Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – the nutrients our body uses in the largest amounts. The combination of these three “macros” make up what we call calories. Calories are a scientific measurement of heat. Specifically defined as “the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1 °C, equal to […]
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Portion control is usually one of the first steps you can take to reach a more healthy lifestyle. Many people over-eat because we continually see large portions of food presented to us at restaurants and through advertising. You also need to understand how the FDA regulates the labeling of food, and what that means for
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What is a CBD Massage? Before we get into the benefits of CBD massage oil, let’s define what a CBD massage is. CBD is an abbreviation for Cannabidiol, a cannabinoid found in cannabis. It lacks THC, which means it does not produce the ‘high’ effect that cannabis does. It does have a relaxing effect and
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A study from researchers at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that 14 to 18 percent of Americans have inadequate vitamin D levels. Other studies also show that vitamin D levels often plummet during the winter months in northern climates. There aren’t many foods naturally high in vitamin D, and most of our
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You know the way you feel after a great massage? Deep relaxation sets in and your stresses melt away. We can be left feeling like we’re floating on air. Sure, it’s a great feeling, but do you know what’s really happening in your body during a therapeutic massage? Our body’s nervous system reacts to touch
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Lower back pain is a common complaint among pregnant women. Studies estimate that lower back pain affects half of all pregnant women, and in some cases gets so severe that quality of life dwindles. The good news is that many aches and pains can be safely dealt with through chiropractic and massage. Here at Davis
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Many of us have jobs which require us to sit and work with computers for long periods of the day. This posture can lead to neck, shoulder, and eye strain as well as headaches. Our bodies are not really built for this posture, but there are a few things we can do to minimize strain
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Being physically active throughout the stages of our lives always seems to become increasingly harder to do as we age, but it is essential to keeping our heart strong and continuing to live a healthy life. Many of us work jobs that require us to sit at a desk for long periods throughout the day,
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When low back pain hits us, it can be disturbing to our normal way of life. It is common for those suffering from pain to reduce their activities trying to avoid the pain. Not only does this effect our physical well-being, it also takes a negative toll on our mentality and approach to our lives.
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It very easy today to drift further and further from from our inner-selves. There are so many distractions in our everyday life that entice us to take life passively and mold an attitude of dis-concern or dis-interest with our body and mind. I am not writing today to discus religion, politics, or science. I am
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