Post COVID Back Pain
As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, it seems that muscle and joint pain are becoming one of, if not the most frequently reported lingering effects of the disease. Back pain in particular seems to lead the charge, followed closely by neck and knee pain. Experts suggest that the reason that this happens is due to...
Read MoreDemystifying Movement
Read ahead to learn more about demystifying movement so you can get the most out of it! If you've ever been turned off by exercise because it seemed too complex or intimidating, or gotten bored with a routine, looking at movement a little differently may help. We have probably all come across a workout video,...
Read MoreThe Importance of Maintaining Activity During COVID
In this blog, we will talk about the importance of maintaining activity during COVID. As more data comes out about the secondary impacts of the pandemic on people around the world, one trend that has been identified is an overall decrease in the amount of physical activity people are getting on a daily basis. Data...
Read MoreDr. Steve’s Holiday Gifts for a Healthy Home
It's the most wonderful time of the year again, and that means you may be looking for ideas for gifts for your loved ones. Well you're in luck, because I have a short list of a few items that may fit the bill. Since many of us have been spending more of our time at...
Read MoreWellness in the Workplace
Watch the linked video below to learn more about wellness in the workplace Every now and then Jacq gets asked by various organizations to do a presentation on mindfulness at work. She was kind enough to record her most recent one so that I could share it with you! Be sure to give it a...
Read MoreGetting More Daily Movement
Read ahead to find out how to get more daily movement! By now it is getting hard to deny the health benefits of getting more movement in our daily lives. Multiple studies from around the world have demonstrated that those who move more often suffer less incidence of diseases like high blood pressure, and diabetes....
Read MoreBuilding Resilience
Today we are going to dive into how to build resilience and how it can improve your overall health. The human organism is an adaptive entity. We owe our success as a species on this planet to this quality. Though, as much as our adaptability is a part of our being, it requires something to...
Read MoreFactors Affecting Recovery
This blog will cover recovery from exercise and injury and factors that affect it negatively. Read ahead to learn more. Any time we have an injury or pain, there are a number of things which affect how quickly and completely we recover from it. Biological factors including the type of structures involved and how damaged...
Read MoreUsing The Talk Test for Exercise Intensity
This blog covers the "Talk Test" and how it can be used to dial in exercise intensity. Read ahead to find out more. A couple of months back, I posted this article which outlined the WHO's guidelines for physical activity. It described the amount of moderate and vigorous exercise that a person should be getting...
Read MoreNurturing Your Immune System During the COVID-19 Outbreak
This blog dives into how to keep your immune system fighting during COVID. Read ahead to find out more! In times like these, aside from being diligent about washing your hands, not touching your face, and avoiding large crowds, you may wonder what else you could be doing to help boost your immune system. This...
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