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Though frequent travel can be stressful, it can also provide a means to explore new people, places, cultures and foods. Here are a few more tips to help you enjoy your many trips. • Wherever you go, find some time to engage in something pleasurable – a massage, some sightseeing, a dip in the pool or a local cultural event. • Make sure you get the proper amount of sleep – sleep helps the body to rest and rejuvenate for the next activity. If you’re crossing time zones, this is especially important. • Make sure you take the time to eat well. Try some local cuisine. Ask business associates or hotel staff to recommend some good eateries for you to try. Refrain from overeating and drinking too much alcohol. If you’re a frequent flyer, make the best of it and remember to come in for your chiropractic adjustments often. Why? Regular care can help you better accommodate stress, whether from trains, planes or automobiles.

A few smart ways to give your eyeballs a rest. Working your eyes too hard can lead to eyestrain, that must-close-my-lids sensation often accompanied by blurred vision, headaches and neck pain, says Avnish Deobhakta, MD, assistant professor of ophthalmology at New York City's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Perk up tired peepers by following this advice: See an eye doc.   Visit an optometrist to rule out presbyopia, a condition that affects your ability to clearly view nearby objects, leading to eyestrain. Everyone develops some degree of presbyopia by the time they're 50, thanks to age-related hardening of the eye's lens, says Gardiner. If diagnosed, you'll need reading glasses or bifocals (over-the-counter or prescription, depending on severity). Pick a pair you'll enjoy wearing, since they can help your eyes see—and feel—better. Space out.   When you look at your computer screen, the ciliary muscle in your eye changes

The Natural State of Your Mind and Body is Health. Feeling Great Most people think that how they feel is an indicator of how healthy they are. It’s not true. Let’s say you unknowingly eat some spoiled food. Later you get stomach cramps and vomit. You certainly don’t feel well, but thankfully your body is functioning correctly. Imagine the tragic consequences of taking a drug to calm your stomach, retaining the toxic food!                                           Coughing, sneezing and even fevers may actually be signs that your body is working correctly: the definition of true health. Functioning Great Your brain, spinal cord and all of your nerves control and regulate your body. Every cell, tissue, organ and system (even your immune system!) take orders from your nervous system. Thus, true health is how well your nervous system is orchestrating the workings of your body. Compromises brain-to-body or body-to-brain communications can be the underlying cause

Doing your best to stay naturally healthy doesn't just add life to your years…it can add years to your life. And with so much to see and do across the globe, who doesn't want to live longer and happier? Here are a few suggestions to do just that. Maintain an ideal posture. Aside from causing back or neck pain, poor alignment and postural deviations may suggest unresolved emotional issues. Shun alcohol and tobacco. Tobacco narrows the arteries and restricts blood circulation. Too much alcohol can counter any positive benefits. Cultivate your spiritual connection. Those who regularly worship, meditate or maintain their connection to God are shown to enjoy greater life expectancy. Accept what is. Make life the kind of adventure that will compel you to see how it all turns out! Eliminate unnecessary stress. Your ability to accommodate stress is based on the condition of your nervous system–this is one way regular chiropractic care may help you live longer. Keep