As we age and approach mid-life, many of us start to consider hormone replacement therapy.
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
The Pilates Reformer Vs. The Megaformer
A recent trend to surface in the fitness industry involves something called the “Megaformer.”
Low Back Pain? Orthotics Can Help
In my 20 plus years as a foot doctor, I’ve been asked many times… If custom orthotics can help relieve low back pain. My answer has always been a guarded yes. While there aren’t many definitive studies that support this answer, many of my patients have anecdotally pointed out that since wearing custom orthotics, their […]
5 Advantages of Vitamin & Nutrient Injection Therapy
Vitamin injection therapy involves intramuscular injection boosts formulated with select vitamins, elements, amino acids and nutrient blends that are delivered straight into your muscle(s) allowing for efficient absorption into the blood stream. Bypassing the gut with an injection is a far more superior way to absorb your nutrients, which may not otherwise be possible through […]
Freedom From Back Pain
For some, it begins as a subtle, dull ache that just won’t go away. For others, it’s more abrupt with a stabbing pain that brings you to your knees. Regardless of how it starts, eventually eight out of every 10 of us will experience back pain. Low back pain can lead to a bewildering array […]
Back to Basics
Most of us don’t think about our back unless it’s giving us pain – and 75 percent of us will experience back pain at some point in our lives. This can range from a “strain” that leaves us feeling tight and sore, to a back that’s completely “out,” which likely involves ligamentous injury, discal insult, […]
We’ve Got Your Back
Anyone who has experienced back pain knows how inconvenient it can be. Here are some tips from expert naturopathic doctors on keeping your spine healthy and aligned. Low-Impact Exercise Low-impact aerobic exercises provide numerous benefits for your spine. These include strengthening the core muscles that support your spine, nourishing the spine by increasing blood […]
5 Strategies to Start Climbing
I love climbing and being in the fresh, alpine environment. Though my curiosity for climbing started early in college – I had the ridiculous thought that is was too late for me to learn. Several years later when I had the fortunate opportunity to do a charity climb up Mount Rainier with a friend, I […]
RECIPE: Mexican Quinoa Salad
If you have iron deficiency anemia, use this recipe to help!
3 Steps to a Healthier Heart
According to the American Heart Association, 2,300 people in the US die from cardiovascular disease… every day. Nutrition plays a vital role in preventing your risk for cardiovascular related disease, influencing blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and weight control. Each of these factors which impact the development of atherosclerosis. How do I promote heart health? In […]