One of the most insightful lessons I have learned this year has been understanding my boundaries. This practice is constantly evolving and I’m sure I will never be perfect at it, but I will try my hardest. What are boundaries? Boundaries are different for everyone, but for me personally, boundaries entail saying “no”, knowing my …
Oh imaging…. it’s a blessing and a curse. Since we don’t have x-ray vision (how amazing would that be!), we have to rely on imaging to know what is going inside your body. As humans, we wish our bodies were just like a car… if a part is chipped, cracked, broken, torn, frayed, that’s the …
Another month of 2020 has left us and a new one is beginning. I feel this year has definitely been measured more by actual time and not by significant events. But what is time, really? Sometimes, time feels slow and mundane. Other times, time feels chaotic and all consuming. I grapple with the idea of …
We are on the sassy train this morning! Patients sometimes give us a weird look when we ask them if they are eating ENOUGH calories. In the current diet culture, we are led to believe that most people need to lose weight by cutting calories, exercising more, and eating *good* food in order to be …
Did you know, that if humans don’t get enough sleep each night then they are prone to increased rates of depression, increased risk of stroke/heart disease, and lowered cognitive function? If you would like to sleep better to improve your overall health, have you ever tried sleep hygiene? Here are a few tips to consider: …
“Handle everything you encounter with the mind of a parent.” – DogenHow do you talk to your body? “I hate my painful knee!”…“I love my painful knee!” or do you ignore it?You have a choice between hate, neglect or love, compassion. Think about how you respond to crying baby. If babies feel scared, neglect, or …
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The prostate is a gland behind the bladder and in front of the rectum inside a physiological male’s body. This gland secretes fluid to protect and maintain the health of sperm. Common symptoms associated with impaired prostate health (such as enlarged prostate, prostatitis, and prostate cancer) are:🧔🏻Erectile dysfunction🧔🏼Urine retention which can increase infection risk🧔🏽Abdominal swelling🧔🏾Pelvic …
Your nervous system is the ruler of everything in your body. It determines sleep, hunger, hormones, heart beats, and movement. The ruler operates optimally when it feels safe, however, we live in a world of decreased safety everywhere we turn… especially right now. If at any point the ruler feels unsafe, your body’s ability to …
We’ve been having an ongoing conversation in the clinic about critical thinking and sometimes it feels a little daunting. We are currently living in a world where we have the highest amount of information (both real and fake) that is easily accessible and yet, it is getting harder and harder to be able to take …
Many people have it, however, the overall management of plantar fasciitis seems to lack creativity from a medical standpoint. I always like to tell patients to “show some love” to their feet… rub them, move them, let them breathe outside of socks and shoes, and ground them in the grass. Here is a list of …
We’ve been having a lot of conversation in the clinic about general arthritis. It seems to be on everyone’s imaging and yet, medical providers seem to want to blame that general arthritis for any type of joint pain. So why does arthritis get such a bad wrap? Arthritis, by definition, is inflammation in the joint. …
Here are the top 6 techniques that we suggest to manage swelling… no matter if it is due to lymphedema, lipedema, surgery, or autoimmune issues. Hydration (this seems to be a common trend in our clinical guidelines) Compression (this can be custom garments, over the counter garments, external devices) Nutrition (we suggest an anti-inflammatory approach… …
My partner and I enjoy having deeper conversations and over the weekend he brought up a really interesting concept. The other day, he was listening to a podcast and the guest was talking about how we shouldn’t try to pursue happiness but we should try to pursue peace. At first, that may seem ridiculous. Americans …
I hope this finds you happy and healthy. And if you aren’t… that’s ok. As you can see, this newsletter usually is sent to your inbox Monday morning before 9 AM. Well, yesterday was not going to happen for me. At first, I felt disappointed in myself that I just didn’t have the capacity to …
Since a lot of us are staying home more often, we are tending to our yards way more than we have in the past. Lawns are looking extra green, less weeds are in our flower beds, and new structures have been created. We love that you are getting out of the house and enjoying the …
