The definition of a toxin is a harmful, poisonous substance that is not organic to the environment. Many people think of toxins as causing immediate and sometimes critical harm, such as snake venom, or a chemical like arsenic. However, certain toxins can also poison us more slowly, causing debilitating health problems over time. It…
I WOULD USE CRYO 2-3 HOURS AFTER A HARD RUN AND WOULD BE FULLY RECOVERED BY THE NEXT MORNING. I’ve been doing endurance racing for 12 years and have slowly seen my body deteriorate from overuse injuries. The pounding of running was leaving me fatigued to the point that I needed multiple days to recover…
How do you define stress? We all know it, feel it, live it, but what does it mean? In today’s modern world, it’s almost a badge of honor. It’s tied to “keeping up with the Jones”, trying to be everything to everyone (while usually neglecting ourselves) and the word SHOULD. I should exercise more, drink…
Seasonal Affective Disorder is REAL! It IS In Your Head. How To Fight The Winter Blues Naturally Season Affective Disorder is REAL. SAD ranges from minor to debilitating symptoms such as extraordinary fatigue, over sleeping, social withdrawal, lack of energy, decreased interest in exercise or activity and appetite issues. Theories of the cause of…
Why The Heat? I’m fascinated by the capacity of the human body to heal and repair dysfunction and dis-ease far greater than others have sometimes led us to believe. I’m equally intrigued by the effects of our lifestyle on this capacity. Stress is the biggest road block to optimum human function. Stress can manifest…
It is possible to reverse the signs of aging, but instead of chasing the symptoms, let’s talk about the root cause. Inflammation is everywhere and chronic inflammation has become a real health crisis in the United States. Inflammaging is the unfortunate unnecessarily accelerated aging caused by chronic inflammation. Increasing evidence points to inflammation as the…
In previous posts, we have discussed the powerful, systemic health benefits of Whole Body Cryotherapy. With this post, I’m excited to introduce our local cryotherapy machine. Local cryotherapy is an effective modality to treat acute and chronic injuries and is an excellent way to speed up post surgical recovery. The localized treatment addresses targeted…
Love to play 18 but dread how you feel after? Tired of taking Advil on the first tee to get through the round? Do you have nagging low back pain that doesn’t allow you to swing like the pro you know you could be? Nagging golfer’s elbow? While some of these ailments are structurally related…
Your body’s immune system protects you from disease and infection. However, if you have an autoimmune disease, some unknown trigger causes your immune system to become confused. Instead of producing antibodies that fight foreign invaders, your immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that attack healthy cells, resulting in an imbalanced immune system response. This can take…