4 Health Benefits of Spring-Cleaning IT’S MORE THAN JUST TIDYING UP
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Patients with back pain, hip pain, knee pain, and sciatica struggle with all kinds of daily tasks, but especially with falling asleep at night. One thing chiropractors often suggest to side sleepers is tucking a pillow between their knees. This is a great idea to elevate the leg and reduce pressure, but as you know, it doesn’t work for everyone.
Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving overall well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. SPRING-CLEANING REDUCES STRESS AND DEPRESSION. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get
You’ve heard the complaints: Their pillow is too big, it’s too small, it slips out of place, they need two pillows … the issues go on and on. Fortunately, we’ve discovered a product that will ease even the pickiest side sleeper’s pain: The Original Wonder Disc. The Wonder Disc is a unique self-centering support pillow in the perfect size and shape to slide between a patient’s bent knees while they sleep. It’s a short cylinder made from molded foam, and there’s a dip in the center of the disc to comfortably hold the knee. The design supports the patient’s lower back and legs without putting pressure on them, so they achieve proper spinal alignment and don’t cut off blood flow while they sleep.
scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones.
IT PREVENTS ILLNESSES. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day. Cleaning anything that’s used often is one way to reduce the spread of germs. By keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses. SPRING-CLEANING HELPS YOU BREATHE BETTER. Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when people have difficulty breathing. When dust and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep-cleaning your air filters and vents can make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being.
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IT KEEPS YOU MORE ACTIVE. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body. This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later!
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