As a hand-balancing instructor, I work with CrossFit enthusiasts regularly to help them improve specific gymnastic skills. As a Bellevue acupuncturist, I see CrossFit enthusiasts with injuries some avoidable, some not. Regardless of my relationship with the athlete, I’ve learned they enjoy taking their health and fitness seriously and want to reach their full potential. […]
Sports nutrition is often designed without a vegan lifestyle in mind. To be honest, many sports nutrition diets are designed without long term health in mind. That is the difference between a diet and a lifestyle, the latter is sustainable while the former is a temporary approach. That doesn’t mean temporary dieting is bad, done
If you are an athlete of any kind then you have probably been inundated with suggestions on what supplements will get you to become the best athlete you can. From claims of magical pills to drinks containing vitamins (that you will never absorb), the market is full of options. A very large portion of them
February is American Heart Health Month and it is a great month to focus on becoming aware of heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and has been for years. The best way to prevent heart disease is by applying early detection methods and treating them accordingly. I
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There are many common tips everyone hears that improve digestion. Switching to all organic food is an obvious one. Or perhaps increasing the dreaded “F” word (fiber). These are all wonderful ideas. In fact, Chinese Medicine would definitely encourage an organic diet and a healthy amount of fiber. Traditional Chinese Medicine has a much different
5 Quick tips for shopping healthier: 1. Shop the perimeter of the store- If you avoid the middle aisles you are more likely to be purchasing fresh foods like fruits and vegetables, rather than frozen meals or sugary cereals and snacks. 2. Read the label- There is a great deal of important information that can