Acupuncturist & Chiropractor, Dr. Allison Heffron, explains the role the Spleen plays in digestion and nutrient intake, and shares some advice about which foods help support good spleen health and function. What does the Spleen do? In Chinese medicine, there is a strong focus on Spleen health because the spleen is one of the most […]
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By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian We’ve compiled a list of helpful tips to get you in the zone for bone health. After all, they support us (brain, heart, organs), we should support them! Got a bone to pick? Bad-for-the-Bone Actions Bone health can be compromised by: If you’d like to learn more about
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By: Amy Montia, LMT As a Licensed Massage Therapist, I often often hear many of the same questions concerning Sports Massage. Among them are: The answer to all of these questions is, simply put, yes. Our bodies like to move. We function best when we get regular daily activity… and enjoying our sport makes us
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By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian Healthy bones are important to our bodies because our bones support us and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other organs from injury. The body needs vitamin D, calcium, and a wide variety of other important vitamins and nutrients (including regular
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By: Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian Flushing? Hives? Short of Breath? You may feel like it’s your run of the mill allergic reaction, but histamine intolerance can cause a wide variety of symptoms mimicking that of an allergic reaction, when it’s actually a food intolerance. Let’s first take a second to explain the differences, and then
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Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tanuj Palvia explains the benefits of PRP Treatment (Platelet Rich Plasma) on sports injuries and its ability to help eliminate joint pain. You have probably heard about therapies like PRP Treatment, or sometimes called PRP Therapy, being used to assist professional athletes like Tiger Woods and Hines Ward to
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By: Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS Today, nothing has more buzz than anything that carries a tagline of “tech.” However, with the rise of a new age come the consequences of new posture. In this addition of Why Am I Hurting, we will be discussing the phenomenon of tech neck, its causes, and methods
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By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian Allergies can put a damper in any spring day, but keeping them in check can be easy. We’re sure you’ve tried your plethora of antihistamines, and while they can be VERY necessary, we wanted to provide you additional natural home remedies and suggestions to keep
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By: Dr. Erin Weber, PT, DPT Rotator cuff injuries can create shoulder pain, weakness and difficulty with daily tasks and return to exercise. Injuries to the rotator cuff can span the wide spectrum from normal age-related wear and tear, to large full thickness tears. Research consistently supports physical therapy as a primary intervention, with surgical
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Many studies in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that eating less fiber (from fruits, vegetables, 100% whole grains, and legumes) more saturated fat (from red meat, animal proteins, and cheese), and more added sugar (in processed foods) is associated with lighter, less restorative, and more disrupted sleep. Even a single day of greater
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A slightly skeptical dance student, I stepped into a Pilates studio for my first private lesson at the age of 15. Well, I was in awe, my body and my mind were in awe- like a kid in a carnival, and coming close to my current sense of walking into a well curated shoe department.
By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC Changes to the Mothers Body The Case for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy The most obvious physical changes that are likely to affect the spine will begin to occur during the second trimester. As the uterus grows to accommodate the fetus, the lumbar curve of the spine will increase to account
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