Top Superfoods to Add to Your Diet

Looking to increase the quality of your diet? Superfoods are a great place to start. Remember: Dietary changes should not be about calorie restriction or deprivation, but rather the addition of nutrient-dense energy sources—particularly ones that are easily digested. The three top superfoods outlined below are foods with a very high benefit-to-cost ratio in terms…

7 Simple Rules for Stretching

The importance of stretching is not a recent discovery. However, there is very little scientific study and development of ideal stretching technique. Guy Voyer, DO, has spent decades developing a physiologic understanding of how, when, and why to stretch based on anatomy, biomechanics, histology, and biochemistry. He has developed simple rules for stretching specific muscles…

Myofascial Stretching for Hydration and Tissue Health

Myofascial Stretching is a relatively new technique that’s gaining popularity as an effective way to treat and prevent joint injuries—especially among athletes. Very different from classic stretching techniques, Myofascial Stretching utilizes precise postures and highly coordinated movements to target the fascia surrounding specific joints and muscles. If you read my previous post, you know that…

The Therapeutic Benefits of Sauna

  The use of heat in social, political, medical, and spiritual practice has deep roots in humanity. Cultures around the globe and throughout history have used hot rooms to create an environment for therapeutic activities. The Scandinavian and Turkish traditions of the sauna and steam room are the most popular in America and throughout the…

What Are Artifacts of Compromise?

The state of matter we call life is marked by a continual flow of energy through the cell. The relationship between the cell, its internal environment, and its external environment, is essential for promoting positive development as well as healing and recovery. When the body undergoes stress—whether mental, physical, emotional, nutritional, or toxic—this can lead…