Thigmotropism: Response To Touch

Thigmotropism: Response To Touch Let’s channel our inner Dora the Explorer - ā€œcan you say Thigmotropism?ā€ Ok so this isn’t a Spanish word like Dora is fond of, but it was certainly Greek to me the first time I heard...

The Gravity of Balance

The Gravity of Balance ā€œCall 911.ā€ ā€œCall 911.ā€ Those were the words I heard calling across my neighbor’s fence. He was home, alone, and had fallen. He was trying (with no success) to get Siri to call 911. Unfortunately, I couldn’t move...

5 Ways Massage Supports Weight Loss!

5 Ways Massage Supports Weight Loss! Have you had a massage lately? I bet you felt relaxed with less pain and more movement. Have you been trying to lose weight? I imagine you are watching what you eat and trying to...

Get to know your IT Band

Get to know your IT Band No this isn't your computer co-worker joining his friends in his garage to jam. HA! Your IT Band is your Iliotibial Band. It is not a muscle but rather a deep fascial layer. This connective tissue...

Is your smartphone a pain in the neck?

Is your smartphone a pain in the neck? Did you know, that for every inch you hold your head forward, you add ten pounds of pressure on your spine? This little factoid blew my mind when I first read the...