Diagnosed With Hypertension? Here Are Five Quick and Easy Guidelines To Follow When Exercising

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Tip #1: Get Your Blood Pressure Checked - First of all, you want to check your blood pressure before and after exercise. You need to know what you’re working with and ensure you’re not pushing your blood pressure into a dangerously high zone. This applies especially if you have been diagnosed with hypertension by your doctor. Continue reading »

How To Spot A Quality Multivitamin

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Nutrition

Would you believe that 92% of Americans are deficient in one or more essential vitamins and minerals? And would you also believe more than 99 percent of Americans are deficient in the essential omega 3 fatty acids? It’s true. The food we eat today simply does not give us what we need in terms of nutrition. Continue reading »

Could It Be More Than A “Crick” In The Neck?

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Neck and Back

Peggy is a 50-year-old active female who is in relatively good shape. She exercises regularly, isn’t overweight and eats right. But one day while replacing an overhead light bulb, a sharp pain shot through the left side of Peggy’s neck. But the pain didn’t last long, so Peggy wasn’t overly concerned. Within a few hours, however, the pain was back. Continue reading »

“Can you really change your metabolism?”

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Nutrition

A 40-year-old female patient came to me stressed over her inability to lose weight. As a busy law student, she ate on the run, often skipping meals. She wasn’t losing weight on 1,200 calories a day. She envied her husband’s ability to shed weight more easily. Another frustrated client found himself 40 pounds overweight after having knee surgery. After getting back into body building and working out, he was having trouble controlling his appetite. “I am eating more than before”, he asked. “What do I do?” Continue reading »

Shoulder Impingement - The most common reason for shoulder pain

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Shoulder

If you’ve ever had shoulder pain or discomfort, you’re not alone. Many people - especially older adults – suffer from shoulder problems. There are many causes, but impingement is one of the most common. Continue reading »

Boomeritis

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Fitness, Sports Medicine

Question: “I’ve heard the term ‘boomeritis’ mentioned lately. I know this has something to do with baby boomers and sports injuries. What does ‘boomeritits’ refer to specifically?”
Answer: Boomeritis refers to sports-related injuries suffered by a growing number of the more than 80 million North American baby boomers who are refusing to slow down. They then leave themselves open to Continue reading »

Acupuncture For Hypertension

Posted on May 22, 2007 and filed under Acupuncture

Chinese medicine believes health and wellness can be achieved through balance and equilibrium. The ancient Chinese believed there is a universal life energy (called chi) present in every living creature. This energy circulates through a network of channels called meridians. As long as this energy flows freely through the meridians, health is maintained. But once this flow of energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and illness occur. Continue reading »

Hypertension - What You Need To Know About The Silent Killer

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Surprisingly, in many cases, high blood pressure has no single identifiable cause. But many factors play a role: genetics and family history, environmental factors such as smoking, a diet rich in fat and cholesterol, a sedentary lifestyle with little or no exercise and stress can all contribute to hypertension. Continue reading »

Unlock Your Metabolic Potential!

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

Question: What can I do to keep my weight down after forty? Despite a reasonably healthy diet and combination of four spin classes along with some weight training, I am still five to ten pounds over my perfect weight. Help! Continue reading »

What are some of the reasons people cannot lose weight and keep it off?

Posted on May 20, 2007 and filed under Fitness

If you have ever been frustrated because you can’t seem to lose weight, you’re not alone. There are many reasons why people struggle to lose weight and keep it off. Some factors (like genetics) may be difficult to control. However there are some things that are within your control and need to change. Continue reading »

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