Say Goodbye to Bellyaches!
Are you tired of dealing with gastrointestinal discomfort? Well, we've got a game-changing solution for you! Did you know that pelvic floor physical therapy can be incredibly beneficial in relieving gastrointestinal issues? That's right! Say goodbye to uncomfortable bloating, constipation, and abdominal pain with this amazing therapy! So, what's the secret? Your pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in maintaining healthy digestion and bowel movements. When these muscles are too tight or weak, they can cause a variety of gastrointestinal problems. But don't worry, pelvic floor physical therapy is here to save the day! By working with a skilled [...]
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate Summer is a time when we try to be more active and live healthier lifestyles. These goals might mean giving up indulgences like sugar or chocolate. However, July 7th is World Chocolate Day, which gives everyone a free pass to splurge. Don’t worry though, there are a lot of great health benefits to chocolate, if it is in moderation. The one mistake people often make when eating chocolate is eating candy bars or milk chocolate. This chocolate has the most sugar, and therefore is the least healthy for you. Dark chocolate is the healthiest [...]
The Top 5 Benefits of Walking as Exercise
The Top 5 Benefits of Walking as Exercise It’s Springtime! The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer and the birds are singing! It’s a great time to move our bodies and walking is an ideal way to do this! There are numerous benefits to walking as an exercise: Walking improves circulation and helps protect our heart Walking in nature decreases rumination, which are negative thought patterns that play in our heads like a broken record Walking improves your immune function Walking can help lower blood sugar/ help weight loss Walking improves sleep Additionally, [...]
More Proof High-Fiber Diets Help Prevent Cancers, Heart Disease
More Proof High-Fiber Diets Help Prevent Cancers, Heart Disease Did you know fiber is an important part of your diet? The higher the daily fiber intake the better! Check out the article below for more details! Daily Health News
Want to Try a New Activity? Have Movement Goals? Here’s How PT Can Help!
Want to Try a New Activity? Have Movement Goals? Here’s How PT Can Help! When companies that operate in big industries like financial services and pharmaceuticals want to update their business models, streamline their marketing approach or launch a new commercial product, they often turn to the expertise of consultants. These experts have vast knowledge to help companies solve problems and achieve their goals. Did you know there’s such an expert that can help you manage pain, reach your fitness goals and prepare you to try a new activity safely? Meet the physical therapist. Think of your PT as [...]
Drinking More Water Can Improve Your Health
Drinking More Water Can Improve Your Health We are always told the importance of drinking plenty of water through out the day, every day, especially living in the high altitude of Colorado. It is amazing to talk to women who limit their water intake to avoid using the bathroom or because they prefer other drinks. What some people don’t realize is the importance to the body to drink water. Your body loses water through breathing, sweating and digestion. It is important to re-hydrate by drinking fluids, especially water! Water also helps to flush the body of bacteria that [...]
Mastering the Mindful Meal
Mastering the Mindful Meal By Kim Oliva, E-RYT The Effects of Mindful Eating and Comprising our system It may come as a big surprise to learn that “mindless” eating, or eating without awareness, can have negative health consequences. Scientists are beginning to evaluate and better understand the complex role of the mind-body connection in eating behavior. It turns out that when our mind is tuned out during mealtime, the digestive process may be 30% to 40% less effective. This can contribute to digestive distress, such as gas, bloating and bowel irregularities. Gas and bloating aside, overeating [...]
