Standing Bird Dog

Apr 26, 2015 | Fitness

In last month’s newsletter we promised 6 exercises that can help you maintain a healthy and strong core. People think most “core work” occurs on the floor. We like to mix it up (horizontal and vertical) since when you are lying down on the floor you...

Asian Salad

Apr 26, 2015 | Nutrition

I had never had black rice but I saw this in one of our health & nutrition publications (IDEA) and thought I had to try it.  What a treat!  As many of you know, I am not a cook and while I don’t really mind cooking – grocery shopping – UGH!  This...

What Is Your Head Position Doing To Your Spine?

Mar 31, 2015 | Physical Therapy Corner

Did you know that the human head weighs about a dozen pounds? But for every inch that the head tilts forward and bends down, the pressure on the spine significantly increases. At a 15-degree angle, this weight is about 27 pounds, at 30 degrees it’s 40 pounds, at 45...

A Exercise For A Stronger Core

Mar 28, 2015 | Fitness

We have all seen countless ads for exercise programs that promise a “flat belly.” Unfortunately, the promise of a flatter abdomen doesn’t mean a fit mid-section, which functions to support your spine and promote good posture, among other things. In fact, upon...

Can Inactivity Kill You?

Mar 27, 2015 | Health

It’s no secret that inactivity is bad for your health, but it may be worse than previously thought. According to a new study, it’s even more deadly than obesity—twice as deadly, in fact. Researchers at Cambridge University studied more than 334,000 men and women over...