(NAPSA)—One of the greatest wide receivers in National Football League history is now telling how he managed to withstand all those truly “vicious” hits he took. “Chiropractic care was key to keeping me in the game,” says Jerry Rice, who helped the San Francisco 49ers win three Super Bowl Championships between 1985 and 2000. Noting for anyone who hadn’t already guessed that football is a very rough and vigorous sport, Rice explains that many of the pass patterns in a game—either long or short—required a maximum effort. “I took vicious hits from players nearly twice my size,” he recalls. “Thankfully, I had the durability to withstand those tackles, or I would never have succeeded or lasted as long as I did.” Rice first became a believer in chiropractic care right before the 49ers were to play the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII. A couple of key players were injured, and he credits a chiropractor for turning things around. “Ever since then, I’ve had the benefit of chiropractic care,” says Rice, a 13-time Pro Bowl football player, with 38 career records, who retired from the NFL in 2005 after one brief season with the Seattle Seahawks. Which leads us to his second career. That’s right, we’re talking “Dancing with the Stars.” As spokesman for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of chi- A veteran of the football field and the dance floor, Jerry Rice knows firsthand about the benefits of chiropractic care. ropractic, Rice will be discussing how the treatment helped him get through his physically demanding stint in the popular television show “Dancing with the Stars.” “‘Dancing with the Stars’ was every bit as exhausting and challenging—though not nearly as brutal—as football,” he says. “It required many hours of practice. I had aches and pains that I never had before. Again, chiropractic care made the difference—and kept me dancing and in the competition.” Rice says most people aren’t aware of the benefits of chiropractic care—which he hopes to change. “The game of life requires the edge that chiropractic care provides,” says Rice. For more information, you can visit the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress at www.yes2chiropractic.org. Stay Fit During Pregnancy (NAPSA)—Stampin’ Up! de signs and manufactures an exclusive line of decorative rubber stamp sets and offers accessories for home dcor, greeting cards, craft projects and scrapbooking. Visit www.stampinup.com/de to learn more. *** Jig-A-Loo is a new silicone spray that can be used on everything from garage door hinges to snowboard bindings. Simply spray where it’s needed to help prevent sticking, while also avoiding rust, dirt and ice buildup. For more information, visit www.jigaloo.com. (NAPSA)—A world of benefits to you and your growing baby is at your feet...if, doctors say, you move those feet. Regular, moderate exercise—favorites include walking and water aerobics—can help reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes for some women; lessen pregnancy-related woes such as backache, bloating and constipation; increase energy; and improve mood. “Even women who weren’t exercising before becoming pregnant can start an exercise program,” said Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, executive director of the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC), long a trusted source for women’s health information. “The key if you fall into this category is to check with your health care professional to ensure there are no medical reasons to avoid exercise.” Exercise Ideas Some simple guidelines for exercising while pregnant include: • Aim for 30 minutes of mild to moderate physical activity most days of the week. Women who have been inactive should start off slowly, with just a few minutes a day, and add five minutes a week until reaching the 30-minute level. Be sure to warm up, cool down and stretch. • Moderate strength training helps your muscles and is safe for women who were doing such training before becoming pregnant. • If you weren’t exercising regularly before your pregnancy, lowimpact exercises are probably best. Walking, riding a stationary bicycle, using an elliptical ma chine, swimming or taking a water aerobics class can be great ways to get active. • After the first trimester, Regular, moderate exercise— favorites include walking and water aerobics—can provide a world of benefits to you and your growing baby. don’t do exercises for which you must lie on your back. • Exercise in the cooler parts of the day to protect yourself from overheating. • Drink plenty of fluids. “While exercise is good, women should avoid contact sports or those that require them to jump, change direction quickly or have a higher risk of falling,” added Battaglino Cahill, naming soccer, basketball, tennis, skiing and horseback riding as examples. More Tips You can find more tips from the National Women’s Health Resource Center on staying fit and healthy during pregnancy in the Pregnancy & Parenting Health Center at www.healthywomen.org. 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