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Homeopathy for Athletes: Remedies to Address Common Sports Challenges

Feb 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA)

Arnica, bryonia, hypericum and ruta are go-to remedies for sports injuries. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million Americans and 200 million people worldwide use homeopathy on a regular basis.

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Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Jan 02, 2024 06:00AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four adults aged 65 and older report trips and falls each year, and 9 million of those falls result in an injury.

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Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

Dec 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Cristina Parker, DPT

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions involves improving health, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Holiday Workouts
Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Kiki Powers

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season.

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The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Oct 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. At its core, qigong revolves around the concept of qi (pronounced “chee”), considered to be the life-force energy that permeates the universe.

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Discovering the World of Martial Arts
Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

Sep 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection.

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Group Fitness Glory
Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity.

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Green Exercise
Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Cristina Parker

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks.

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Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

Jun 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Cristina Parker, PT, DPT

A recent study published in the journal Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science estimates that 66 percent of the population is living with forward head posture (FHP), a cervical spine dysfunction that occurs when the head moves forward in front of the body.

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Skin Fitness
Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin.

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Muscular Recovery
Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

Mar 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM CPT, FNS, PES, ACE SCS

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair.

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Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training

Mar 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

A HIIT workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”.

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