5 Things You Should Know About Stretching and Mobility
One of the greatest debates in athletic history has to be the whether or not stretching is beneficial. I remember when I was in school the latestand greatest technique was bouncing into the stretch, it was part of – not before the warm up and feeling the burn was a good thing. The more the...CONTINUE READING→
What Men Should Know & Do About the Flu
Spring is on the horizon, and you may be thinking that flu season is a thing of the past. But, the truth is flu viruses can circulate as late as May. As of February 21, CDC data shows flu activity remains elevated nationally but is decreasing. Young and middle-aged adults, including those with chronic conditions...CONTINUE READING→
Sex Education – How Much Do You Actually Know About Sex?
In our clinical practice I go over every new patient’s sexual history, not only from a medical perspective, but from a sexuality aspect as well. We talk about their family of origin, how they learned about sex, their first experiences, any unwanted sexual touch, and even their best and worst experiences. Since most people never...CONTINUE READING→
Cleanse Diets: Are They Worth It?
Around the new year, people are determined to get in shape and be healthier in general. This usually includes going to the gym more often, limiting your late night trips to the golden arches, and dieting. With so many people facing similar goals and challenges, diets have become almost an annual fad that we see...CONTINUE READING→
Prevent Stroke: Non-Invasive Ways to Help
Each year in the United States, 785,000 people suffer a stroke. Furthermore, it is the fourth leading cause of death and its consequences are among the top causes of disability in the U.S. The good news is that there are preventative measures you can take to reduce your risk of stroke, and most of them...CONTINUE READING→
Four Nutrition Myths That May Be Hurting Your Health
An interview with Dr. Christopher Mohr, sports nutrition advisor for Men’s Fitness Magazine Have you ever decided to skip a great looking breakfast because you thought the eggs might raise your cholesterol? Perhaps you avoid the salad and vegetables on your plate and eat just the meat at dinner time to limit your carbohydrate intake....CONTINUE READING→
The Sunny Side Up on Breakfast
While in surgical training, I probably missed breakfast ten times more than I had it. An early morning (and I mean early) cup of Joe was standard fare for the most part. But now that I lead a more human life, I eat breakfast daily and rather enjoy it. Maybe it’s because my mother constantly...CONTINUE READING→
What are Kidney Stones and How Do They Affect Us?
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits, typically composed of mineral and acid salts that form inside your kidneys. As one might expect, because urine is a vehicle for waste excretion, it is comprised of numerous chemicals and wastes (including calcium, oxalate, urate, cysteine, xanthine and phosphate). When the urine is too concentrated, that is too...CONTINUE READING→
Rhythm of Closeness—Part II
“If two rhythms are nearly the same, and the sources are in close proximity, they will always entrain.” —Mickey Hart (drummer for The Grateful Dead) As boys, many of us couldn’t be close to our mothers without losing ourselves in their needs, or without our energy sucked out of us to sustain them. Or if our mothers were...CONTINUE READING→
Laughter is No Joke
Valentine’s Day. I hope you had a chance to lighten up. To laugh mirthfully. To enjoy the moment, with family, friends, a lover, a partner or a pet. Truth be told, the lighter side of life could extend your life.