Diamond Chiropractic

Pick a Focus Word , Sound or short phrase such as 'one' or 'hmmm' Sit Quietly in a comfortable position Close your eyes Relax your muscles , progressing from your feet to your calves, thigh, abdomen, shoulders, head and neck. Breathe slowly and naturally , and as you do, say your focus word, sound or phrase silently to yourself, as you exhale. Don't worry about how well you're doing. When other thoughts come to mind, simply say to yourself 'oh well' and gently return to your repetition. Continue for 10-20 minutes. Do not stand immediately . Continue sitting quietly for a minute or so, allowing other thoughts to return. Then open your eyes and sit for another minute before rising. Practice the technique once or twice daily. Good times to do so are before breakfast and before dinner.

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1. CARDIOVASCULAR ACTIVITY The Ideal : Do 30 minutes most days of the week. The surgeon general advises this near-daily regimen will help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, raise HDL (good) cholesterol, and improve cardio health, reducing the risk for diabetes and heart disease. The next best thing : Take three 10-minute walks each day. Short bursts have real health benefits, says Cris Slentz, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Assuming the intensity is identical to that of a 30-minute workout, you'll burn the same number of calories and get the heart-health benefits. A few ideas: *Devote 10 minutes of your lunch hour to a brisk walk. *Climb a few flights of stairs several times a day instead of using the elevator. *Offer to take a friend's (energetic) dog for a walk. 2.FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES The ideal : Have 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Eat such a bounty and you'll get a full

Pregnancy is frequently marked by dramatic changes in a mother-to-be's posture and spinal function. Dr. Diamond cares for expectant mothers with a unique approach, aimed at keeping them in optimal wellness, so that they may be well-rested and full of energy when their bundle of joy arrives. Read on to learn just a few of the reasons why pregnant women need chiropractic care: *Shorter Labors- According to a study presented at the World Chiropractic Congress, first time mothers who receive chiropractic care average 24% shorter labor times than women who are not under care. Chiropractic patients who have had previous children enjoy 39% shorter labors compared with control subjects. *Chiropractic May Lessen Labor Pain- Women who experience back pain throughout pregnancy often suffer back pain through delivery. Expectant mothers who receive chiropractic care are less likelky to battle backache during delivery. (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1991;14;116-8) *Pregnancy & Back Pain- Backa