Author Archives: Tami Newman

Every New Year people all over the world make New Year’s Resolutions and by the end of January, many of these have already been broken. According to the Wall Street Journal, the most popular resolutions are to lose weight, be healthier and exercise more. If your resolution was to exercise more and you are struggling […]

After a workout there is a critical window, usually between 45 minutes to an hour, for refueling muscles.  During this time, it is important to replenish spent glycogen stores and maintain blood sugar levels.  New research suggests that chocolate milk provides the optimal level of carbohydrates to protein ratio to refuel tired muscles and replace […]

For most of us, the average day consists of 8-10 hours of sitting at a desk followed by extended periods  in traffic and then ends off with a few more hours sitting in front of the TV. Its no secret that sitting for long periods can lead to back pain, stiff and painful joints and […]

Physiotherapists often stress the importance of improving one’s posture. Maintaining good posture is important to prevent neck and back pain, improve respiratory and digestive function and prevent injuries. New research suggests that your posture may affect the way you see yourself and also the way others see you. In the animal kingdom, size matters.Big is […]