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How to improve your posture when working from home
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Overcoming IBS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
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Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What causes Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome? ITB syndrome is a repetitive use...
The Ultimate Guide to Protein Intake
Protein is an essential macronutrient, or a nutrient needed in comparatively...
A Runner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Footwear
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Healthy Eating Patterns for Better Sleep
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Nutrition Counseling and Cardiac Health
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Blood Flow Therapy: Effective Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Blood Flow Therapy: Effective Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Knee pain can be...
Dietary Supplements: Are They Right for Me?
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Physical Therapy Exercises and Stretches for Shin Splints
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Physical Therapy for Hip Impingement
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Plant-based Fueling for Runners
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How Headaches are a Pain in the Neck
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Overtraining Syndrome: When Hard Work Makes You Weaker
For most people a good workout involves pushing yourself a little harder to...
A Guide to Shin Splints: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
What are Shin Splints? Most likely you have heard of shin splints. And most...
Beginners Guide to Strength Training
Physical strength is important; at the most basic level it’s what allows us to...
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
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Chronic Neck Pain
Acute vs. Chronic Neck Pain Neck pain is something that many people...
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The Difference Between Food Allergies and Intolerances
More and more people are experiencing allergic reactions and being diagnosed with food allergies every single day. Food allergies and intolerances can be a complicated issue. That is why it is important to know how to distinguish between these two terms. Food...
The truth about fad diet plans
What is considered a “fad” diet? Have you ever seen the words keto, paleo, or whole 30 diet as you are scrolling through your social media feed? These eating styles or diet plans - what we call “fad diets”- may seem like harmless plans to achieve a healthier...
A Guide to Protein Intake: Protein sources, quantity, more
What is protein at a molecular level? There are three macronutrients that power the body; protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Macronutrients are essential, meaning we must obtain them from the diet. Protein makes up the bones, muscles, skin and hair, and powers many...
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