Health and Wellness

Brown bagging it to work doesn’t seem like a lot of fun, but when you consider the health benefits of packing a lunch the idea quickly becomes much more appetizing. Here are three reasons why you should consider bringing lunch to work: Your Health Fast food is chock full of calories, fat, sugar, and salt. […]READ MORE

Judy Mitnick, a registered dietitian with Bon Secours In Motion, recently went on WAVY TV to discusses the four basic principles of cooking, preparing, and serving food safely outside. According the 2010 dietary guidelines, her top four concerns for those cooking outdoors is a reminder to: Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water or […]READ MORE

Maybe you only need to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Maybe you need lose more. When you have several pounds to lose, the stakes get even higher. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease: these are some of the diseases connected to obesity. A new study gives us another reason to lose weight before […]READ MORE

If you’re looking to pump up your gym routine your gym buddy may not be a person at all. With the rapidly swelling market of a variety of exercise applications for iPads, smartphones, and other high-tech devises, your best friend at the gym may be zipped up in your backpack. Whether you’re ready to pump […]READ MORE

For endurance athletes or those who train hard, muscle pain and soreness is to be expected. While high-level college athletes have the benefit of a regular massage, many individuals in motion do not. The good news is that even if you can’t afford to pay for regular manual therapy appointments, you can massage your hard-to-reach […]READ MORE

Studies continue to suggest that a carefully focused training program can make a huge difference in a patient’s success following knee replacement surgery.  By participating in a good pre-op series of muscle strengthening exercises, patients have made leaps and bounds in their recovery after their surgery date. replacement. In one key study published by Arthritis […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then, one day, they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, I meet a lot of people at the gym where I teach. I will often see the same people for weeks and then they are gone. Sometimes they never come back. Many of them return after a couple of months. They are often trying to lose the weight they gained back […]READ MORE

When it comes to dining out the temptation to stray from your diet can be overwhelming. A couple servings from the complimentary bread basket, a single sugary cocktail,  one indulgent dessert –  before you know it you’ve accidentally consumed an extra thousand calories. Sticking to a healthy diet is particularly important if you have a […]READ MORE

All physical therapists are prepared through education and experience to treat a variety of conditions or injuries. However, when it comes to finding the right physical therapist for your injury or condition it is important to consider their qualifications. Your physician may, for instance, recommend you look for a therapist who: Has experience in treating […]READ MORE