The Chicago Bulls have made it to the playoffs thanks to the young team of players like Point Guard Derrick Rose. At only 22 years old he may be the youngest Most Valuable Player in NBA history this year. To watch him on court is like watching a young high school or college player with all the energy and quick moves he has on the court. It is amazing to see. This is his third year with The Chicago Bulls and it seems he has plenty energy to go. If he can avoid any serious injuries and play at a rate that will keep him physically fit he should have many years ahead of him.

Of course, at 22 years old Derrick Rose is at his prime, but he should work to keep his body fit for years. From a natural health point of view, to help this great basketball player have many years ahead of him, he would have to take some preventative measures. Lets review some health tips he could follow. If he doesn’t have one already, he should seek the best chiropractor and massage therapist in Chicago to help his bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. The spine is your lifeline, so keep it tuned up. Chiropractors have been considered alternative health practitioners that some question, but many chiropractors have been successful in helping various health issues, plus it is a method of preventative health. The average person is hard on their bodies even if they just have a sitting job. The fight against gravity had many affects. The athlete adds additional challenges to the musculoskeletal system. Just ask some of the past athletic greats who are now dealing with knee issues, back issues and other challenges from years on the court.

One professional player and past MVP who takes a natural approach to healthy living is Steve Nash of The Phoenix Suns, another point guard. He is one of the NBA’s most respected players. Energy Times Magazine did an article on him discussing his healthy lifestyle and lasting pro basketball career. The article notes much of Nash’s success comes from his diet, supplementation and fitness regimen.

For joint health Steve Nash deals with a whole-food supplementation program including glucosamine, chondroitin, yucca powder and a form of organic nutritional sulfur. He also includes an anti-inflammatory supplement that combines amino acids, wheat germ, vitamin C from acerola cherry and a blend of nutrient-freeing enzymes. Steve Nash just turned 37 and he has his own fitness centers, Steve Nash Sports Clubs fitness center in Canada. In his interview with Energy Times Magazine Steve stated that he was raised to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and today he tries to avoid processed foods and refined sugars. He eats more fruits, vegetables, lean fish or consciously raised chickens, along with raw nuts and legumes. He says he drinks a protein and berry shake for breakfast and fresh fruit throughout the morning. As an athlete Nash patterns his supplementations according to his training and the basketball season. He says “My supplementation program changes depending on whether I am in training or perhaps recovering from an injury during the season; then I will use a different combination of supplements to focus on that particular health concern.”

Steve Nash says fitness is a lifestyle for him and he continues to work out even during off-season. He enjoys working out. He is also a father and interested in child welfare, health issues and environmental causes.

Steve Nash is one pro athlete who is a good example to follow for living healthy and following preventative health measures.

You can read his full interview with Energy Times Magazine online:
http://www.energytimes.com/pages/features/1102/nash.html

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