Today in the United States our emergency medical system is the best in the world when it comes to saving lives from trauma. But, much like other progressive illnesses or diseases, we fall way short with results when it comes to treating the fallout from trauma; especially traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Research is finding that…
If you have kiddos, then this time of year signals back school and getting back into the school routine. September is a great time to reset after the summer holidays and get some of the healthy habits back on the rails that slipped during the summer. For those of you looking to either get yourselves…
Definition of sciatica : pain along the course of a sciatic nerve especially in the back of the thigh broadly : pain in the lower back, buttocks, hips, or adjacent parts This is how Webster defines sciatica. What I want to dig into here is a little more detail on what sciatica is, how it presents and things we can do…
Have you ever noticed how life gets put on hold November 1-January 1? It’s almost as though people’s lives go into limbo for 2 months out of the year as the Holidays get under way. Is this you? Do you stop taking care of yourself, putting your own health last, and dogging your exercise routine?…
Statistics have shown that the average person, I said average, will increase their weight by 5 to 15 pounds between October 31 and January 1. Halloween candy, parties, more alcohol, bigger meals and more of them over three months can certainly add up. Most people can and will put weight on relatively quickly. Taking…
Have you ever felt like you just don’t have enough hours in the day? Do you wonder where all your time goes, and are you good at managing your time to get the things done you need to? I have many days when I feel completely overwhelmed by my own “to do” list. Time is…
With fall soon upon us and summer coming to end, let’s reflect on our own health. Amid day-to-day craziness, we consistently put ourselves last. We neglect our nutrition, we prolong getting back to the gym or back to our fitness routine. Days, weeks, and months pass, and we find ourselves more than 10 pounds heavier,…
When you embark on a new health journey, you will either set yourself up for success, or you will set yourself up to fail. As a coach, my job is to guide you through the process that leads to success. One of the most important things you can start your journey…
Our daily lifestyle activities can be boiled down to 3 simple things: eating/drinking, moving, and thinking. Evolution has shaped our behaviors and genetic requirements in all three categories and if we fail to fulfill these requirements, over time we suffer consequences. Most notably are the ramped, preventable chronic diseases. All of which can be traced…
Let’s get this out of the way first. No, your best protection might not be the flu shot. The CDC consistently reports less than 50% success rate annually. It is literally a shot in the dark when you get a flu shot and there are no long-term studies that show absolute safety and efficacy….