I was seeing a patient after he had a rotator cuff repair. He had to wear a sling so he slept on the same side night after night for several weeks. One day in the clinic, he was laying on his side, facing the wall,...
We go go go. We talk about how we go go go. Or maybe we don't talk about anything and we just go go go. As humans, as leaders the expectation from every angle can be too much sometimes. A little break, some levity, and...
Tennis balls are a wonderful and effective tool to improve flexibility and reduce pain. Plus you probably can find one around a tennis court for free, that someone left because they didn't feel like walking around the fence!! Here's how: 1) Get a tennis ball (or similar...
When we eat foods that are partially processed (ie. processed foods) your body can't recognize their make up very well. This leads to a variety of poor circumstances. One to think about is a mucous or mucous-like substance forms around the particles and because...
Plantar Fasciitis is a bugger. Plain and simple. If you have it, you know what I'm talking about. Although not a serious medical condition in most cases, it can be very painful and hard to get rid of. I'd like to offer up some ways...
Neurotransmitters & Nutrition They say “You are what you eat”. That statement has a lot of truth behind it. Neurotransmitters are messenger molecules produced by the body to communicate and control almost every bodily function. Many are made from the nutrients in our diet. Amino acids...
Curcumin (Tumeric) is a food and supplement that boasts several healthy effects. Its benefits include: Supporting health joint function Promoting skin health Improving digestion Maintaining cholesterol levels Promoting healthy blood and liver functions Curcumin’s antioxidants: Support memory function Promote heart health Support the immune system Protect cells from free radical damage Support body against stress Consider adding Curcumin...
In 1995, a study by Sher (not the entertainer!) using MRI’s showed that 34% of all the individuals (and 54% over age 60) in the study demonstrated rotator cuff tear(s). 11 years later, a study by Yamaguchi, using diagnostic ultrasounds, found that number to be...