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Physiatry

Mood Wellness

Posture Perfect!

This New York Times Well-Blog highlights the importance of posture from many dimensions. Research in embodied cognition shows the mind body connection goes both ways; that our posture can validate negative thoughts or emotions or remedy them. Postures that make our bodies feel smaller…

Nutrition Wellness

Herbs & Pain Series: One Size Does Not Fit All

Herbal remedies have been proven effective in reducing pain and improving function. As mentioned in previous posts, prescription medications can have side effects that prevent some patients from being able to safely use them. Thus, they may be good candidates for herbal medicines. When…

Movement Nutrition Wellness

5 Fun Facts From a Functioneer

Develop ‘brain envy’. Danielle G. Amen, MD coined this term, which means to protect your head from injury by being mindful of the importance of your brain and how it serves you. He is the author of many brain books, including “Magnificent Mind at…

Wellness

There’s Always Room for More Knowledge

I have practiced physiatry for over 25 years. During that time, my practice has transformed, just as I have transformed as a person. Early in my career I cared for patients with musculoskeletal problems. A portion of these patients had pain that was persistant.…

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