BILL FABROCINI When your mother told you to sit up straight at the dinner table she knew what she was talking about. Most of the patients I see these days in the physical therapy clinic suffer from back pain...
One Pill Makes You Larger, And One Pill Makes You Small
By: Jennifer Sacheck As a nation we thrive on quick fixes, so it’s not surprising that more than half of all Americans take some type of dietary supplement — creating a staggering $30 BILLION industry. And here’s the kicker:...
Insulin And Exercise
Now that you know the basics of insulin and blood sugar, we’re going to talk about a variation…a nice one. Turns out that when we exercise, we cause a fundamental shift in the way our muscles take in glucose. Which makes things...
Vitamin D: Everything You NEED To Know
What you need to know about Vitamin D: 1. We’ve heard a lot about the “power of Vitamin D,” but what is vitamin D anyway and why all the hype? Simply put, vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin—“essential”...
Active Lifestyle And Couple’s Sex Life
Does an active regimen do anything for a couple’s sex life? Great question. And the answer is “yes” and “no.” The sexual life has two pieces: mechanics (erections and stuff) and desire (libido). Good mechanics is largely a matter...
Challenge: Making A Healthy Dinner Menu For Ten Or More
Here is an idea for a dinner party that is sane and healthy on the one hand and not coercive on the other. The meal is an invisible compromise… tons of great vegetables and a great salad, so that...
