SPINAL ALIGNMENT IS IMPORTANT FOR NECK AND UPPER BACK COMFORT   by  Janice Novak, M.S., Author of Posture, Get It Straight!   ImproveYourPosture.com 

Get Your Head Straight

Have you ever caught your reflection in a window or mirror and noticed that your head was leading the way?  A head that hangs forward is the most common posture/spinal misalignment problem and the source of much pain and discomfort.  Neck misalignment can exaggerated by many everyday activities, including reading books and newspapers, wearing bifocals, talking on the phone, watching television in bed, working at a computer, and leaning over a desk.
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How to Look Thinner Instantly
How can you look thinner, have your clothes fit better, and project more confidence? Here’s the secret.
By Colette Bouchez
WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Psst … Hey! Wanna know a secret? Here’s how to look up to 10 pounds thinner, have your clothes look better, and ooze confidence with every step you take. And you might just get rid of your tension headaches and lower back pain while you’re at it. Sounds like a bad late-night infomercial, right? It’s not. You may actually achieve these things if you pay attention to an often neglected area of body conditioning — your posture. (more…)

Did you know poor posture can decrease breathing capacity by as much as 30%?  That means there’s 30% less oxygen getting to your brain and other cells.  Try this next time you hit a mid-afternoon drop in energy and alertness.

-Whether sitting or standing, lift the front of your ribcage up slightly, as if a string were attached from your breastbone to the ceiling.  This movement repositions your ribcage to were it should be and gives your lungs more room to pull in oxygen. (more…)