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The benefits of drinking green tea have been understood for centuries, since it was first discovered in China approximately 4700 years ago. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong, who was an herbalist as well, discovered tea when the leaves from twigs that were being used for a fire flew up and landed in…
If you are a patient of ours, you know that after your first appointment we give you a couple of gel ice packs to use at home. Ice helps reduce swelling and inflammation as well as help decrease any pain and soreness. We find that many of our patients end up giving their ice packs…
If you are a patient of ours, you have most likely heard us talking about sitting too long and the importance of taking breaks from sitting every once in a while. In fact, I talk about this in our “Helping Yourself” section of our website: Sitting creates up to two to three times more pressure…
You probably hear about them everyday and they have become even more talked about with all of the new energy drinks coming out. The group of vitamins known as the B vitamins are some of the most commonly misunderstood, simply because they are distinct vitamins that get lumped together. Additionally, they can be known by…
Your metabolism is a term related to the rate at which your body burns calories. And the “calories per hour” you burn is your metabolic rate. When you sleep, your metabolism is at its lowest point and at its highest during and right after an energetic exercise or workout. Having an increased metabolism along with…
More than 50% of people living in Tulsa, OK are coffee drinkers. For most, it has become a morning ritual. With that in mind, it is interesting to see how it is affecting our health. The medical community seems to have varying opinions, that change every few years, about the positive and/or negative effect that…
Sleepless in America For over 30% of people living in Tulsa, OK, getting a good night’s sleep can be a struggle. The National Sleep Foundation recentently found that a combination of daily stress and lifestyle, including eating and exercise habits as well as nighttime activity, causes more than one in three people in the U.S.…
Running is a great cardiovascular exercise and has become a popular workout for both men and women alike. Finding the right pair of running shoes is essential for both the casual and the serious runner and there are some things to consider when purchasing a running shoe. How far and often will you be running?…
When it comes to working out, stretching is something many of us tend to avoid or skip all together. Whether we say it’s because we don’t have time, we’re impatient or just feel that it is “pointless.” However, it is important that our joints are able to move with the freedom and within the normal…