The importance of sleep, the negative consequences of sleep deprivation and steps you can take to improve your sleep and therefore overall health. Sleep. Why is sleep so difficult some nights? It was just a few nights into my family’s current road trip when I found myself wide awake, struggling to sleep. I lay …
Sleep: An overlooked and underappreciated component of health. Read More »
The importance of resistance training and how to start a strength building program. I was working in the kitchen when I suddenly heard my six year old daughter yell, “take the pillow out Mom! Hurry!” I ran into the other room and found her in a handstand against the wall, arms pushing up strong …
Muscle Strength: Build it with resistance training or lose it. The choice is yours. Read More »
Dessert ideas designed to help reduce added sugar intake while simultaneously providing a sweet treat. After my post on sugar, many people asked if I have sweet treats in my household. Many wondered what my 5 year old daughter eats, or perhaps is allowed, for sweets. True, kids love sweets, and a child is …
Why is back pain so common and what can be done to reduce your risk. Driving through California’s central valley on the way to a recent camping trip, I couldn’t help but notice the fields of fruits and vegetables. The green plants were such a stark contrast to the golden hills. I also couldn’t …
Back Pain. Is it inevitable or can you prevent it? Read More »
As a physical therapist, I often get asked questions about exercise. How often? When? Where? How much? What type? How long? Where do I begin? Ugg…With so many variables, so many questions, so many exercise fads swirling around in today’s society, exercise may be mind boggling and too overwhelming for many.