year study of 20,000...
by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog, Life Habits
One Potato, Two Potato, Couch Potato The easiest way to reduce inactivity is to turn off the TV set. Almost anything else uses more energy than watching TV. William Dietz, Director of the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, CDC The easiest way to reduce...
by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog, Life Habits
Sitting: 21st Century Posture In the 1990’s, trips made by walking were down 4%. However, trips made sitting in a car were up 6%. Centers for Disease Control In the 1990’s, trips made by walking were down 4%. However, trips made sitting in a car were up 6%. Frank,...
by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog, Exercise
Posture Exercise will increase your health span Physical exercise can offset physical declines that come with aging and preserve functionality. Journal of Aging and Health, Simons R, Andel R. Despite considerable evidence that posture affects physiology and function,...
by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Back Pain, Blog
Drug-free treatment for back pain: Chiropractic Adjustments When self-care options do not result in improvement, clinicians should consider adding non-pharmacologic modalities shown to be of benefit. For acute low back pain, the only modality in this category is...
by Posture Team | Mar 2, 2019 | Blog, Life Habits
Walking Instructions: Put one foot in front of the other. Repeat. Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from illness. Soren Kierkegaard Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern...