Self-Health Articles

Improved circulation and relief of muscle soreness are claims that are often heard when discussing the benefits of massage. However, the science has never really been able to validate such claims, until now. A recent study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago showed that massage therapy improves general blood flow and alleviates…

Tis the season for new and strange feelings for our courageous runners as the Boston Marathon draws near. After contending with what has seemed to be an endless winter, runners are starting to realize that their bodies are nearing their limits. Aches and pains start to creep up unexpectedly and terms like ‘Shin Splints’, ‘ITB…

As a parent of 2 young girls, I am forever trying to provide them with sage like wisdom. One of the easiest ones for them to follow, is making their beds. No, they don’t do it every day. However, every day that they do, I always smile when THEY notice the feeling they get when…

How much exercise should you be doing in order to effectively and (most important to many) efficiently, lose weight? The short answer, for those whose attention I have for about 3 more seconds, is 30-45 minutes 3-4 days a week. Now, for those who have time for a broader explanation, I submit that the quality…

Did you know that the simple act of taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling can have a profound impact on your over health? We have all heard the advice of others when faced with adversity; “Take a breath!” Now, this may seem like a simple piece of advice, but what if I told you…

Making suggestions for a Super Bowl Party to Pats fans is like telling Tom Brady how win. As the expression goes, ‘This isn’t our first rodeo!’ (It’s our 8th appearance since 2001). This year, I thought, since those who are NOT fans have to listen (again) to all of us yammer away about the G.O.A.T.…

For a couple of years now, we have been trying to communicate to our patients the now debunked concept behind icing an injury. Dr. Mirkin, the originator of the acronym R.I.C.E. (Rest Ice Compression & Elevation) that he coined back in the seventies, lead a research study in 2013 that found that icing an acute…

Over the past couple of months, I have been contacted or approached by countless people to voice my opinion about Tom Brady’s TB12 Method book. With so much noise surrounding the weeks leading up to a Super Bowl, inquiries were compounded with Tom Brady’s release of his 4-part documentary, Tom vs. Time, which is a…

Ok so this isn’t really a life-hack as much as it is a really great idea to bring to a new year’s celebration. It’s called a “Holly Jolly Fireball Shot”. Check out this receipe from the people at Delish TOTAL TIME: 2:30 PREP: 0:30 LEVEL: EASY YIELD: 12 INGREDIENTS • 1 c. water • 2…

It’s resolution season (again)! Whether you are a believer in making fitness resolutions on New Year’s Eve or an any other arbitrary date, you should be mindful and embrace your present reality. Regardless of your timing to turn over a new leaf, subjecting yourself to an injury is never on anyone’s resolution list. Many people…