http://www.virginiachiropractic.org Celebrate Wellness! is a public service of the Virginia Chiropractic Association designed to provide the public with a wide range of helpful and educational healthcare information. Check back each month for the latest edition! en-us 2008 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:19:12 GMT 60 http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW23-CarpalTunnel Syndrome.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW23.mp3 Perhaps you’ve heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or have been diagnosed with it. What is it? Is your diagnosis correct? Is surgery required? How can you care for them? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW22-ShoulderPain.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW22.mp3 Whether your daily tasks include laundry and lifting grandchildren or competitive sports, your shoulders are essential. How can you care for them? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW21-Be_a_DC.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW21.mp3 There are in excess of 69,000 licensed Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) in North America, with many more practicing worldwide. What are the educational requirements to become a DC? What is the scope of chiropractic practice? What does the future hold for the profession? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW20-InvestinginWellness.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW20.mp3 What can we do to protect ourselves and our families from the ever-rising costs of sickness, injury, and aging? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Mon, 4 Dec 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW19-H1N1 Flu.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW19.mp3 Every year, cold and flu season takes a toll on many of us. What can you do to protect yourself, and your family? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW18-HealthyKneesHipsJoints.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW18.mp3 Have you, a friend, or a family member had a joint replacement? How can you maximize the quantity and quality of your life, while minimizing the need for joint replacement, and re-replacement procedures? Here are some answers, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW17-X-ray.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW17.mp3 What’s inside our bodies? It’s a question that’s fascinated most of us since we were children. Even so, when we go to the doctor we tend to approach x-ray and other forms of diagnostic imaging with a mixture of fascination, trepidation, and unreasonable expectations. How do chiropractors use x-ray and other forms of diagnostic imaging? Here are some answers, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Mon, 8 Jun 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW16-Sports.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW16.mp3 The benefits of sport are many; yet aches, pains, and injuries are the risk. How can you minimize your down-time so that you can enjoy all the healthy activities you and your family enjoy? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Mon, 6 Apr 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW15-Pregnancy.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW15.mp3 The "holiday" that marks a newborn's first breath leads to many challenges and opportunities for mom and the family. How can you help mother and child embark on this adventure? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW14-HolidayStress.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW14.mp3 Happy Holidays! There are few phrases in the English language that can inspire such joy and stress at the same time. How can you cope? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW13-FindingtheRightDoctor.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW13.mp3 Need a doctor? How can you be sure he or she is right for you and your family? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW12-Scoliosis.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW12.mp3 What exactly is scoliosis? Do you have it? Do your kids? What can you do to protect yourself and your family? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW11-Sciatica.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW11.mp3 You have probably heard of sciatica. What exactly does this oft-used but medically nonspecific word mean? What are some common causes, and ways to limit or prevent the condition? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW10-BacktoSchool.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW10.mp3 A new school year is dawning. It's a time of joy, new beginnings, and new injury risks. Here are some tips to stack the odds in your family's favor, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW9-AutoInjuries.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW9.mp3 Americans experience approximately 5.4 million motor vehicle crashes every year. Here are some tips to stack the odds in your favor, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW8-Headaches.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW8.mp3 What causes headaches? What can you do to minimize the pain or even eliminate the cause? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association.(VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW7-Ergonomics.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW7.mp3 What does Ergonomics mean? How can good ergonomics help you live more comfortably and age more gracefully? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Thu, 8 May 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW6-Spring.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW6.mp3 How can you enjoy your favorite activities, while minimizing your risks for aches, pains, sprains, and strains? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA). (Running Time 01:00) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW5-SteroidsandKids.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW5.mp3 How can we protect our kids from abusing perfomance-enhancing drugs? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association. (Running Time 01:00) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW4-Arthritis.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW4.mp3 Over 20 million Americans suffer from arthritis and arthritis-related disability. But what is arthritis? And how can we protect ourselves? Here are some tips, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association. (Running Time 01:00) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW3-Wellness.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW3.mp3 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. (Running Time 01:00) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW2-LowBackPain.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW2.mp3 Back pain interferes with work, with sport, with social activities, and with all aspects of life. What can you do to protect yourself and your family? (Running Time 01:00) Mon, 7 Jan 2008 21:22:34 GMT http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/cw/CW1-DrugRisksandHealthyChoices.pdf http://www.virginiachiropractic.org/audio/CW1.mp3 What are the risks of, and alternatives to, common medications? Here are some answers, courtesy of the Virginia Chiropractic Association. (Running Time 01:00) Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:22:25 GMT