The Key to Foam Rolling (self massage) for Trigger Points
A common topic among my clients is foam rolling. What is it? Should I do it? Will it help? For those of you new to foam rolling, it is a hard peice of styrofoam shaped like a giant rolling pin
Stretches for stiff neck and shoulders
Tightness in the side of the neck, back of the neck or between the shoulder blades results when the neck creeps forward and the shoulders become rounded.Below is a video demonstrating stretches for the chest and neck to counter pain
Easy Almond Cashew Butter
Almond Cashew Butter
1 cup RAW sprouted almonds* (regular raw almonds will do but I recommend the salted sprouted almonds).
1/3 cup RAW whole cashews
2 Tbsp MCT* (Medium Chain Triglycerides) oil (sunflower seed oil can be used)
sea salt (optional ifsalted sprouted almonds
Cacao Super Food Balls (sugar free, gluten free)
Cacao Super Food Balls Recipe
Made with “super” foods – and is super rich and delicious!
total time to prepare: 10-15 min
1/4 cup raw cashew and/or raw almond butter – I like to use a couple of Tbsp each. Raw butters have
Bone Density and Exercise – new research
When it comes to exercise and building strong bones – it turns out not all exercise is alike. This article explains why:
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/ExerciseandBones.htm
Cholesterol – Look Beyond the Numbers!
This article on Cholesterol really spells it out. If you would like to understand your actual heart disease you need to look beyond your HDL / LDL numbers. Yes, these numbers are indicators, but there is more to the picture.
Flu shots – Reassess your need
Here is an objective article discussing new research on flu shot effectiveness. If you’re considering a flu shot this season, give it a read.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/reassessing-flu-shots-as-the-season-draws-near/?src=rechp
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease
This is truly amazing and worth viewing. A medical Dr. discovers that regular consumption of coconut oil is helping reverse the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. Another reason to eat more coconut oil!
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Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Explained
I am seeing an increasing number of clients with Tendonitis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CPS) so I thought I would post on this subject since seeking treatment through conventional pathways can be frustrating and often unproductive. The first question to ask
Science Behind How Massage Reduces Inflammation & Speeds Recovery
Finally, long overdue research is published explaining precising how massage affects your muscles (and other soft tissues) at the cellular level. In a nutshell, the article explains biomechancially how massage reduces inflammation (in the biopsied test subjects). It goes on