'Tis officially cold and Flu season, SO - real quick, just to make sure we're all on the same page...immunity is your body's way of fighting off infection. The immune system protects your body from germs and cell changes that could make you sick. Since we're surrounded by germs every day, this is …
Who Knew How Good Foam Rolling Is For You?
Have you ever seen those random foam rollers at the gym before? They look like they are useless, but they can actually be extremely beneficial. Before any workout I do, I make sure to roll out my muscles. These rollers are great as a manual therapy tool for warming up for a workout and as a recovery …
Breathing During Weight Lifting
Have you ever been lifting at the gym and caught yourself holding your breath? Everyone's been guilty of it at one point or another. Most of the time, people don’t think about their breathing at all when lifting. However, it is one of the most important parts of the lift! What is the Concentric …
Blue Light Glasses
Do you ever get headaches from staring at a screen all day? I know I do. As a college student, I basically live on my computer. I am always doing work, which is the case for a lot of people. However, staring at a screen all day, especially at night can be harmful for your eyes and your sleep habits. …
Understanding DOMS
Have you ever wondered why your muscles aren’t sore immediately after a workout? You workout and feel great after. Then, a few days later you’re extremely sore. I know I experience this a lot especially with weight training. This late-reaction soreness is called DOMS, or delayed onset muscle …
5 Tips To A Stronger Push-Up
The push-up could be called a powerhouse of a body weight exercise. The push-up works almost every muscle of the body. During a push-up you are working your chest, deltoids, triceps, core, glutes and legs. Now the push-up seems like a pretty simple exercise. Get into a plank position, lower your …
Functional and Integrative Medicines
Do you think doctors today are focused fully on their patients? I think it’s safe to say that the majority of people, if not everyone, would say no. Doctors commonly see people as “just another diagnosis” and not as a person with feelings. However, things are beginning to change. Integrative and …
Why You Should Avoid Sugars In The Morning
Who doesn’t enjoy a nice sweet treat to start off their day? I know I do! Donuts and pastries are an easy and delicious morning meal. It’s very tempting to go for your morning coffee and pick up a sweet treat too! However, sugar in the morning is not great for you. Here are some reasons why and …