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THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE
02/10/2013 – 01/30/2014 (Water)
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake, also called the Junior Dragon, is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. It is the enigmatic, intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise. They are great mediators and good at doing business. Therefore, you should have good luck if you were born in the Year of the Snake.
This is a year of water Snake, and all things will be possible. Saving money and being thrifty should be your top priorities. Delusion and deception are common in the year of water Snake. Stay alert! To gain the greatest benefits from this year, you must control spending and use your talents wisely. If you are planning to get married or to begin a business partnership, be sure to thoroughly investigate the other person’s finances and background before you legalize the alliance.
Good digestion:
Because posture begins with your core, it directly affects digestion. Poor posture can contribute to acid reflux by weakening your esophagus. Siting in a hunched position or lying down directly after a meal places stress on the stomach that promotes heartburn and indigestion. If you’re looking to ease digestion and practice better posture after a meal, watch your posture and exercise regularly.
Better breathing:
Deep breathing can become second nature, not just a yoga luxury. Rather than compressing your abdomen and chest, prevent shallow chest breathing by standing up straight and sitting tall at your desk. Good posture allows the front of your body to open and your diaphragm to work at its best. Still in doubt? Test it for yourself — right now — and notice the difference.
Tightens your core:
Poor posture may be the one thing preventing you from getting that six-pack. When you slouch, you start to reverse the benefits all those planks. By practicing better posture, you’ll keep your entire core engaged, even when you’re not at the gym. Sitting on an exercise ball at work is a great way to enforce good posture and tighten your core while on the job.
Strengthens back muscles, reducing pain:
Slouching at your desk or while standing puts extra strain on the muscles that support your spine, ultimately leading to other aches and pains as well. Improving your posture by unlearning all your bad postural habits and standing with your feet hip-distance apart can be the key to relieving chronic pain.
Looking slimmer:
Ladies, it’s true, bad posture makes you look heavier than you are! Standing up straight can make you look five pounds slimmer without dieting. Good posture will help you stand tall (and rock your bikini) with confidence.
Achilles Tendonitis is a condition where the Achilles Tendon, at or near its insertion to the posterior aspect of the calcaneus, becomes inflamed and causes pain.
Patients will experience severe aching or burning pain in the back of the heel. This pain typically increases with passive dorsiflexion and resisted plantarflexion, such as rising up onto the toes.
Injury to this pivotal tendon is caused by minor rips and tears that can occur from imbalances in the feet, or sports activity.
In addition to rest and ice, recovery and prevention can be supported by:
Proper footwear
Footwear with adequate support and a fit-depth counter will help protect and stabilize the feet during mobility.
Stretching
Stretching is beneficial for restoring the natural range of motion in the feet.
Footmaxx Orthotics
Since over-pronation is one of the main causes of Achilles Tendonitis, the patient should be fitted with Footmaxx semi-rigid orthotics to control excess motion of the subtalar joint and maintain proper alignment.
Call for a free assessment now 604-270-1007.
Dear Friends and Family,
Happy New Year!
If you’re like most of us, you’ll be using this special time of the year to reflect and renew. Many of us decide to break old, unhealthy habits. Others resolve to take better care of themselves, improve their diets, lose some weight, or begin a regular exercise program.
Start the New Year with a chiropractic checkup.
Before you begin an exercise program, make sure your routine won’t put wear and tear on malfunctioning spinal joints! Even without obvious symptoms, improper spinal function can diminish the benefits of a toning and strengthening exercise routine.
Stop by for a chiropractic checkup and see what’s new. Get the New Year off to a healthy start. Call for an appointment now.
Sincerely,
Tak-Yan Lo and staff
(604)270-1007
www.richmondchiro.com
