It’s that time of year again – presents, stockings, sugar and spice! It’s also the time that we start making New Years resolutions. Why not combine the two? This year I’ve decided that in lieu (or maybe in addition) to the random gift requests of bourbon, winter coats and a […]
Dr. Jordan Leasure
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Non-invasive body sculpting or contouring as it is often called is gaining heavy traction in the marketplace. There are multiple options from cold laser to freezing the fat to radio waves. We’ve done our best to scour the internet to get you details on some current options. This list highlights […]
One of the greatest aspects of Facebook is the ability for articles and blog posts to go viral very quickly. Just the other day a friend from Chiropractic School posted a link to a blog that discussed common chiropractic myths. It was such a great article I thought I would […]
VCD-EILO also know as Vocal Cord Dysfunction-Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction is often being misdiagnosed as asthma. VCD-EILO is a type of vocal cord dysfunction that is triggered by exercise. Rather than opening, the vocal cord and laryngeal tissue close, affecting the athlete’s breathing pattern, stress level and performance. The apparent […]
We have all heard the symptoms of a concussion in young athletes; loss of consciousness, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and so on. But did you know a Second Impact concussion could cause devastating and permanent injury? Second Impact Syndrome is when a second concussion occurs before a first concussion has properly […]
The Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain A strain is a slight stretching or complete rupture/tear of muscle fibers. This injury usually occurs between the muscle belly and the tendon of the muscle. This can occur within muscle fibers when the fibers become over stretched or when the muscle […]
One of the main questions we are asked here at North Shore Pro-Active Health is; “Should I be using ice or heat?” It is a very good question to ask since many patients are unsure of the answer. The answer is; it all depends on the injury type. Is the […]
Eat a nutritious breakfast. While there has been a debate recently about the merits of eating breakfast for weight loss, it is agreed that kids should not skip breakfast. Breakfast is a perfect opportunity to help your kids get a healthy dose of nutrients such as fiber, calcium, and protein. […]
Massage therapy is therapeutic in many ways. Massage increases blood and lymph flow which aids in healing and decreases the stress hormone called cortisol. In most circumstances massage can help to improve your health. However,there are times that massage is not recommended. Below is a list of reasons massage may […]
Body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat that your body contains. For your body to function properly it is essential that your body contains a certain amount of fat. Body fat helps regulate your body temperature, it cushions and insulates organs and is the main form of the […]