It is tempting to kick back and enjoy an alcoholic drink after a long day of work. We’ve all been there, right? Alcohol helps you relax and unwind and can make any experience more enjoyable. Like it or not, it’s a huge part of our social culture. You’ll be offered a drink during your diet…
Archives for July 2024
Carbs and Weight Loss
Everyone’s familiar with carbohydrates, aka carbs, right? We know grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, etc. But what really is a carb? It’s a macronutrient made up of sugar molecules, and they are classified based on the chemical structure or complexity of these molecules. Carbs Make You Fat, Right? If you ask a hundred people what…
Incontinence
Incontinence: The loss of urine control is a common concern for over half of the population in the United States, and 1 in 5 women have moderate to more severe symptoms. (2) Even among women in their 20s, the prevalence of any urinary incontinence is greater than 1 in 3, and it exceeds two-thirds among…
Injuries and Menopause
Injuries can happen quickly and unexpectedly. The best way to avoid being forced to sit on the bench during the “game of life” is to prevent injury from the beginning. The most common injuries are sprains and strains, often occurring at the ankle, knee, and wrist. If not allowed to heal properly, these can become…
Cravings
Cravings: If you have ever white-knuckled it through a diet only to fall face-first into a pan of brownies, then you are familiar with the dreaded craving. Food can be a powerful reinforcer, some more so than others. Thoughts of chocolate ice cream will steer your cart into the frozen aisle, but rarely will a…
