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Walnuts, almonds, pistachios are some great nuts that you should try to make sure to get at least one serving of every day. Looking for ways to incorporate these into your diet? Try sprinkling some on your salad for added flavor or mixing them into yogurt as an extra treat. + Scheduling your appointment for […]READ MORE

Congratulations to Stephanie Toothaker, DPT, OCS! Stephanie recently passed her Orthopedic Specialty Exam and is now a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics! Hooray, Stephanie! As of 2010 there were 6,157 orthopedic specialists nationwide and only 174 in Virginia! This certification is difficult to achieve and highly specialized, which means that Stephanie is now highly-equipped to […]READ MORE

The Fourth of July is here, which means many of us will be participating in potlucks, picnics, and BBQ feasts that far surpass the carrying capacity of a single table. But recent studies suggest that one sneaky side should be excluded this year – the potato chip. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, […]READ MORE

Bodywork and manual therapy are general terms that refer to body manipulation therapies used for relaxation and pain relief. Massage and chiropractic are two well-known forms of manual therapy. The idea behind bodywork is that people learn (or are forced by injury or stress into) unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural […]READ MORE

Dietary supplements are always a hot topic of conversation whether it be among athletes or just someone trying to build muscle, lose weight, etc. Athletes spend millions of dollars each year on supplements in order to improve their level of competition or their health. 70-80% of elite athletes report using some type of supplementation. So […]READ MORE

Exercising on vacation shouldn’t be a chore. But, removed from the everyday stresses and responsibilities of life when there never seems to be enough time to focus on a work-out, vacations can be a great opportunity to incorporate exercise into your routine! Do Some Research When you’re planning your trip, you may want to spend […]READ MORE

Many people over 50 years of age do not get enough vitamin B12. If you have been struggling with a B12 deficiency try to include good sources: fortified cereals like raisin bran, lean meat, and fish and seafood like oysters or clams. Low fat cottage cheese with fruit as a snack is another good addition […]READ MORE

Nearly 80 million people have prediabetes. And most of them don’t even know it. Nine out of 10 people with the condition that leads to diabetes are unaware that their blood sugar levels are too high. Additionally, recent research has shown prediabetes can cause long-term damage to the heart and circulatory system, according to the […]READ MORE

Nearly 80 million people have prediabetes. And most of them don’t even know it. Nine out of 10 people with the condition that leads to diabetes are unaware that their blood sugar levels are too high. Additionally, recent research has shown prediabetes can cause long-term damage to the heart and circulatory system, according to the American […]READ MORE

Morton’s neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. When your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long, the nerve that runs between your toes can swell and get thicker. This swelling can make it painful when you walk on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes […]READ MORE