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Discover the transformative benefits of dance beyond just physical fitness—dance could be your key to enhancing psychological and cognitive health. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we’re excited to share insights from recent research that highlight dance as not just exercise, but a holistic approach to well-being. The Impact of Structured Dance Programs Recent findings from…
Beyond providing nutrition to your baby, breastfeeding is a unique experience that improves bonding between mom and baby. Breastfeeding can take a toll on the body and a stress to muscles. This is due to the positions that mothers often find themselves in. Hunched forwards with rounded shoulders and carrying the weight of the baby…
In both healthy people and those with life-threatening infections, the gut microbiome appears to help regulate body temperature. There’s some interesting research out there about body temperature and how it’s tied to our gut bacteria. Turns out, our average body temperature has been dropping since the 1860s, and one reason might be our gut microbiome—the…
Exercise has been shown as one of the most proactive things to do to improve and maintain good health. It has been shown to help prevent many chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity. New research out shows that its benefits may be greater for women than men. A study (referenced below) used data…
It’s long been known that those that experience IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) also report extra-intestinal dysfunction. IBD has been known to cause symptoms that impact lliver, joint, skin and eye function. Recent research is showing that a bi-directional relationship exists between IBD and obstructive lung disease. What is IBD? Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group…