Do you like soup? Have you heard of bone broth? Almost every culture throughout history has used bone broth for its nutritional significance, health benefits and rich flavor. Ancient Chinese medicine uses bone broth to strengthen the kidney and support the digestive system. The term “Jewish penicillin” is used to describe homemade chicken soup, which is known to inhibit cell inflammation and mitigate cold symptoms. And then there’s the English, who have sipped beef tea, or beef broth, since the… Read More »
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Jan 2015
Myofascial Decompression / Cup Therapy
Myofascial Decompression or Cup therapy creates a partial vacuum that draws up the underlying tissues which allow for localized healing to take place. Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, and promote increased blood flow. Post cupping red marks are common, but are not permanent. They will fade in about a weeks’ time. In short, cupping brings fresh blood to the target… Read More »
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16
Dec 2014
What is Graston / Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Graston is an Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization technique that enhances a clinician’s ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or fascial restrictions in the affected areas. Clinicians use the stainless steel instruments to comb over and “catch” on fibrotic tissue, which helps identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function. With Graston/IASTM, scar tissue-like fibers are broken down allowing the body’s… Read More »
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Oct 2014
Why wait for the injury to occur when you can prevent it from happening?
“The physical therapist before and they just put me on machines and gave me boring exercises.” The physical therapy profession is evolving. It now includes analyzing movement and predicting injury risk, determining areas of potential injury, addressing strength imbalances, and improving posture, performance and health. Musculoskeletal problems are a lifestyle problem. As a society, we are stuck behind a desk, spend hours commuting to work and don’t move. This lifestyle has changed our movement system and created imbalances that affect… Read More »
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Aug 2014
The Kombucha Craze
We have seen people drinking it. We may have even drunk it ourselves. But what is Kombucha? Kombucha is fermented tea, naturally rich in probiotics and special cleansing acids, which help detoxify the blood and liver. This powerful drink is made with four simple ingredients: water, sugar, tea and SCOBY. The fourth and most unusual ingredient, SCOBY, gives Kombucha its “mystical uniqueness,” and is key to the fermentation process. SCOBY is an acronym for Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and… Read More »
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24
Jul 2013
Impact of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
The clinical effects of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy include; accelerated healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation, decreased swelling/inflammation, and decreased scar tissue formation. Treatment with laser therapy is painless and can reduce muscle spasm and stiffness, which can lead to immediate pain relief. The infrared light of laser therapy interacts with the tissues at the cellular level to increase cellular metabolic activity. This increase is cell activity improves transport of nutrients across the cell membrane and increases production of ATP… Read More »
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May 2013
Medial/Lateral Meniscectomy and Rehabilitation
Recently a friend of mine underwent a meniscectomy and post-operatively inquired what the meniscus actually did, how it typically was injured and what she should expect during the rehabilitation process. Below is an in-depth look at the information I provided for her. Anatomical considerations: The meniscus is an important load-bearing structure that supports 70% of the load transmitted through the lateral compartment and 50% medially, thus decreasing contact pressures on the articular cartilage. It is also an important secondary stabilizer… Read More »
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18
Apr 2013
Your H20 Intake
What is the importance of drinking water? We all know that water is essential to keep us alive. However, many people today simply neglect drinking enough water or think that coffee, soda, etc. is a good substitution. Well, here are some interesting facts about the function of water in the human body: The human body is anywhere from 55% to 78% water, depending on body size. A rule of thumb is that 2/3 of the body consists of water; it… Read More »
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11
Mar 2013
Does My Protein Power Have Soy?
Recently, I began increasing my workout regimen in hopes of losing some weight, increasing muscle mass and increasing my overall health and wellness. As such, I started to supplement a meal with a protein powder shake and would also add the protein shake after my workouts to ensure I was consuming enough calories and to help my muscles recover post workout. Unfortunately, my hopes of increasing my overall well-being were met with an unpleasant and widespread rash throughout my body.… Read More »
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03
Mar 2013
8 Tips to Help Reduce Your Risk of Injury During Yoga
Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Most Westernized yoga classes focus on learning physical poses, call Asanas. They also usually include some form of breathing technique. For example, Ujjayi breathing involves deep inhalation and exhalation through the nose, warming the body and stimulating a relaxation response – of your parasympathetic nervous system. Yoga offers many health benefits by enabling you to develop flexibility, strength, and… Read More »
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