5 Fitness Tips For Introverts
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Denver physical therapist Dr. Patrick Donovan. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to crowds of people, loud music, or the […]
Read MoreThe Hydration Issue
The Hydration Issue We often underestimate the important role of hydration in our daily lives. As infants, water comprises 75% of our body weight. This percentage reduces to 55% in the elderly population. No matter your age, water is essential for cellular homeostasis and life. During my time in Haiti, I learned that not enough […]
Read MoreStart the Conversation About Your Medication Management
Start the Conversation About Your Medication Management “Freedom of choice” is a typical value in the US. So when my health care provider prescribes me a chronic disease medication for, say, high blood pressure, do I yield the rest of my life to a medication? No! This article is about the difficult conversation, asking your […]
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What is “Kyphosis?”
The spine is separated into three different regions – cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. Each region has it’s own natural curve. Kyphosis occurs naturally in the middle portion of the spine – the thoracic – and includes your ribs and chest plate. What Can I do About My Hyperkyphosis? Age-related hyperkyphosis is an exaggerated hunch in the thoracic spine that […]
Read MoreHygge
Soon after my son was born, the weather turned very cold. Although we had plenty of sunshine (I was still in Santa Fe at that time), I was chilled to the bone because I was somewhat anemic from my pregnancy. I soon learned about Hygge, which is the Danish secret (pronounced hoo-gah) for “surviving […]
Read MoreWhy do we ignore the pain?
Last night, I was in yoga doing “downward-facing dog”, when I felt a sharp pain into my wrist. As someone who works with the human body on a daily basis, I knew I should not do this pose if it causes pain. However, whether it was my ego, stubbornness, or just plain stupidity, for some […]
Read MoreBack Pain is Normal, Right?
Common…Yes! Normal…No! People regularly ask me what is the most common problem I treat. Easy…back pain! Statistically, this makes sense as 50% of us walk around with back pain each year. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work and second most common reasons for visits to the doctor’s […]
Read MoreWhat causes a subluxation?
The word “subluxation” comes from the Latin words sub meaning “less than” and luxate meaning “to dislocate”. In other words, a subluxation is improper position of a joint in the body which causes biomechanical dysfunction. When a subluxation occurs in the bones of the spine, known as vertebra, it can irritate the delicate spinal nerves […]
Read MoreWhat is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs and surgery. This natural approach looks first to the spine and other joints in the body for dysfunction, which may lead to various physical conditions. As chiropractors, we focus on locating and […]
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