5 Nutrition Tips for Endurance Athletes Replenish not Replace. When you exercise, blood is routed to working muscles, fluids are lost through sweat, and oxygen is routed to your brain and heart and away from your digestive tract. Because of these physiologic changes, trying to replace the calories, fluids, and electrolytes lost during exerciseRead more
Physical Therapy as an alternative to opioids for treating chronic low back pain Do you have low back pain with sitting, driving or lifting? You are not alone! Low back pain is one of the most common reasons Americans have for seeking healthcare treatment. According to a 2009 study done by researchers fromRead more
2017 Twelve Days of Christmas Promotion Christmas is just around the corner, and it is a holiday tradition at Odom Health & Wellness to offer our patients a wonderful array of specials during the month of December. Our Twelve Days of Christmas promotion is sure to offer a variety of health and wellness gifts forRead more
Pecan pie, mashed potatoes with gravy and stuffing…the holidays are upon us as is the battle with extra calories and the indulgences that accompany it. How can we resist these temptations at holiday work parties, at family gatherings and, let’s be honest, even in our own homes? You need not avoid the invitationRead more
Because of the nature of today’s digital world, more and more individuals are working in front of a computer throughout the day. This can cause unwanted pain and discomfort if your desk ergonomics are off. Something as simple as chair height and position can drastically improve your wellbeing at work. Our physical therapy team has compiledRead more
It is a Holiday tradition at Odom Health & Wellness to offer our patients a wonderful array of specials during the month of December. Our Twelve Days of Christmas promotion is sure to offer a variety of health and wellness gifts for you all. Please Feel free to pass these offerings on toRead more
Here at Odom Health & Wellness, we believe everyone should have a chance to fulfill their own fitness goals, whether it be walking without pain, losing weight, or setting a new person record for a distance race. Our team takes a holistic approach to patient care, and we customize that plan on an individual basis toRead more
So you want to lose some weight but, despite your best efforts, the scale just doesn’t budge. First thing you should know: yes, you truly can lose weight in middle age. Second thing you should know: yes, it is harder. But many people don’t realize there are several fairly simple truths about middle age that makeRead more
It’s St. Patty’s Day! Chances are you are going to consume cabbage today. But what are the benefits, if any, associated with cabbage? Well, we’re glad you asked. Below are 3 benfits associated with eating cabbage…. without the liquor, of course! 1. It’s packed with goodness. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, one halfRead more
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) just published new recommendations for overweight people with heart risks (such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure). This even includes people that have pre diabetes or elevated blood sugar levels because diabetes is a high risk factor for developing heart disease as well. From an articleRead more
