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Gout, the disease of kings, is quickly becoming a global epidemic. You’re probably wondering why we called it the “disease of kings.” Well, the reason is pretty simple. Gout is (or was) called the “disease of kings” because it was
The real power of being fit is in the ability of the cardiovascular system to perform at high levels throughout the day. The process of becoming fit is inherently tied to the heart’s ability to pump blood and oxygen to
Hey there, ladies! Today, I'm excited to share some insights about navigating the menopause journey with grace and resilience. As a certified fitness professional who works exclusively with midlife women, I've observed several key areas that, when protected, can significantly
Humans are neurobiologically wired to seek out safety, convenience, and familiarity in our day to day choices. The repetition of these choices create our behavioral patterns.
Behaviors serve two purposes; first, to get something. Second, to avoid something.
Our behaviors cannot change
As a sports medicine physician, my job requires me to evaluate and treat injuries. What I am passionate about, however, is injury prevention and sport maximization! So, for those of you who don’t want to be “sidelined” for the ski season… read
“We have a brain for one reason and one reason only, and that’s to produce adaptable and complex movements.” This quote may come as a surprise. As we are often only concerned with our client’s muscles, joint, lungs, and hearts.
The area of the body referred to as your pelvic floor are the muscles that are used to urinate, pass bowel movements, and for sexual intercourse. When or if these muscles weaken, there can be uncomfortable and inconvenient interferences for
It was the scorching summer of '96 when I received a call that rocked my world—my 60 year old mother had suffered a stroke. This powerful woman’s life changed forever. Years later, my brother, a firefighter whose sleep was frequently
In the United States, 11.2 million people were diagnosed with obesity and/or diabetes over the last year.(1,5) These are primary risk factors leading to stroke and total joint replacements, adding another 8 million people per year.(6,7) This means that the
Sam is a 90-year-old client of mine who comes into the clinic every day, walks for 30 minutes on the treadmill, then jumps on the elliptical for 15 minutes following by another 15 minutes on the stationary bike. After he’s
