Posts Tagged 'nutrition'

New web enhancement coming soon!

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Check out Core Wellness’ website soon for our new glossary of physical therapy-related terms, offering the latest information on physical therapy conditions, therapies, exercises and much more. Intended for current and prospective patients of Core Wellness, the aim of this new web resource is to provide snippets of information on various disorders and related therapies (but should not be used as a diagnostic tool), and may serve as a jumping-off point for those looking for more information prior to ...

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JUL
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Categories: Blog, physical therapy, Wellness

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Core Wellness Radio reminds us that food is medicine

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Recently on Core Wellness Radio, Dr. E discussed the importance of the putting the right kinds of foods in our bodies and how these foods can act as medicine over time. Not suggesting that food can replace medicine, Dr E. pointed out that, simply, if we have a diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats/protein and healthy fats, we maximize our body’s ability to restore itself, from the inside out.

To help ensure that we maximize the nutritional ...

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JUL
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Preparing for a Spring Distance Run

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On last week’s installment of Core Wellness Radio, we spoke with Dr. Polis about how to prepare for your spring distance runs, including 5ks, half and full marathon running, plus how to stay motivated throughout.

According to Dr. Polis, while you don’t necessarily need to be an avid runner to participate in a distance run, with the exception of a 5k, some sort of training or conditioning of your body before-hand is important to prevent injury. Long-distance running training programs ...

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MAY
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Celebrate Physical Fitness in May!

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! In recognition, our Facebook page will feature a tough exercise-related question each week and those who answer will automatically be entered to win a complimentary hour-long healthy lifestyle consultation* with Core Wellness’s Jackie Callaghan. At the end of the month, we’ll tally up the answers, randomly choose a winner, and announce it via our social media channels. Good luck to all participants!

And we encourage everyone to celebrate National Physical Fitness ...

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APR
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Categories: Blog, physical therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness

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March Madness Drawing Winners Selected!

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Congratulations to our winners from last month’s March Madness drawing! The following people were randomly selected after they participated in the online contest:

  1. Grand prize winner, Lynell S.‎ – $200 Spa Finder gift card
  2. Steve K. – $100 Fit Bit “One”
  3. Kimberly D. – $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card
  4. Tj M. $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card
  5. Ann M. – $50 Washington’s Green Grocer gift card

Thanks again to all who participated! We will be doing more online contests throughout the year via ...

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APR
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Healthy Eating: A Year-Long Mission

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As we approach March, let’s take stock of how many of us may have fallen off the bandwagon with regards to our New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier in 2014. As our former affirmations towards healthier diets may have faded over the last few months, it may be time to revisit a few simple approaches help us get back on the healthy eating bandwagon. According to Jackie Callaghan, Core Wellness & Physical Therapy’s healthy lifestyle counselor, there ...

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FEB
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DC is One of Top Fittest US Cities

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Did you know that our local DC area was named one of the top fittest Baby Boomer cities in America by the American Physical Therapy Association and Huff Post 50? With all of our green spaces, walking and running trails, biking opportunities and outdoor attractions, it’s easy to see why living in DC provides endless opportunities to get and stay fit.

Specifically regarding Baby Boomers, according to the APTA survey:

  • Washington DC has been named #7 on the list ...
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FEB
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8 Inspirations for Healthy Living in the New Year

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Happy 2014 to our entire Core Wellness community – we hope your 2013 was full of health, wellness, love and prosperity. As we begin a new year, the Core Wellness staff is reaffirming its commitment to a healthy lifestyle and we hope to inspire many of you to make the same pledge to better living. Throughout the month, we have been challenging our entire community to incorporate a few wellness tips (or “inspirations”) into their day in the ...

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JAN
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Extra, Extra, hear all about it!

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Elizabeth’s new radio show is up and running! Check out the first recording! Host Dr. Elizabeth Polis, PT, will discuss the aging Boomer population and health issues this group may be facing. Includes information discussing what they can do to 1) prevent potential health problems or 2) address health problems before they get to the surgery or prescription drug stages.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/corewellnessradio

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