Best Initial Treatments for Knee Arthritis

Best Initial Treatments for Knee Arthritis

Dec 3, 2019 | Blog, Knee

What is the best initial treatment for knee osteoarthritis? As a general rule the best initial treatment is likely weight loss. It leads to less pain and stress on the knees. Some sort of regular leg, hip, and core strengthening activities to help stabilize the knee...
Is Walking OA with Knee Arthritis?

Is Walking OA with Knee Arthritis?

Dec 2, 2019 | Blog, Knee

Is walking ok if you have knee osteoarthritis? Siddharth Tambar MD from Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine discusses. — A common question I get asked is whether walking is good if you have knee arthritis. The simple answer is it depends. However, the...
Gratitude and the Cycle of Life

Gratitude and the Cycle of Life

Nov 27, 2019 | Blog

There are many people for whom I am thankful for. In this picture are a few of the most important ones to me- my grandmother, mother, and daughter. The age range in his picture is 5 to 93! The range of stories and life experiences is vast and profound. Who I am as a...
Water, Flow State, and Wellness

Water, Flow State, and Wellness

Nov 21, 2019 | Be Better, Blog

Water, Flow States, and Wellness I find water and being in water to be a very deeply meaningful state. In fact, I find that actually being in water I feel like I’m in a deeper flow state. There is a meditative quality to it, almost a meditation in motion...
Rest and Renewal

Rest and Renewal

Nov 21, 2019 | Be Better, Blog

Rest and renewal are such key aspects in recovering from an active and dynamic lifestyle. This time of year reflection and rest are automatically built into most of our schedules. But what are you doing on a daily or regular basis throughout the year? It’s essential...
Weekends, Chauffeuring, and Self Care

Weekends, Chauffeuring, and Self Care

Nov 16, 2019 | Be Better, Blog

I love the brief moments with my daughter as I take her to all her weekend morning activities. But sometime it can feel like I am a part time chaufer. Make sure to spend a bit of time in the morning to take care of yourself with a workout and a good meal before taking...