With so many branches of medicine, it can be hard to pick the right specialist to help with health concerns. Terms like allopathic, naturopathic, osteopathic, and homeopathic are popping out everywhere, making it hard to figure out the right fit. Depending on the health concern each of the medical practices above could prove very effective […]
The American Diet: Metabolism and Carbs
Carbohydrates contribute a major part to the diet of most Americans. The recommended intake of carbohydrates varies with lifestyle, depending on daily energy demands of each individual. Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates for those with a sedentary lifestyle, for example, can lead to increased fat storage. On the other hand, an athlete who is likely […]
The Importance of a Sleep Schedule
New-era lifestyle habits can lead to adverse effects on both sleep and life quality. With bedtimes becoming a thing of the past for most Americans, sleep disorders and low energy levels are becoming more prominent. Lifestyle demands and habits many of us take for granted can disrupt rest. Not only that, but they can […]
Supplement of the Month: Folate(s)
The use of folates, and specifically folic acid (vitamin B9) supplementation is currently one of the most controversial topics on nutrition blogs and websites. Much of the controversy revolves around the adverse effects folic acid could have on the body and its potential to raise the risk of cancer (Ebbing, 2009). Folic acid is essential […]
Get Immediate, Real, and Lasting Pain Management with HMT
HMT and Pain Management Body aches and localized pains are not only uncomfortable, they are disruptive to overall physical health and stress levels. Body aches are often dismissed, especially by individuals with busy lifestyles. However, pain is a warning sign from the body and should not be taken lightly. The signal may originate from a […]
Give up ANYTHING for 30 Days.
Studies show that it takes 30 days to create a new habit, but how do you stick to your goal for 30 days when your brain is already trained by bad habits? Here are some ways that you can give up anything for 30 days. Write down your goal: Once you make a decision to […]
Bay Federal Wellness Fair 2017
We set up in the enchanting banquet room of the Seascape Golf Club as the sun rose, ready to provide amazing services to wellness fair attendees! Bay Federal put on a healthy breakfast mingle and wellness fair for their employees. It was a great opportunity for employees to explore self care options for themselves. We […]
Benefits of Tens Unit and E-Stim
By Jaimi Jansen The use of the TENS Unit (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) and E-Stim (Electrical Stimulation) machines greatly enhance recuperation rates of physical therapy patients, as well as the common everyday worker. It has an overall sedative effect on chronic pain associated with inflammation and edema (swelling). These two forms of electrode-based stimulation represent […]
Top Three Exercises to Improve Posture
By Jaimi Jansen Good posture offers benefits that go beyond a properly curved spine. When one slouches and doesn’t maintain proper posture, muscles and ligaments work much harder to keep one up and balanced. This extra work by the muscles can lead to myalgia, lumbar pain, headaches, and an increased likelihood for injury. Maintaining proper […]
The Difference Between Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage
By Jaimi Jansen Massage is a form of physical therapy that manipulates the soft tissues of the body using varying degrees of pressure. Massage therapy is a medically approved approach to dealing with muscle and connective tissue discomfort. Swedish and Deep Tissue Massages Swedish massage is one of the most commonly known types of massage, […]