Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

With the recent legalization of marijuana in some states and across Canada, the use of the plant for medicinal purposes has been a favorite topic. With any new trend, however, the downsides will eventually appear, and new research has just brought to light an adverse effect of cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotic chemical in marijuana. Medical ...click here to read more

The psoas is a muscle in the pelvic region that can be blamed for back, hip, and leg pain, but specific psoas muscle exercises can bring relief, including psoas muscle stretches. The psoas, which is pronounced “so-az,” is a muscle that sits in the pelvic area and connects the lower back to the upper thigh. ...click here to read more

The build up of fat in the liver results in a fatty liver, medically known as liver steatosis. The condition is estimated to affect 25 percent of the population and there are currently no treatment options for patients with liver steatosis. It can eventually lead to liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Some of the most ...click here to read more

We often think of massages as a romantic activity, performed between partners as an intimate gesture. The reality is that massage therapy is just that: a form of therapy that helps to reduce muscle strain and tenderness. Further, massage can be used to treat any number of conditions causing chronic pain, such as arthritis or ...click here to read more

The topic of anti-aging is often centered around skin products and diets, but exercise can go a long way in slowing down the hands of time. A recent study uncovered that endurance training – swimming, biking, or high intensity interval training (HIIT) – is the best type of workout in order to slow down the ...click here to read more

Tinnitus is a condition that causes ringing, buzzing, and other noises in the ear in different volumes. To some, during the day, these sounds aren’t as noticeable, but by nighttime when you should be sleeping, you are left awake by these sounds – it’s enough to drive you mad. Some of us experience tinnitus temporarily ...click here to read more

Isometric exercises for the shoulder are often essential in cases where pain has had an impact on shoulder function. Here, we attempt to give you a better understanding of isometric exercises and the many benefits that come with this form of physical therapy. What are isometric exercises? Isometric exercises are really a way to describe ...click here to read more

In our current technological climate, “there is an app for that” has become a common turn of phrase, so it might not surprise you that the new trend sweeping the electronic sphere is internet-based therapy apps. What might come as a shock, however, is that research shows these apps can actually be effective in reducing ...click here to read more