Magnesium is a mineral important to the health of every cell and organ in your body, especially your heart, kidneys and muscles. Symptoms of a deficiency can include unexplained fatigue or muscle weakness, abnormal heart rhythms, eye twitches and muscle spasms. Unfortunately, determining a deficiency of magnesium from a simple blood sample isn't p...
Today we are working the stabilizing muscles of the back and abdomen- otherwise known as your core! Try each exercise for 30 seconds, if you are looking for more of a challenge increase to 60 seconds. Repeat 3 times! Plank with Knee to Elbow Hold plank position with arms straight, hands on floor, ke...
June is Men’s Health month and this post is going to focus on evidence-based recommendations for men to not only see, but enjoy, their 90th birthday. A study published in 2008 in the Archives of Internal Medicine reviewed this exact topic with findings that everyone should take into consideration. In fact, it is estimated that...
According to Friday, June 5th is National Donut Day. Everyone should take a moment to indulge every now and again, and if donuts are your thing- this is the day for you! BUT it doesn’t mean, that you can’t still make an informed decision about your donut choices and the best way to make sure that your indulgence doesn’t cause futu...
Adobo Flank Steak with Summer Corn-and-Tomato Relish Ingredients Steak: 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 whole cloves 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons brown sugar 3/4 teas...
In preparation for National Running day June 2nd, this week’s blog will focus on one of the most common issues associated with running, IT Band Syndrome. In fact, this condition is so commonly associated with running that it is often referred to as Runner’s Knee. WHAT IS RUNNER’S KNEE? Runner’s Knee refers to ir...
It is estimated that a condition called “plantar fasciitis” affects, and has been shown to be the most common foot condition treated by healthcare providers. If you experience pain in your heel or foot, especially first thing in the morning or after a hard workout. Today we will learn how to address these symptoms so they don’t leave you si...
Blood Pressure and You - Prevention and Non-Drug Interventions A recent (2014) review article in the journal Hypertension, published by the American Heart Association, details the influence of exercise and dietary interventions on high blood pressure. This article reviews and summarizes data from a range of previous studi...
We all like to work on our core fitness, doing planks and crunches, thinking that we are doing everything right. Unfortunately, most women aren’t aware that the core also includes the pelvic floor, a group of muscles that are responsible for a variety of important functions in the body. The pelvic floor is made up of muscles and connective tissu...
It is estimated that 2.5% of the population, or over 7 million people in the U.S., experience headaches that are related to poor posture and musculoskeletal imbalances (cervicogenic headaches). A cervicogenic headache is defined as a headache associated with neck pain and stiffness. Typically, these headaches only affect one side of the head or n...