Celebrating Over 30 Years Serving the Tucson Community!
Living with chronic pain is a daily struggle, even more so at night when getting uninterrupted sleep may seem like a dream. That’s why what we do to prepare, matters. Pillows may sound inconsequential but when the position of your neck, low back, and extremities can impact pain, they become a priority in helping to… Continue reading The Right Pillow Can Make Or Break A Good Night’s Sleep
Living in regions that have short daytime hours can cause some people to experience "S.A.D" (seasonal affective disorder) at some point. The article below from NPR explains, "Two recent studies suggest the culprit is a brain circuit that connects special light-sensing cells in the retina with brain areas that affect whether you are happy or… Continue reading How Does Light Impact A Person’s Mood?
Flexibility is key in allowing us to be more active and suffer less pain throughout the day. The more flexible we are, the easier it is to accomplish simple, routine activities while preventing injury. One of the best ways to increase flexibility is by stretching. For many of us suffering from chronic pain, improving range… Continue reading PNF Stretching
In the 1970’s after the devastation of the Vietnam War and a much needed Civil Rights movement people craved a return to the tenets of community, and a fallback to the belief in the common good, honor, character and values that surpassed what you looked like or what was in your pocket. As a result,… Continue reading Not In Our House
Too often, diet is a "four letter word" that causes my patients to turn a deaf ear to anything else I say. Here are some great ways to shed pounds without a diet. 1. Eat on a salad dish and never finish more than 2/3 of what’s on the plate. If necessary, that last 1/3… Continue reading 20 Diet-Free Ways to Lose Weight