During my medical internship, I’ll never forget taking care of a young female with lupus who was admitted to the hospital. She had vague symptoms of fatigue, body aches, mild chest pressure and generally not feeling well. During her hospital stay, she was admitted to the coronary care unit and eventually passed away. She suffered Read More…
I discovered my enthusiasm and love for yoga several years ago when I was going through a rough transition in my life. Before that period, I had always be an avid runner and loved any type of exercise that focused mainly on cardio like running, skating, tennis, and kick boxing. Honestly, I always thought that Read More…
In addition to having positive effects on the mind, stress, sleep and mood, yoga can also benefit the musculoskeletal system. YOGA CAN -Strengthen the muscles supporting the joints. -Improve balance and physical function. -Increase bone strength. -Reduce joint stiffness. -Improve joint flexibility and range of joint motion. -Reduce pain by increasing the range of joint Read More…
We spoke about the different causes for knee pain and when to seek medical attention. Now, let’s talk about some of the things we can do for knee pain. Remember to always have a dialogue with your physician first. Listen to your body before deciding on the next steps. SIMPLE MEASURES FOR KNEE PAIN Avoid Read More…
Fall is in full swing and the famous NYC marathon just took place! Watching all those courageous participants in that amazing race gave me goosebumps! Witnessing those runners cross the finish line and achieve their goals made me start to think about my next big race in 2019, another half marathon. Next year, I want to Read More…
The NYC Marathon is around the corner and the excitement is palpable. I love this time of year when I run around New York. Watching other runners train with such dedication in hopes of participating in one of the biggest races in the world. My Love Of Running My love of running ignited when I was Read More…