For those readers following along, I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree this past weekend. During that two and one-half years of study, much focus was trained on the global burden of disease. Specifically, potentially preventable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, including stroke. High blood pressure is the number one cause of all strokes, but by controlling your blood pressure, the risk of stroke can decrease by 50%. The new and exciting telemedicine measures presently being introduced put prevention into the … [Read more...]
Staying Motivated on Your Path to a Healthy Diet
If you find yourself struggling to feel motivated to stick to your goal to eat healthfully, get fit, and give up unhealthy habits, it’s important to know you’re not alone. No matter how far you’ve slipped, there are ways to regain your momentum and set yourself back on the healthy path. Here are three tips to help you regain your momentum and get you back on the right path. Keep It Simple: Introduce Healthy Foods Into Your Diet to Eat Healthfully If your first step is to eliminate unhealthy foods, you might fall off the wagon … [Read more...]
Three Super Simple Tips to Get Fit
With the new year fresh upon us and National Wear Red Day® fast-approaching (Friday, February 1, 2019), there is no better time to take stock of our health. The American Heart Association agrees! Its annual Go Red for Women campaign puts the spotlight on a vulnerability often overlooked; one women dies of cardiovascular disease (stroke, heart disease) every 80 seconds. In an effort to raise awareness, this ongoing campaign promotes a combination of education and action. DID YOU KNOW- 80% of all female cardiac events are preventable? Knowing … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Keep It Clean Runners | OdorKlenz SPORT Powder Review
*I was given a 50 gram size of this product for review purposes. Affiliate links are included within. For all who know me, my opinions, and my word, are my own. Runners know the benefits of running; cardiovascular gains, mood boosts, camaraderie, you know the drill. Another big bonus is the lack of extensive and expensive equipment required for their chosen sport. I've written extensively about that one must have- the running shoe- many times. Which, what, when, and how to choose your kicks has been covered by my series Top PT Tips for … [Read more...]