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Finding Portion Control in the Cookie Jar
My entire house smells like Christmas cookies. Downstairs, my husband is cutting out bells, angels and Christmas trees for our two children to decorate. I’m upstairs contemplating how yummy those cookies are going to taste. You see, it’s hard for me to eat just one. Perhaps you understand. So I’m hiding with my laptop, trying […]READ MORE
The Perfect Christmas Gift for Your Healthy Loved One
Christmas is right around the corner! We know how hard it can be to find the perfect present for a healthy, fitness-loving friend or family member – that’s why this year we’ve taken a (very unscientific) poll and made a list of the top three last minute Christmas gifts to give your resident health nut! […]READ MORE
Stability Balls Keep Beach Students Focused and Active
Bethany McLendon, a Virginia Beach public school teacher at Holland Elementary, deserves a round of applause for her health inspired solution for a fidgety class! According to the Virginian-Pilot article, when McLendon realized that her students were having trouble paying attention in class, she didn’t try to punish them – instead she adjusted her classroom […]READ MORE
More Athletes Turn to Kinesio Taping
Whether you’re suffering from a bum shoulder or a bad knee, Kinesio tape works on an athlete’s muscular and neural systems in order to help alleviate pain in targeted areas while providing support for muscles and joints. The theory behind the taping method is that by adjusting the tension of skin with the tape, therapists […]READ MORE
The Biggest Loser: Weight-Loss Reality
You don’t have to faithfully watch The Biggest Loser every week to enjoy the season finale. Last night was like flipping through a magazine loaded with “Before” and “After” pictures of people who’ve lost a significant amount of weight. Only the difference is that the slimmer silhouettes on TV are not doctored photographs for some […]READ MORE
The Biggest Loser: Inspiring Real Weight Loss
You don’t have to tune into The Biggest Loser television show every week to enjoy the season finale. Last night was like flipping the pages of a magazine loaded with “Before” and “After” pictures of people who barely look like themselves anymore. The only difference is that the slimmer silhouettes on TV are not doctored […]READ MORE
Stuff Their Stockings with Bon Secours In Motion Gift Certificates
Wondering what to give that hard-to-shop-for friend? Looking for a great gift for your spouse? Why not give the gift of motion! In Motion gift certificates can be given in almost any amount and can be redeemed for our outstanding services. The In Motion coordinators can help you choose the right amount for: Lactate Threshold […]READ MORE
Beware Fad Diets
I understand why people want to believe losing weight is as simple as taking a pill or going on the latest diet featured in a beauty magazine. It’s hard to be overweight. It can lower your confidence and lead to serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It’s no wonder that […]READ MORE
FDA Yanks Another Fad Diet
I understand why people want to believe in a weight-loss pill or fad diet. It’s hard to be overweight. It can lower your self esteem and lead to a variety of physical health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It’s no wonder that hundreds of people turn to herbal or natural products that promise to […]READ MORE
Your Choice for Physical Therapy on the Peninsula
Bon Secours In Motion offers state-of-the-art physical therapy services to all Hampton Roads residents, including on the Peninsula in Hampton, Newport News, and Yorktown! Whether you need general orthopaedic rehabilitation after an injury or you’re looking for sports-specific therapy, our certified specialists on the peninsula can help you regain your full range of motion and […]READ MORE