Fats: Oiling Your Engine 101
Nov 22nd 2021What comes to mind when you hear the word fats? Do you envision bacon sizzling in a greasy pan; smooth, olive oil drizzling onto a bed of greens; or maybe even a sockeye salmon gracefully swimming up the Kenai River? All of these images involve fats of various kinds. Knowing the basic principles of how fats metabolize in the body as well as the kinds of fats humans ingest in their diets is necessary for maintaining health.
Read full blogHave You Discovered All the Benefits of Stretching?
Improve Your Health and Wellness by Adding Stretching into Your Lifestyle!
You’ve probably heard that stretching is important before and after a workout or any kind of tough physical activity. While this is true, it is also beneficial to stretch on a regular basis whether or not you do any kind of physical workout.
As stated by Choose PT, “Maintaining your body’s flexibility is important. To keep your muscles flexible, avoid sitting for long periods of time, and stretch regularly.”
There are many benefits of stretching on a regular basis.
Read full blogTurmeric: Fighting Inflammation since 2000 BC
For over four thousand years, turmeric has been used as both a cooking spice and a medicinal substance (1). Making an appearance in India around 2500 BC, this spice was used for a range of purposes (2). From wound recovery and congestion reduction to small pox recuperation and shingles alleviation, turmeric played an important role in many of the cultures of South Eastern Asia (3). Today, it is gaining attraction in large portions of society as scientists begin to research the health benefits of using the spice.
Read full blogCinna-Yum! The Secret Power of Cinnamon
Produced from the bark of the cinnamon tree (1), cinnamon packs a potent punch. This ruddy spice often inauspiciously finds its way into numerous desserts, breakfast cereals, and even chai lattes. While these might not be the healthiest helpings, cinnamon by no means is the culprit. Cinnamon actually carries with it an array of health benefits.
First, cinnamon helps increase insulin sensitivity. When the body processes food for energy, it becomes glucose in the blood.
Read full blogLiving with Chronic Pain? PT Can Help You Get Back to Your Life
Life Life Comfortably Once Again with Physical Therapy
When you have chronic back pain, you may feel that every aspect of your life is interrupted. Pain at work can lead to reduced productivity, sick days, and increased stress.
Pain at home can prevent you from being able to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Chronic back pain may even make it difficult to exercise and remain active, which may lead to even more pain, weight gain, and other problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Read full blogWhy So Berry Blue?
Nov 1st 2021With autumn being in full swing, maybe you’re just hanging up your pail from a fun season of berry gathering or strolling through the store noticing all the freshly picked blueberries. Either way, blueberries are a potent berry loaded with antioxidants providing numerous, health benefits. From reducing DNA damage and boosting insulin sensitivity to moderating inflammation and curbing high, blood pressure, blueberries are a nutritious addition to one’s diet.1
Whether wild, fresh, or frozen, these blue, super berries pack quite a punch.
Read full blogProtein: Don’t Be a-Mino
Oct 25th 2021Today’s conversation revolves around a macronutrient that often seems to get a lot of press – protein. While some people may think that to gain more muscle mass just take more protein, this actually is a fallacy. In reality, protein is a vital macronutrient involved in many life processes. Though it plays a lesser role in energy generation, protein is responsible for building much of your body’s hardware and facilitating biological functions. From forming antibodies and enzymes to hormone production and cell repair, proteins are quite the power-packed producers.1 So put on your hard hats, and let’s dive into the construction zone!
Read full blogChronic Pain Doesn’t Have to Be Part of Your Life!
Discover Safe and Effective Relief with Physical Therapy
Are you one of the millions of people living with chronic pain? As stated by Choose PT, “Chronic pain is a condition that occurs when the brain concludes there is a threat to a person’s well-being based on the many signals it receives from the body.”
Whether you’re recovering from serious surgery, dealing with the physical effects of an accident, or struggling with a long-term medical condition, pain can prevent you from enjoying all the daily activities you love.
Read full blogFind Relief for the Pain You Feel – By Simply Changing Your Diet!
Feel Better Today with Nutritional Enhancement
The food you eat can have a huge impact on your energy. What’s more difficult to remember is that your nutritional choices can also have an impact on your joint pain!
At our physical therapy clinic, we advocate a holistic approach to improving acute or chronic pain conditions. You’re not just a diagnosis or a collection of symptoms for your physical therapist!
If you’re someone who could benefit from a range of techniques and lifestyle interventions, including dietary changes, as a means of promoting long-lasting relief, call our clinic today to schedule an appointment!
Read full blogCarbohydrates: Fuel for Life
Oct 4th 2021The human body is a miraculous machine composed of trillions upon trillions of cells all functioning together to sustain life. Consider each cell like a mini reactor creating power for itself which in turn powers larger systems – like a single cell in the heart’s right atrium working in concert with other cells to create and operate the heart as a whole.
Each of these mini generators requires fuel to perform their specific tasks, and this is where carbohydrates come into play.
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