Author: Liz Jones For many years lactic acid seemed to be the ultimate enemy of a workout. It was thought to accumulate in your muscles, break them down, prevent you from completing your sets, and even make you sore when simply walking up stairs the next day. Turns out it has all been a misconception. [...]
Have you ever ran, and then jumped into icy cold water? No, not the popular New Year’s polar bear plunge. We’re talking about ice baths; where you fill your tub with ice and water, and then willfully soak to aid in recovery and reduce muscle soreness. The topic of icing and ice baths has [...]
Author: Adam Goulet, DC, CCSP, CSCS Why is it that so many runners and athletes have chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction? Well maybe we should back up just a second and converse about what sacroiliac dysfunction is. If you have ever noticed that your hip or low back feel “tight” or “twisted” when you’re running you’re likely to [...]
Author: Liz Jones We live in the age of healthy living. Kale has possibly taken the place of a cheeseburger as the most popular “American” food, at least in Portland. Your own popularity may be determined by how many pairs of yoga pants you own. For many, it has become a goal to make every [...]
Author: Cameron Li, L.Ac. According to Chinese medicine, being in resonance with one's environment is an indispensable aspect of health. Tuning into the movements of the seasons in particular is an important practice that is often overlooked in the modern lifestyle. In spring, the movement is that of upward and expansion. The energy is of [...]