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My poor pooch was skunked in the face Friday night, so my hubby and I spent most of the day Saturday leaning over the tub, bathing him over and over trying to get the stink out of his fur. The strong odor has dissipated, but now it's the mister I feel sorry for. He woke up Sunday morning with a body out of commission. This isn't the first time he's thrown out his back, but hopefully it'll be the Read more
Chronic back pain is such a common ailment, and it seems like many people see a chiropractor to re-align their spine to get relief. Aside from general aches and pains, I know a few people who also see one for other conditions like asthma and digestive issues. They believe that health of the entire body is determined by the health of their spine. I have been adjusted to deal with upper back and Read more
Some chiropractor has a funny way of demonstrating a lower backache. Source Read more
Raise your hand if you've ever woken up with a crick in your neck? You know, that pain on one side, that if you look over one shoulder — ouch! It can last all day or even a few days, can cause other muscles to tense up, and can give you a major headache. The next time you wake up with this annoying pain, stiffness, or loss of movement, try this: Take a nice long HOT shower. The temperature Read more
I am truly curious how you all feel about chiropractic medicine. Do you go to a chiropractor? How often do you go? What do you go for? Do you go to the Chiropractor? No - I am afraid of getting "cracked" Yes - But only when my neck is locked up Yes - But only when I cannot move because my low back is seriously out of adjustment I go monthly for a "tune -up" Other? Read more
Companies know that peering down to play or work on a tablet can cause back and neck strain, so now they're rolling out ergonomic stands for the iPad. Whether your tablet of choice is Android- or iOS-based, Flote Tablet Stand ($270) works as a floor or bed stand and is designed to bend and move to meet your ergonomic needs. The stand has a sleek design, complementing Apple's simple aesthetic, Read more
Now that it's nearing the end of the year, there are some money chores you need to take care of, such as making sure you've spent the money in your Flexible Spending Account because it will expire before the New Year. You're actually allowed to file an extension if you haven't used up all your FSA dollars, but you need to check your company policy to see if they allow that. Don't fret if you Read more
With all of that amniotic fluid in there, it's no wonder some babies can't tell up from down while in the womb. Approximately three percent of all babies are breech at the time of birth, meaning their heads are up and their feet are either up at their heads, down at the cervix, or crossed in a seated position. While some mamas-to-be look at a breech baby as a prescription for a C-section, others Read more
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post written by Emily Giffin, author of Something Borrowed and four other best-selling novels. For more from Emily, like her on Facebook. Last Fall, I was in a coffee shop, trying to write, when I struck up a lively conversation with a charmingly suave, but not too suave, guy on an adjacent fireside couch. He had nice hair, warm eyes, and was wearing Read more
Kim Kardashian stopped by the Vera Wang boutique in LA this afternoon. Kim carried a bag from Gearys, where she and fiance Kris Humphries are registered, as she headed into the bridal salon. The bride-to-be has just days to go before walking down the aisle on Saturday and yesterday she took care of her prewedding stress with a spa day that included a chiropractor session, a massage, and a Korean Read more
