Photo: RelaxingMusic What pillow should I use? This is a common question I hear from my patients with neck pain. They want to know if there is a specific pillow or type of pillow that I recommend, so here is my advice. The height of your pillow(s) is the most important factor. For back sleepers: …
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Top 10 Reasons To Eat More Fruit
Photo: Wickerfurniture 10. Fruit is easy to take to-go. Whether it is an apple, banana, or smoothie, you can easily take fruit with you for a healthy snack or small meal. For women, it can fit into your purse. Men can fit it into your jacket pocket. It is the ideal mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack. …
Do Dairy Products Cause Weight Gain?
I have never decreased dairy products in my diet before this past week. It is actually very difficult to do, especially if you are like me and you eat chocolate, yogurt, milk and cheese every day. I normally would never choose to decrease these foods from my diet, but I am nursing a newborn who …
PCRM | Health Concerns about Dairy Products
PCRM | Health Concerns about Dairy Products
Concussion: When Is It Safe To Play Sport Again?
What are the symptoms of a CONCUSSION? It may involve losing consciousness, changes in vision, headaches, feeling dizzy, losing memory, ringing in the ears, nausea, difficulty balancing/walking, decreased coordination. What are the risks of returning to the game/sport too early? This puts the athlete at risk for SECOND IMPACT SYNDROME, which is when he/she gets …
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Eggplant Ricotta Bites on the Food Network
Eggplant Ricotta Bites on the Food Network
Shoulder Bursitis: How To Treat and Prevent
Bursitis in general means inflammation of the bursa, which is one of the layers of soft tissue that surrounds a joint. It can occur in almost any of your large joints. It is important to have a specific diagnosis of which bursa is inflamed. Bursitis in the shoulder is technically diagnosed as subacromial bursitis. Shoulder …
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How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
With Thanksgiving this week, the season of holiday weight gain is heavy upon us. So how can you avoid gaining weight until the new year arrives? This is especially important if you have been losing weight this past year or are working hard to maintain the weight loss you have achieved. 1. Use your holiday …
IT Band Pain: How To Treat and Prevent
The IT Band (iliotibial band or ITB) is a band of muscle tissue that runs from the outside of your hip/pelvis down to the outside of your knee. It is not a very well-known muscle, so it can be easily neglected, especially by athletes. If it gets strained or injured, it usually causes pain on …
Healthy Game Day Menu
Here are some ideas for your next tailgating party, to replace the usual wings, pizza and other junk foods. 1. Shrimp cocktail2. Bruschetta (diced tomatoes with olive oil and Italian spices, served on fresh bread)3. Guacamole dip, served with wheat crackers4. Spinach and artichoke dip, served with fresh veggies5. Hummus, served with baked pita chips6. …
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