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 […]
Suffering from Shin Splints? Try ChiRunning
“Shin splint” is a broad term used to describe pain that occurs below the knee either on the front outside part of the leg (anterior shin splints) or the inside of the leg (medial shin splints). There are two main causes of shin splints, too much impact on the lower leg and overuse of the lower legs while running. Too much impact on the lower leg can be caused by: running in worn-out shoes, heavy heel striking, extended downhill running, running on unstable surfaces, running on a treadmill, or running on a side-sloping street. Change your shoes and your form to eliminate shinsplints!