By: Dr. Tanuj Palvia, MD. Unlike some of my colleagues and many of my patients, I have never considered myself an “athlete”. As the son of two immigrants who put education first and foremost, calculators and books were emphasized above anything else. That, and being short and chunky (I didn’t get my growth spurts till […]
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By: Michelle Miller, MSACN and Rachel Naar, RD. It’s the season of love, and what better way to show love to yourself than supporting your heart! A heart-healthy lifestyle trumps the pharmacy chocolates as a gift to yourself this February and can be instrumental in helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases. (Though if you must, we
By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. It’s that time of year again! The holidays have come and gone, and most of us are in need of some help to get back on track with our health goals. I’ve polled some of the practitioners here at Physio Logic to give you all a list of,
Tissue damage largely comes from three sources: overuse, underuse, and acute injury. In the case of poor posture, overuse and underuse both play a roll. If you accumulate enough tissue damage, you get the treaded trifecta of pain, tightness, and weakness. Improve your posture and you’ll experience less pain, tightness, and generally become stronger where
By: Samantha Wineke, Functional Medicine Health Coach. A successful, healthy diet is more about planning than it is about willpower. Even the most dedicated health enthusiasts can’t resist the urge to have a piece of candy once they are starving and their blood sugar has dropped. We repeat: It’s not about willpower, it’s about having
Guide and best practices to replenish electrolytes and fluids after a workout. By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian Water constitutes most of our body weight and provides the medium by which other nutrients function. The thirst mechanism is most effective at rest, so if you’re hitting the gym or going for a run you
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
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
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
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
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
Sleep hygiene includes a variety of actions and habits you can develop to improve the quality of your sleep. Maintaining good sleep hygiene leads to a healthier sleep and promotes both physical and mental health. 50% of American suffer from some sort of sleep deprivation, and roughly 10 million Americans attempt to use a sleep
