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Wednesday, 01 March 2017 15:49
Metabolic Eating
Metabolic Eating is concept that has been defined by a variety of companies and professionals as a program that can increase weight loss. The program entails increasing the frequency of eating, but not the total volume of food consumed. For instance, instead of eating three large meals in one day…
Tuesday, 04 October 2016 21:14
Take a Slouch Break!
If you’re finding yourself sitting all day, give this position a try. Sit up straight in your chair, extend your low back and rotate your palms so that they face forward. Take 5 deep breaths, feeling a stretch across the front of your chest. Repeat often!
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 16:54
Lighten Up - Backpacks
Buying the right Backpack: - buy a size appropriate backpack for your child- it should be made of light-weight material- and have wide, padded and adjustable straps- and padding on the back surface- and plenty of pockets Fit: - the pack should sit between the hips and shoulders- make sure…
Wednesday, 17 August 2016 13:29
Sleep like an Olympian!
Olympic athletes put themselves through a grueling training schedule, often working out 6-8 hours per day. But a large part of the equation for olympic performance is actually spent sleeping! In a study by Vgontzas et al, it was shown that a sleep deprivation of even 2 hours less per…
Friday, 12 August 2016 13:51
Backpack Buying Tips
Having a well fitted backpack can help prevent injuries in the back, neck and shoulders of your youngsters. As you are buying backpacks for your kids, consider the following tips: Buy a size appropriate backpack for your child - the pack should sit between the hips and shoulders Light weight…
Monday, 04 July 2016 20:50
Shop, Wine and Dine 2016
Perfect evening with some great music! Special thanks to the Dick Felix Jazz Trio and to Wildbird, Davisville Eyecare and Periwinkle for the share!
Tuesday, 07 June 2016 11:20
Stand your Age!
In our sit-down society today we spend more time on our posterior than anywhere else, so one would think that sitting down and standing up would be easy right? You may be mistaken! In a study preformed in Brazil, Dr. Claudio Gil Araujo implemented the sitting-rising test where he assessed…
Wednesday, 21 October 2015 16:33
Halloween Candy Tips
Halloween is so much fun, but "tricky" when it comes to managing massive quantities of candy/sugar. Here are some tips to dilute the effects: Consider play dough, stickers, party favors or trading cards for younger kids. Have your kids "trade the candy in" for something else - like a book…
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Wednesday, 08 July 2015 18:19
Take a Stand
Do you know what happens to your body from prolonged sitting? When one sits all day, the body becomes conditioned to a lack of movement. Muscles weaken, and when you do stand up, you may experience stiffness or pain, creating a viscous cycle of not wanting to move, which is…
Sunday, 07 June 2015 12:23
Kids' Fun Day - May 9th, 2015
The Merchants of Mount Pleasant Village hosted their 3rd annual Kids' Fun Day - a street festival full of fun, free family activities. Our theme at Uptown was “Coordination Station.” Several activities inside the office gave kids a chance to challenge their abilities on a balance beam, noodle course, hula…
Saturday, 21 March 2015 11:04
Texting Teens
Is your teen locked into a screen day and night? Chiropractors, teachers, trainers and even our mothers have long been telling us to sit up straight and practice good posture. This has become increasingly difficult with the rise of texting and device use in todays society. 75% of teenagers own…
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 20:11
Limits of the Human Body - Holding Your Breath for 17 Minutes
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Samantha J.
I had been suffering with low back pain for a few weeks and when I saw the sign for Uptown Chiropractic I decided to check them out on Facebook. Though my pain didn’t stop me from doing most...