Protein is an essential nutrient for everyone to include in their diet, not just athletes or body builders. Protein is a component of every cell in the body. You use protein to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. It is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, hair, nails and blood. Consuming
With our seminar on upper body strengthening taking place this week, I wanted to take this time to touch upon a topic that is very important for all standing exercises: proper posture. I think it is safe to say that a great deal of us demonstrate poor posture throughout the day, regardless of whether we
Most of us by now have heard of a therapeutic modality called “cupping”. It was recently made popular again due to its use by some of the 2016 Olympic athletes. Cupping is a traditional method used across the globe for the purpose of relieving muscle tension and improving healing. Small suction cups are placed over
Over the past month staff from Physical Solutions were invited to present at Hicks Nurseries as part of their spring wellness forums. We had the opportunity to meet with staff from both the customer service and landscape departments to discuss the best strategies to avoid injury and stay hydrated at work. We also reviewed a
No-Mayo Avocado Egg Salad is a healthier version of your traditional egg salad! Instead of using mayonnaise, this recipe calls for creamy avocado and Greek yogurt. Avocados are an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, which make them a great substitute for the trans or saturated fat in many of our favorite dishes. Monounsaturated
In light of our upcoming core training seminar, I would like to take this opportunity to review a few ways to maximize your core training and avoid possible injury. Below I have highlighted a few possible issues that you may run into when beginning or progressing your core training program, as well as ways to
Many people assume that all fats are harmful to our health and should be eliminated completely from the diet. Believe it or not, fat is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies to perform many important functions. Fats are required to store energy, absorb fat-soluble vitamins, protect our organs, and insulate our bodies. Low-fat diets
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying our favorite appetizers and finger foods with the people we love. There are a variety of dips, skewers, bites and spreads available at parties; however, there are many healthy appetizers that are just as enjoyable without all the
Many people worry about ruining their healthy routines during the holidays and sabotaging the progress they have made all year. With the many temptations around and the comfort found in enjoying our favorite foods, it can be hard to not overindulge. Instead of throwing away our healthy habits completely, here are several ways to stay
Anterior hip tightness is a common issue that has significantly increased in occurrence and severity over the past decade due to people spending more time sitting; whether it be on the couch or at a desk. When we sit, our hips are in relative “flexion,” meaning that the musculature of the front, or anterior, hip