Weight Loss

Is It Possible To Boost Your Metabolism?

There's no easy way to lose weight. I promise if there was a magic wand, or pill I could give to patients to help them magically lose weight, I would. In truth, the only real way to lose weight, and keep it off, is through physical activity and diet. Take in fewer calories than you… Continue reading Is It Possible To Boost Your Metabolism?

Living With Chronic Pain

More Sleep, Less Pain

Which comes first? Does pain cause sleep issues? Or does poor sleep cause pain? There's no question I hurt more when I don't sleep well. Getting just a few extra hours on weekends makes a huge difference in how I feel throughout the day. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the impact of pain-related sleep loss… Continue reading More Sleep, Less Pain

Weight Loss

Sleep More, Lose More Weight

According to the Center For Disease Control, poor sleep has repeatedly been linked to a higher body mass index (BMI) and weight gain. People's sleep requirements vary, but generally speaking, research has observed changes in weight when people get fewer than seven hours of sleep a night. A major review found that short sleep duration increased the… Continue reading Sleep More, Lose More Weight

Tip/Thought of the Day

How To Get Better Sleep

I am absolutely convinced that lack of sleep contributes to the majority of our issues today- irritability, violence, stress, memory issues, distraction, accidents, making unsound decisions, fatigue, poor health, obesity. . . There’s an epidemic, and you’re part of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Americans are in the middle of… Continue reading How To Get Better Sleep