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Chiropractic Focus, Dr Steven K. Berntsen

Locality: Black Rock, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9533 5060

Address: 181 Bluff Road 3193 Black Rock, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.chiropracticfocus.com.au

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25.01.2022 TOE WALKERS A 2018 study of 1,401 Swedish 5.5 year old children found that 63 of them (4.5%) had been toe walkers. 26 of them were still toe-walking at 5.5 years of age. The study set out to follow the natural progression of this common paediatric condition. At 8 years of age, 6 of 26 children had ceased toe-walking, and by the age of 10 years, 50 (79%) of the original 63 patients had spontaneously ceased toe-walking. One subgroup of children displayed early contracture of t...he ankle which explained their practice of toe-walking. Four of the children who still toe-walked at the age of 10 years demonstrated some neurodevelopmental comorbidity. For the most part, toe-walking resolved without treatment. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29664850

25.01.2022 BETTER SLEEP WITH SUNLIGHT Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the sleepwake cycle. It is primarily released by the pineal gland. When people are exposed to sunlight in the morning, their nocturnal melatonin production occurs sooner, and they enter into sleep more easily at night. The melatonin rhythm phase advancement caused by exposure to bright morning light has been effective against insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). With our mode...rn-day penchant for indoor activity and staying up well past dusk, nocturnal melatonin production is typically far from robust. The light we get from being outside on a summer day can be a thousand times brighter than were ever likely to experience indoors, says melatonin researcher Russel J. Reiter of the University of Texas Health Science Centre. For this reason, its important that people who work indoors get outside periodically, and moreover that we all try to sleep in total darkness. This can have a major impact on melatonin rhythms and can result in improvements in mood, energy, and sleep quality. For people in jobs in which sunlight exposure is limited, full-spectrum lighting may be helpful. Sunglasses may further limit the eyes access to full sunlight, thereby altering melatonin rhythms. Going shades-free in the daylight, even for just 1015 minutes, could confer significant health benefits. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/

24.01.2022 RESULT OF KIDS CHIRO INQUIRY The inquiry received 21,824 submissions, the largest of any public stakeholder engagement. Of those, 99.7% reported a positive experience with chiropractic care of their children. 98% said that chiropractic care helped their child, indicating improvement after treatment. As expected there was a low level of chiropractic research into areas of health care for children that parents acknowledged improvement. The Australian Chiropractors Association ...has openly acknowledged this lack of research. However, it is this anecdotal experience through word-of-mouth that has assisted many Australian children. Fortunately the inquiry has recommended allocation of funding for further research that may further clarify the role chiropractors have to play with paediatric health care. As for the impetus that initiated this inquiry, the safety of paediatric chiropractic care, the inquiry revealed what chiropractors have always purported. In Australia, there has never been a serious adverse event reported in the literature or in insurance claims, involving the injury of a child by a chiropractor. This is despite the fact that there have been an estimated 12-15 million visits by children to Australian chiropractors in the last 20 years. No statistics of harm exist because chiropractors modify their techniques to suit the age and developmental stage of the patient across their lifespan. The inquiry highlighted overwhelming support by parents and their great appreciation of chiropractic care for their children. The inquiry clearly determined the level of safety by Australian chiropractors providing paediatric care is commendable and extremely high. It will be interesting to see what course of action is taken, if any, based on this glowing report of Australian chiropractors treating young Aussies. https://www.bettersafercare.vic.gov.au//20191024-Final%20C

24.01.2022 It's time to take off the party hat, the silly season is over. We are back to work tomorrow morning from 8am! Happy 2020 everyone! https://www.chiropracticfocus.com.au/ 181 BLUFF ROAD BLACK ROCK PH: 95335060

24.01.2022 LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE. A boy with a monkey on his shoulder was walking down the road when he passed a policeman who said, "Now, now young lad, I think you had better take that monkey to the zoo." The next day, the boy was walking down the road with the monkey on his shoulder again, when he passed the same policeman. The policeman said, "Hey there, I thought I told you to take that money to the zoo!" The boy answered, "I did! Today I'm taking him to the cinema."

23.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!! One more sleep to go.

23.01.2022 INDOOR PLANTS THAT CLEAN THE AIR Indoor air pollution is a big threat to human health, according to a Clean Air Study conducted by NASA, and our separation from plants and their microorganisms is a contributing factor to various health issues. Indoor air pollution comes from a lot of sources, including toxic emissions like benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene - all of which can have negative effects on our health. These toxins are most commonly found i...n airtight spaces with limited air circulation, like office buildings and apartments. The answer to these problems is obvious, the NASA report says. If man is to move into closed environments, on Earth or in space, he must take along natures life support system. The top air cleaning plants include: ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas) Chinese Evergreen Bamboo Palm Janet Craig Philodendron Ficus Mass Cane / Corn Cane Peace Lily Rubber Plant English Ivy Snake Plant / Mother-In-Laws Tongue Pothos Indoor plants are a wonderful contribution to the beauty and ambience of any indoor space. While they add aesthetic appeal, their contribution to our health is quietly underway. Partial or indirect light, watering and occasional feeding is all it takes. https://ntrs.nasa.gov//nasa.casi.ntrs.nasa/19930073077.pdf https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au//indoor-plants-air-purif

23.01.2022 INTRA-ARTICULAR CORTICOSTEROID INJECTIONS IN THE HIP & KNEE: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought? Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee is among the most common joint disorders. Intra-articular corticosteroid (IACS) injections are frequently performed to treat OA and other joint-related pain syndromes; however, there is conflicting evidence on their potential benefit. There is a lack of prospective and large retrospective studies evaluating potential joint findings, including... increased risk for accelerated OA progression or adverse joint events, after treatment with IACS injection. Four main adverse joint findings have been structurally observed in patients after IACS injections: accelerated OA progression, subchondral insufficiency fracture, complications of osteonecrosis, and rapid joint destruction, including bone loss. Physicians, including radiologists, should be familiar with imaging findings and patient characteristics that may help them identify potential joints at risk for such events. The purpose of this report is to review the existing literature, describe observed adverse joint events after IACS injections, and provide an outlook on how this may affect clinical practice. Additional research endeavours are urgently needed to better understand and identify risk factors prior to intervention and to detect adverse joint events after injection as early as possible to prevent or minimise complications. https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.2019190341

22.01.2022 COOKING WITH TURMERIC Turmeric is simple to cook with, but to unleash it’s full potency (anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer) it has to be eaten warm in a dish that contains healthy fats - the vital compounds are fat-soluble. If you're using the whole root, peel the skin then finely mince as you would with ginger. Sauté with carrots, onions, celery, for any recipes that use cooked vegetables. If you're a fan of mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, simply add finely grated tu...rmeric. If you're a smoothie fan, turmeric is the ideal booster to add to your smoothie repertoire. Orange turmeric pairs well with orange, pink or red vegetables like carrot, pumpkin, red capsicum, raspberries, goji berries and citrus. The health benefits of turmeric are many so incorporating this food into your daily menu is a super idea. You can incorporate turmeric in your daily cup of tea along with ginger, lemongrass, green tea and fresh mint. https://www.greenmedinfo.com//how-cook-turmeric-plus-free- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu//dieta/phytochemicals/curcumin See more

22.01.2022 CHAMOMILE & CANCER A 2015 study published in the European Journal of Public Health linked the consumption of chamomile tea to a lower risk of benign thyroid diseases and thyroid cancer. In fact, the more tea consumed, the lower the cancer risk. https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/25/6/1001/2467362... Chamomile's anticancer effects very likely result from naturally occurring flavonoids such as apigenin. Found not only in chamomile, but also in celery and parsley, as well as other vegetables, fruits and herbs, apigenin has been shown to slow cancer growth and shrink cancerous tumours in animal studies. A 2012 study in which mice implanted with the cells of a fast-growing human breast cancer were treated with apigenin, cancer growth slowed and tumours shrank. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22569706

21.01.2022 IODINE DEFICIENCY HEALTH PROBLEMS Iodine is an essential mineral commonly found in seafood. Your thyroid gland uses it to make thyroid hormones, which help control growth, repair damaged cells and support a healthy metabolism. Breast cancer, microbial infections, hormone imbalances and thyroid problems are all related to iodine deficiencies in some way or another. An iodine deficiency is also considered to be the most common preventable cause of global mental retardation. Un...fortunately, up to a third of people worldwide are at risk of an iodine deficiency. Those at the highest risk include: - Pregnant women. - People who live in countries where there is very little iodine in the soil. This includes South Asia, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and European countries. - People who dont use iodized salt. - People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. https://www.healthline.com/nutri/iodine-deficiency-symptoms https://www.medicalacademic.co.za//preventing-and-treatin/ Iodine is a trace mineral and so we need only very small amounts. Most adults require up to 150 micrograms a day (a microgram is a millionth of a gram). Kids range from 90 120 mcg. Although only small amounts are needed, we need iodine regularly because we cannot store large amounts in the body. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5694785/ 10 Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency 1. Swelling in neck 2. Unexpected weight gain 3. Fatigue and weakness 4. Hair loss 5. Dry, flaky skin 6. Feeling colder than usual 7. Changes in heart rate 8. Trouble learning and remembering 9. Problems during pregnancy 10. Heavy or irregular periods The foods below are excellent sources of iodine: Seaweed (Japanese is best),1 whole sheet : 111,989% of the RDI Cod, 3 ounces (85 grams): 66% of the RDI Yogurt, plain, 1 cup: 50% of the RDI Iodized salt, 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams): 47% of the RDI Shrimp, 3 ounces (85 grams): 23% of the RDI Egg, 1 large: 16% of the RDI Tuna, canned, 3 ounces (85 grams): 11% of the RDI Dried prunes, 5 prunes: 9% of the RDI https://www.healthline.com/nutr/iodine-deficiency-symptoms

21.01.2022 HEARTBURN MEDICATION RECALL Mid September saw the world-wide recall and cessation of sales of the popular heartburn/acid reflux medication called Ranitidine or Zantac in Australia. In early October our Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) advised consumers and health professionals that several Ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due to contamination with an impurity called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). NDMA is a type of N-nitroso com...pound commonly found in low levels in a variety of foods, particularly smoked and cured meats, as well as in some drinking water and in air pollution. Long-term exposure, over years, can increase an individual's risk of developing cancer. The risk posed by NDMA from Ranitidine, at the levels identified to date, is considered to be very low. However, such contamination is considered unacceptable for a medicine. The actual health risks depend on dose and will vary from person to person. The risks from short-term use of ranitidine are expected to be extremely low. The TGA has been investigating NDMA and other N-nitroso compounds that have been found in 'sartan' blood pressure medicines since 2018. https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/ranitidine-0

19.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! For all the times you gently picked me up, When I fell down, For all the times you tied my shoes And tucked me into bed,... Or needed something But put me first instead. For everything we shared, The dreams, the laughter, And the tears, I love you with a Special Love That deepens every year. ~ Anon. See more

18.01.2022 Whens the best time to take your nutritional supplements? Many people are currently taking nutritional supplements. The most common are multi-vitamins and multi-minerals along with Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, magnesium, iron and probiotics. Certain supplements may be contraindicated for certain health conditions or if you're taking a particular drug. Always read the labels of your supplements and double-check with your health provider if unsure. Use the website below for a good ...guideline on many common supplements and how best to benefit from them. https://articles.mercola.com//users-guide-on-taking-supple

17.01.2022 PRUNES FOR STRONG BONES Osteoporosis is an age-related chronic disease characterized by a loss of bone mass and quality, and is associated with an increased risk of fragility fractures. Postmenopausal women are at the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis due to the cessation in ovarian hormone production, which causes accelerated bone loss. As the demographic shifts to a more aged population, a growing number of postmenopausal women will be afflicted with osteoporosis. C...ertain lifestyle factors, including nutrition and exercise, are known to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and therefore play an important role in bone health. In terms of nutrition, accumulating evidence suggests that dried plum (Prunus domestica L.) is potentially an efficacious intervention for preventing and reversing bone mass and structural loss in an ovariectomized rat model of osteoporosis, as well as in osteopenic postmenopausal women. ...our studies and others strongly suggest that dried plum in its whole form is a promising and efficacious functional food therapy for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women, with the potential for long-lasting bone-protective effects. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28505102

17.01.2022 MHT & INCREASED BREAST CANCER RISK A 2019 study revealed the risk of breast cancer using menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), were greater for oestrogen-progestagen than for oestrogen-only preparations, particularly if the progestagen was given daily rather than intermittently. After MHT use ceased, some excess risk of breast cancer persisted for more than a decade, which was greater with longer durations of prior MHT use. There w...as little risk following less than 1 year of use. For the first time, researchers discovered that women are at increased risk of developing breast cancer even if they use MHT, for less than five years. In western countries there have been about 20 million breast cancers diagnosed since 1990, of which about 1 million would have been caused by MHT use. https://www.thelancet.com//PIIS0140-6736(19)31709/fulltext

14.01.2022 Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches A 2017 article, published in the European Journal of Neurology, detailed a 17-month randomised study that included 104 patients who suffered from at least one migraine attack per month. The study included three groups of patients: one that received standard pharmaceutical treatment for migraines, one that received chiropractic spinal manipulations, and one that received placebo manipulations. The number of migraine days significantly redu...ced for all three groups from baseline to post-treatment, while this effect continued for the chiropractic treatment group through all the follow-up time points. Furthermore, duration of migraines were significantly more reduced in the chiropractic than in the control pharmaceutical group toward the end of the follow up period of the study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5214068/

13.01.2022 FOODS THAT REDUCE INFLAMMATION Many major diseases that plague usincluding cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer'shave been linked to chronic inflammation. One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. "Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects," says Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the ...Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Choose the right anti-inflammatory foods, and you may be able to reduce your risk of illness. Consistently pick the wrong ones, and you could accelerate the inflammatory disease process. Anti-inflammatory foods include: Tomatoes Olive oil Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale & collards Nuts like almonds & walnuts Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna & sardines Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries & oranges https://www.health.harvard.edu//foods-that-fight-inflammat

13.01.2022 W.H.O. ADVICE ON CORONAVIRUS 2019 Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: 1. Wash your hands frequently with soap or alcohol-based hand rub to kill any viruses that may be on your hands.... 2. Maintain social distancing of at least 1 metre (especially if people are coughing or sneezing around you). 3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. 4. Practice respiratory hygiene when coughing/sneezing by using a bent elbow or disposable tissues. 5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early. It is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry during a crisis. The W.H.O. encourages that we maintain a healthy lifestyle - including proper diet, sleep, exercise and social contacts with loved ones at home and by email and phone with other family and friends. Limit worry and agitation by lessening the time you and your family spend watching or listening to media coverage that you perceive as upsetting. https://www.who.int//novel-coronavirus-2/advice-for-public

13.01.2022 MRIs SHOW SCREEN TIME LINKED TO LOWER BRAIN DEVELOPMENT IN PRE-SCHOOLERS A new study published in November 2019 used a diffusion tensor MRI to examine the brains of 47 brain healthy children who had not yet started kindergarten. The white matter of the brain, responsible for organizing communication between the various parts of the brain's grey matter was closely examined. "Think of white matter as cables, sort of like the telephone lines that are connecting the various part...s of the brain so they can talk to each other, said lead author Dr. John Hutton. A lack of development of those "cables" can slow the brain's processing speed; on the other hand, studies show that reading, juggling or learning and practicing a musical instrument improves the organization and structure of the brain's white matter. This study found an association between increased screen-based media use and lower microstructural integrity of brain white matter tracts supporting language and emergent literacy skills in pre-kindergarten children. . https://jamanetwork.com//jamapedi/article-abstract/2754101

11.01.2022 ESSENTIAL AND EMERGENCY CARE PROVIDED. We are still open and providing essential, urgent or emergency spinal care services to our community. If you have a spinal health problem and it is 'essential' that you receive care, then you may seek the help you need.... PH: 9533 5060 / TEXT: 0412 718 026 www.chiropracticfocus.com.au 181 BLUFF ROAD BLACK

11.01.2022 Wishing you all a beautiful Christmas day with all your loved ones. May it be filled with joy and laughter.

09.01.2022 Today is #WorldSpineDay! Its time Australia, time to get up, get out and #GetSpineActive: www.worldspineday.org.au

09.01.2022 REDUCING EFFECTS OF HAY FEVER A 2005 study showed that ingesting 2 grams of Spirulina daily demonstrated the protective effects of Spirulina towards allergic rhinitis. It may be the first human feeding study to link eating Spirulina and reduced hay fever.... One teaspoon = 2.3 grams. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15857205

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone!! Stay safe and keep well. We hope you thoroughly enjoy Christmas Day tomorrow. Our office will resume normal office hours on 8th January. https://www.chiropracticfocus.com.au/

08.01.2022 GARLIC SUPPORTS HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR A study has found that consuming garlic could help reduce levels of blood sugar in people suffering from type 2 diabetes, as well as offering other benefits in the treatment of the metabolic condition. Although the research recommends using garlic for reducing blood sugar levels only under the guidance of your doctor, it could provide a range of benefits for diabetics in conjunction with their usual treatments of insulin and diet. It is kn...own that garlic contains more than 400 chemical components, many of which can help prevent and treat a diverse range of health problems, but it is compounds including allicin, allyl propyl disulfide and S-allyl cysteine sulfoxide that raise insulin levels in the blood through the prevention of the liver's inactivation of insulin, so that more insulin is available in the body. The scientists found that moderate amounts of garlic supplements could offer benefits to diabetes patients, and that raw or cooked garlic or aged garlic extract can help to regulate blood glucose and potentially stop or lower the effects of some diabetes complications, as well as fighting infections, reducing bad cholesterol and aiding blood flow. https://www.diabetes.co.uk//garlic-could-benefit-diabetes-

08.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE! We hope you have fun on your Easter egg hunt.

08.01.2022 ILLEGAL LEVELS OF RADIATION EMITTED BY POPULAR MOBILE PHONES Hidden within your mobile phones manual is a little-known warning that advises you to keep the device at a certain distance from your body - typically 5 to 15 millimetres - to ensure you dont exceed the federal safety limit for radiofrequency (RF) exposure. At a distance of 5 mm from the body (the distance used by Apple), the iPhone 7 was found to emit anywhere between 2.5 and 3.46 W/kg, which is 1.6 to 2.2 times the legal limit. At 2 mm from the body, the distance of carrying the phone in your pocket, levels were even higher! Where do you keep your phone? https://articles.mercola.com//18/iphone-radiation-level.as

07.01.2022 MOBILE PHONES, SMART METRES & WIRELESS DEVICES While our authorities and the telecommunication industry claim the technology of electromagnetic fields (EMF) used for our modern day communications is safe, others warn of the risk to human health. 5G is currently in the limelight. No matter your view, it is a sobering fact that for the past two decades, major insurance underwriters Lloyds of London and Swiss Re, have refused to cover industry for health damages from smart met...res, mobile phones and other wireless devices. Zurich Financial Services excludes liability related to EMFs under its general insurance policy for corporate liability: 5.8 Electromagnetic fields any liability of whatsoever nature directly or indirectly caused by, in connection with or contributed to by, or arising from electromagnetic fields (EMF) or electromagnetic interference (EMI). https://www.zurich.com.au//combined-general-liability-insu - In The Dark, Jason Bawden-Smith

06.01.2022 CHLORINATED WATER - GOOD VS BAD Chlorine has been used around the world for more than 100 years to disinfect drinking water supplies. As a result many water-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery and typhoid have been effectively controlled. However there seems to be a down side that is not publicly acknowledged. While authorities assure us Negative health effects have not been seen in people drinking water chlorinated and Long term animal toxicity studies have reveale...d no carcinogenic effect from drinking chlorinated water, other scientific studies indicate the opposite. Chlorinated water has been associated with bladder, rectal and gastrointestinal cancer and heart attacks. Drinking water disinfected by chlorine while pregnant may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects, according to a 2008 study. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas/2008//080602103343.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2909545/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1518976/ If chlorine does a great job of killing bacteria in our water, what is its effect on our gut bacteria? Is there any connection to the many and varied gut related disorders? It is widely known that poor gut health can lead to conditions such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. The Australian Drinking Water Guidelines requires that the level of chlorine in drinking water should not exceed 5 milligrams per litre (5 parts per million). https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au//A/Chlorinated-drinking-water If you want to remove chlorine from your water, the most low-tech solution is to fill a glass bottle with tap water, and then let it sit open to the air for 24 hours. During that time, the chlorine will evaporate. You can also boil your water to remove chlorine. https://foodrevolution.org/blog/chlorine-water-harmful/

06.01.2022 COOKING WITH TURMERIC Turmeric is simple to cook with, but to unleash its full potency (anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer) it has to be eaten warm in a dish that contains healthy fats - the vital compounds are fat-soluble. If you're using the whole root, peel the skin then finely mince as you would with ginger. Sauté with carrots, onions, celery, for any recipes that use cooked vegetables. If you're a fan of mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes, simply add finely grated tu...rmeric. If you're a smoothie fan, turmeric is the ideal booster to add to your smoothie repertoire. Orange turmeric pairs well with orange, pink or red vegetables like carrot, pumpkin, red capsicum, raspberries, goji berries and citrus. The health benefits of turmeric are many so incorporating this food into your daily menu is a super idea. You can incorporate turmeric in your daily cup of tea along with ginger, lemongrass, green tea and fresh mint. https://www.greenmedinfo.com//how-cook-turmeric-plus-free- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu//dieta/phytochemicals/curcumin See more

05.01.2022 FLUORIDE EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY & IQ SCORES IN OFFSPRING The Journal of the American Medical Association Paediatrics, published a concerning study this year in August on the impact of fluoride consumption during pregnancy. In this prospective birth cohort study from 6 cities in Canada, higher levels of fluoride exposure during pregnancy were associated with lower IQ scores in children measured at age 3 to 4 years. These findings were observed at fluoride levels typically f...ound in white North American women. This indicates the possible need to reduce fluoride intake during pregnancy. https://jamanetwork.com//jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2748634

04.01.2022 WATER THERAPY Based on available literature..hydrotherapy was widely used to improve immunity and for the management of pain, chronic heart failure, myocardinal infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, asthma, Parkinsons disease, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis of the knee, fibromyalgia, fatigue, anxiety, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, hyperthermia, labour, etc. It produces different effects on various systems of the body depending on the temperature of water and though these effects are scientifically evidence based, there is lack of evidences for the mechanism on how hydrotherapy improves these diseases, which is one of the limitations of hydrotherapy, and further studies are required to find the mechanism of hydrotherapy on various diseases. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4049052/

04.01.2022 LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE A brunette goes into a doctor's office and says that her body hurts wherever she touches it. "Impossible," says the doctor. "Show me." She presses her finger on her elbow, and screams in agony. She pushes her knee and screams, pushes her ankle and screams, and so it goes on; everywhere she touches makes her scream with pain. The doctor says, "You're not really a brunette are you?" She says, "No, I dyed my hair. I'm naturally blonde." "I thought so," he says. "Your finger is broken."

03.01.2022 VITAMIN B12 Vitamin B12 is required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function and DNA synthesis. Typical deficiency symptoms include loss of energy, tingling, numbness, reduced sensitivity to pain or pressure, blurred vision, abnormal gait, sore tongue, poor memory, confusion, hallucinations and personality changes. Often these symptoms develop gradually over several months to a year before being recognised as being due to B12 deficiency and they are usually ...reversible on administration of B12. Foods with vitamin B12 are almost exclusively animal products (clams, mussels, crab, salmon, beef, chicken, eggs (whole), milk) so vegans and vegetarians require regular supplementation. However, nori does have high levels of B12 and shiitake mushrooms have small amounts. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4042564/ https://www.vegansociety.com//what-every-vegan-should-know

02.01.2022 Ralph is driving home one evening, when he suddenly realizes that it's his daughter's birthday and he hasn't bought her a present. He drives to the mall, runs to the toy store, and says to the shop assistant, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" In a condescending manner, she says, "Which Barbie?" She continues, "We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Nightclubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00." Ralph asks, "Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the others are only $19.95?" "That's obvious," the saleslady says. "Divorced Barbie comes with a house, a car, a boat, all the furniture..."

02.01.2022 ILLEGAL LEVELS OF RADIATION EMITTED BY POPULAR MOBILE PHONES Hidden within your mobile phone’s manual is a little-known warning that advises you to keep the device at a certain distance from your body - typically 5 to 15 millimetres - to ensure you don’t exceed the federal safety limit for radiofrequency (RF) exposure. At a distance of 5 mm from the body (the distance used by Apple), the iPhone 7 was found to emit anywhere between 2.5 and 3.46 W/kg, which is 1.6 to 2.2 times the legal limit. At 2 mm from the body, the distance of carrying the phone in your pocket, levels were even higher! Where do you keep your phone? https://articles.mercola.com//18/iphone-radiation-level.as

01.01.2022 HAPPY 2020 EVERYONE! May the new year be all that you dream of.

01.01.2022 THE PRACTICE OF EARTHING Multi-disciplinary research has revealed that electrically conductive contact of the human body with the surface of the Earth (grounding or earthing) produces intriguing effects on physiology and health. Such effects relate to inflammation, immune responses, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Accumulating experiences and research on earthing point to the emergence of a simple, natural, and acce...ssible health strategy against chronic inflammation, warranting the serious attention of clinicians and researchers. The living matrix (or ground regulation or tissue tensegrity-matrix system), the very fabric of the body, appears to serve as one of our primary antioxidant defence systems. It is a system requiring occasional recharging by conductive contact with the Earths surface the battery for all planetary life to be optimally effective. Grounding appears to improve sleep, normalise the daynight cortisol rhythm, reduce pain, reduce stress, shift the autonomic nervous system from sympathetic toward parasympathetic activation, increase heart rate variability, speed wound healing, and reduce blood viscosity. For a simple health promoting practice, go for a barefooted walk on the beach, in the park or your own back yard! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378297/

01.01.2022 PLAYING OUTDOORS CAN HELP MAINTAIN CHILDRENS EYESIGHT Children now spend less time than ever before playing outdoors, which results in less time being exposed to enough nature and sunlight. A study completed by the Centre for Ocular Research and Education at the University of Waterloo looked at children from grade 1-12 and the prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness). The prevalence of myopia increased from 6% at ages 6-8 to 28.9% at ages 11-13. What is to blame for the curre...nt "epidemic" of myopia affecting children in Canada? At the root of this problem are screens such as tablets and cell phones that play a role in the deterioration of children's eye health. The study looked at the time children spent in outdoor activities in relation to myopia prevention and control. It revealed that an increase in time spent outdoors was found to have a protective effect for the onset of myopia but does not slow down the progression of myopia (children who may already have myopia). An increase in around 76 minutes per day is needed to obtain a 50% reduction in myopia in children. If possible, children should have very limited exposure to electronic screens. All activities that involve prolonged near concentration, especially if they are preformed frequently, can be a risk factor for myopia progression. So when a child participates in these activities, limit the time and keep them at a reasonable distance from the screen, which is less problematic for their eyes. https://opto.ca//playing-outdoors-can-help-maintain-childr See more