You are much more likely to commit to fitness if you actually enjoy it. To most people, the idea of exercising brings up all kinds of negative emotions, from laziness to pure dread. It’s no secret that exercise can be hard, and most people would prefer a quick fix, or a long bout of procrastinationContinueContinue reading “How to Learn to Love Exercise”
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How to Get Rid of Sand after Visiting the Beach with Your Family
Love the beach, but despise sand tracking on your floors, sheets, and bathtubs? I am the first one to raise my hand for an awesome sun-filled day at the beach, but I am a big fan of leaving the sand by the ocean. Here are some great hacks to coming closer to entering a sand-freeContinueContinue reading “How to Get Rid of Sand after Visiting the Beach with Your Family”
Three Signs You Aren’t Taking Care of Yourself
Taking care of your own health is the most important thing you can do. As a working mom, I completely understand how easy it is to get caught up in the whirlwind of the day-to-day, and to completely forget to take care of yourself. When there are so many other people relying on you, itContinueContinue reading “Three Signs You Aren’t Taking Care of Yourself”
Redecorate Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
The décor in your bedroom affects your sleeping patterns, whether you realize it or not. If you ask pretty much anyone, especially if they have kids, they will tell you the one thing they wish they could have, is a better night’s sleep. Sleep, just like eating and drinking, is absolutely integral to our healthContinueContinue reading “Redecorate Your Bedroom for Better Sleep”
What is the best running surface?
Where would I be without runners? If running wasn’t such a popular activity, my orthopaedic office would be quiet and I wouldn’t get to hear who is training for which marathon! Runners of all types, sprinters, long distance runners, marathoners and triathletes need to focus on their running surfaces every time in order to stayContinueContinue reading “What is the best running surface?”
How to De-Stress at work
Sometimes, it’s important to de-stress while on the job. After operating at 11 pm on a Saturday, I was thinking about the ways I try to de-stress when I am “on-call”, or taking care of orthopaedic emergencies during non-business hours. In our field, as in many others, it helps to walk into the operating roomContinueContinue reading “How to De-Stress at work”
How to Avoid Playground Injuries
Every parent experiences playground injuries; Bumps and bruises that occur while romping around on the jungle gym. Back to school festivities are underway and our children are thrilled to be back with their friends both in class and on the playground. They are sharing their summer stories, laughing together and running around at recess. Ahhh,ContinueContinue reading “How to Avoid Playground Injuries”
How to Find the Right Running Shoe
Finding the right running shoe is vital to a good running experience. As fall approaches, the experience of getting outside and going for a run in the beautiful weather with great tunes playing in the background can take your breath away (literally). However, it is important to be prepared with appropriate running shoes. I usuallyContinueContinue reading “How to Find the Right Running Shoe”