By: Allison Henriques. The holidays are a time for family, celebration, and perhaps some over-indulgence. From the very first signs of fall to New Year’s day, we are bombarded by tricks and treats, Friendsgiving, family get-togethers, and holiday parties. Needless to say, it can be hard to keep our eyes (and hands) away from all […]
By: Dr. Vivian Zhang, PT, DPT, MS. Introduction to Ankle Injuries and Physical Therapy Providing support and articulation for the foot, the ankle joint plays a critical role in our mobility. Injuries involving the ankle can, therefore, be particularly frustrating, not only due to the pain of the initial injury but also to the accompanying
By: Dr. Tiffany Gunawardena, DC. Voodoo Flossing, also known as Muscle Flossing, is a method of soft tissue mobilization/manipulation that utilizes a latex rubber band similar to that of resistance bands (with much more durability and less extensibility) for intermittent compression during either passive or active mobilization. It is both a powerful and effective technique
By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. If you dabble in the health world, chances are that you’ve heard of intermittent fasting. It is an increasingly popular eating method that compresses the amount of time that you spend eating per day (your “feeding window”) and extends the amount of time that you spend fasting every
By: Rachel Naar MS, RD, CDN. Clinically reviewed by Michelle Miller, MSACN. It happened suddenly, but gradually. A flight to Nashville back in the summer of 2017, begging the stewardess for a Benadryl, wondering if this is what a panic attack feels like. Walking myself to the ER after shrimp, tomatoes, and tofu, and begging
By: Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, PT, DPT. With the fall season well underway and the crisp weather and autumn foliage at its peak, it’s no wonder that this time of year brings out the running itch and kicks the running season into high gear. After all, the air is finally cool and the excitement and energy
By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a degenerative condition involving overuse of the forearm muscles. In severe cases of tennis elbow, even opening a door or shaking someone’s hand can become very painful. During the past several years, much has been published about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its application in
Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight
By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. Not all bread is created equal. Some people find that they feel best completely eliminating bread and grain products altogether. This could be due to many issues, including an impaired gut lining, gluten sensitivity, Celiac disease, systemic inflammation, or the quality of the bread they are consuming. (For
Navigating the Bread Aisle: 5 of Your Healthiest Bread Options READ MORE»
By: Dr. Tiffany Gunawardena, DC. Although it may seem that chiropractic care has been becoming more and more popular these days as an alternative form to traditional healthcare, it is quite the contrary. Various forms of mobilization/manipulation have existed for hundreds of years, however, there was not a proper organizational term to name the profession
Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have
Lingering Pain After A Fall Or Sports Impact Injury READ MORE»
Milk alternatives are dairy-free milk-like juices from nuts, seeds, grains and legumes that are often fortified with vitamins and minerals in an attempt to deliver the equivalent nutrients (taste and consistency) of cow’s milk. Common varieties include soy, almond, oat, hemp, coconut and pea “milks”. Dairy is one of the more common allergens, so as
