The desire and need for smoking are mental. Why else would we relapse a month, a year, or even a decade after our bodies are nicotine-free? For the same reasons we smoked. Those reasons are all mental, not physical, such as enjoying smoking, relieving our stress, and believing cigarettes are a friend. We relapse when […]
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When you walk, run or jump and your feet meet the ground, the actual force applied to the joints of your feet, legs and spine is equivalent to several times your weight. Over time, the wear and tear on the body’s joints can cause pain and soreness, especially for individuals who are overweight, often walk
Stained Fingers Think your hand looks sexy with a cigarette perched between your fingers? If you’ve been smoking for a while, take a good look at your fingernails and the skin of your hands. Tobacco can actually stain the skin and nails, as well as the teeth. The good news is these stains tend to
Running is a popular exercise that many enjoy. However, painful, and stiff muscles can take the fun out of it. As you explore why chiropractic care is important for runners, you’ll understand how these professionals can help you. Chiropractic care is important for runners because it supports performance and realigns the body Some runners ignore
Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that emphasizes the interrelationship between the body’s structure and function. Osteopaths use a variety of hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury, aiming to enhance the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Osteopathy’s holistic approach to managing chronic conditions emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body’s
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Depression If these key benefits are what you may be working on, consider massage therapy as an effective means to better your mental health: As the stress also manifests itself as physical pain, such as headaches or fatigue, this kind of therapy also unlocks true active rest—allowing you to
Compression socks have a range of benefits beyond helping with varicose veins. Athletes use them to improve performance and speed up recovery, they offer pregnant people relief from leg and ankle swelling, and people who stand for extended periods of time use them to avoid the heavy, achy leg feeling that comes with working a long shift on their feet. According
Do You Sit At A Desk For Long Periods? If you work in an office or even work from home, you may find that you spend a large portion of your day sitting at a desk, which is not the healthiest for your body or even your mind, one of the biggest downfalls being you
