Side Leg Raises for hip and thigh strength
A simple balance exercise from Michelle Miller at SIUC Recreation Center. Stand behind a chair for support, lift one leg to the side 6 to 12 inches with a straight back, keep toes forward, then lower. Repeat with the other leg, 8 to 15 reps per leg, rest, then another set.
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Nozin Nasal Sanitizer Ad Offers $9.95 Swabs at GNC
McClatchy Tribune notes Nozin Nasal Sanitizer sells 10 swabs for $9.95 at GNC and nozin.com. The product claims hours of germ protection by nasal application, citing ethanol as the active antiseptic. No peer reviewed studies cited. advise cautious use alongside standard hygiene.
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Living in harmony with acupuncture and holistic care
Leigh Wolf of the Heartland Center for Acupuncture explains acupuncture as a healing system beyond needle fear. The article introduces holistic medicine and previews a two part series on energy work, Rolfing, Alexander Technique, and massage therapy.
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How Acupuncture Works and Practitioner Standards
Acupuncture requires state licensure with an accredited three year 3000 hour program. Practitioners like Wolf gather medical history and assess pulse and tongue to identify disharmony. They believe chi flows through energetic channels and use needles to regulate blocked or weak flow to nourish the body.
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Caffeine: myths facts and memory link from studies
Wakeup call highlights caffeine as the world’s most popular drug with Americans averaging 200 milligrams daily. It notes energy drinks can match coffee’s jolt, brew method affects total, and potential side effects. A Neurology study hints memory benefits for women 65 plus, while Rutgers reports exercise with caffeine increasing precancerous cell apoptosis in UV damaged mice.
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Understanding Mental Health One Year Living Well Anniversary
The Mental Health Action Team of the Jackson County Healthy Communities Coalition marks one year of the Living Well column. It urges awareness, nonjudgmental support, and informed recovery, noting excellent treatments and a key online resource, whatadifference.org, to help friends aid recovery.
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Living Well topics wanted by Health Ed column
Readers invited to suggest future Living Well topics covering stress family farming mood discipline and communication. Email health ed ideas with living well topic in the subject line or call 684 3143 ext 133 for suggestions while noting previous coverage areas.
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