Easy Solutions for a Better Mood
There are lots of ideas and methods for elevating your mood in the press on a daily basis. The following I have recommended to my patients and have found good success within a few weeks to several months. 1. Exercise – get 30-40 minutes of aerobics 3-5 x a week. 2. SAME – take 800-1,200 [...]
When to Buy Organic
Opt for organic foods to avoid pesticides. Here’s a list of the top 10 most contaminated fruits and veggies (peaches are the worst), compiled by the Environmental Working Group: 1. Peaches 2. Apples 3. Sweet Bell Peppers 4. Celery 5. Nectarines 6. Strawberries 7. Cherries 8. Kale 9. Lettuce 10. Grapes (Imported) Source: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/ [...]
Make it Dark for Valentines Day
What we intuitively seemed to know about since childhood is being scientifically proven more and more these days. What we knew was: chocolate is good! Chocolate, specifically dark chocolate, is being touted more and more through research and by medical doctors that it can benefit our health—physically, mentally and emotionally. Heart Wise Nice to know [...]
Dr. Sienko Joins Go Local to Support Schools and Offer New Patient Benefits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/19/12 Contact: Matilda Sienko 828-253-8900 Dr. Sienko Joins Go Local to Support Schools and Offer New Patient Benefits Asheville—Dr. Matilda Sienko of Gentle Family Chiropractic (www.drmatildasienko.com) has joined the roster of other local businesses by signing on to be a part of the Go Local Card. The card is the result of [...]
Stress—It’s Not All In Your Head!
You are not imagining it. Unless you are living as a hermit who has given up processions and social interaction, you are bound to have feelings of being stressed. Having that feeling occasionally is normal. However, nowadays many people are experiencing the symptoms of stress overload that affects not just mood and thoughts but how your body is [...]
The Good,The Bad, You and Your Heart
We all need cholesterol for the body to function. However, too much of it is not good for your heart. Naturally produced by the body, cholesterol is a building block for cell membranes and for hormones like estrogen and testosterone. The liver produces about 80%; the rest comes from our diet. The main sources of [...]
How Sitting, Standing and Working At Your Desk Can Hurt You!
Since we have been sitting and standing most of our lives, we give very little thought about these motions of daily life. However, if you are repeating these motions incorrectly every day the result can be injury to your spine. Unfortunately, pain is usually the factor that makes us more aware of every movement [...]
Spice Up Your Holiday
There are particular scents we associate with the holiday season. These popular holiday spices which create the pleasing aromas also have unique health benefits that not only add taste to your holiday dish, but also give your health a positive boost. Cinnamon The flavor of cinnamon has been used by many different cultures for its [...]
Home Health Remedies for Cough by AARP
I love these remedies especially using honey for cough, and tart cherry juice for gout. I’m going out and buying witch hazel, chilling it and.trying it on patient’s inflammed joints. Home Health Remedies by AARP Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print [...]
Allergies, Colds and Your Immune System—–What Helps?
If your allergies or a cold is making you feel miserable, your immune system is not operating at its optimum. Millions of people who suffer from allergies, colds and a wide variety of conditions due to decreased immune function, have found a way to boost their immune system without taking any medications or pills. Your [...]
