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Power Plate® – Fitness Equals Freedom


When Jack Lambiotte first heard about Power Plate® he thought it screamed gimmick. Jack is a movement therapist and a certified Personal Trainer at Whole Health Centers in Lone Tree. But now he’s a believer.
The Science
With 1800 vibrations per minute vibration training machines cause 30 muscle contractions per second. When you work out on a [...]

Knowing the Symptoms Involved Can Help Women Identify Heart Attack


Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. women and affects one in 10 women over the age of 18. And while chest pain is still considered to be a major indi­cator that a heart attack may be occurring, it is important for women to know that chest pain is not always [...]

Senior Adults May Extend Their Years with an Active Lifestyle


Seniors who exercise regularly and enjoy an active lifestyle can have a direct and positive effect on their own life expectancy. Even though it is previously known that exercise pro­grams produced positive results, a recent study now shows that seniors who are active in their daily routines get positive benefits from being in action. The [...]

Exercise and Acupuncture Help Women Through Pregnancy Pain


Acupuncture, combined with stretching exercises and special pillows, helps relieve back and pelvic pain that occurs during pregnancy. Acupuncture alone helps the majority of pregnant women, with even better results than physiotherapy.
A study of women with both back and pelvic pain showed that 60 percent who received Acupuncture treatment reported less intense pain, compared to [...]

Chiropractic Help or Exercise… That is the Question


A question often arises for people considering a visit to a Chiropractor for assistance with a sports injury or a life discomfort.
And that question is this: Do I really need Chiropractic help, or will a well designed exercise and stretching program bring the relief that I’m looking to
find?
An investigation recently sought an answer to that [...]