Yearly Archives: 2011

Myra said: “Strengthened my back and legs and considerably lowered my back pain”  “Staff are very professional and very concerned about my health.  They want patients to get well.  Very friendly as well.  Appointments always started on time”READ MORE

Helped greatly with knees that were hurting. Very nice to work with.  Knew what they were doing and how to help me.  Very encouraging!READ MORE

Dietary supplements are always a hot topic of conversation whether it be among athletes or just someone trying to build muscle, lose weight, etc. Athletes spend millions of dollars each year on supplements in order to improve their level of competition or their health. 70-80% of elite athletes report using some type of supplementation. So […]READ MORE

Exercising on vacation shouldn’t be a chore. But, removed from the everyday stresses and responsibilities of life when there never seems to be enough time to focus on a work-out, vacations can be a great opportunity to incorporate exercise into your routine! Do Some Research When you’re planning your trip, you may want to spend […]READ MORE

Many people over 50 years of age do not get enough vitamin B12. If you have been struggling with a B12 deficiency try to include good sources: fortified cereals like raisin bran, lean meat, and fish and seafood like oysters or clams. Low fat cottage cheese with fruit as a snack is another good addition […]READ MORE

Nearly 80 million people have prediabetes. And most of them don’t even know it. Nine out of 10 people with the condition that leads to diabetes are unaware that their blood sugar levels are too high. Additionally, recent research has shown prediabetes can cause long-term damage to the heart and circulatory system, according to the […]READ MORE

Nearly 80 million people have prediabetes. And most of them don’t even know it. Nine out of 10 people with the condition that leads to diabetes are unaware that their blood sugar levels are too high. Additionally, recent research has shown prediabetes can cause long-term damage to the heart and circulatory system, according to the American […]READ MORE

Morton’s neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. When your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long, the nerve that runs between your toes can swell and get thicker. This swelling can make it painful when you walk on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes […]READ MORE

Potato Chips. French Fries. Sugary Drinks. Red Meat. And let’s not forget refined grains such as white flour. These are the types of food that are causing major weight gain for people across the country. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reaffirms what so many Registered Dietitians and medical professionals have been […]READ MORE

Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendon just above your heel. This tendon connects the calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus, to the calcaneus, or heel bone. It can present as a pain during or after activity, a thick nodule that you can feel on the tendon, or a popping feeling as you […]READ MORE