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3 Ways To Use A Foam Roller

By |January 3rd, 2015|

If you haven’t been asleep for all of 2012, you’ve probably heard the praises of foam rolling.

This one is no joke! Foam rolling helps to create and maintain long, smooth muscles by massaging out the knots and releasing trigger points. It’s also a fantastic (and cheap!) way to release the fascia, which I’m sure you […]

Why Massages Really Do Keep You Healthy

By |December 3rd, 2014|

Why Massages Really Do Keep You Healthy
A Cardiologist Explains

By Dr. Joel Kahn

We’ve all seen it on TV or in a movie. The scene is tense and the patient is doing poorly. The doctor calls out urgently. Retractor! Scalpel! Suction! Massage Table!

Wait a minute …. Massage table?

Did Dr. House ever scream for body oil?

The good news […]

Why Everything In Moderation Isn’t Good Diet Advice

By |September 3rd, 2014|

Why “Everything In Moderation” Isn’t Good Diet Advice
By David Sciola

What are some of the biggest dogmas that have been perpetuated by conventional health wisdom in recent decades? I can think of two in particular: “everything in moderation” and “eat a balanced diet.”

There is some sense in these statements. Eating a broad range of foods can […]

Why Sitting Is Killing You

By |August 27th, 2014|

Spending more than just 6 hours a day on your backside drives up blood pressure and places you at a greater risk for diabetes, obesity, depression, and some types of cancer. People who already have chronic illnesses see an increase in their symptoms. And that’s just for starters.