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Feature Articles
Find the latest feature articles here! New articles are generally posted every week, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article. And be sure to click the 'view more articles' link at the bottom of the page to read articles you may have missed.
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Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented?
by Stephen Kelly
Imagine yourself in a shadowy nether region where nothing seems right. You don't know how you got there or where you're going. Basic facts like your own name, where you live or even the identity of yo . . . keep reading
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Abdominal Bracing
Ted Fratto, DC
The muscles and connective tissues of the inner core--the transverse abdominals, the oblique muscles, the lumbar multifidi and the thoracolumbar fascia provide a tremendous amount of stability for the . . . keep reading
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The Word on Herbs--Garlic
Dennis Blank Reporting On The First World Congress
For centuries there has been a mystical folklore about garlic and its magical healing ability. On blind faith, many used it to cure colds, flu and a whole shopping list of ailments. People knew garlic made them feel better, but they didn't always understand why. . . . keep reading
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The Abdominal Failure Angle
Ted Fratto, DC
The Abdominal Failure Angle is determined in preparation for leg lowering exercises. A common and dangerous mistake often seen in health clubs are people doing double leg lifting exercises to strengthen their abdomen. . . . keep reading
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Vibration Training
Stan Lee
You may have heard this type of training already and have seen a few ads about these types of machines (i.e., the Power Plate, Wave, etc.). You may have asked yourself, is this another fad? . . . keep reading
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If not YOU, then WHO? If not NOW, then WHEN?
Ken Breniman
Although there is a long, rich history and some amazingly wise philosophies that go hand-in-hand with the YOGA practice that has become mainstream in the United States, the purpose of this article is to focus on the benefits of incorporating YOGA into one's exercise routine. . . . keep reading
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Rebuild your Knees!
Stan Lee
The knee is one of the more complex joints in the human body. Since it carries most of our body weight, it is prone to injury and possible development of different syndromes such as osteoarthritis and chondromalacia. . . . keep reading
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Exercising with Health Issues
Michael Plante
Everyday the news announces another research study that proves the benefits of exercise for people ages 0 to one hundred. Most people know of the importance of exercise and some even make an effort to . . . keep reading
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Backpain - The Epidemic
Gerry Van Dyke, COAST Rehab
Did you know that each year, more than 65 million Americans experience back pain? 80% of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives. …..80%…That's 4 out of every five people! Does that make you a little nervous? It was previously thought that 90% of all back pain resolves on it's own within 4-6 weeks, but now studies are showing that only 20 of people will have no other symptoms within the year. . . . keep reading
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Can Self-Myofascial Release Help You?
Stan Lee
If you haven't seen a foam roller before, then here's another tool for you that's definitely worth knowing (or having). Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) is another form of flexibility training that focuses on the fascial system of the body. The techniques are relatively simple and one of my clients even said that it could be called the "cheaper way of getting a massage." Of course, it may not be as pleasant or relaxing, and you still have to do the movements yourself (vs. someone kneading the muscles). Here are a few more facts . . . keep reading
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