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Hello to all!

Welcome to our March newsletter. We have a variety of articles included in this month's newsletter about nutrition and exercise. Please enjoy and as always if you have any questions or wish to have any topics covered, just let us know.

Until next time we wish health and happiness to all,

Spineguys!

Cold Proofing Your Diet

According to Susan Mitchell, co-author of I'd Kill for a Cookie (Penguin, 1998) and Eat to Stay Young (Kensington, 2000), the best diet for your immune system is one loaded with fruits and vegetables. "The phytochemical levels are extremely high, which makes [fruits and vegetables] powerful players in building a strong immune system," Mitchell says.
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"A man's dreams are an index to his greatness."

Zadok Rabinwitz

Eat Fish, Be Happy

For years, scientists have known that omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart; in fact, the American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fatty fish per week to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. New research is showing that omega-3s do more than protect the heart; they may also put you in a better mood.
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Eczema Treatments: Long Term Safety of Corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroids are a group of eczema medications that work by reducing inflammation by suppressing immune system activity around the treated area. They are applied to the affected skin areas, usually once or twice daily.
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Lifting Weights Puts the Hurt on Deep Fat

Just as there are good and bad kinds of food, there are good and bad types of fat. Intra-abdominal fat, or "deep fat," is considered the most unhealthy type of fat because it wraps itself around the body's internal organs, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A new study has shown that strengthening exercises such as lifting weights can help contain intra-abdominal fat levels, without changing a person's diet.
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