The Self-Care Blog page 18
Fun and free tips on health and wellness from Dr. Francis Scorca: 262 articles since 2016, on posture, back and neck care, exercise, food, sleep and everyday habits.
Breakfast: A Part of the Good Life
The first meal of the day is of ultimate importance: studies show that skipping out on a wholesome breakfast leaves you at a disadvantage.…
Scar Tissue
Scar tissue is natural. Whenever injuries occur inside the body, scar tissue forms, just as scars form on the surface of the skin when…
Sticking with it: Exercise Edition
When it comes to exercising, commitment is the key. Not everyone is born with a gym rat mentality, but most of us realize that…
Preventing Low Back Pain
Lumbar: the very word itself usually conjures an association with pain. That's because we rarely ever talk about the lumbar region unless it is…
Back to School Health
Back to school is an exciting and important part of the year. As temperatures cool down and we transition into a more stable school…
Chia!
Chia seeds are powerful: calorie for calorie, it ranks as one of the most nutritious foods on planet earth. These tiny black seeds of…
2 Liters a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
When it comes to boosting your health, few ingredients come with the essential benefits with so few side-effects as good old H2O. Whether you…
Swimming for Rehabilitation
Swimming is a super activity: much like a smoothie can act as a vitamin cocktail, so can swimming be a boon for the body…
Power to the Pillow
When it comes to buying a pillow, we should consider it an investment in the health of our body, especially the neck. A proper-fitting…
Text Neck: A Modern Ailment
Take a second to define the role of your cell phone within the context of your life: is it even a phone? A recent…
Stretches for the Deskbound
You could probably devote an entire book to the subject of stretches for people who find themselves deskbound by their jobs. Being tethered to…
The Question of Calories
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet regarding calories. For people looking to minimize the burden on the muscles and structures of…