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IN THE NEWS: NEW STUDY PROVIDES MORE INSIGHT INTO LINK BETWEEN BODY FAT AND CANCER Overall, researchers found that both men and women with greater body fat had an increased risk of developing cancer, regardless of their BMI. Researcher said that her research points out the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and body weight in order to reduce the risk of cancer.
WELLNESS: BONE BROTH—ONE OF YOUR MOST HEALING DIET STAPLES If cooking a whole chicken, the meat should start separating from the bone after about 2 hours. Simply remove the chicken from the pot and separate the meat from the bones. Place the carcass back into the pot and continue simmering the bones for another 12-24 hours. The benefits of broth:“Stock contains minerals in a form the body can absorb easily—not just calcium but also magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulfur and trace minerals. It contains the broken down material from cartilage and tendons--stuff like chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine, now sold as expensive supplements for arthritis and joint pain.” Helps heal and seal your gut, and promotes healthy digestion: The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid. It attracts and holds liquids, including digestive juices, thereby supporting proper digestion. Inhibits infection caused by cold and flu viruses, etc.: A study published over a decade ago found that chicken soup indeed has medicinal qualities, significantly mitigating infection Reduces joint pain and inflammation, courtesy of chondroitin sulphates, glucosamine, and other compounds extracted from the boiled down cartilage Fights inflammation: Amino acids such as glycine, proline, and arginine all have anti-inflammatory effects. Arginine, for example, has been found to be particularly beneficial for the treatment of sepsis (whole-body inflammation). Glycine also has calming effects, which may help you sleep better Promotes healthy hair and nail growth, thanks to the gelatin in the broth.
CHIROPRACTIC: One–Third Of Children In Road Traffic Accidents Develop Stress Disorder LONDON, ENGLAND –– Dec. 11, 1998 –– In a study of 119 children involved in road traffic accidents during 1997 Dr. Paul Stallard and colleagues from the Royal United Hospital in Bath reveal that one–third were found to be suffering from post–traumatic stress disorder. Published in this week's issue of the British Medical Journal, the study found that young people displayed symptoms including sleep disturbance and nightmares, separation anxiety, difficulties in concentration, intrusive thoughts, difficulties in talking to parents and friends, mood disturbance, deterioration in academic performance, specific fears and accident related play. GET CHIROPRACTIC CARE AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT!
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