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Hello everybody,
We hope everyone is having a great summer and had fun at the Stampede. In this month's newsletter there are some very interesting articles. One is on summer safety when you are out in the heat. There are also chiropractic articles on low back pain in Canada, and how it is helping horses run in big races like the Kentucky Derby. Also there is an informative article on headaches and the benefits of massage as well as some fitness tips.
Also, please note the clinic will be closed Monday, August 4, 2003 for the Civic Holiday.
Enjoy the newsletter and see you soon. Stay healthy and if you have any questions, please let us know.
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Canada's facing an obesity 'epidemic' among children, expert says
TORONTO (CP) - Obesity is an "epidemic" among Canada's children, and we have one of the world's worst records in the battle of the childhood bulge, says a leading expert on childhood obesity.
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"No day holds as much future as today. Use it wisely.
Don't let yesterday use up too much of today.
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Chiropractic Helps Race Horses
From the May 29, 2003 issues of the Daily Racing Forum and the Johnson County Sun, comes a story of how a top level race horse, "Ten Most Wanted" was helped by chiropractic. The story reports that the day after the Kentucky Derby, he had been bumped sharply leaving the gate, putting his back out of alignment. "He wouldn`t jog," his trainer, Wally Dollase, remembered. "He had displaced his back about a half an inch."
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Back pain a reality for most Canadians, April survey indicates
These are words tens of thousands of Canadians have muttered after reaching for the phone or lifting a heavy box, only to experience a jolt of pain shooting through their backs. A poll released Wednesday indicates that almost two-thirds of Canadians experienced back pain in the past year, while more than seven in 10 withstood back pain of some degree over the last two years. "This is information that is even surprising to practitioners in the back-pain industry," said Dr. Greg Stewart, president of the Canadian Chiropractic Association.
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Fitness Tips Learned the Hard Way
More than anything else you do, consistency helps you reach your goals. Some days just getting to the gym, or putting on gym shoes may seem beyond you. But once you are ready for action, it all comes back. Of all the times I have gone to the gym to "just take a sauna," I don't think I have actually skipped the workout!
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Headache Relief With Massage Therapy
Millions of people suffer from chronic headache pain. Although not usually medically serious, the distressing effects of chronic headaches include loss of work time and reduced quality of life, including the constant necessity to cope with pain and decreased enjoyment of family and recreation activities.
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Summer Safety
It is essential to take the necessary precautions while exercising during the summer months. The average person can take from one to two weeks to adapt to warmer, more humid temperatures. Here are some helpful safety tips to follow while exercising during the summer:
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