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CLARITYclar-i-ty (noun) the quality of being clearly expressedCongratulations for taking another step in the recovery of one of your most precious assets…Your Health! Here, at McCabe Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we want to make it perfectly clear that our number one goal is to aid you in the recovery of your health. Therefore, we feel it is vitally important that you are clear on the terms

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Everyday Aromatherapy Part 3 : Repel Insects and Sooth Bug Bites NaturallySubmitted by Jennifer NordinThis month’s featured essential oil blend is Purification which can naturally repel insects AND soothe bug bites of any kind. Ticks really hate this stuff! I put several drops in my palms and rub them together until the oil is ALMOST gone then rub my hands thoroughly over my shoes, socks, pant

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Recently Dr. Matt and I have been focusing our attention on clarity. One of our first tasks was writing down in an easy to read way the basic premises that drive our practice. I would like to share them with you as I believe they are of utmost importance in regards to your health and your understanding of chiropractic.Our Core Ideas1. Everything In Life Is Continually Changing, Including Your

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Chiropractic Care During PregnancyI came across this blog post by Dr. Risa M. Sloves DC. Enjoy!Dr. ZachTop Five Reasons Pregnant Moms Need Chiropractic Care1. Low Back Pain and Sciatica If you are pregnant and suffering from lower back pain you are not alone! Roughly one half of all mothers-to-be suffer from low back pain and doctors now agree that pregnancy related low back pain is associated

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Everyday Aromatherapy, Part 2 : Increase Indoor Oxygen by Diffusing Essential OilsSubmitted by Jennifer Nordin MTPAs we begin to understand the power of essential oils (EOs) in the realm of personal, holistic healthcare, we will appreciate the necessity for obtain?ing the purest essential oils possible. No matter how costly pure essential oils may be, there can be no substitutes. Although

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We all know someone (maybe it's you) with high cholesterol. But did you know you can lower your cholesterol and triglyceride levels naturally? You can, at least according to recent research from Mayo Clinic showing that Omega 3 fatty acids from fish oils and a supplement called Red Yeast Rice Extract actually did a better job than conventional cholesterol medications.Researchers in Pennsylvania

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Being Physically Active More Important Than Being Lean, Says Research(NaturalNews) Your physical fitness is more important than your weight in protecting your health, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.Researchers followed 2,600 people over the age of 59 for 12 years, monitoring

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Everyday Aromatherapy- Part 1 (Article from Marketing Scents, 2005)by guest author Jennifer Nordin, MTPEssential Oil Basics Essential oils are the highly concentrated, volatile, aromatic essences of plants. Essential oils contain hundreds of organic constituents, including hormones, vitamins and other natural elements that work on many levels. They are 75 to 100 times more concentrated than the

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“Lifting, when is a good time for my child to start?”A hot topic in Sports Medicineby guest author Richard Larsen, PTThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) have all made position statements that lifting is safe for children with proper supervision and technique. Incidence Rate of

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Household chores can literally be a pain in the backside.Unless you're careful, routine activities around the home- washing dishes, vacuuming, even talking on the phone- can strain your back, including the lower back area near the tailbone, and result in debilitating discomfort. But you can protect your back by knowing the right way to go about such activities, according to the American

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ScienceDaily (May 24, 2008)A recent study has found that Rosemary, a popular seasoning, can break up the carcinogenic (cancer-causing) compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs)that form when the meat is grilled.“Put a little bit on the surface,” Smith (the researcher at Kansas State University) advised grillers. “Rosemary extracts shouldn’t have much of an aroma to them. Most people don’t

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2008) A recent study published in Arthritis Care and Research journal concluded that regular exercise, specifically the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, is an effective course in significantly improving and managing arthritis pain.The in-depth study looked at the effectiveness of the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, developed in 1987 to reduce pain and stiffness

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2008) — Researchers at the Duke School of Medicine have found that tumor cells use glucose as a way to avoid programmed cell death.They make use of a protein called Akt, which promotes glucose metabolism, which in turn regulates a family of proteins critical for cell survival, the researchers shared during an April 15 presentation at the American Association of Cancer

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Is back pain literally in your genes? Recent finding from a Finnish study would say YES!The findings of the Twin Spine Study, an ongoing research program started in 1991, could lead to significant changes in how the health care system addresses back pain and degenerative disc issues. Drawing on information from 600 participants in the population-based Finnish Twin Cohort--147 pairs of identical

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Hey Gang,I know many of you out there look for good quality products at a good price. I thought I would pass a great deal along to you.Vitacost.com has Jarrow Formulas 100% Natural Whey Protein on sale right now for $12.61 per 2lb container. That's 42% off the regular price and over 50% less than what you would pay for the exact same thing in a local health food store. Shipping is minimal too.

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Study sheds "light" on the need for vitamin D and sunlight exposure.In society today, the sun, or more specifically UVB rays, are thought to be the main cause of skin cancers. However, it also is the main source of vitamin D for humans.The following is a portion of the abstract from the Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences: Addressing the health benefits and risks, involving vitamin D

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So, do you think heart burn is caused by too much stomach acid? Think again. As you'll read in the link below, heart burn (aka acid reflux, GERD) is actually caused by quite the opposite...too little stomach acid!!!Click on the link below for a great article on this topic by Leigh Erin Connealy MD.http://www.naturalnews.com/022840.htmlDr. Zach's Comments:The idea that heart burn is not caused by

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 18, 2008) — Too much fast food and too little exercise can harm the liver, reveals a small study in the journal Gut. The findings are based on 18 slim, healthy people (12 men and six women) who took a “fast food challenge” for four weeks, and a comparison group, matched for age and sex, who ate a normal diet.The fast good group restricted their levels of physical activity to

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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2008- A seven-year, international study published today finds that some alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic and massage are better choices for managing most common neck pain than many current practices. Also included in the short-list of best options for relief are exercises, education, neck mobilization, low level lasertherapy and pain relievers. Therapies

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Here's an Interesting Story from the Dubuque, IA local newspaper:Doug Harkey's visits to a chiropractor had been helpful, but not spectacular, until Thursday, Jan. 3. "My left eye was watering for 45 minutes straight," Harkey said. That left eye had been devoid of sight for 12 years. While at a friend's house, Harkey wiped his eyes."While I wiped my right eye, I could see out of my left," Harkey

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Optimizing Your Health Potential for 2008* DIET * MOVEMENT * MIND * When: Saturday, February 16, 2008Where: Best Western - HudsonTime: 10:00am-3:00pmCost: $49 individual, $79 couple(lunch included)Pre-Registration Required!!!Registration Lines:(651)730-1660 or 386-7690(you can sign up at Fresh and Natural Foods and McCabe Family Chiropractic)Lunch: choose between turkey, ham, and veggie sandwich

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Women might want to start adding aspirin bottles to the enormous bags and purses fashionable this year. Karen Erickson, a chiropractor in New York and a spokeswoman for the American Chiropractic Association, estimates that the number of purse-related injuries and sprains she treats has risen 30% in the past year. "When people come into my office complaining of neck pain, shoulder pain and

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UCLA scientists have confirmed that fish oil is indeed a deterrent against Alzheimer's, and they have identified the reasons why.The Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil increases the production a protein that is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer's patients and which is known to destroy the protein that forms the "plaques" associated with the disease."We found that

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Getting Adjusted Can Help Affect the Body’s Ability to Heal ItselfA landmark study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, a peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to subluxation-based chiropractic research, helps answer that question. The study reported on a group of chiropractic researchers who collaborated with the University of Lund (Sweden) and found that chiropractic

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Toting Toddlers the Wrong Way Can Hurt Your BackKathy, a mother of two toddlers, was scrubbing the kitchen counter when she felt a shooting pain in her back, heard something pop and then fell to the floor. She spent the next 20 hours in bed before she went to see a chiropractor and received some relief. "I could not stand up or support myself," Little said. Kathy's pain was not a result of the

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Research has shown convincing evidence that dietary habits practiced during adulthood are important contributors to age-related cognitive decline and dementia risk.The study, entitled Dietary Influences on Cognitive Function with Aging, was recently published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. The findings revealed that the cognitive ability of adults with diabetes are especially

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Herbal Alternatives to the Flu Shot Hot Fire CiderRoughly 1/4 cup of each ofthe following: Fresh: ginger, onion, horseradish, garlic, & lemon.1 teaspoon of cayenne pepperorganic raw apple cider vinegar Roughly chop ingredients and pack into a 1-quart canning jar, leaving a few inches at the top. Add cayenne pepper. Cover with organic raw apple cider vinegar. Cover the top of the jar

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Athletes in high need of EPA and DHA Simopoulos A. Omega-3 fatty acids and athletics. Current Sports Medicine Reports 2007; 6(4). doi. 10.1007/s11932-007-0037-4. BACKGROUND: Human beings evolved consuming a diet that contained about equal amounts of ω-6 (omega 6) and ω-3 (omega 3) essential fatty acids. Today, in Western diets, the ratio of ω-6 to ω-3 fatty acids ranges from approximately 10:1 to

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Osteoarthritis is commonly considered a “wear-and-tear” process and is associated with degenerative changes in the disc, which results in an altered relationship (derangement) between adjacent vertebrae. This derangement causes an increased strain, as well as a loss of motion of the gliding joints of the spine. These gliding joints (facets) are found in pairs, along the entire spine, and their

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Discovery Supports Theory of Alzheimer's Disease as Form of Diabetes(Physorg.com) Research in the last few years has raised the possibility that Alzheimer’s memory loss could be due to a third form of diabetes. Now scientists at Northwestern University have discovered why brain insulin signaling -- crucial for memory formation -- would stop working in Alzheimer’s disease. They have shown that a

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Tomatoes are in the peak of their season.Although they are now available year round in grocery stores throughout the world, we can now enjoy the local vine ripened varieties that will be the most flavorful and nutritious. Nothing adds flavor to your favorite salad or sandwich like a juicy, red, vine-ripened tomato.Like I always say, purchase local organic tomatoes if you want the best quality,

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Harvard Study: Strong Link Between Fluoridated Water and Bone Cancer in BoysBoys who drink water with levels of fluoride considered safe by federal guidelines are five times more likely to have a rare bone cancer than boys who drink unfluoridated water, according to a study by Harvard University scientists published in a peer-reviewed journal.The study, led by Dr. Elise Bassin and published

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Scientists prove that infant obesity can be avoided if the mother eats properly. Many people who become obese were thought to be victims of bad genes which caused them to pack on the pounds. But a new discovery suggests destiny may be reversed through good nutrition in early childhood.Scientists from Auckland University's Liggins Institute and their colleagues in Britain are examining how a

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Seasonal Food of the Week: WatermelonThe BasicsWatermelon is in the peak of its season although it is now available in many areas throughout the year. However, this week we celebrate watermelon as one of the World's Healthiest Foods. No other fruit says summer better than sweet, crunchy, refreshing watermelon. Watermelon is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with cantaloupe, squash and

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Alternative Cures for Autism(UK News)Every month, Susan Crisp takes her eight-year-old son, Daniel, for a 15-minute chiropractic treatment.Daniel has autism and Susan and her husband, Gary, firmly believe that this complementary therapy has been key to the recent improvements they've seen in his development. "His communication has improved tremendously," says Susan."He has started putting three

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Welcome to a New and Exciting Addition to Our Newsletter! You all know that Dr. Matt and I are Chiropractors, but what you may not know is that we also have other talents outside the office. Dr. Matt is a Whiz in the Kitchen, and He's Agreed to Share His Insight on Seasonal, Local, and Sometimes Unusual Foods and Recipes. Thanks Dr. Matt!Seasonal Food of the Week: CucumbersThe BasicsCucumbers

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Allowing time for a rest period during your workout burns more fat than exercising for one continuous sessionJ Appl Physiol. 2007 Jun;102(6):2158-64. Epub 2007 Feb 22This study compared the fat metabolism between "a single bout of prolonged exercise" and "repeated bouts of exercise" of equivalent exercise intensity and total exercise duration.Seven men performed three trials: 1) a single bout of

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Combo of Exercise, Caffeine Fights Skin Cancers(AP) — The combination of exercise and caffeine increased the self-destruction of precancerous cells that had been damaged by the sun's ultraviolet-B radiation, according to a team of researchers at Rutgers University.The study found that there is a protective effect from both caffeine and voluntary exercise, and when both are provided — not

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Blueberries may prevent colon cancer.Researchers at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducted a joint study on animals, and found that a compound in blueberries called pterostilbene reduced pre-cancerous lesions and inhibited genes involved in inflammation. "This study underscores the need to include more berries in the diet, especially blueberries," said study leader

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Achieving Excellence Through Chiropractic CareWhat do Barry Bonds, Tiger Woods, Andy Roddick, and Lance Armstrong have in common? They are incredibly accomplished athletes that have used chiropractic care as a key ingredient to their success. The fact is that more professional athletes use chiropractic than ever before. Even more revealing is the increased use of regular chiropractic care for

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Study: Diet soda linked to heart risksBOSTON (AP) — People who drank more than one diet soda each day developed the same risks for heart disease as those who downed sugary regular soda, a large but inconclusive study found.The results surprised the researchers who expected to see a difference between regular and diet soda drinkers. It could be, they suggest, that even no-calorie sweet drinks

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Consult Your Chiropractor During PregnancyAccording to a study at Spine Universe, almost 80% of pregnant women experience some type of back pain. There are a number of treatments that are available and of course pain remedies that are present during the labor and birth of the baby too. With pregnancy lasting nine months, there are other ways to make pregnancy comfortable for both the mother and

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More Reasons to Eat Your Fruits and VeggiesFlavonoid, a substance found in many fruits, vegetables, and even chocolate can reduce cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers examined data relating to more than 34,000 women free of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at the beginning of the Iowa Women's Health

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DHA Supplementation During PregnancyNew research reaffirms that DHA supplementation during pregnancy improves cognitive function in infants and children. A study published this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that infants born to mothers who consumed DHA from fish oil (300 mg/day) demonstrated better problem solving abilities than those who consumed a corn oil

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Multiple Studies Confirm Positive Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Whiplash Injuries CARMICHAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (http://www.f4cp.org/), a not-for-profit organization, points to four published research studies which validate that chiropractic care provides significant, ongoing relief for whiplash. Whiplash is defined as an injury to the cervical

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Laughter elevates the levels of breast-milk melatonin.(Journal of Phychosomatic Research, June, 2007) Patients with atopic eczema (AE) often complain of sleep disturbance. Melatonin is involved in sleep, and the levels of blood melatonin in patients with AE are decreased in comparison to healthy subjects. The effect of laughter on the levels of breast-milk melatonin was studied in mothers with AE

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Take pain out of returning to school(Cincinnati Community Press) The National Chiropractic Association warns that excessive or unevenly distributed weight in a backpack can put strain on a child's growing spine, which can lead to serious back pain, changes in posture and gait, and potential irritation and injury of the spine, joints and muscles.In a recent report by the U.S. Consumer Product

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Aspartame Causes Cancer in Rats at Levels Currently Approved for Humans A statistically significant increase in the incidence of malignant tumors, lymphomas and leukemias in rats exposed to varying doses of aspartame appears to link the artificial sweetener to a high carcinogenicity rate, according to a study accepted for publication today by the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health

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How Does Your Sunscreen Rank? Find Out in EWG's New Database Summer's here and we all want to avoid sunburn and skin cancer. So just slather on sunscreen, right?Well, not just any sunscreen. Search EWG's sunscreen safety database to find out what's safest and most effective for you and your family.There are no federal sunscreen safety standards in the U.S., even though the FDA has been drafting

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2007 U.S. Adult Singles and Pairs Champions Apply Chiropractic Care to Their Ice Skating RegimensSANTA ROSA & CARMICHAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Young or old, amateur or professional, figure skating at any level is a sport that causes discomfort and consistently strains muscles in the back, neck, legs and arms. For “30-something” skaters Ninotchka Aschow, Choeleen Loundagin and William Abel –

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CAM-Oriented Primary Care Providers Result in Cost Savings, High Patient SatisfactionPatients visiting chiropractors and other holistically-oriented physicians who serve as primary care physicians (PCPs) have lower utilization costs and higher patient satisfaction levels than patients treated by conventional medical doctors, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of

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The New Super-VitaminOMAHA, Neb., June 8 -- Most Americans and others are not taking enough vitamin D, a fact that may put them at significant risk for developing cancer, according to a landmark study conducted by Creighton University School of Medicine. The four-year, randomized study followed 1,179 healthy, postmenopausal women from rural eastern Nebraska. Participants taking calcium, as well

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Is There a Link Between Taking Your Multivitamin and Prostate CancerResearchers at the National Cancer Institute found that men who took more than one multivitamin daily had a 32 percent occurrence of advanced prostate cancer with a fatal outcome, nearly double that of those men who did not take the pills. But Dr. Michael Leitzmann, an institute investigator and author of the analysis, said the

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(AP) Research from the current issue of the New England Journal of Medicine indicated that the diabetes drug Avandia is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and possibly death. The maker of Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, states that the drug is safe and that other studies did not confirm a higher heart-attack risk. Most experts say the actual risk to any single patient does appear

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Wellness Chiropractic CommentaryDear Friends,Today in America, a shift is happening, a paradigm shift, and with that paradigm shift division within our families, our community, and our society. No, I’m not talking about politics, or religion. The paradigm shift is happening in the arena of personal health and wellness. Millions of Americans are moving toward natural solutions to health and

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Wallet That Won’t Cause Back Pain(UK) Have you ever wondered what could cause you to have back pain? Well a man called Michael Lyons visited a chiropractor with bad back pain and was told that the cause could have something to do with sitting on a solid inch of plastic, leather and paper over the years (his wallet). Mr Lyons took the doctors advice and looked for an alternative to the standard

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New Oral Contraceptive May End Periods (WebMD) Menstrual periods may soon be just another lifestyle choice for American women. The continuous oral contraceptive Lybrel was shown to be highly effective for eliminating monthly bleeding in a yearlong study. The study was published in the December issue of the journal Contraception. After a year on the pill, roughly 60 percent of the women in the

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PLAY BALL! Chiropractic Adjustments Keep Boston Red Sox Organization Physically Fit Throughout the Baseball SeasonBOSTON -- Thanks to an integrated medical team of orthopedists and internists, certified athletic trainers, chiropractors, massage and physical therapists, the Boston Red Sox organization actively practices injury prevention in anticipation of a winning season in 2007. Competing at an

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INTERVAL TRAINING SHOWN TO DRAMATICALLY BOOST ENDURANCENew findings suggest that it pays to alternate short bursts of high-intensity exercise with gentle recovery during workout regimens at least once a week.Although this alternating technique, called interval training, has existed for decades, a new study has confirmed that it can dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness and the body's

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