We’ve all heard about the pillars of wellness: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, social connection—there are many others. The following vignette is based on a recent experience from my neighborhood walks. Can you find how many pillars are in this story AND how many peri/menopause symptoms are impacted?
Category: Musculoskeletal Changes
Navigating Autoimmune Disease
The very nature of most autoimmune diseases is such that quick fixes don’t work or don’t exist. Join Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, Dr. Kara Wada and Dr. Beth Vukin as they peel back the complex layers of diagnosing autoimmune diseases from the perspectives of patient and physician.
The Power of a Walk
The benefits of a daily walk go far beyond movement and calorie consumption!
Rheumatoid Arthritis & Nutrition
Have you ever wondered about how nutrition impacts arthritis symptoms? Thanks to Woman’s World magazine, writer Jayne Feld interviewed me for her article about just that.
Bone Density As We Age
Have you had a bone fracture? Are you at increased risk for fracture? Do you want to learn more about osteoporosis diagnosis, prevention and treatment? Tune in to this podcast, “Bone Density As We Age.”
Menopause and Injury Recovery
We all know about hot flashes and night sweats, but peri/menopause can also impact our musculoskeletal systems, and not always in a kind way. Listen to the latest podcast with physical therapist Ashley Mak.
Pain Management with a Twist
“…I recently faced my own surgery just a few months ago. I bravely told my surgeon ahead of time that I didn’t want to take any opiates.”
Exercise as Self-Care, Part 1: Your Bones
A primer on how exercise benefits our bones, from Alaskan physical therapist Harmonie Grace E. Lee!