Macronutrients: Part 3 – Fat

February 22, 2023

Fat is one of the three macronutrients essential for the human body, alongside carbohydrates and protein. It plays an important role in maintaining overall health, including the provision of energy, insulation, and protecting vital organs. Dietary fat is a concentrated source of energy and is necessary for the absorption of certain vitamins, such as vitamins

I’m a Movement Expert and My Muscles Are Sore!

February 22, 2023

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS Last week I upped my lower body strength training and wow was I sore the next day.  It is common after completing a workout or doing strength exercises to experience soreness.  The question becomes how to manage that soreness and is there a way to make it go

Plantar Fasciitis and Foot Pain – What to Consider

February 17, 2023

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS Foot pain in the general population is very common; as many as 1 in 10 people1 experience pain on the bottom of their foot, known as plantar fasciitis.  If often presents as pain in your heel or foot when you stand up after sleeping or sitting for long

Macronutrients: Part 2 – Protein

February 17, 2023

Protein serves as the major building blocks of cells; specifically important in building bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Proteins have several key functions: They help us fix cells that need fixing and build new cells we need built. A protein compound carries oxygen throughout the body and is responsible for ensuring we have the oxygen

Macronutrients: Part 1 – Carbohydrates

February 10, 2023

Carbs have a bad reputation. But they are essential for our living and function. To help you make better choices on how to best fuel your body, we’re going to give you an understanding what a carbohydrate is, how and why it has earned a bad reputation, what carbs are best for health, and considerations

Macronutrients: Introduction

February 2, 2023

The beginning few months of the year are a popular time to talk about diet and nutrition. Afterall, many people make that new years’ resolution to lose a few pounds. You may have heard about these different diets: keto, paleo, carnivore, whole-food and plant based. For many of them the key differences comes down to