March is National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month

The Role of Nutrition in Healing and Reducing Inflammation After Injury When it comes to recovery from injury, the importance of nutrition is often underestimated. Beyond rest and physical therapy, the food we eat plays a critical role in healing and reducing inflammation within the body. The right nutrients can support tissue repair, reduce swelling,…

Symptom Management for Endometriosis

Symptom Management for Endometriosis

Navigating Pain and Discomfort Endometriosis, a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, affects 10-15% of women during their reproductive years. Its symptoms—ranging from pelvic pain and painful periods to fatigue and digestive issues—can significantly disrupt daily life. While there is no cure, symptom management has become a key…

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

A Therapeutic Trend in Sports and Manual Therapy If you’ve watched any high-profile sports event, like the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed athletes with circular marks resembling bruises on their skin. These distinctive red circles are not the result of injury, but rather, a form of therapy known as cupping. While this ancient technique has roots…

Training for Women

Training for Women

Exercise Tips To Improve Performance February 3, 2025 Training Tips from Lauren Fleshman’s Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World In her memoir Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a Man’s World, former professional runner Lauren Fleshman offers more than just a candid account of her experience as a…

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Education on Prevention and Early Detection January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the critical importance of prevention, early detection, and education surrounding this disease. At the heart of this campaign is the reminder that cervical cancer treatment has a high survival rate (91%) when detected early. This number drops to…