4 Jun , 2021

Nutrition Friday – High Blood Pressure and Food

Lydia Gil

high blood pressure, hypertension, Nutrition Friday Hot Topics, Nutrition Fridays

Blood pressure refers to the speed at which blood circulates through our bodies. When taking a person’s blood pressure, the systolic and diastolic pressures need to be considered, which refers to the pressure that occurs when your heart beats vs th...

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10 May , 2021

What Is Chiropractic Treatment?

Lydia Gil

chiropractic treatment, chiropractor, pain management Chiropractic, Functional Restoration, Uncategorized

We’ve all seen YouTube videos of people experiencing satisfying back cracks from chiropractors, but what does else chiropractic therapy treat? According to the World Federation of Chiropractic, chiropractic therapy aims to diagnose, treat, and prev...

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16 Apr , 2021

How Orthopedic Injuries Can Affect Sexual Health

Lydia Gil

mental health, orthopedic injuries, orthopedics Orthopedics, Psychology

TW // PTSD and depression. If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, please call 911 or the National Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255 An orthopedic injury is an injury that occurs to the musculoskeletal system, and more commonly occurs to t...

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28 Jan , 2021

What Can Physical Therapy Treat?

Lydia Gil

conservative treatment, pain management, physical therapy Hot Topics, Physical Therapy

People injure themselves regularly during falls, accidents, and in everyday life. There are many types of treatment one could receive for various injuries, including medication, surgery, and of course, physical therapy.  Since physical therapy (PT)...

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15 Jan , 2021

Nutrition Friday: New Year Healthy Dieting Tips

Lydia Gil

healthy you, New year diet, nutrition, Nutrition Friday Nutrition Fridays

The New Year is usually a time where people want to try new diets, create new workout routines, and try to lead healthier lives overall. However, the extreme diets that are pushed onto people are usually quite unhealthy. Before you start a new diet...

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11 Dec , 2020

How Can You Keep Your Eating Habits Healthy Through the Holidays?

Lydia Gil

Healthy Eating, Healthy eating habits, Holiday foods, Nutrition Friday Holidays, Nutrition Fridays

The holidays are upon us, and whether you’re ready or not, delicious holiday food is on its way. This also means that unhealthy eating habits can form, but this does not have to be the case for you! By practicing mindful eating, using the Sample Me...

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18 Nov , 2020

How Can You Prevent Arthritis and Reduce Pain?

Lydia Gil

Arthritis pain, joint pain, pain reduction Hot Topics, Joint Health

While there is no guaranteed way of completely preventing arthritis, there are still a lot of things you can do to help reduce the severity of it. Of course, prevention should start as soon as possible and often requires that you take preemptive me...

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23 Oct , 2020

Why Should I Spend More Time Outside?

Lydia Gil

covid-19, Outside, Vitamin D Community, Hot Topics

  Staying safe at home is more important than ever, especially since scientists believe the second wave of the COVID-19 virus is going to happen around November. One of the many problems with this is the fact that going outside is imperativ...

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7 Oct , 2020

What Exercises Help Joint Pain?

Lydia Gil

Exercises, Joint Health, joint pain Orthopedics, Uncategorized

Are you experiencing joint pain, and trying to find some relief? According to Healthline, the causes of your joint pain are most likely to be from a previous injury, age, or arthritis. Luckily, joint pain can often be relieved by exercising and mov...

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23 Sep , 2020

How Can You Best Prepare for the Day of Your QME?

Lydia Gil

examination, how to prepare, qme Pain Management, QME, Workers' Compensation

Is your Qualified Medical Examination (QME) quickly approaching? You’re probably a little worried about how you can prepare for the day of your QME. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with helpful tips on what guidelines you should follow on the day of...

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