Daily Health Update for June 28 2021 by Toronto Chiropractor Dr. David Koivuranta in Davisville.

Hello everyone, it's Dr. Dave. Hopefully you're all doing well. You enjoyed a nice summer weekend and you're looking forward to your Monday. Coming at you on behalf of Toronto Neck and Back Pain Clinic with your daily health update for Monday, June 28th, 2021. We'll look at 6 areas of health and wellness today. Somewhere around this video you can read through all 6 of those areas we're going to discuss. And if you would like a copy or you have any questions, DM us on social, send us an email here at the clinic, or even give us a call. We'd be happy to help you out. Not going to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure any illness or disease with our time together today. However, we will start your week right with a focus on your health and wellness based on the latest research and literature and what's out there that might stimulate your own thinking when it comes to your health and wellness decisions, choices, and actions today, as well as that of those you may be supporting around you. Always time and effort well spent, as we like to say. The American Heart Association, April 2021, looked at even just a little bit of belly fat increasing your risk for heart disease. While a body mass index in the normal range is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association reports that individuals should also mind their waist circumference. Experts point out that excess fat in the midsection, even in those with a BMI in the normal range, can signify more fatty tissue within the abdomen, which has been shown to elevate the risk for heart disease and stroke. So good to keep, uh, some of these within the normal, or if you will, ideal range based on your size. Certainly we We shouldn't get much bigger as time goes by, and if anything, if we need to, try to be a little bit smaller. It seems to support better health outcomes. But most of us know this, and it's a bit of a journey and a challenge, but again, it could be worth the effort in terms of your health outcomes. The Journal of Urology, April 2021, looks at testosterone deficiency in men and how that may be linked to diet. They looked at a study with over— with 4,100 men. A pro-inflammatory diet, which is an eating pattern characterized by a high intake of bread and processed meat, high-fat dairy products, and refined grains is associated with an elevated risk for testosterone deficiency, particularly among obese men. So eating healthy helps your body fabricate all the components that it needs to take care of you, including all those chemicals that come from, say, your endocrine system, which helps regulate different activities in the body. And you want all of that to be supported within the normal range, and your diet helps your body do that. So eating well goes a long way to keeping you Healthy. So does fitness, and according to the Very Well Fit Report, April 2021, there are easy ways to prevent exercise injury, because sometimes when we're exercising and/or otherwise we get injured, then it's hard, as we know, to maintain those activity levels, and that can be frustrating, and it could be the start of a downward spiral when it comes to our health and wellness. So to reduce one's risk for getting hurt when starting an exercise program, experts recommend the following: get a routine physical, hire a personal trainer, start slowly, increase gradually. Warm up before exercise, wear appropriate clothing, and of course, listen to your body. Wonderful little tactic is your body will guide you. Sometimes while we're being active, we also have to take rest or easier days, and your body will let you know when you're doing too much, and it probably will let you know when you're doing too little as well. Many people work hard or, and/or they're so busy that they say they don't have time and are maybe too tired to exercise, but it's amazing when you put in some activity, you actually feel like you have more energy. So even though you're out doing seemingly more, uh, you actually are able to do more when your body's healthy and fit. So adding in that activity or exercise, very good for you. The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open, April 2021, looked at sleepwalking, uh, especially in men, and how that could be linked to Parkinson's. They used data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which has monitored the health of over 50,000 male healthcare professionals since 1986. And researchers report that individuals with a history of sleepwalking or rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, may be up to 4 times more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than men without a sleep disorder. So if you're in that category, a sleepwalker, and/or have some other sleep disturbances or problems, you may want to be monitored or keep an eye out for any symptoms or challenges related to Parkinson's disease as well. Good to talk to your healthcare provider in that regard. The University of North Carolina Health Report, April 2021, looked at how to relieve spring allergies. A little bit late, but there may still be some lingering symptoms as we enter summer here. Spring often means runny noses and itchy watery eyes for seasonal allergy sufferers. To help minimize the effect of those airborne allergens, the University of North Carolina advises the following: to monitor the pollen counts, avoid being outdoors, change your HVAC filters, and get an air purifier, and talk to your healthcare provider if you need a more focused treatment approach depending on your particular symptoms and how it may be affecting your day-to-day quality of life. Finally, the European Journal of Pain, May 2021, looked at recommendations for shoulder pain. Patients with shoulder pain of any duration— new treatment guidelines recommend a multimodal approach that includes joint mobilization, either heat and/or cold, range of motion exercises, along with neck or mid-upper back spine manipulation if warranted. Of course, many manual therapists help with those components when dealing or managing with shoulder pain, so it's good to seek out some advice and guidance from those, uh, therapists to see if you can get some help, including osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists, and other manual practitioners, perhaps massage therapists and other body workers as well. All right, so that's your daily health update for Monday, covering a lot from your diet, your nutrition, your sleep, and getting some care if you need it for various health conditions or concerns is a good way to support your health. And we review that every day with you, Monday through Thursday, in video format. So that means we'll be back tomorrow, Tuesday, as we head the end of June, helping you have a happy and healthy summer. All right, so I look forward to speaking you— with you tomorrow. Have a great start to the week. Take care.