October 19, 2017
Soft tissue injuries are common to all sports, and for decades the standard treatment has remained the same, represented by the acronym PRICE: Protect from further injury Rest from the activity that caused the injury Ice the injured area to...
October 17, 2017
For physically active people, being laid up after an injury or surgery can be tortuous. You body wants to move, but your injury needs rest and TLC. However, you can be proactive in the healing process by treating the recovering...
October 15, 2017
Although used for centuries as a treatment for soft tissue injury, cryotherapy has only recently gained celebrity status for treating everything from aging skin to medical disorders to athletic injuries and soreness. Hollywood celebrities and elite athletes sing cryo’s praises...
October 13, 2017
In recent decades technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including our health. Our approach to healthcare has evolved dramatically, especially when it comes to preventative strategies that help us optimize health and fitness, and avoid disease. Even...
October 12, 2017
The term “cryotherapy” comes from the Greek words cryo meaning cold, and therapy meaning cure. In athletic terms, cryotherapy is the act of subjecting your body to extremely cold temperatures for a short period of time in order to promote...
October 11, 2017
Ah Summer, with its long days, brilliant sunshine and relaxed lifestyle! Too bad it can’t last. But with the season’s end come new opportunities, fun family holidays and a return to a more structured routine. And the stress that comes...
October 9, 2017
It happens every year. After three healthy summer months of fresh air and sunshine, school starts, outdoor activities taper off, and before you know it, you are fighting allergies and upper respiratory infections. Sometimes you are just in the wrong...
October 7, 2017
Healthy sexual performance is something we take for granted, especially when we are in our reproductive prime. However, time, stress and overwhelming lifestyle factors can interfere with your sexual performance, creating embarrassment and tension in your intimate relationships. Many factors...
October 5, 2017
No one goes out on the town with the intention of being hung over the next day, it just sort of sneaks up on you. One drink leads to another, and before you know it, you have thrown caution to...
October 3, 2017
If you are like most Americans trying to juggle work, family and self-care, you probably have a hard time fitting exercise into your already overloaded schedule. Yet failing to exercise regularly can lead to weight gain, weakness and metabolic disorders...