MyBodyStructure’s Tips to Avoid Knee Injuries! The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints and difficult to rehabilitate due to the fact that daily activities, such as sitting, standing, and walking all engage the knee. Knee injuries and pain can result from an isolated trauma incident or from repetitive movements that put stress [...]
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Healthy Thanksgiving Eating Tips!
MyBodyStructure Presents Healthy Eating for Thanksgiving Day It’s that wonderful time of the year again where we spend quality time with family, friends and food, food, food! A fun fact: the average plate shared at thanksgiving is anywhere between 1,600-3,000 calories — that’s above most people’s total caloric intake for an entire day. I’m not [...]
Top 5 Supplements for Gym Goers!
Multi Vitamin: The clear advantage of taking a multi vitamin is avoiding vitamin/nutrient deficiency. So many of the foods produced today are processed and stripped of their natural nutrients. Taking a multi vitamin will ensure you are getting all the proper vitamins so your body can function at its best Protein: This macronutrient is responsible [...]
One Degree of Success, Strive for Consistent Perfection
Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit. At 211 degrees Fahrenheit you just have some very hot water. Why does one degree make such a difference? Before focusing on the difference the one-degree makes, lets discover the changes that occur during the process of 211 to 212 degrees. According to Cornell Center for Materials Research, “At [...]
Diaphragmatic Breathing—Control Your Breath, Control Your Health
Most of us take breathing for granted—it’s constantly in the background of our body’s functioning, and we don’t notice it until we’re sick, anxious, or winded from exercise. But understanding and consciously engaging with the breath can yield a multitude of benefits, both mental and physical. Our usual, unconscious breathing pattern is shallow, originating in [...]