Have you ever woken up to a headache, pain, and a thirst you can’t seem to slake? Nope, I’m not really talking about the after effects of a big night out… I’m referring more to the effects felt after a big take out! All too often, people underestimate the extraordinary power of food when it […]
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At the best of times, the concept of bone density can be a little overwhelming. For the majority of people out there, bone density and its importance is a foreign concept made visible only when issues in the form of broken bones, ailments, or pain arise. The thing is, though, when it comes to osteoporosis,
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The sun is out, the grass is green, the birds are chirping, and you’re busy carefully packing your golf bag. That’s right – the time has come to get back out on the green and get teeing, putting, and swinging. Golf season is always an exciting time – it means you’re back outside, getting some
At least 50% of regular runners get hurt each year. Several sources have estimated this number to be even bigger. Whether it’s the sprinter, marathon runner, ultra-marathon runner, trail runner or the average jogger, all of us are at risk for injury. By no means am I saying stop running, on the contrary, keep running
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Yoga is widely used as a meaningful way for individuals of all walks of life to improve flexibility, strength, cardiovascular health, mental health and overall well-being. Yoga is not a one size fits all exercise regimen and a skilled yoga instructor is crucial to ensure safety. As with all forms of exercise, the risk for
What is Tennis Elbow? Most people have heard of the condition “Tennis Elbow” and that it involves pain located on the outer part of the elbow. With the name of the condition though, we have to ask ourselves is it truly caused by excessive playing of tennis? Of course for those who play tennis, it
What Is Achilles Tendinopathy? The Achilles tendon is a tendon shared by two major muscles of the calf: gastrocnemius and soleus. It inserts onto the calcaneus (heel-bone). The function of the Achilles tendon and its associated musculature is to raise the heel and lower the forefoot. The tendon allows for recoil and shock-absorbance in the
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