For thousands of years, people have been using bee products for their health benefits.  In modern times, scientific research has been able to confirm these benefits.  Bees collect building blocks for their products from plants rich in polyphenolic flavonoids, a family of strong antioxidents.  Here are a few items to look for in your health foods store. Propolis:  Made from the sap of trees, propolis is used by bees to seal the exterior of their hives.  It contains nearly 300 different compounds, including resveratrol, a natural phenol that has been shown to be anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, beneficial for controlling blood sugar, and having positive effects on the cardiovascular system.  Studies have shown that propolis is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. Royal Jelly: This is the food that is made solely for the queen bee, which grows larger and lives longer than any other bees in the colony.  Studies have shown that royal jelly can reduce total cholesterol and normalize the levels of LDL and HDL. Honey: Not only is honey a great natural sweetener, but it has been used for thousands of years as a medicine.  At least 181 separate compounds have been found in honey, with at least four of them being proven to have antioxidant and antibacterial qualities.  In some countries, honey is still used by doctors to treat burns, wounds, and skin infections, with honey treatments resulting in reduced healing time and less scar tissue formation.

For thousands of years, people have been using bee products for their health benefits.  In modern times, scientific research has been able to confirm these benefits.  Bees collect building blocks for their products from plants rich in polyphenolic flavonoids, a family of strong antioxidents.  Here are a few items to look for in your health foods store.

Propolis:  Made from the sap of trees, propolis is used by bees to seal the exterior of their hives.  It contains nearly 300 different compounds, including resveratrol, a natural phenol that has been shown to be anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, beneficial for controlling blood sugar, and having positive effects on the cardiovascular system.  Studies have shown that propolis is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal.

Royal Jelly: This is the food that is made solely for the queen bee, which grows larger and lives longer than any other bees in the colony.  Studies have shown that royal jelly can reduce total cholesterol and normalize the levels of LDL and HDL.

Honey: Not only is honey a great natural sweetener, but it has been used for thousands of years as a medicine.  At least 181 separate compounds have been found in honey, with at least four of them being proven to have antioxidant and antibacterial qualities.  In some countries, honey is still used by doctors to treat burns, wounds, and skin infections, with honey treatments resulting in reduced healing time and less scar tissue formation.

Believe it or not, your child’s hula hoop may be just what you need to get back in shape! Hula hooping offers fantastic mind-body benefits for grown-ups. Its rhythmic movements can have a meditative effect, helping to reduce stress and boost your mood. Hooping is also great for strengthening your hips and waist and increasing flexibility. A new study also found it to be an effective cardio workout, burning about 210 calories in 30 minutes!

Believe it or not, your child’s hula hoop may be just what you need to get back in shape! Hula hooping offers fantastic mind-body benefits for grown-ups. Its rhythmic movements can have a meditative effect, helping to reduce stress and boost your mood. Hooping is also great for strengthening your hips and waist and increasing flexibility. A new study also found it to be an effective cardio workout, burning about 210 calories in 30 minutes!

Good news for migraine sufferer who don’t want to take medication: Research published in the journal Cephalalgia finds that regular exercise is as effective as drugs and relaxation techniques in preventing those pounding headaches. So, go for a bike ride, walk around your neighborhood, or sign up for a kickboxing class and kiss those migraines goodbye!

Good news for migraine sufferer who don’t want to take medication: Research published in the journal Cephalalgia finds that regular exercise is as effective as drugs and relaxation techniques in preventing those pounding headaches. So, go for a bike ride, walk around your neighborhood, or sign up for a kickboxing class and kiss those migraines goodbye!

Increased Age at Conception Leads to Greater Chance of Autism, a Recent Study Suggests

A recent study suggests that an increase in either parents age carries a higher risk of a child developing autism. In this study, they concluded that whether the male or female is older, this could affect the chances of having an autistic child, independent of their partners age. For example, a woman in her late thirties has a 21-37% increase that her child will have autism no matter how old the child’s father is. This percentage continues to grow with age. If the father is in his late thirties he has a 28% greater chance of his child having autism independent of the mothers age. However,  if both the father and mother are in their late 30’s, this does not double the chances. They are still at around the same increase as a couple with one spouse above 30 years of age.

For full text article: http://www.babycenter.com/204_older-parents-more-likely-to-have-an-autistic-child_10363302.bc?scid=momspreg_20120207:3&pe=MlVCZjJ2TXwyMDEyMDIwNw..

  Women who acquire a fever after receiving an epidural run risks of complications in their child after birth a recent study suggests. It is said that the fever along with the epidural can cause complications in the baby including decreased muscle tone and other more severe problems. It is said that the mother may develop the fever due to the inflammatory process that occurs after receiving the epidural. For more information visit, http://www.babycenter.com/204_breastfeeding-tied-to-stronger-lungs-less-asthma_10363327.bc?scid=momspreg_20120207:3&pe=MlVCZjJ2TXwyMDEyMDIwNw..

 

Women who acquire a fever after receiving an epidural run risks of complications in their child after birth a recent study suggests. It is said that the fever along with the epidural can cause complications in the baby including decreased muscle tone and other more severe problems. It is said that the mother may develop the fever due to the inflammatory process that occurs after receiving the epidural. For more information visit, http://www.babycenter.com/204_breastfeeding-tied-to-stronger-lungs-less-asthma_10363327.bc?scid=momspreg_20120207:3&pe=MlVCZjJ2TXwyMDEyMDIwNw..


Maintain Good Posture

The American Chiropractic Association provided a list of some different tips that can be used while you are sitting, standing or lying down to help you maintain a good posture.

Sitting Down: Make sure to keep your feet flat on the floor and don’t cross your legs. Your knees should be at the level of your hips and should be pulled away from the chair slightly. Relax your shoulders and keep your forearms parallel to the ground.  Lastly, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, take a break and walk around every once in awhile.

Standing: Most of your weight should be on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent and feet shoulder width apart. If you are standing for a long period of time you can gradually shift your weight from your toes to your heels. Let your arms hang down in a relaxed position and stand tall with your shoulders pulled back and your stomach tucked in. 

Laying Down: Most importantly, find the right mattress for you and make sure to sleep with a pillow and try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. If you prefer to sleep on your side then put a pillow between your legs, or if you prefer to sleep on your back then place a pillow under your knees.

These are just some quick tips that you can use to help your maintain the proper posture. You can read more information here or visit a Chiropractor to help you analyze your posture.

Bad Posture?

Most people know that it is important to maintain a good posture when you are standing, sitting and even lying down.  However, not everyone knows about some of the problems that can arise from having an abnormal posture.  Here is a list of a few things that can be caused by having bad posture:

  • Headaches
  • TMJ Disorder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Bone Deformation
  • Disc Degeneration
  • Visceral Disorders
  • Pain Syndromes
  • Altered Biomechanics

These are just a few of the problems that can arise from having an abnormal posture.  If you think that your posture might not be correct you can visit a doctor of chiropractic and they can evaluate your posture. Also, make sure to check back tomorrow for some tips on how to maintain a good posture.

Chiropractor showing the Atlas Orthogonal technique on The Doctors television show.  It is great to see Chiropractors on television and explaining the different techniques that are available for patients!