by John Panopoulos | Oct 8, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise, functional-medicine
It has been assumed for many years that in women, after approximately 35 years old, there is a slow but continuous decrease in bone density. However a very interesting finding was that more than 50% of the oldest female (athletic) competitors even at age 80 still had...
by John Panopoulos | Jun 4, 2016 | Active Health News, diet, exercise
We talk about the importance of hydration a lot when the weather starts getting warmer and for good reason. It’s important to know that losing just 5-10% of your body’s water supply qualifies as moderate dehydration— which causes your blood volume and blood pressure...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 27, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise
Lifting lighter weights for higher repetitions (12-20 reps) will build strength and endurance while lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions (6-10 reps) builds strength and bulk, but the heavier weights also pose a greater chance for injury. Avoid lifting heavy...
by John Panopoulos | May 19, 2016 | exercise, pain-relief, Uncategorized
Attention workstation jockeys: you need a break! Sitting stationary for an extended time leads to imbalances that can strain muscles and joints. Here’s an exercise that “re-sets” those imbalances. Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods leads to poor posture and is...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | May 18, 2016 | Active Health News, exercise, pain-relief
How to ward off negative health effects of sitting all day We know that sitting for prolonged periods of time is bad for our health, but many people are required to spend the bulk of their day behind a desk. If standing isn’t an option, here are some ways to re-adjust...
