When beginning a new exercise program (especially if you are “newer” to exercise) it is important to take it slow. Beginning a new type of exercise by jumping in with max effort is not wise. By going 0-100 right away, people put their body at risk for injury. Why you...
Everyone has a different way to cope with stress. Some read, others cook or clean, some may eat and my personal favorite exercising…running to be more specific. Whatever the mode of stress relief, this is generally important for health. As stress levels rise, so...
Too often as the weather turns cold, people’s exercise habits disappear. Gone are the long warm (hot) summer days when it is easy to be outside early before or even after work. The short days and cold weather tend to lead to greater motivational challenges for many....
Medicine began with the provider (doctor) doing home visits and having a personal relationship with the patient. Often this patient was someone the doctor knew from the store, church, though family ties, or just from around town. This medical provider was a member of...
For nearly a decade now I have pondered the following question. Why do people take better care of their car than themselves? Your car gets treated to oil changes, tire rotations, routine maintenance all on a schedule. Yet a majority of people DO NOT care for their...
If you are someone who would like to lose some weight and be healthier, then read on. Stop and think for a moment how body weight impacts daily life. From clothing to climbing steps to joint aches and pain, body weight has an enormous impact. I write this article not...
Ankle sprains are a common injury experienced by about 9 million people per year. These injuries are often associated with sports, but do not have to. In truth, plenty of individuals sustain an ankle sprain outside of sporting activity. In a majority of cases,...
Dizziness or vertigo is an all too common issues in the general population. About 5-10% of people experience some form of dizziness or vertigo. This number increases in individuals over the age of 40. The most common type is called BPPV or positional vertigo. With...
Every year, nearly 3 million people experience a fall related injury requiring medical attention. Now the medical attention could be as simple as a quick assessment for a superficial bump or scrape. However, falls could land someone in the hospital for a concussion or...
In traditional medicine, when a person is injured they often try to treat themselves or call their doctor. After waiting days or weeks to see your doctor you get a 30 minute wait (if you are lucky) and then a brief 5 minute (if that) exam. You will be told to take...