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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."

The public relations firm of Sensori & Partners has been named by Pain, Inc. to lead a campaign to upgrade the public perceptions of pain. 'Pain has a bad rap', observed a spokesperson. 'We plan to refurbish its image so it can assume its proper place in the lives of the public.' Pain, which used to be seen as a warning sign of some other issue, is today perceived as the problem itself. 'We'll use strategies we used to stop the effort to lower the piercing sound made by smoke detectors,' says the spokesperson. 'People need to know that pain, like the smoke detector alert, is rarely the problem. It's a warning sign something needs attention." 'Bring it on!' says a spokesperson for the drug-lobbying group. 'Most people prefer the easy way and popping a pill is convenient. Drug users can mask the pain and carry on with their life. We don't expect significant changes.' (Naturally, this is a parody. But it makes a great point....

Many of us get so caught up with the stresses of our daily lives that we forget to take a moment to ourselves..to just breathe. Martin Borosen, author of One Moment Meditation:Stillness for People on the Go, provides an easy way to do this anywhere & anytime. It begins with an exercise that takes just one minute per day. As you progress, it will take less and less time. You will then have the power to transform just one moment into an opportunity to reduce stress, refresh your mind, and open yourself to new possibilities. Start with the Basic Minute: The Basic Minute "One-Moment Meditation: Stillness for People on the Go begins with an exercise called The Basic Minute. With the Basic Minute, you can learn to experience a quiet mind – free of thinking and doing – in just a minute. Although the purpose of One-Moment Meditation is for you to experience deep peace in just a moment, we start with a minute because a moment goes by so quickly that you’d have to be a master to notice ...

Our last promotion supporting Project Bread was a great success thanks to our wonderful patients. This month we are supporting another wonderful cause- Boston's 2011 Walk for AIDS which is held on Sunday June 5th. Every year since 1986 Boston has gathered on the first Sunday in June for AIDS Walk Boston, an annual grassroots community event benefiting AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is New England’s largest and oldest AIDS service organization. For twenty-five years, thousands of dedicated participants have raised millions of dollars for AIDS Action’s innovative programs and services that are essential to maintaining the health of individuals living with the disease and preventing the spread of the epidemic. Just as important, the Walk also raises our awareness of the impact HIV/AIDS has on individuals, families and the community at-large, reminding us all that we must work together to stop the spread of HIV. How can you help? Diamond ...

THANK YOU to all of our wonderful patients and your referrals! Because of you, Diamond Chiropractic was able to donate $160 to Project Bread's Walk for Hunger! Our office manager Emily, as well as numerous patients, participated in this walk. "On Sunday, May 1, 2011, 42,000 people came to the Boston Common to raise millions for their hungry neighbors during Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger. Organizers were heartened that the Walkers and their sponsors raised $3.6 million to provide food for 448 emergency food programs in 130 Massachusetts cities and towns. These funds will provide a hot meal or a bag of groceries for hungry families next winter." The need is still great. Visit www.projectbread.org to learn more about how you can help.