There are benefits to using compression socks or stockings for aging athletes. Do you suffer from poor circulation, or swelling of the legs? If so, compression therapy may be for you. Forgive me for sounding like a used car salesman for a moment, but as an athlete, compression therapy can be very beneficial for yourContinueContinue reading “Should You be Using Compression Socks?”
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How to Drink Your Antioxidants
Fight free radicals with this daily drink. If there is one thing we know about aging, it’s that free radicals are our enemy. Luckily, antioxidants can help combat the oxidation process in our cells, and they can be found in a variety of foods. Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are all high in antioxidants,ContinueContinue reading “How to Drink Your Antioxidants”
Five Herbs and Supplements for Thyroid Health
It’s never too early to prioritize your thyroid health. The thyroid is one of those things that we never really think about until we start to have problems. Thyroid dysfunction affects about 20 million Americans, and can lead to all kinds of health problems like weight gain, hair loss, cognitive issues, and fatigue. The thyroidContinueContinue reading “Five Herbs and Supplements for Thyroid Health”
Best Antifungal Soaps for Sports
When it comes to the needs of athletes, not all soaps are created equal. Anyone who has ever been really into playing competitive sports can tell you, athletes have a different set of needs than your average person. Athletes have different diets, require different clothes, maintain different schedules, and have different needs in terms ofContinueContinue reading “Best Antifungal Soaps for Sports”
Best Ways to Stay Hydrated During Sports
Team sports are coming back into our lives, so we must stay hydrated. With vaccination numbers on the rise, states all over the country are relaxing guidelines, and easing us back into some form of normalcy. As a member of the athletic community, I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Yes, we stillContinueContinue reading “Best Ways to Stay Hydrated During Sports”
Holistic Approach to Athletes Podcast with Dr. Scott Sigman
Check out my recent appearance on The Ortho Show podcast. As you know, there are many different forms of treatment when it comes to sports injuries. Some treatments involve a regimen of medications, coupled with surgery and physical therapy. Others offer a more holistic approach, and involve non-traditional methods for healing. Every patient is different,ContinueContinue reading “Holistic Approach to Athletes Podcast with Dr. Scott Sigman”
Four Types of Small Group Exercises
The quarantine cloud is lifting, so it’s a good time for some group exercise! Now that things seem to be on the upswing, I’m willing to be a lot of us are looking down at our bellies in terror, thinking we don’t have enough time to get in shape before bikini season. Luckily, group exerciseContinueContinue reading “Four Types of Small Group Exercises”
How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Children
Raising a confident child is harder than it may seem. No matter what you decide to do with your life, confidence is key. And yet, confidence isn’t something we are taught in schools. It is something we learn from our experiences and our upbringing. Confident people generally become that way because they either had goodContinueContinue reading “How to Build Self-Confidence in Your Children”
6 Ways to Fight Seasonal Allergies
Beware people, the pollening is coming. For people who suffer from seasonal allergies, spring can be a rough time. This year the issue of allergies is even more complicated because of Covid-19, since allergy symptoms can be similar to those of a common cold, and coughing in public has become a truly horrifying experience. SeasonalContinueContinue reading “6 Ways to Fight Seasonal Allergies”
3 Workout-Friendly Face Masks
In terms of workout protection, are all face masks created equal? There have been many frustrating things about the Covid-19 pandemic, but for some reason, wearing masks is at the top of the list. While I understand that nobody really WANTS to walk around with their nose and mouth covered, doctors and surgeons do itContinueContinue reading “3 Workout-Friendly Face Masks”