Gluten Free- Should You Buy Into the Hype?

wheat

Foodie phases come and go but Gluten Free is here to stay- what should you know before you buy into the hype? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other species of grain such as rye, spelt and barley. It can also show up in various processed foods such as beer, [...]

What is the 10-Series?

Rolf

Rolfing is initially done within 10 consecutive sessions spaced one to two weeks apart. This has been nicknamed the “10 series”. The   results of Rolfing are progressive and cumulative and each session builds on the results from the   previous one. Committing to the 10 series offers the best results but a shorter 3-session trial period is [...]

Indications of Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT)

Lymph, the water of life

Before you read this blog, I recommend you to read our previous article “The Lymphatic System: A Hidden Key to Health and Longevity”. LDT is widely used to treat lymphedema. Lymphedema is caused by impaired  lymphatic flow.  Protein rich fluid accumulates in the extracellular space (Space between cells and due to trauma ( surgical or [...]

The Lymphatics System: A Hidden Key to Health and Longevity

The Lymphatics System: A Hidden Key to Health and Longevity

WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM? The lymphatic system is a second pathway back to the heart, parallel to the venous system. Lymph is a fluid that originates in the connective tissue spaces of the body. Once it is in the first lymph capillaries, the interstitial fluid is called lymph. This systems transports large proteins, foreign [...]

Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain A Randomized Trial

Yoga for Chronic Lower Back Pain

Helen E. Tilbrook, BSc, MSc; Ann Intern Med 2011; 15: 569-578. Abstract Background: Previous studies indicate that yoga may be an effective treatment for chronic or recurrent low back pain. Objective: To compare the effectiveness of yoga and usual care for chronic or recurrent low back pain. Design: Parallel-group, randomized, controlled trial using computer-generated randomization [...]

The involvement of the chest muscles with non-traumatic rotator cuff injuries

Chest muscles and rotator cuff injuries

One of the chest muscles, pectoralis minor, is attached to the scapula on the front of the shoulder, at the coracoid process under the lateral clavicle.  If it stays in a shortened position or if it is overused then it will pull the scapula forward.  From this pull, the shoulder and the humerus will be [...]

Postural fascia

Postural Fascia

     This article is from a book that I continually find useful in the treatment of soft tissue. There are specializations of fascia, such as plantar, iliotibial, gluteal, lumbodorsal, cervial and cranial which stabilize and permit maintenance of upright posture.  Some of the fascia specializations of the body are referred to as ‘postural fascia’ because they have a special postural function [...]

Sharing knowledge

sharing knowledge

All medical professionals began their careers with the interest in helping people, hopefully.  It’s not about the money, or shouldn’t be.  Whether neurosurgeon or reflexologist, it’s about helping people to reduce their pain and enjoy their life as much as possible–quality of life.  That being said, it is very important to share our knowledge with our patients and our fellow medical [...]