You may have seen professional athletes, dancers, gymnasts, and others who engage in extremely physical activities using a type of tape on various points of their bodies. It is sometimes colored and does not seem to inhibit range of motion. While it looks like tape, or maybe a very fancy bandage, it is actually a highly technical, specialized tape that is used to treat patients of all ages and activity levels. It is called Kinesio tape and it is often used by chiropractors to

Ah, spring. There's something simply magical about the season. Even perpetually peppy birds seem to have a little more cheer in their chirps, and heck, what's not to like about going outside and not being slapped by a wind so cold it makes you wonder what you ever did to make Mother Nature hate you? But there's nothing that can kill your warm weather-induced buzz faster than the idea of "spring cleaning." Not to worry, we're not going to tell you to set aside several days for

You’ve no doubt noticed that coconut oil is on everyone’s lips lately. You may also be aware that it’s in their frying pans, their smoothies, their hair, and in a little jar on their nightstand. What underlies this oil’s recent adoption by the masses is the sheer benefits of coconut oil for mind, body, and soul that it promises. And it’s not a marketing spin; a growing body of research shows that adding coconut oil to your diet and your person could be one of the easiest ways

If you haven’t heard of the Whole30 diet then you might be living under a rock but that’s okay! We’re here to bring you out from under that rock and introduce you to this full body cleansing diet. Do you want to stop drinking alcohol and cut all sugar, grains, beans, peanuts, and dairy from your plate for a month? Then the Whole30 diet is for you. Read on to learn the ins and outs of this popular diet: What is Whole30? Whole30 is a 30-day clean-eating plan designed to clean

How many people blame their genetic predisposition on their slow metabolism? Or, how many people say that their partner can take off weight easily when they work harder and still stay stagnant because of their metabolism? By having these foods in the right portions and at the right times of the day, you'll be helping yourself in your own weight-loss, muscle-gain ventures. A faster metabolism is just a few bites away: Almonds Almonds are truly one of nature's miracle foods. Yo

It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your anxiety. When your holiday decorations are packed up and stored away, the frustration of an unused gym membership or other reminders of failed resolutions can make the later winter months feel hopeless. If you are finding it hard to stick wi

While not all food that comes from a package is unhealthy, eating a diet full of heavily processed goodies is linked to a number of health concerns. Reading the Nutrition labels on processed foods is especially important, as many are missing important nutrients or have some unsavory added ingredients. In some cases, however, lightly processed foods may be preferable to their fresh counterparts. Meaning, processed foods aren’t the goto item to kick out of your diet. What is pr

What exactly is sugar? Sugar is a substance extracted from plants like cane and sugar beet which is refined into a white crystalline like substance. This is actually the same process used to make flour. Flour is obtained through grinding and refining of grains into an oddly similar white substance. Since their effect on the blood stream, insulin and the brain are the same they are both considered sugar in the context of this article. So why is it that sugar is so addictive? S

Whether it's starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. Preparing your foods to go further by planning meals and snacks in advance can also help reduce food loss and waste. For National Nutrition Month® 2018, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics urges everyone to "Go Further with Food." There are many ways to interpret this so we’ll go through a few here: “Go Further with Food” by