As a healthy rule of thumb, the USDA recommends making half of your plate full of fruits and veggies. But why is that? Because fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients that keep our bodies running by supplying us with energy, building strong muscles, and by keeping our organs functioning normally. Eating a diet rich […]
Prevention of Childhood Obesity
Obesity occurs when more calories are taken in than are burnt off. A child is considered obese based on their BMI (Body Mass Index), a comparison of their weight and height and growth patterns. Alarmingly, one in three children in the US are overweight or obese. Research shows that children with weight issues will most […]
New Year, New Law Providing Californians Direct Access to Physical Therapist Services
Effective January 1, 2014, Californians will have direct access to physical therapy services; thanks to the AB 1000 bill that Governor Brown signed into law on October 7, 2013. Currently, individuals seeking relief from pain or physical injury are required to get a physician diagnosis before a physical therapist may treat them. The start of […]