Posts Tagged "Health"
Be a Mentor
You may have heard the phrase “It’s quality not quantity.” I believe that when it comes to relationships, it is both, especially with children. That is why this month we want to encourage our readers to consider being a mentor. Centenarians, people who live to 100, often share traits such as having a positive attitude and being adaptive to change. Another common characteristic is strong social relationships. We are social beings, but in our fast-paced world we have lost a lot of those personal interactions. It certainly is strange that we can talk to a stranger on the other side of the world with a computer but many people don’t even know their own neighbors. The...
Read MoreSummer Citrus
If you do a Google search for citrus fruit you will find that there are hundreds of varieties around the world. While some are more popular, common, and available than others, they all share many health benefits. Citrus fruit are probably best known for their Vitamin C content, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Citrus fruits also contain many other essential nutrients, including both glycemic and non-glycemic carbohydrates (sugars and fiber), potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and a variety of phytochemicals. All of these nutrients are necessary for optimal health. Citrus also...
Read MoreSpringing Ahead vs. Falling Back
Post by Dr. Fermin de la Jara. Follow us on twitter. I was at a sports seminar this weekend learning new applications and skills to better assists the injuries we often see at VFCHC. It was a good weekend to attend, since it rained most of the time around here. At the end of the program, the announcer said, “Ladies and gentlemen, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed tonight. Remember, spring ahead, fall back. And, if you spring too far, see your chiropractor.” It was great to hear her mention chiropractic, but it also made me think of a few things. Most people see their chiropractor for one of two reasons: If they have fallen...
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