One of the best parts of my day is being greeted by our dog Lucky at the door. It’s impossible to think it’s not his favorite part of the day too. As he’s running around in tight, little circles wagging his tail and squealing for joy – it’s like all of the day’s stress is…
I tell people all the time that they can’t heal or get stronger without getting healthy sleep. But did you know a lack of sleep also puts you at an increased risk of injury? A 2014 study showed that grade-school athletes that got less than 8 hours of sleep were 1.7x more likely to…
Turmeric is a spice that’s been used for thousands of years in Asian cultures but recently it’s popularity has really boomed – and for good reason. Many people are adding turmeric into their meal recipes or even taking turmeric supplements to reap some of its several health benefits. Curcumin, one of the main components in…
Rehabbing an overuse injury like tendonitis can be a real pain! If you overwork your injury the pain flares up to unbearable levels. The old recommendation of resting the injury until the symptoms fade doesn’t quite hold up either, as the pain often returns once you go back to your normal activities. So how do…
When it comes to diet, many people want to improve, but at the same time find themselves flustered and confused as to how they can. Given that there’s constantly new health food advice being put out on an almost daily basis, it’s easy to see how people can give up on trying to eat healthier.…