Sometimes we forget that our feet play a critical role in our overall health and how we feel at the end of the day. With every foot fall forces are translated up the leg through the hip and into our spine. This can often result in multiple areas of aches and pains because of improperly translated forces. Understanding the mechanics of how our feet land, our arch type and how the right shoes or orthotics can help will significantly reduce these stresses. When we walk, we land with our heel first, roll slightly to the inside where our arch distributes the forces, and we end with bringing the heel up springing into toe-off. There is a critical balance between our muscles, ligaments, fascia and
According to recent surveys, more than half the American population supplements their diet with a multivitamin, an herbal or some nutritional support. Over the past decade, the market has expanded exponentially grossing over $60 billion annually. This begs the question; do we all really need supplements? The answer is not simple since many different aspects have to be taken into consideration. First and foremost, if you have a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains, there is usually no need for supplementation. The key is to get variety in your meals so you are not eating the same foods all the time. A colorful plate for every meal implies that you get your multivitami
Let me start by saying something I truly believe in – feeling fatigued is never normal! Whether it is the first thing you feel in the morning or halfway through a regular day, it is time to analyze your lifestyle and get to the root of the problem. Too many of us brush this symptom off by relating it to another omnipresent factor in our lives – stress – I know I am guilty of it sometimes. It can be difficult to get rid of the stress inducing components, but it is easier to provide our body with the nutrients it requires to deal with the situation in a healthy manner. To better comprehend fatigue and stress, it is important to understand the processes in our body that have evolved to counter
