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According to statistics, the leading cause of health related deaths is diet beating all the ranges of cancer and cardiovascular disorders. This rings true because diet affects every aspect of life. Right after an infant is born it is breast fed. It is hooked on food from that moment onward. Food or rather filling your…

Getting a good night’s sleep is probably one of the most important things you can do for your health, as your body repairs and helps restore itself during those precious six to eight hours each night. Many people especially in urban areas struggle with sleep and feeling well-rested. Lack of sleep has been linked to…

Oxalates could easily take the trophy for being one of the most misunderstood and disliked compounds found in plant food sources. Associated with many diseases. Kidney stones taking the lead, oxalates have been receiving a really bad rep in the world of nutrition science. They have even been labeled as anti-nutrients. Should this be the…

             What Is the “Core?” There are many common misconceptions about the “core” even among fitness professionals. Most people probably think that the core is simply the abdominals, aka “6-pack.” The core is much more than that. Well, core is a broad term. The core is the center of our…

One time I sat through a health and fitness talk with a panel of international speakers along with some of our very own specialists; a taichi instructor, a cross fit instructor, a homeopathic doctor and a nutritionist. The common argument that reverberated with each was mindfulness and it being the first step to a healthy…

Pain is the reason why most of us seek the help of a physical therapist. This include back pain or any other condition that falls under physical therapist’s practice. Recent findings show that low back pain has become a significant global health burden nagging millions of people worldwide. It is common for one to experience…

Ergonomics” is the science of designing the workstation to fit within the capabilities and also limitations of the worker. It can also be defined as the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment The goal of office ergonomics is to design your office work station so that it fits you and allows for a comfortable working…

Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) causes pain and inflammation in the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow. The pain centers on the bony bump on the inside of the elbow and also may radiate into the forearm. Golfer’s elbow is usually caused by overusing the muscles in the forearm that allow you to grip,…