Insurance 101

January 15, 2023

As we are in the first few weeks of the new year in the healthcare world, that means for most it’s the time when your deductible starts over at either a current or higher amount. It is a good time to review details of your medical insurance plan and update any current providers you may

How to Meal Plan and Prep for the Family on the Go

January 11, 2023

It’s the beginning of a new year and you have made a resolution to eat more healthy foods. You take the step to go grocery shopping and stock up with healthy options. You get home after a long and busy day and you feel tired, need to get something together quickly so you can drive

Exercise in the New Year: How Much Do I REALLY Need?

January 8, 2023

By Dr. Mary Rose Strickland, Physical Therapist Physical activity and exercise are the closest things to a “wonder drug” we have for diabetes, high blood pressure, and a variety of other conditions. Did you know that exercise also boosts your immune system? While so much may be out of our control, your ability to be

Make Resolutions Stick

January 1, 2023

A typical New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. According to physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland, research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine’s Day. That includes two of

Stress Management Techniques – Social Connectedness – Part 4 of 4

December 15, 2022

As you plan to be around those you love this holiday season, did you know that it could actually be good for your health? Sharing a nurturing connection with others activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which contrasts our sympathetic “fight or flight” nervous system, thus fighting off stress. Connecting with others who bring you joy

Stress Management Techniques – Mindfulness Practice – Part 3 of 4

December 7, 2022

Over the last few weeks we introduced the topic of stress management and what stress does on our bodies, and how it impacts our pain. We discussed journaling to note what and how you are feeling and utilizing gratitude to balance and focus on positivity, and the power of breathing to help with stress management