Health Change: How Do I Know If I’m Ready? Part 1 of 4

September 8, 2022

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Physical Therapist | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner If you have been following our emails and articles (https://newlifept.com/free-resources/lifestyle-medicine/ ), you likely understand the importance of making healthier changes in your life.  This includes moving your body more, fueling your body with whole-food nutritious options, getting good sleep, avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol

I’m Ready to Clean Up My Diet – Where Do I Start?

August 31, 2022

By:  Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Physical Therapist | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner The foods we eat play a huge role in how our bodies function and our overall health.  The saying “you can’t outrun a bad diet” holds true.  While exercise and activity is very important, the food choices we make impact everything in our body

The Miracle Drug: Live Longer, More Quality Years

August 23, 2022

Movement and physical activity is the closest thing we have to a miracle drug.  Did you know that physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality, and low cardiorespiratory fitness was the number ONE cause of preventable deaths from all-cause mortality?  (Mortality is death, especially on a large scale”).  It has been

Working Your Muscles Helps Keep Your Bones Healthy

August 13, 2022

Osteoporosis is a condition of weakened bones that makes bones more likely to break under normal, everyday activity.  Many times, it goes undiagnosed until fractures occur.  It is estimated that over 200 million people have this disease worldwide, and it effects women about 4x as often as men, due to a hormonal component.  The Cleveland

What You Eat Matters Handout

August 10, 2022

A healthy diet is essential for good health & nutrition.  Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated & trans-fats is critical.

The Truth About Water, and How Much You Should Be Drinking

July 28, 2022

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Staying properly hydrated is very important for many functions and tissues of our body to work well.  Being hydrated boosts brain performance (including memory, mood, concentration and reaction time), digestion, results in more energy, assists in weight loss or management, can assist in decrease joint pain, aide in heart health

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

July 13, 2022

One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation comes from the grocery store. Foods that CAUSE inflammation: Added sugars Trans Fats Red and processed meats Refined carbohydrates (highly processed white flour bread and rolls, crackers, sugary cereals, white rice) Omega-6s (canola, corn, safflower, sunflower and peanut oils, mayonnaise) Foods that FIGHT inflammation: Fresh fruits

Physical Activity Improves Brain Health

June 21, 2022

Dr. Mary Rose Strickland When asked about benefits of physical activity, most people can list off that it is good for your heart and cardiovascular health, for your muscle and bone health, but did you know it could keep your brain healthy, too? Physical Activity can improve memory, reduce anxiety and depression, and has even

Focus on Strength, Balance Exercises to Prevent Falls

June 21, 2022

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland During a time when the U.S. is so focused on reducing the cost of overall medical expenses there is a staggering number that, according to medical professionals, could be significantly reduced through preventative care: $67.7 billion. That, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was the total projected