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We Are What We Eat!

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For Young Athletes, Good Reasons to Break the Fast-Food Habit

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/for-young-athletes-good-reasons-to-break-the-fast-food-habit/?partner=rss&emc=rss

For parents, the time and investment in setting a good example is worthwhile, so their young children mature into healthy, fit adults. “It will have a lifelong effect,” Dr. Kim said. “Habits formed early on track to younger adolescence and into at least young adulthood.”

Reduce the use of Medications with Modalities

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Cold Therapy Makes a Comeback

An evidence-based look at cryotherapy in athletic rehabilitation.

Anyone who has needed services at New Leaf Physical Therapy know i am huge on icing instead of taking lots of pain meds, read the article and learn more.

Pursuing an Active Life With Arthritis

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Pursuing an Active Life With Arthritis

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/16/jane-brody-on-arthritis/

Even with relatively advanced arthritis, it is important to maintain an exercise regimen, with modifications as needed to minimize overuse of damaged joints.

“You should exercise affected joints,” Dr. Brandt said. “Muscles around the joints can atrophy — use them or lose them — and result in even more pain and stiffness.” He suggested consulting a physical therapist or exercise physiologist to help design “an exercise program that permits loading joints appropriately.”

To manage arthritis pain, when carrying heavy items, lift them with open palms to avoid pressure on smaller joints. When cutting, hold the knife as if it were a dagger, and to stir, grip the spoon in your palm, and use your upper arm, not your wrist, to mix.Chris Gash/Source: Arthritis Self-ManagementTo manage arthritis pain, when carrying heavy items, lift them with open palms to avoid pressure on smaller joints.

When cutting, hold the knife as if it were a dagger, and to stir, grip the spoon in your palm, and use your upper arm, not your wrist, to mix.