SPINAL ALIGNMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR NECK AND UPPER BACK COMFORT by Janice Novak, M.S., Author of Posture, Get It Straight! ImproveYourPosture.com
Get Your Head Straight
Have you ever caught your reflection in a window or mirror and noticed that your head was leading the way? A head that hangs forward is the most common posture/spinal misalignment problem and the source of much pain and discomfort. Neck misalignment can exaggerated by many everyday activities, including reading books and... Read Full Story
How to Look Thinner Instantly
How can you look thinner, have your clothes fit better, and project more confidence? Here’s the secret.
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Psst … Hey! Wanna know a secret? Here’s how to look up to 10 pounds thinner, have your clothes look better, and ooze confidence with every step you take. And you might just get rid of your tension headaches and lower back pain while you’re at it. Sounds like... Read Full Story
Did you know poor posture can decrease breathing capacity by as much as 30%? That means there’s 30% less oxygen getting to your brain and other cells. Try this next time you hit a mid-afternoon drop in energy and alertness.
-Whether sitting or standing, lift the front of your ribcage up slightly, as if a string were attached from your breastbone to the ceiling. This movement repositions your ribcage to were it should be and gives your lungs more room to pull in oxygen.
-Next, inhale... Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Posture, Get It Straight". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap ... Read Full Story
POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT!
Look 10 Years Younger & 10 Pounds Thinner
Posture is important because it affects how you look, how you feel, and how others perceive you. Poor posture is the #1 cause of back and neck discomfort and can lead to a lifetime of annoying aches and pains. By improving your posture, you improve the health and comfort of your spine. By standing tall you can stop the rounding over that occurs as we age, causing you to shrink in stature. And last, but not least, your po... Read Full Story
POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT: Look 10 Years Younger and 10 Pounds Thinner
Posture is important because it affects how you look, how you feel, and how others perceive you. Poor posture is the #1 cause of back and neck discomfort and can lead to a lifetime of annoying aches and pains. By improving your posture, you improve the health and comfort of your spine. By standing tall you can stop the rounding over that occurs as we age, causing you to shrink in stature. And last, but not least, your... Read Full Story
