Hiking 101: Getting Ready for Your First Hike
Studies show that hiking offers many physical and mental benefits. From decreasing anxiety and stress to preventing osteoporosis and building endurance. Fresh air, exercise and taking in beautiful sites can be exhilarating and uplifting as well as challenging.
Good News, Ladies: Studies Show Women Are Fitter Than Men
I am blessed to have lots of strong women in my life. I was raised by an incredible mom, I have an amazing wife, and two exceptional daughters. When it comes to inner-strength, vitality, and sheer stamina…guys, the gals invariably run circles around us.
It’s Time to Rethink “Wear and Tear”
Medical mysteries have always intrigued me. And it turns out that there is still lots of mystery swirling around osteoarthritis, a disease that is so common that it’s often considered a normal consequence of aging. Rates of osteoarthritis (OA) in the knee have more than doubled in the last 60 years, which is a mind-bending […]
A New Anti-Inflammatory
The race is on. Big Pharma is keenly aware of the major role that inflammation plays in a wide range of different symptoms and diseases. The market for anti-inflammatory drugs is massive… billions are spent annually by people looking for relief. The problem is that many of the common drugs used to suppress inflammation are […]
Introducing the Hazda…
How much physical activity do you get on an average day? If you’re like many Americans, you spend a whole lot of time sitting. Maybe you aim to get the 150 minutes of exercise per week (that about 21 minutes per day) recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services… but maybe some […]
30-365
There is one medicine that I prescribe for my patients at almost every appointment. Now, before I get accused of being a “pill pusher,” this particular prescription is a for a generic medicine with unlimited refills and no copay. My patients love it because works every time… and it has no side effects. A magic […]
Yoga Injuries
You don’t need me to tell you that yoga is massively popular these days. In fact, nearly 37 million Americans participate in this ancient practice. Make no mistake, I’m on board: yoga is a great thing indeed. Combining posture, breathing, meditation, and stretching can have wonderful benefits for the body and the mind. That said, […]
Are You Sitting Down?
You sit too much. I do too. The truth is that virtually all of us sit far more each day than we should… certainly more than our ancestors ever did. Between the commute, the office chair, and the couch or the recliner, all of that sitting adds up. This may not seem like a big […]
A Morning Routine for All-Day Positive Energy
We’ve all had mornings when we wake up on the “wrong side of the bed.” On these mornings, everything seems off, and unless you do something to shake off the feeling, the whole day can be a bust. A bad morning can really give your entire day a negative slant, and that’s just not the […]
Re: Refund on Your Fitbit
It’s easy to see why so many people purchase a Fitbit or a similar piece of wearable technology: they think it’s going to help them get healthier and lose weight. Due to its ability to track steps walked, calories burned, heart rate, and the intensity of any given activity, Fitbit is marketed as the ideal […]
