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Do Greens Powder Actually Work?
Yes, they do. Although greens powders cannot replace the nutritional benefits you get from consuming fresh whole foods, scientific evidence shows greens powder can be a great way to supplement a healthy diet with a boost of extra vitamins and antioxidants for those too busy to consume a daily recommended number of fresh fruits and vegetables. Or those who simply do not like their... -
Why do we experience pain?
By Danél Lombard, MPT, PhDPain is a protective system. You experience pain when your brain concludes that your body or your tissues are in danger and something needs to change. This needed change could be your movement patterns, your activity level, even (and maybe most importantly) your thought patterns or attitudes. Your pain is such a powerful protective mechanism that it is always steering you... -
The Surprising Health Benefits of Holiday Spices
The aroma of gingerbread or pumpkin pie wafting from a warm oven evokes a sense of cozy wintertime wellbeing, and it turns out there is good reason why. These holiday spices have health benefits beyond their delicious taste. Cinnamon Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tropical tree. Two powerful antioxidants are found in cinnamon, cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin. The antioxidant cinnamaldehyde is what... -
What can Physical Therapy do for Knee Pain?
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints I see in the office, challenging everyday activities such as running, going up and down stairs, or even as simple as getting up and down from a chair. Diagnoses for knee pain vary from patellar tendonitis, to patellofemoral syndrome, to osteoarthritis. In this article, I will discuss knee pain from a purely physical and biomechanical... -
Check your Posture and be Mindful this Holiday!
The holiday season can be a stressful time between gift shopping, traveling, and cooking to name but a few. High stress levels and out-of-the-ordinary physical activities can be a recipe for injuries, and who wants injuries during the holiday season (or ever)? I would love for each and every one to enjoy a fun, pain-free holiday season filled with an abundance of joy and... -
Why do we experience pain?
Pain is a protective system. You experience pain when your brain concludes that your body or your tissues are in danger and something needs to change. This needed change could be your movement patterns, your activity level, even (and maybe most importantly) your thought patterns or attitudes. Your pain is such a powerful protective mechanism that it is always steering you in the direction... -
Exercise to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. When your body is in chronic pain from fibromyalgia, it can be tempting to remain sedentary. But in reality the worst thing for pain is bedrest. Limiting your movements will weaken muscles, putting even more strain on your connective tissues to support your skeleton. Non-movement also leads...