The idea that high-dose IV vitamin C therapy can help in overcoming infections is not new. We know that adequate vitamin C is necessary for our body's immune system to function properly, and without sufficient levels of vitamin C humans face a higher risk of health...
Car Accident Physical Therapy Car crashes are often unavoidable and mostly inconvenient. Whether it is a fender-bender or severe collision; the burdens of insurance, vehicle damage and loss of time at work are only compounded by injury or pain from a car accident....
Seasonal Transition for the Endurance Athlete Many endurance athletes around the twin cities area are getting their final races in for the months ahead and as usual are looking for ways to stay sharp and conditioned during the off-season to prepare for...
Physical therapy is an incredibly important field as it can help people of all ages with all types of injuries and problems. Physical therapy programs not only help people to return to their previous lifestyles and routines, but can also create more strength and and...
I never grew up eating many casseroles, as it just wasn’t part of my parents' cooking repertoire. Fast forward to the present, with my husband who grew up eating many baked pasta dishes and would eat them weekly if he could. While the occasional indulgence in lasagna,...
Growing up, my dad cooked most of our suppers. While he can follow a recipe, cooking was/is not a hobby of his. I remember many meals of Hamburger Helper, spaghetti, and Sloppy-Joes. At my mother's insistence there was also a lot of steamed broccoli. Maybe you can...
Many lifestyle factors, genetics, and simply living reduces the elasticity of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. This can lead to wrinkles and joint discomfort. Perhaps you have heard about collagen or gelatin and started adding one of the various name brands to...
As someone who has a long history of stress fractures and broken bones and a strong family history of fractures (mom, grandma, and aunt) I make bone health a priority when it comes to my diet and lifestyle. If you have experienced multiple fractures or been diagnosed...
Physicians have frequently recommended Probiotics in the past when patients took an antibiotic and struggled with side effects such as constipation, diarrhea, or yeast infections. It seems more recently though, probiotics have become the “It” supplement. I’ve seen...