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Study suggests physical activity reduces cardiovascular disease

Chiropractic Economics

Researchers analyzed more than 50,000 participants and found those meeting exercise recommendations had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease. For DCs, this emphasizes the importance of promoting physical exercise for overall health, highlighting its benefits for cardiovascular, neurological and musculoskeletal well-being.

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Treating cervicogenic headaches with dry needling and manual therapy

Chiropractic Economics

9 Since that review, another article explored superficial and deep dry needling to treat cervicogenic headache. A randomized controlled trial of exercise and manipulative therapy for cervicogenic headache. 12 Recently, authors in the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed the effects of acupuncture on preventing tension-type headaches.

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Enhance exercise performance with infrared therapy

Chiropractic Economics

That’s because “Overwhelming evidence exists that lifelong exercise is associated with a longer healthspan, delaying the onset of 40 chronic conditions/diseases.” When it comes to exercising, everyone shares these same two goals: to enhance exercise performance and to shorten post-exercise recovery time.

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Is multidisciplinary the right approach for your practice? Four questions to ask

Chiropractic Economics

This article presents four questions every DC should ask and answer before pursuing a multidisciplinary practice. DCs know that chiropractic treatment works better with things like proper nutrition, adequate exercise, massage therapy and even acupuncture. What is a multidisciplinary practice?

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The body’s own cannabinoid system for healing

Chiropractic Economics

This article explores the ECS, its role in health and disease and how it can be leveraged in chiropractic and integrative care to support the body’s natural healing processes. 8 Enhancing ECS function through lifestyle modifications, such as diet, exercise and mindfulness practices, can be an effective strategy in integrative care.

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Top bio hacks for longevity and optimal aging

Chiropractic Economics

This article presents five effective evidence-backed bio hacks that promote longevity and optimal aging. Resistance exercises like squats, deadlifts and presses stimulate muscle protein synthesis and enhance bone density. Both forms of exercise reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. 3 Zone 2 cardio.

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A letter from the editor

Chiropractic Economics

Exercise and fast to rejuvenate immune system Exercise plays a powerful role in delaying immunosenescence, or aging-related changes to the immune system , according to clinical expert Rob Silverman, DC. For more information on the full report, visit globalwellnessinstitute.org.