I have had several patients over the last week that have come in due to injuries caused by a fall. Falls are one of the most serious health risks for older adults. Each year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 experiences a fall — and the consequences can range from bruises and […]
This week we have a guest author, my partner Ellen. Our weeks are spent discussing growth and learning stuff because that is our main shared interest. Ellen decided to write about some of our recent insights into how we process life. Black & White Thinking Black-and-white thinking originated in the brains of children. Yes, […]
Is stretching a good idea for us? Why would we want to do it? When is it a bad idea? Stretching has been standard advice in the physical culture world for hundreds of years. Currently, the stretching postures called asanas in yoga are all the rage. I certainly hear many glowing reports from clients […]
This is a continuation from last week where I was discussing the diet portion of the makeover. Stage 1: the first seven days are designed to overcome lipotoxicity within our cells causing insulin resistance. To do this we have to force our cells to want to burn any available fats in storage for energy. […]
We are still in the first month of the new year, so challenging ourselves to improve our lives is still on the table. As the name of the article implies, I am going to challenge all of us to improve our dynamic balance. Our what? Losing weight, hitting the gym, and improving your diet […]
An issue that has been coming up for a lot of patients lately is how to keep their adjustments in place. They will come in to see me for some complaint, I put things back together, and they are fine for several days to a couple weeks. Then for seemingly little reason their back, or […]