In my house, Thanksgiving consists of family and friends gathering for a mega cooking event and the pie baking competition that happens once a year. This Thanksgiving, more than ever, we will pause and appreciate our good health and many blessings. Starting this holiday season, I also want to take a moment to appreciate…
It used to be believed that stretching before a workout was as important as eating breakfast before the start of a big day. If you want to minimize the risk of possible muscle tears, joint injuries or pain-free running, then stretching to prevent injuries is an essential part of your exercise regimen before you…
After ACL surgery, many people worry that they have re-damaged their ACL or torn their ACL graft. If you are concerned about this, know that this is a common concern. You have undergone a stressful operation and have probably experienced significant pain and limitations in your movement. In your eyes, the worst thing would…
When women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan to become pregnant, many worry about whether they should stop their medications, risking a flare-up of their disease, or continue taking medications and risk possible damage to the baby. About 50% to 75% will see their disease improve naturally during pregnancy for reasons yet unknown, while others may…
Skelly and I like to quench our thirst. Instead of reaching for filtered water, we drink one bottle of Gerolsteiner Mineral Water of 750 mg. Not only because of the bioavailability of calcium and magnesium, but because mineral water compensates for a very acidic Western diet characterized by high grains and animal products. Drinking 1,500-2,000…
