Are You Deficient In Vitamin D?
Recently, I had routine lab work done. For a second time I had a vitamin D deficiency. What does vitamin D do? Why does my body need it? And why am I deficient? Many of us are at risk for…
An Outpouring of Gratitude
Over the past two weeks, my children have pointed out their aggravation at feeling like Thanksgiving is a lost holiday. My seven year old walked into Target with me last week and commented on the Christmas explosion as she walked…
A little Friday morning Good JuJu
I go in early on Fridays. I left my house earlier today so that I could do a good deed for myself and stop at my favorite little coffee shop, Hi Hat Coffee. A mom and her two daughters walked…
Knock Out Stress with a Few Simple Tips
I have stress. Who doesn’t? I am a working mother of 3, I am co-owner of a busy physical therapy practice, and to top it off I decided about 3 weeks ago to resume working on my doctorate degree in…
Just Breathe
My mother used to always say “Take a Deep Breath” when I was angry at my sister, or upset about something as a child. I never realized how very valuable that advice was until much later. I teach breathing…
Don’t Worry, Be Happy…Because Research Says So!
Happiness is everywhere. It’s heard on the radio, it’s seen on billboards, it’s expressed as a smile or a good laugh, and it’s supported in the research. As I approach the end of my time as a physical therapy student…
Yoga and Stress for Women with Breast Cancer
For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to a study by Chandwani et al published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. While simple stretching activities counteracted fatigue, patients who participated in yoga…
Because I’m Happy!
In the midst of moving to our new clinic location (happy) I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed (happy). Foundational Concepts turned one recently, on March 18, 2014 to be exact! All the…
Meditation
Interesting article on meditation.https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/30/meditation-health-benefits_n_3178731.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
