Why 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.
Read full blogCoffee for the Win!!!
Sep 27th 2021With how prevalent coffee consumption is, one might think coffee constitutes its own food group. While this is not the case, this nutty, comfort beverage certainly brings with it many health benefits. For instance, in the United States, the greatest antioxidant source in most people’s diets actually is from coffee!1
Antioxidants are crucial micronutrients that lend electrons to carcinogenic free radicals in the body which in turn neutralize their effects.
Read full blogUnderstanding the Importance of Getting Active
Looking to Increase Your Physical Activity? PT Can Help!
Maintaining a high level of physical activity can possibly lengthen your life as well as improve the overall quality.
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people.
The key is to find a fun activity that you enjoy doing and that also fits your current fitness level.
Read full blogStress-Related Headaches Can Seriously Impact Your Life – Turn to PT for Relief
Make Your Headaches a Thing of the Past!
Stress-related headaches can put a huge strain on your quality of life, interfere with your ability to do your job, enjoy time with your family, or go about daily business in just about any way.
As headaches interfere with your ability to perform regular tasks, things can start to add up, and you may soon begin to feel that you are completely losing control of your ability to manage even the most basic tasks—which, in turn, can add more stress to your plate, leaving you predisposed to having even longer, more intense stress-related headaches.
Read full blogIt’s Time To End Your Battle With Chronic Joint Pain
If your joints have been bothering you for a few months, know that you’re not alone. Joint pain plagues an increasing number of aging, often arthritic Americans. As a matter of fact, a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that in 2002, about 10.5 million people in the United States said they battled severe joint pain, but by 2014 that number had jumped to 14.6 million. That’s a pretty big leap, and it certainly leaves a lot of room for concern.
Read full blogKick The Pain Meds To The Curb: How Physical Therapy Can Provide Relief
People struggling with chronic pain are affected in different ways. Take a moment to think about how your chronic pain affects you. Does it cause you to have a hard time getting out of bed or climbing stairs? Maybe you find yourself feeling stressed, distracted, and depressed at work.
You might wake up in the middle of the night or struggle to fall asleep because of pain. If you’re like many of the 50 million Americans dealing with chronic pain, you may even struggle with something as simple as getting dressed.
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