Are You Toxic?

Sep 1, 2015 | Diet, Health

Toxins are everywhere; we can’t avoid them even if we try.  Hidden toxins are everywhere, in the foods we eat and the air we breathe every day.  The foods we eat and liquids we drink are an easy way to clean up our toxin ingestion.  Our body naturally removes toxins...

Got Muscle Cramps?

Aug 4, 2015 | Exercise, Sports Medicine

Summer heat and humidity are now at their peak, and with that I have recently had many patients ask me what they should do to prevent muscle cramping to occur.  First of all it helps to know what is causing these cramps to occur. Causes: Muscle cramps can be caused by...

Got Back Pain…?

Jul 1, 2015 | General

Having recently “tweaked” my own back this weekend while helping a friend move some furniture, I was reminded how easy it is to strain your back even with the best intentions of using good ergonomics etc…  This had me thinking that this would be a good time to write...

What is Good Posture, and Why is it so Important?

Jun 1, 2015 | General

Posture ranks right up at the top of the list when you are talking about good health. It is as important as eating right, exercising, and getting a good night’s sleep. Posture refers to the body’s alignment and positioning with respect to the ever-present...

Does Ice Delay Healing? Where and When Should You Use Ice?

Apr 30, 2015 | General

The author Dr. Gabe Mirkin of one of my favorite books, Sportsmedicine, recently posted information on his website about some recent research that indicates that there are times when ice actually delays the healing process.  This is the Dr. Mirkin who is the Physician...