Weekly Health Tip: Core Stability Exercises
One of the best exercises for increasing core stability and strength is the dead bug exercise. Dr. Schultz presents today on a step by step instruction on how to perform the dead bug. Just like any other core exercise we suggest 3 sets of 10 repetitions to tolerance.
Is Gluten Hurting Me?
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease occurs in people whose bodies cannot digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. The undigested protein triggers the immune system to attack the lining of the small intestine. A study using frozen blood samples taken from Air Force recruits 50 years ago has found that intolerance of […]
The Core! Not just a six pack!
Common thought is if you have a six pack of abs you have a strong core. It is surprising to some that this may not always be a true statement! The core consists of more than just the abdominal muscles, the core is comprised of the following muscles: abdominals, obliques, lower back and gluteus muscles. […]
Sinus Troubles: S’not What You Think
Chronic Sinus Trouble Do you wake up with a stuffy head and mucus in your throat or nose? Do you feel as if you always have a cold or that your last cold never left you? Do you have a chronic “postnasal drip”? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then you may […]
Stop The Beating (In My Head)
What Puts the Ache in Headaches? The ache in headache does not come from your brain- your brain cannot feel pain. During brain surgery a patient is often wide-awake feeling nothing, even talking to the surgeons and nurses while his/her brain is being operated on (a local anesthesia numbs the scalp). So what puts the […]
A Disc You Want To Know About!
Between your spinal bones (vertebrae) are flexible, gel-like pads called “discs” (intervertebral discs) that give your spine its curve and flexibility (a curved, flexible spine is much stronger than a straight rigid one). Spinal discs are often times involved in lower back pain. Disc Problems As you age, your discs may lose fluid and small […]
Do I use heat or ice on an injury?
The short answer is both. Ice is typically used for a newly injured, swollen tissue, and/or muscle spasm to reduce inflammation. Heat is typically used for stiffness and muscle pain greater than 72 hours post injury. Ice is typically used for a newly injured, swollen tissue, and/or muscle spasm to reduce inflammation. It can be applied for […]
Natural Stress Reduction Tips
Question: How Do I Reduce Stress Naturally? Answer: Get out, smell the roses, relax, laugh, and get a support system. Natural Stress Reduction 101 Get Out and Enjoy Nature While modern civilization has made our lives more convenient, it has deprived us of an essential source of stress reduction and relief—connection with nature. Studies show […]
Peripheral Neuropathy
Do you suffer from pain, numbness, tingling or burning in the hands or feet? Been treated without success? Been told to “live with it?” Tired of taking drugs that don’t fix the problem? Have you been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is the term used to describe disease and death of the peripheral nerves […]