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Are you getting your D?
Calcium is needed for healthy bone structure. But without an adequate supply of vitamin D,
your body may not be able to absorb enough calcium to maintain healthy bones. Vitamin D also may be effective in some
other body functions, including muscular health and reducing the risk of developing diabetes.
How can you get Vitamin D? The skin of the human body is able to produce Vitamin D through
exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight, making some exposure to sunlight beneficial (Wearing clothing and
topical sunscreen blocks the UV rays). Other methods acquiring Vitamin D... drinking fortified milk, and oral vitamins.
Calcium and Weight Loss
Dietary calcium has recently been associated with weight loss. More specifically, it
may facilitate fat loss, excretion of dietary fat, the reversal of gradual weight gain, the prevention of fat storage, raising
metabolism, increasing HDL (good cholesterol), and the reduction of both kidney stones and symptoms of PMS.
Stretching for Improved Performance
Flexibility is essential for maintaining health and good performance, either at work or on the athletic
field. Stretching is an important aspect of keeping your muscles at good working lengths, and allows your joints to
move more freely. A good stretching program will include the following techniques:
1. Perform a slow, low level cardiovascular exercise (if possible) prior to stretching. This
will warm up the muscles, making the stretching easier.
2. Stretch only until tension is felt in the muscle. If the stretch is giving you discomfort
or pain, you are stretching too hard.
3. Breathe!!! Do not hold your breath.
4. Stretch at least three times a week to increase your flexibility.
5. Use slow movements while stretching, and do not "bounce" the stretch. A slow controlled stretch
will decrease your chance of overstretching.
6. Hold the stretches for at least 20-30 seconds. Repeat each stretch at least four times.
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FYI
People with chiropractic insurance were hospitalized for back pain
41% less often than those without.
- Source: Acrchives of Internal Medicine
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