by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, lifestyle
Healthy Lifestyles (Protein Intake) Did you know that women need about 46 grams of protein a day and for men it’s about 56 grams per day? It’s important to hit that goal if you want to keep your weight in check, but it’s also important to not go over that number by...
by John Panopoulos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, exercise, pain-relief
Your iliotibial band is a fibrous band of tissue running from the crest of your hip, down to your knee. A muscle near the crest of your hip called the tensor fascia lata, attaches to this band to help control movements of your leg. Your iliotibial band passes over the...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, exercise
Get in a Workout Anytime You Can Leave workout gear around your house for visual reminders to fit in a little fitness whenever you can. Try placing a pair of dumbells in your living room or a jump rope by your front door. When you see it, you’ll be reminded and...
by John Panopoulos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, exercise, lifestyle
Running Shoes Replacement Time is every 250 miles. There are three basic options: – Motion Control Shoes – Designed for people with low or no arches, these shoes are for runners who strike the ground on the outer edge of their foot. Avoid overly stiff shoes as...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jan 13, 2018 | Active Health News, diet, lifestyle
Healthy Lifestyles (Monounsaturated fatty acids) Don’t be afraid to eat fats. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) actually help you lose weight, not gain it. Researchers found that women who switched to a 1,600-calorie diet high in MUFAs lost a third of their belly...
