Is Acupuncture a Placebo?
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One of the major misconceptions that I come across is that acupuncture is synonymous with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and that anyone who uses acupuncture does so based on 'qi' or 'meridians'.
Read MoreHamstring Stretch Training: Clinical Tidbit
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Preliminary findings suggest nordic hamstring exercises and stretch training are a viable way to stimulate architectural adaptation. Changes in the passive elastic properties and ROM induced by stretch training is due to both increases in stretch tolerance AND changes in passive properties of muscle. This has been discussed and demonstrated in three recent studies
Read MoreCycling to work: major new study suggests health benefits are staggering
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"Research has consistently shown that people who are less physically active are both more likely to develop health problems like heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and to die younger. Yet there is increasing evidencethat physical activity levels are on the decline."
Read MoreWant to be happier, healthier, save money? It’s time to get cooking
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"Research shows people who cook more have healthier eating patterns, spend less money on take away foods and have indicators of better health."
Read MoreMassage Therapy for Headaches
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Massage therapy as a therapeutic intervention is being embraced by the medical community. This is in part because it is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that is simple to carry out, economical, and has very few side effects. One area that is being explored is the use of massage therapy for patients who suffer from headache pain.
Read MoreFive ways to deal with burnout using lessons from elite sport
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"Burnout has three major characteristics: emotional and physical exhaustion, a cynical attitude towards people and relationships at work, and a feeling that you are no longer accomplishing anything worthwhile."
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