Archive for December, 2009

Is your work station hurting you?

Lately, I have been seeing many patients with symptoms related to their work station and work habits. To that end, I offer the general advice below.

More than 90 percent of all office workers use a personal computer, but whether they use it correctly is debatable. By “correctly,” we’re not referring to whether they know how to download files, format documents, troubleshoot error messages or prevent e-mail viruses from attacking. We’re talking about having your computer monitor, keyboard, chair and workspace organized in a way that promotes productive, pain-free work and discourages repetitive-stress and ergonomic-related injuries.

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The “Brain” Vitamins

The B vitamins are eight water-soluble vitamins that were once considered a single vitamin, but are actually chemically distinct nutrients that tend to be present in similar foods, including meat, eggs, dairy products, green vegetables and whole grains. As a group, they are responsible for several important functions, including supporting metabolism, enhancing immune and nervous system function, maintaining healthy skin and muscle tone, and promoting cell growth and division.

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