Lifestyle Medicine

Not everyone loves to participate in structured exercise.

And that's OK!

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy used (calories burned) for everything we do that is not sleeping, eating, or exercising. It includes things like gardening and yard work, cleaning the house, even walking to work or just fidgeting. NEAT can have a profound impact on metabolic rate and energy expenditure. A study from 2014 showed that up to 2,000 kilocalories per day can be burned by NEAT! This is one of the ways that our bodies can maintain a healthy weight.

Some cultures naturally have more of this in their daily routine. Here in America, depending on where you live, it is very easy to be sedentary. We have to constantly consciously find ways to move our bodies. NEAT research shows us that every little bit can help, and actually helps to reap more benefits of structured exercise.

Home Hydrotherapy

The purpose of this treatment is to stimulate healing by causing changes in circulation to the internal organs. The contrast of hot-cold creates a pumping of the blood in and out of the body part. The blood vessels dilate in the heat and constrict in the cold. Any stagnating swelling is reduced as it is pumped out of the body part. Inflammation is reduced as fresh blood and healing agents are pumped into the injured area. Pain is also reduced due to the anesthetic effects of both the hot and cold temperatures of the water.  It can be applied in almost any acute or chronic health condition. Consult with us if you have any questions regarding its specific application. It should be done only once daily, and in chronic conditions should be done only under the supervision or advice of your doctor. 

Constitutional

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“Maybe I’ll Start Meditating”

Have you ever said to yourself, “I think I’ll start meditating.”  But then you need to get ready for work, the laundry needs to get started, you need to get some groceries, the kids need to be picked up from school, the list goes on and on. Well – TODAY is the day to start meditating!  And here are the top 3 reasons to get you inspired…

Meditation Benefits

Reason #1 to Meditate:  Because it’s good for your body!