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The Low-Down On Stand Up Desks

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Healthy TV Episode 082

Do you use stand up desks? Yes or no? Let me know in the comments below!

With all the stories about the ‘epidemic of sitting disease,’ and how ‘sitting is the new smoking’ it’s no wonder people are looking for an alternative…

Stand Up Desks are flying off the shelf and the increase in demand has actually brought a lot more competition to the market, driving prices down – wooo!! You can now get a decent desk-top standing station for ~$200 which is great, especially for anyone with a home office!

However Stand Up Desks are not a panacea for sitting-related problems, and come with some of the very same challenges that plague so many people who sit all day. What’s happening here?

Find out in this week’s episode of Healthy TV!

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Simple Exercises To Fix Shoulder Pain

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Healthy TV Episode 079

Do you have painful, grindy shoulders?

I know I do, and this exercise really helps.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or avid desk-jockey, your shoulders take a beating daily. Dealing with grindy, clicky, painful shoulders can be super-annoying, and stop you from being able to do things like pick up your kids, play your favourite sport, or simply do things like take off your shirt or pull on your seatbelt.

This exercise is so simple, but I’ve seen it solve, or at least help with a bunch of different shoulder problems.

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Can Chiropractic Turn A Breech Baby?

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When searching for natural ways to help a breech baby assume the optimal birthing position, many women come across information that prompts the question: “Can chiropractic turn a breech baby?”

Imagine being excited for your child to arrive via a non-intervention or even a natural birth? You’ve taken time and energy to create a well thought out birth plan that aligns with your values and you’re certain it’s going to be the exact experience you envisioned for your child.

As the clock ticks down, you patiently wait for baby to turn and assume “the position”…

Until they don’t.

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