Rode Chiropractic 13248 Poway Rd B Poway, CA 92064 https://www.chiropractor-poway.com https://www.rodechiropractic.com

1. To Receive These “Daily Health Updates” via Email,
Sign Up at www.DailyHealthUpdate.com - CODE: .
This information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions
must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Thursday, May 25th
, 2017
Courtesy of:
Mental Attitude: Are Bullies on the Run? An analysis of data collected from 2005 to 2014 shows that bullying (physical,
verbal, and rumor-spreading) has been on a downswing for the last decade, falling about 2% each year. Lead author Dr. Tracy
Evian Waasdorp writes, “We found that bullying and related behaviors were decreasing, which indicated improvements in
student behaviors and school climate.” Pediatrics, May 2017
Health Alert: Many Americans May Have Had a Mini Stroke Without Knowing It. The results of an online survey of more
than 2,000 adults suggest that up to 35% of Americans may have experienced the symptoms of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)
or a “mini stroke”. Unfortunately, only 3% sought immediate medical attention while most with at least one sign of a TIA
waited or rested until symptoms had faded instead of calling emergency services right away. The American Stroke Association
(ASA) uses the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember the most common stroke signs: face drooping, arm weakness,
speech difficulty, time to call 911. They add that other sudden signs of stroke include: trouble speaking or understanding;
numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body; vision loss in one or both eyes; trouble
walking; loss of balance or coordination; and unexplained severe headache. American Stroke Association chair Dr. Mitch
Elkind adds, “Ignoring any stroke sign could be a deadly mistake.” American Stroke Association, May 2017
Diet: Is a Low-Salt Diet Healthier? A long-range study suggests that reducing salty foods may not be as helpful for your heart
health as once thought. A review of data on more than 2,600 men and women participating in the Framingham Heart Study
showed that those who consumed less than 2,500 milligrams of sodium a day tended to have higher blood pressure than
participants who consumed more sodium in their diet. Despite the findings, the American Heart Association says further studies
are needed before people should start reaching for the salt shaker. American Society for Nutrition, April 2017
Exercise: Can Exercise Overcome the “Obesity Gene”? Even if you have a genetic propensity for obesity, regular exercise
can help keep those extra pounds off. Using data concerning 200,000 adults who'd taken part in previous health studies,
researchers found that when an individual carried a gene variant known to raise obesity risk, regular exercise appeared to reduce
the effects of their DNA by about 30%. Lead researcher Dr. Mariaelisa Graff writes, “This shows, once again, that genes are not
your destiny.” PLOS Genetics, April 2017
Chiropractic: A Shorter Leg May Increase the Risk of Degenerative Hip and Disk Disease. A recent study evaluated the
correlation between mild leg length discrepancy (short leg) and degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis. In the study,
investigators analyzed x-rays on 225 adults who suffered from spinal pain. The study results revealed a strong correlation
between leg length discrepancy and hip degenerative joint disease as well as degenerative disk disease in the lower region of the
spine. Chiropractors often use heel lifts, foot orthotics, and spinal adjustments to address leg length issues.
Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics, April 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Reduce Academic Stress. Surveys completed by 64 college students during the last five weeks of a
semester revealed that those who regularly exercised and got adequate sleep were less affected by the stress that comes with
writing term papers and studying for final exams. Nature and Science of Sleep, April 2017
Quote: “Let go of something old that no longer serves you in order to make room for something new.” ~ Roy T. Bennett
Kip Rode, D.C.
(858) 391-1372
92064RODE