Why You Failed at Dieting Did you know that according to the CDC, almost 50% of adults have tried to lose weight in the last 12 months? That’s right. However, many find their attempts at weight loss unsuccessful or unsustainable. Additionally, more women have tried to lose weight than men. To achieve this desired weight [...]

How to Feel like You’re in Your 20s When You’re Not Our 20's seem to slip away from us way too quickly. Those are the years when we have the most energy and our bodies are in peak shape. As we age, our bodies experience age-related wear and tear. However, there are things you can [...]

Have you tried everything to improve your health, but nothing seems to work? Well, you may be doing some things wrong and not even know it. Your health is very important because, without it, you won’t have  good quality of life or be able to do the things that you love to do. What do [...]

5 Ways to Stay Fit this Fall Being physically active is very important in maintaining one's overall health. However, according to the World Health Organization 1 in 4 adults is not active enough. This is detrimental, as there are many benefits to staying fit like having improved heart health, having more energy/an energy boost, getting [...]

Did you know that back pain is a common condition that affects many people? In fact, up to 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life. Back pain can affect a wide age range, from children up to the elderly. Lumbar strain can be one of many different causes of [...]

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel bone to the toes. It acts as a shock absorber and is found at the bottom of the foot. When this structure becomes inflamed, many people report feeling a sharp, stabbing pain on the bottom of [...]

Did you know that 45% - 65% of all shoulder pain cases are caused by shoulder impingement? Additionally, 50% of people with shoulder pain report persistent symptoms after 3 years. Many people are living with chronic shoulder pain potentially due to shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement is a condition that results from a structural narrowing of [...]

Manual lymph drainage is a manual technique that involves light pressure applied to the skin. It is used to stimulate the lymphatic system and promote the flow of lymph. This technique is a great option for those who suffer from a wide array of diseases and conditions like lymphedema, fibromyalgia, and much more; it is [...]

Osteoarthritis or OA is a common, progressive joint disease characterized by chronic pain and functional disability. Females are more likely to develop this than males. OA often occurs in the knee joint, which consists of 3 bones- the femur (thighbone), the tibia (shin bone), and the patella (kneecap). Cartilage coats the ends of these bones. [...]

Posture is a concept that is so simple, yet so important. It can affect our bones, muscles and ligaments over time at our various joints, causing pain if we do not observe “good posture”. Let’s first talk about what some abnormal postures are: Sway back – This posture is characterized by the head and upper [...]