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( CNN ) -- Despite sprains, foot pains and blisters, towering footwear has legions of loyal female fans. Among them are pop stars who dance intricate choreography wearing colossal shoes. Lady Gaga wore a pair of staggering 12-inch Alexander McQueen heels in her music video "Bad Romance." The theatrical shoes she wore were unveiled by the late British designer McQueen last fall, prompting some models to decline to walk the runway for him. "We have entered a moment of heightened impracticality in footwear," said Elizabeth Semmelhack, author of "Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Shoe." Heels tend to get higher during economic recessions, she added. During the Great Depression in 1930s, the oil crisis in the 1970s, and the dotcom bust heels went higher. Although she's not sure why, Semmelhack said, "it could also be sort of a greater need for escapism." While high heels elongate legs and make women feel skinnier and taller, they also

Chiropractic and Headache/Migraine Relief Most patients that suffer from headaches or migraines had some sort of traumatic experience in their past, and the musculature of the head, neck and jaw never fully recoved. When these areas become irritated, they send a signal to the brain that there is a problem, which most people refer to as a headache. Whether it was from a motor vehicle accident, a sports injury, a fall at work, or simply a repetutive use activity, headaches can be quite debilitating. Here are some examples of how Chiropractic and Chiropractors can help with headache relief. It is very common for someone who was in an car accident to not see signs and symptoms of headaches until months after the crash, and getting a Chiropractic evaluation as soon as possible can help prevent any long term accident related headaches. Headaches can originate from chemical such as nicotine, alcohol or allergic reactions, as well as other organic or cardiovascular sources. Once these types h

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced its endorsement of La-Z-Boy's line of reclining furniture. Assessed by a panel of doctors of chiropractic , La-Z-Boy reclining furniture is designed to offer the following benefits: No added back strain. A patented three-position leg rest offers a choice of locking positions to keep the back reclined. Multiple reclining angles. A patented reclining mechanism allows for 18 incremental tilt positions to fit different comfort preferences. More comfort options. An independent back recline feature allows the user to recline the back of the chair with the leg rest in the closed position. Total body support. A patented full-layout recline position means the user can kick back and stretch out for full-body relaxation. “Over the years we’ve heard from many customers that La-Z-Boy reclining chairs and sofas helped to relieve back pain. It’s helpful to know that America’s leading chiropractic organization also recognizes the bene

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Dr Robert Percuoco Selected to Lead Palmer College Academics Posted: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:38:00 GMT Palmer Chiropractic News (Davenport, Iowa) -- Palmer College of Chiropractic Chancellor Dennis Marchiori, D.C., has announced the selection of Robert "Bucky" Percuoco, D.C., Long Grove, Iowa, as Vice Chancellor for Academics (VCA) for the College. Dr. Percuoco was identified from a pool of 12 local and national candidates for the position. As... This is a planetchiropractic content summary feed. Visit www.planetchiropractic.com for complete content, links, and related media. - Cheers!