Health


Plantar Fasciitis Has Very Little To Do With Your Foot

I’ve been teaching similarly for a long time. I like his focus on the ‘big muscles’ above affecting the foot. And the effect of a weak anterior tibialis. But he misses the importance of the posterior tibialis re plantar fascitis […]


Research on Gratitude and Heart Failure

We know that several research studies have shown that massage helps to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Very cool! What’s also cool is that there is research showing that gratitude can significantly help people with heart failure. Really. So, […]


The Disease of Being Busy

Ok, I’m probably as guilty as anybody when it comes to being busy, busy, busy – maybe moreso. Ok, definitely more than the average bear. I justify my busy-ness by saying, “Yes, but it’s all good. Everything I do, whether […]


Nurses Have Bad Backs Too

Recent studies have shown that a lot of nurses deal with bad backs because of poor equipment and body mechanics issues on the job. Unfortunately, sometimes the hospitals they work for won’t admit that their injuries are job-related. It’s become […]