Celebrating Over 30 Years Serving the Tucson Community!
I am regularly faced with frustrated patients adamant they do everything right - eat healthy, exercise, limit desserts, and still can’t lose weight. But when we break it down into individual components there’s often an "aha moment" where the culprit is found. Here are some of the reasons all your hard work isn’t paying off:… Continue reading 8 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight
This week's exercise is a modification of a plank. Planks work your core and shoulders, and you'll feel this combination in your hamstrings and calves.
We are 70% water. We can go weeks without food, but only days days without water. Staying hydrated is imperative to making sure the body functions properly. And don’t think it’s only important when we exercise or spend time in the Arizona heat. Every day we lose nearly 10 cups of water a day by… Continue reading Hydration and Pain
My sister was 4’8” tall. She had bright, red curly hair and a face full of freckles. At first look she appeared mild, meek and timid. But looks are deceiving. She was the most thoughtful, kind and caring person I have ever known. She saw only the positive in people and circumstances, had both common… Continue reading Role Models
Maintaining a healthy weight is an essential factor in maintaining our wellness. Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of many health issues, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, higher cholesterol, stroke, as well as all-cause death. Carrying unneeded weight can also impact pain levels. People that are overweight or obese are more likely than those… Continue reading Extra Weight Impacts Pain Levels