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Hello everybody,
In this month's newsletter we have Cher's comments about chiropractic as well as a great study coming out of Texas about the effectiveness of chiropractic care on work place injuries. We also have a good article about the importance of drinking enough water, which is very important as the weather improves and outdoor activities increase.
The clinic will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2003 for Victoria Day.
Don't forget that you can now book your massage appointment via e-mail. The address is spineguysmassage@shaw.ca. All you have to do is e-mail us when you would like to set up an appointment and we will reply with the closest available time.
Have a great May long weekend and we'll see you soon. Stay healthy and if you have any questions, please let us know.
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Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis is the currently accepted term for one of several disorders grouped under the umbrella heading "frozen shoulder." This group includes any combination of shoulder conditions that contribute to reduced range of motion (ROM) at the glenohumeral joint, including arthritis; bone spurs; bursitis; rotator-cuff tears; and impingement syndrome.
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"The purest intentions, the finest sense of devotion, the noblest spiritual
aspirations are fatuous when not realized in action."
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Better Ways to Fight a Cold?
The herb echinacea, utilized by Native Americans for centuries, is a popular remedy for preventing or reducing the severity of the common cold. Hundreds of studies, primarily conducted in Germany, have provided information on the herb's chemical and pharmacological characteristics, yet few studies have actually proven its ability to reduce cold severity.
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Cher on her Tour and Chiropractic...
"The grind is tough," she says. "Performing is the easy
part. The hard part is going from place to place, hotel
to hotel, venue to venue. This tour would kill girls
half my age. It's strenuous and backbreaking, which is
why I have my chiropractor on the road. I can't do
things I could do 10 years ago." - Cher in USA TODAY
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Dietary Protein Recommendations
For many years, there has been disagreement on the amount of protein humans require. This argument has been raised once again due to the success of many popular high-protein weight-loss diets (which I will address in an upcoming article). The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day (.364 gr/lb/bw/d).1
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Major New Study
Last year the Texas Chiropractic Association commissioned an independent study to determine the effectiveness of chiropractic care on workers compensation patients.
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Five Reasons to Drink More Water
What's clear, tasteless and refreshing? If you guessed water, you're right.
Getting enough water is vital for our bodies to function properly. According to Health Canada, our bodies are made up of about 70 per cent water, and we'd only be able to survive for about a week without it
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