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Sport Injuries, Back Injuries, and Back Pain

Sport Injuries, Back Injuries, and Back Pain

cfsd4 | February 21, 2012

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and sports are one approach many people choose to get their exercise. For people with back pain, sports can still be a viable option if they pay attention to their back. For others, knowing the type of strain sports place on the back may help prevent [...]

Vitamins to Prevent Back Pain

Vitamins to Prevent Back Pain

cfsd4 | February 14, 2012

Can you ward off back pain with vitamins? Maybe. Certain vitamins (as you’ll read about below) may have the potential to ease back pain and inflammation that can be associated with a host of spine conditions, including spinal osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Of course eating a healthy diet is an important way to support an [...]

Save the Date: Spring Spine Symposium

Save the Date: Spring Spine Symposium

cfsd4 | February 9, 2012

The Spine Education and Research Institute’s Annual Spring Spine Symposium SPINE AND THE ATHLETE Save the Date: May 5, 2012 For registration information, please contact Jackie Hartley at jackie@theseri.com or 720.540.7374 Location: The Brown Palace Hotel 321 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 View Larger Map

2012 SERI Summer Science Camp

2012 SERI Summer Science Camp

cfsd4 | February 7, 2012

The Scientific Education and Research Institute is thrilled to host 3 science camps for students entering 3rd through 12th grades. Applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Each camp is limited to 20 students. The students will explore a wide range of educational dissections and activities! Scholarships are available!! 2012  SERI Summer [...]

SVL World Champion Watch Your Back

SVL World Champion Watch Your Back

CSD | February 2, 2012

Catch some of the great action from Key West this past November. Team Watch Your Back secured the World Championship Title in the Super Vee Light class. Dr. Michael Janssen and his team ran a flawless race and excited the thousands of fans lining Key West Harbor.

Visual Medical Dictionary

Visual Medical Dictionary

cfsd4 | February 1, 2012

Being able to think ‘outside the box’ is a valuable skill for many reasons. In the world of medicine this ability can yield unlikely, yet effective, solutions to common problems. Enter CureHunter’s Visual Medical Dictionary — a free online tool allowing anyone to instantly retrieve disease, drug, and therapeutic technique information for thousands of medical [...]

Protecting Your Back

Protecting Your Back

cfsd4 | January 24, 2012

When it comes to back pain, the culprit is usually something right under your nose. Improperly lifting a heavy suitcase or a child, strenuous workouts, sleeping on a bad mattress, even your golf swing can wreak havoc on your back. The use of proper lifting techniques, a healthful diet, and regular exercise are some of [...]

Can Proper Nutrition and Supplementation Heal Your Back Pain?

Can Proper Nutrition and Supplementation Heal Your Back Pain?

cfsd4 | January 17, 2012

Anyone looking to achieve optimal health has to consider nutrition as the single most important ingredient for success. In a perfect world, all of our nutrition should come from the food we eat. Supplementation should not even be an issue. In the real world, however, most of the foods we eat are riddled with fertilizers, [...]

When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart

When Aches & Pain Disrupt Sleep: Medication Chart

cfsd4 | January 10, 2012

There is no perfect treatment for pain and sleeplessness. It all depends on your particular case — the kind of pain you have and the other medications you take, for instance. The first step for anyone with sleep problems is to improve their sleep habits. This helps set the stage for a good night’s rest. [...]

8 Ways to Stick to Your Diet While Friends Indulge

8 Ways to Stick to Your Diet While Friends Indulge

cfsd4 | January 3, 2012

It’s easy to make New Year’s Resolutions to eat a healthier diet… But it’s not so easy to keep them. These simple tips will help you stick to your diet to reach your goals and work towards a healthier lifestyle. Your boyfriend offers you a gargantuan bowl of his butter-soaked fettuccine alfredo. Your friends hand [...]