Recognizing Good Posture
Good and proper posture puts our bodies in a solid position to promote long-lasting health and well-being. For the average person just going about their day, posture is probably the last thing on their mind if at all because many of us are not in tune with our body’s movements. It’s about more than simply sitting up straight and investing in an ergonomic desk chair. A little self-awareness can go a long way to protecting the spine and preventing back pain, as well as improving athletic performance, vitality, coordination and breathing.
Faces of Life: Cedric Gaddy – Meet the New Chief Financial Officer who is Embracing Life U’s Mission
Starting on April 1 (April Fools’ Day) might seem like an unusual date to begin a significant new role, but for Cedric Gaddy, it marked the start of an exciting new chapter as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Life University. With a career that spans over two decades in finance and operations, Gaddy brings a wealth of experience from prestigious institutions, including Columbia University and Brooklyn Bridge Park, to Life University (Life U).
The Rodent Race of Research and Chiropractic Implications with Dorothy Trent- Podcast Research Series
Dorothy Trent is a chiropractic student and RISE scholar who caught the research bug after taking a research-based class and presenting in the college’s research symposium. Today she discusses her experiences with her most recent research project comparing the C1 spinal vertebrae of rats to humans related to locomotion, which so far points to scientifically significant similarity. She recently presented on the project at the 85th Association of Southeastern Biologists (ASB) in Chattanooga, TN.
Into the Pale of the Paleo Diet
Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but with the swirling contradictions and misinformation floating around the Information Superhighway, no one knows which way is up. What will work in the real world to promote health and weight loss that lasts? Going Paleo is one such buzzword dietary regimen that raises an eyebrow regarding its validity and safety, so let’s breakdown what it is to start with.
The Chiropractic Patient Acquisition Cycle – Learn it, Love it, Master it
Chiropractic students can often develop tunnel vision, hyper tuned into learning the fine points of the art of the adjustment. Of course, the mechanical aspects of what a future Doctor of Chiropractic performs in a chiropractic adjustment is paramount, but it won’t matter if they don’t know how to get patients through the door and retain them. Here at Life University (Life U), chiropractic students in clinics are responsible for acquiring their own patient load because it helps them develop the interpersonal skills necessary to establish and run a successful practice.
Discover Your Future at Life University (Life U): Join Us for Our Life Leadership Weekends!
Are you considering a career in Chiropractic? Do you want to explore an education that not only equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for professional success but also emphasizes the vitalistic and holistic principles of health and wellness? If so, our Life Leadership Weekends (LLW) at Life U are the perfect opportunity for you!
Sacro-Occipital (SOT): Wizardry or Just Good Technique? with Dr. Jerry Hochman- Podcast
There are so many popular and emerging Chiropractic techniques on display at Life University. One such technique that perhaps does not get as much attention as the others is Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT). This technique hones in on two key areas of the body believed to serve as key places to pay attention to to promote healing: the sacrum (section near/surrounding the tailbone) and the occiput (the back of the head). It is something of a top to bottom approach, from the start of the spine to end essentially.
Should You Key Into the Keto Diet? A Nutritional Review
High-to-medium protein, low-carb diets ending in the letter “O” appear to be all the rage in current dieting culture. Everyone wants a safe, fast and effective way to lose weight and hopefully keep it off in the long term. The Ketogenic or Keto diet is one such popularized dieting plan that needs further scientific study and analysis to truly determine its efficacy and safety.
Adjusting to Adult Responsibilities and Collegiate Athletics with Jayden Colon – Podcast
Fail to plan, plan to fail, as the saying goes. Jayden Colon is a young undergraduate student in the Business Administration program, as well as a Life U Men’s Wrestling team member. It isn’t easy to learn how to balance adult daily needs with scholastic requirement and athletics, in charge of your own schedule for the first time. Colon touches on how he has made the necessary adjustments. He was one of two surprise special guests that interviewed as part of Dr. Billups Class’ Podcast studio tour.
Chronic Condition Prevention and Spinal Pain Management
According to the National Center for Health Statistic’s November 2020 Data Brief, chronic pain is a growing concern plaguing the American population, with 20.4% of adults reporting chronic pain in 2019. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain, as in pain that frequently limits the ability to live and work in a desired manner, appear to increase with age and appear most prevalent among adults ages 65 and over. Additionally, adults living in more rural areas appear to be at a higher risk for chronic pain symptoms.
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