Archive for December, 2009

Santa Clara Chiropractor Explains How Chiropractic Treatment Can Frequently Relieve Vertigo

What is vertigo? Vertigo is a term for the dizzy feeling that a person suffers within a stationary environment. The feeling is as if the surroundings are tilting or spinning. This sensation can be sudden and short-lived or chronic. However, in either case, the origin of the vertigo should be addressed and the appropriate treatment [...]

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Physical Activity Reduces Disease-Related Fatigue And Depression By Increasing Self-Efficacy Or Mastery

Researchers in the US studying people with chronic diseases found that physical activity may reduce depression and fatigue by increasing self-efficacy, or the belief that one can master physical goals and attain a sense of accomplishment from applying oneself.
These were the findings of a study by lead author Dr Edward McAuley, a professor of [...]

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What is Kinesiology and Exercise Science

from Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Information by Meli
What is kinesiology and exercise science? The study of movement is kinesiology and the science of exercise is the exploration of specific movements in relation to fitness and health. The kinesthetic aspect of the program relates to motion as it realates to health and mental functioning.

Movement, Mental [...]

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Music of Mozart Soothes the Preemie Baby

Repetitive melodies encourage less energy use, more growth, study finds
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) — Could the music of the 18th century classical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart help tiny infants born today?
Yes, suggests an Israeli study that found that listening for just 30 minutes a day helped premature babies use less energy, which may [...]

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Santa Clara Chiropractor: Are Extra Pounds Putting Your Joints on Overload?

What’s a few extra pounds? Over time, just a few pounds can add up to a number of health problems from heart and pulmonary diseases and diabetes to back trouble and joint breakdown. Surplus poundage puts extra stress on organs, like the heart, and on joints in the low back, hips, and knees. Recent studies [...]

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What are the Different Types of Headaches

What are the different types of headaches? The painful condition has many different causes and the pain manifests itself in a number of different ways. Figuring out which type of headache you have is an important part of treating the condition.

A headache can be classified as a neurological problem but there are many different reasons [...]

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