When you're embarking on a pivotal journey towards better health, understanding and managing systemic inflammation is key. Imagine inflammation as a silent intruder, often unnoticed but potentially harmful if left unchecked. It's time to explore strategies, primarily through diet and lifestyle choices, to shield your body from these hidden threats. In this article, we’ll go over several lifestyle changes that can help you feel better. Let’s take a look! Decoding Systemic Inflammation Inflammation, your body's natural response to injury or … [Read more...]
Tips to Help You and Your Family Eat Healthy This Spring and Summer
During the spring and the dog days of summer, it’s just too easy to eat foods that can derail a healthy diet. Decadent ice cream, moist cakes, savory pies, juicy hamburgers, French fries, and other comfort foods may be delicious, but they’re not exactly the healthiest food choices. Fortunately, there are ways to eat yummy meals and treats without sacrificing your health. Here are some tips to eat healthy for you and your family this spring and summer. Tips to Help You and Your Family Eat Healthy Motivation to start a healthier mindset can … [Read more...]
Stay Fit as You Age: Low Impact Exercises for Older Adults
As we age, our bodies change. We may not be not as strong or flexible as we once were. Many older adults need medical support or nursing home services to keep them going. So that makes it more difficult to find exercise routines that feel safe. This is where low impact exercises come in! This article will highlight some of the easiest low impact exercises for older adults. They are gentle on the joints and work well with aging adults. So please read on if you want to stay fit as you age! Low Impact Exercises Walking Walking is a … [Read more...]
TENS Therapy for Chronic and Acute Knee Pain
Ouch. That knee. Again. Knee pain is among the most common complaints a physical therapist addresses. One modality that has remained in my professional toolbox throughout four decades is TENS therapy for chronic and acute knee pain. *OMRON sponsored this post. I received compensation and an Omron Focus TENS device for the purpose of this review. All stated thoughts and opinions are my personal and professional impressions of this product. (And always ethical.) In fact, I now use OMRON TENS and Blood Pressure Monitors in my House Calls … [Read more...]
Remote Work Mental and Physical Health Tips
Many Americans were introduced to the concept of working from home when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Back in March, many thought the remote work experience would only last 6 weeks. We assumed life would then return to normal. However, it’s become obvious that remote work will be a part of many people’s lives for some time. It’s now highly likely that remote work will be a major aspect of the workforce even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. How to Maintain Your Physical and Mental Health During Remote Work Spending the vast majority of … [Read more...]
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