Remember the movie, “The Mighty Ducks” staring Emilio Estevez? It was an 80’s feel good movie of a group of underdog children overcoming many challenges to win the hockey championship. I love this movie and apparently I am not the only one because there are two sequels to the original. I am dating myself by choosing to use this analogy … Read More
3 Easy Tips On How to Love Your Liver
What would you give for an effective and reliable “right hand” assistant? Behind every great leader or CEO, there is an assistant that keeps the day organized and “flowing”. In “Welcome to Our “Right Hand”, the Liver”, I used this analogy to explain our liver Qi in eastern medicine. Our liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi. When … Read More
Welcome to Our “Right Hand”, The Liver!
When a company or a leader does well, there is usually an assistant that does all the grunt work. Overworked and underpaid like Andrea “Andy” Sachs from the movie “Devil Wears Prada.” This does not always have to be the case and should not. The “right hand” can perform much better when one feels their work is appreciated and important. … Read More
How to Undo Butt (Gluteus Maximus Muscle) Amnesia or Just Get a Rear Lift
Do you suffer from knee pain? back pain? neck pain? hip pain? ankle sprains or pain? Do you want to walk up the stairs easier, carry your grandchildren, play golf or tennis with your friends, jump higher, move faster? The gluteal region is important for everything but we sit on it all day long. Technology and society makes it too convienent to not engage … Read More
It Takes Two to Tango: Finding the Yin Yang Balance
What is yin and yang? What is Chinese medicine? When is the best time for me to do acupuncture (with therapy or after therapy)? I’ve had my pain for some time now. Is it THAT bad to not address it now? The expression “it takes two to tango” is a simple way to demonstrate the importance of the yin and yang … Read More
Essential Oil 101: Frankincense
Frankincense is an oil with an intriguing religious backstory of various cultures, from Buddhism, Egyptians, Romans, and Catholicism to name a few. The name itself is derived from the Old French ‘franc encens’ meaning pure incense. It is most popular as one of the three gifts given to the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men. Frankincense oil is made … Read More
ACL 101: Common 6 Pitfalls of ACL Care (When Avoiding Surgery)
This article is my latest continuation of the ACL 101 series. ReVITALize Rehab Club is designed to simplify the medical jargon so every member can be empowered in their own care. Social media and medical information in the internet are notorious for giving snippets of fitness and medical care and I want to bridge that gap so every member can … Read More
Neuro-reflexive Core Screen
Neuroreflexive is another fancy word to say that your brain and body will protect you when you least expect it. This is important to help yourself understand how your pain is impacting your ability to avoid surgery, play with your grandchildren, keep up and enjoy your retirement, and to “dream BIG, move BIG”! “Neuroreflexive” Core screen criteria (need to achieve … Read More
How To Turn Your Spleen Into A Yogi! (Part 2)
This article is a continuation of “How To Turn Your Spleen Into A Yogi! (Part 1)” where I discussed tips on helping your spleen be happy and healthy. A healthy spleen is dependent on what and how we eat. A happy spleen is dependent on our emotions and how we process and filters our information. Part two summarizes tips that … Read More
Juggling the Juggler (The Instruction Manual)
Keeping it simple is the name of the game when learning how to juggle (or I think it is since I cannot juggle yet ?). I believe practice and consistency will help anyone develop a skill. Juggling is no different. In juggling there are multiple things to think about and execute so things don’t fall flat to the ground. Coordination … Read More