Turns out the Sundance Kid had it right. “I’m better when I move,” he explained, during a job interview to be a payroll guard, when asked if could shoot. And the truth is, so are we. Except now there’s a whole lot of research backing Sundance up, much like Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang when they were robbing trains (which is a physical activity). Banner Health applauds physical activity. In an article published in 2020, the medical non-profit giant and largest employer in Arizona … [Read more...] about We are Better When We Move
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How to Help Pets Burn Energy in Summer
One challenge we all experience during the summer is how to burn enough energy as the temperature rises. Walks are more spread out and many canines become destructive, as they’re bored and have pent up energy. Here are some ideas on ways to challenge our furry friends mentally and physically when it’s too hot to be outside. One question I often ask clients is how they feed their dog. This is a great opportunity to burn energy, for there are many tools that provide enrichment during mealtime. … [Read more...] about How to Help Pets Burn Energy in Summer
Getting Outdoors with Your Dog
It’s April and time to put a little spring in your step! Grab a leash and your four-legged best friend and hit some of the many dog-friendly trails in Prescott. It’s the perfect time to start a new exercise routine together, because April is National Canine Fitness Month. Make sure your dog has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian to prevent any injuries and avoid any issues that might arise from exercising. Getting proper physical stimulation helps dogs keep their muscles and joints … [Read more...] about Getting Outdoors with Your Dog
Weekend Warriors Fight Back
If that Saturday morning bike ride or run left you limping into work on Monday sore and exhausted, you’re probably not alone. Welcome to the ranks of the “Weekend Warriors.” “Weekend Warriors” is the name given to people who are physically inactive most of the week, but then participate in rigorous physical activity during the weekend. Many times these folks overestimate their abilities and push themselves beyond what they reasonably should do. Many may have had active lifestyles … [Read more...] about Weekend Warriors Fight Back
Healer Practicing Eastern Medicine to Treat Pain, Chronic Illnesses
The pain got so severe in his lower back and leg that Les Fullerton was considering back surgery. A friend suggested he first see Jean Painter of Harmony Integrative Medicine in Prescott. Fullerton is glad he did. After about 12 visits for acupuncture with Painter, he is 100 percent free of back pain. “I had met with a spine surgeon, and was looking into spinal surgery. That option is no longer in the picture. I don’t have back pain anymore,” Fullerton said. Fullerton is not the only one who … [Read more...] about Healer Practicing Eastern Medicine to Treat Pain, Chronic Illnesses
Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
If binging on Netflix sounds more appealing than going to the gym, consider this: scientists are finding that cardiovascular exercise is having positive effects on the human gut microbiome -- the community of trillions of tiny organisms that thrive inside the dark, wet, warm walls of our intestines. That is important because research is linking poor gut health to a whole host of ailments and conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity, asthma and autism. “Most of the microbes … [Read more...] about Science Offering Another Reason to Exercise
Correct Exercise Technique Delivers Maximum Benefit with Minimal Risk
Exercise is a science. Research gives us more and better information all the time. Still, many of us continue to do exercises we were taught in PE classes as kids – exercises which were once thought to give physical benefit but which could instead cause harm. Andrea Klein is director of preventive medicine and wellness at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. At the hospital’s Pendleton Fitness Centers, she and her staff give their clients guidance on how to do the right kind of exercise – safely … [Read more...] about Correct Exercise Technique Delivers Maximum Benefit with Minimal Risk