Cold Snap
As the weather turns colder, our metabolism begins to slow ever so noticeably. This change is nature’s design to synchronize our systems with the world around us and conserve …
Category: Exercise & Fitness
Taking Care in Winter Weather
The onset of winter does not signal the end of exercise and outdoors activities. There’s plenty of skiing and snowboarding available in the Northeast, the American Rockies, across Canada, …
The Skating Rink
In his 1856 journal, the great American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau wrote, “I love the winter, with its imprisonment and its cold, for it compels the prisoner …
Self-Actualization and Regular Chiropractic Care
Whether you’re going out for a walk or a run, to the gym to lift weights, or to the pool to swim a few laps, the self-affirmation involved in …
The Quest for Strong Abs
The abs rule. As a result of this not-so-subtle imperative, a flat abdominal musculature is one of the primary goals of all exercise programs. Flat abdominals have great aesthetic …
Action or Reaction?
We’re all familiar with the mechanism of action-and-reaction in the world of sports. Pitcher-and-batter is an action-reaction duo in baseball. A basketball guard driving to the hoop and a …
Aerobics and Strength Training – A Solid Foundation for Fitness
Ever notice how strength training and aerobic exercise go together? Aerobic exercise accentuates strength training because you have more endurance. Strength training makes aerobic exercise better, more fun, because …
Chiropractic and Aerobic Fitness
We think mostly of chiropractic treatment in terms of lower back pain, neck pain, and headaches. In fact, there are numerous additional wide-ranging benefits to chiropractic health care. Many …
Choosing the Right Diet for Me
It seems as if every few months there’s a new diet whose rules and requirements we must follow if we’re going to reach the goal of good health. The …
Climbing the Hill
Climbing a hill is a useful metaphor for activities involved in accomplishing a major goal, overcoming longstanding obstacles, or achieving a noteworthy milestone. But you must be prepared to …