The Straight Scoop from Dr. Jess
A Rainy Day Drink That Won’t Destroy the Results of Your Hard Work
You’re relaxing at home on a rainy gray morning after a nice trail run, and you get that craving for a sweet, rich, comforting mug of hot chocolate. But what do you do if you don’t eat sugar? Make a cup of tea perhaps, maybe some roasted brown rice, peppermint, or chai flavored? That could be good, but sometimes you just want something with a little bit more body. …
Why Rest Before a Running Race?
Once again, Dr. Gabe Mirkin provides us with interesting research findings on fitness and exercise. Reprinted with permission. You can find other articles by Dr. Mirkin at www.drmirkin.com.
Should you train or rest before a major race?
The best way to train a couple of days before an important race or a marathon is to stop training altogether. How long you can exercise a muscle depends on how much sugar …
Free ART Tuesdays extended through February!
Here is your chance to experience an ART treatment for FREE! Maybe you’ve heard about Active Release Techniques but haven’t gone for it and signed up for any treatments. Perhaps this is your first time hearing of ART, and you have nagging shoulder, wrist, knee, or foot pain. Either way, take advantage of this opportunity. For a limited time, I’m offering free ART sessions on Tuesday afternoons. I would love …
Athlete’s Seminar Series is Back!
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tuesday, February 7th at 7pm (free)
Do you experience pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands after working at the computer for long periods of time? Do you have a friend or family member who has told you they have carpal tunnel syndrome. This lecture will help you gain a better understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome and related overuse injuries. What most people think of when …
Free ART Treatment Tuesdays!!!
Free ART Treatment Tuesdays!!!
Here is your chance to experience an ART treatment for FREE! Maybe you’ve heard about Active Release Techniques but haven’t gone for it and signed up for any treatments. Perhaps this is your first time hearing of ART, and you have nagging shoulder, wrist, knee, or foot pain. Either way, take advantage of this opportunity. For a limited time, I’m offering free ART sessions on …
You Don’t Have to Lose Muscle with Age
In the wake of a 100 year old marathoner , Dr. Mirkin gives us insight into Sarcopenia, or muscle loss with aging. Reprinted with permission from Dr. Mirkin’s newsletter. To learn about Dr. Mirkin and read more health articles, visit drmirkin.com.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 13, 2011
Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss with Aging
Competitive masters athletes, 40 to 81 years old, who
trained four to five times …
You Don’t Have to Lose Muscle with Aging
In the wake of a 100 year old marathoner , Dr. Mirkin gives us insight into Sarcopenia, or muscle loss with aging. Reprinted with permission from Dr. Mirkin’s newsletter. To learn about Dr. Mirkin and read more health articles, visit drmirkin.com.
Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
November 13, 2011
Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss with Aging
Competitive masters athletes, 40 to 81 years old, who
trained four to five times …
Power Up with Pomegranate!
Power up with Pomegranate
By Sandy Baird, DC, ART
Research has shown that the antioxidant content of pomegranate juice can reverse atherosclerosis, lowering one’s risk of heart disease. Let’s take this one step further. Instead of drinking a blood-sugar-spiking 8oz. glass of pomegranate juice, cut open the cheery red fruit and eat its arils (the red pods nestled within the white pulp.) You’ll still reap the full benefit of the …
How Important is Bone Density?
How Important is Bone Density?
By Sandy Baird, DC, ART
A recent article in the Journal of Biomechanics evaluated the importance of density on the strength of cow bones and human bones. The results showed that the strength and toughness of the human bones were much more sensitive to decreased density than they were to induced damage. This tells us that we should focus our efforts on increasing …
Injury Prevention Tips for Soccer and Flag Football Players
As the season changes to fall, soccer and flag football are just a few of the sports teams launching into a new season. While some injuries may be entirely unavoidable, you can reduce your risk of many injuries (both mild and severe) by following the tips below. It’s important to view this issue from multiple angles, as just addressing one aspect and ignoring all …
Should you take Vitamin Pills?
Once again, another great article from Dr. Mirkin I felt was a must-read. Reproduced with permission from Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s E-zine at www.drmirkin.com. Enjoy!
Get Vitamins from Food, Not Pills
One in three women and one in four men in the United
States take vitamin pills regularly. This month, a study that
followed 182,099 people in California and Hawaii for an average
of 11 years showed that …
