Diamond Chiropractic

Most patients of Dr. Diamond are well aware of the importance of taking an Omega 3 supplement. We came across an article 'Obesity starts in the womb' by Dr. Barry Sears which highlights another reason why women should be taking Omega 3. A new study from Harvard Medical School suggests that childhood obesity begins in the mother's womb. It's been well known from animal experiments that omega-6 fatty acids make the offspring fat and omega-3 fatty acids make the offspring thin. This new study has confirmed that the same thing is happening in humans. The increase in omega-6 fatty acids over the years could be one of the reasons we've seen such an increase in childhood obesity. What can you do? If you are thinking of having a child, consider cutting back on omega-6 fatty acids and start eating more omega-3 fatty acids. If you already have children whose gene expression has been altered by fetal programming you can minimize the damage by treating food as a drug to manage

We recently came across a great article in the Boston Globe, "The Proper Balance". Many studies are being done to show just how harmful it can be to sit for long periods of time.The majority of our patients are aware of the dangers of sitting but aren't sure what they can do. It's tough to maintain good posture considering today's technology-driven and deskbound lifestyle. This article offers some good tips on how you can practice good posture even if you are unable to escape sitting at a desk for 8 hours every day. DON'T: Sit with head forward (like a turtle), back rounded, and elbows flexed past 90 degrees. Pick up something without bending your knees Cradle the phone with your neck when you're multitasking. Use the speaker mode or a headset device. Wear high heels if you're going to be walking or standing for more than a few minutes. You can throw off your posture by forcing the lower part of your body forward and the upper part backward to maintai

Posted by Sarah Toland in Men's Journal: The walnut is the best nut for heart health, says new research from the University of Scranton, which found that walnuts contain more and higher-quality antioxidants than any other nut. In fact, the average guy would get more antioxidants in one ounce of walnuts than from what he eats in fruits and vegetables, says study author Joe Vinson. "Everyone should eat one to two handfuls of nuts a day for heart health," he says, adding that all nuts have been shown to lower blood lipid levels and improve risk factors for heart disease. "Don't worry about high calories: Nuts don't cause weight gain."