More than 4.5 million Americans are living with at least one knee replacement. While there’s numerous reasons you may need a knee replacement, arthritis – the degenerative wear and tear on the joint over time – is the most common. Whether you’ve recently had a knee replacement or your doctor just mentioned it as a […]
The heat is turning up, and this time of year we’re all looking for a way to cool off and restore the wear and tear that summer puts on us. Did you know your diet can play an important role in keeping your body going during these hot months? Here are a few foods that […]
Did you know that diabetes affects almost 10% of the population? It’s a frustrating condition for many people that can completely alter their day-to-day activities. Every bite of food and any physical activity has to be taken into account. Diabetes affects insulin in the body. Insulin is what regulates blood sugar levels so our cells […]
As the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer, we tend to focus more on the quality of our food. Whether you’re trying to lose a little weight or just make some healthier choices, you’ll often hear people say it’s more expensive to eat healthy. While that is sometimes the case, it […]
Life has been upended lately, and that means there’s a good chance that you haven’t thought much about Mother’s Day, or you may be struggling to come up with a gift idea that you can afford with your current situation. So here are a few ideas to help… Give her an experience: Making memories is […]
The current government lock-down has you suddenly working from home, and many of you do not have access to a private home office and are likely making due with what you have. Using your dining room table or couch for work spaces is not the best for keeping your body in proper position. Here are […]
You probably know that being active is important to maintaining your health. Most of the time when we talk about being active, we think about lifting weights, running, or taking some intense aerobics class. But did you know that walking can have a major impact on your health? Walking Boosts Your Mood & Energy: Getting […]
These are confusing and challenging times. As therapists we know you are stressed and we miss being able to help you terribly. We have put together a list of ideas on how you can safeguard yourself against respiratory illness. Some of these are proven, some are not, and we encourage you to always follow CDC […]
The body is intricately designed with nerve endings and connective tissues that intertwine to form a beautiful structure capable of everything from minute movements, to running a marathon, to surviving in some of the harshest conditions on earth. With these capabilities comes vulnerability, so it’s no surprise that we experience pain from time to time. […]
Therapeutic cupping has a fascinating and diverse history, and is estimated to be roughly 3,000 to 5,000 years old, found throughout countries such as China, Egypt, Bulgaria and North Africa. A common theme regarding the beliefs behind the benefits of cupping is that it provides better energy flow, releases toxins, heals disease, eases pain and […]
