Winter
WINTER FUN; TIPS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL INJURY WHILE ICE SKATING
Ice skating is a fun way to get some exercise this holiday season. Before your gear up for the ice; check out these tips on preventing potential injury. Skates: Make sure you are outfitted with skates that fit properly. If they are too tight or too big, you may get frustrated, especially if you are [...]
HOW VSI SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER…
We asked our team how they spread holiday cheer; take a look at these festive answers: What’s your favorite holiday tradition?
TOP FOUR HEALING POWERS OF GINGER
Top Four Health Benefits of Ginger: 1. Upset Stomach: One of the most popular health benefits of ginger is for treating upset stomach, nausea and digestion. Ginger Ale is often a go to for soothing feelings of nausea. There have been studies of nausea relief for pregnant women with morning sickness and patients having [...]
ARM YOURSELF WITH THESE HELPFUL TIPS TO COMBAT THE EARLY START TO FLU SEASON
Flu season is upon us and in the spirit of National Hand Washing Awareness Week; we’ve put together a few tips on flu prevention. Should I get vaccinated? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), all healthy people aged 6 months and up should be vaccinated. Who should not get vaccinated? Children under [...]
TOP HEALTH IMPACTS OF WEATHER CHANGE & TIPS TO OVERCOME THEM
You’ve either said it or heard someone say, “There’s a storm a brewing, I can feel it in my bones.” But can weather really affect your health and well being? Many people tend to report an increase in pain when there are drastic weather changes. Though there is not full agreement among researchers, there [...]
DON’T LET YOUR WINTER WORKOUT HIBERNATE. FOUR USEFUL TIPS FOR A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE WORKOUT!
Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are long over, but those pesky extra pounds from indulging on turkey, stuffing, and an assortment of desserts have stuck around. Unfortunately, as the snow piles up (or in the case of this year, the threat of snow) and the temperature drops, so does our motivation [...]
FOUR TECHNIQUES TO REMEMBER WHEN HEADING OUT TO SHOVEL THIS WINTER
Shovel Away Your Low Back Pain This Winter. Snow shoveling often leads to low back injuries, so it is important to practice proper shoveling techniques to avoid these injuries. 1. PROPER STRETCHING: Warm Up: Think of shoveling like exercise; never start shoveling without a quick warm up! Get your heart rate up with a short [...]
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