Why Eating Turkey at Thanksgiving Makes you Tired
Monday, November 27, 2017
Turkey is a staple of any Thanksgiving meal in the United States. It is very common that people overconsume turkey as well as other foods like stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. People think that consuming turkey (because of the amino acid tryptophan) is what makes them sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner. But is that really what
- Published in Sleep
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What to do about that Sprained Ankle
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
What to do about that Sprained Ankle Ankle sprains by definition is a sprain to ligaments (not muscles or tendons) in the ankle. Ankle sprains in modern day athletics are common. They make up 30% of all sports related injuries. Ankle sprains occur most when lots of jumping, running, and quick changes in direction are
Find Out What You Can Do About Your Knee Pain
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Why does my knee hurt? Knee pain is a common issue in my clinic, as well as the United States. 19.5% of the US population in 2010 had some sort of knee pain, which encompasses both acute and chronic conditions. Acute knee pain is when there is some sort of traumatic event. A patient can
- Published in Musculoskeletal
The Truth about your Supplements
Wednesday, November 01, 2017
The supplement industry is complex and confusing, here is what you need to know The supplement industry is a confusing industry to say the least. But two criteria to look at is guaranteed purity and potency. Since naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and herbs cannot treat disease (according to the Food and Drug Administration) they are
- Published in General Wellness