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.

Mindfulness Practice

August 3, 2022

Mindfulness Practice is paying attention, in the present moment, without judgement. The American Academy of Family Physicians report that two-thirds of appointments are for stress-related causes or symptoms.  Stress reduction techniques (especially amongst the elderly) are proven to boost immune function and performance.  The mind-body connection is a real thing – they are not separate

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

Sleep Tips to Help You Fall and Stay Asleep

July 22, 2022

Create a dark, cool environment. Minimize blue light from phones, tablets and TVs, especially 1 hr prior to bed. Avoid eating large, high carb meal in the 2 hours before bed.\ Be sure to get physical activity in during the day! Increase your exposure to natural sunlight during the day. Keep your extremities warm which

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