by EXCEL Staff | Oct 20, 2021 | Education, Self-Care, Wellness
October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day, a part of Bone and Joint Action Week. It is a day to put a spot light on one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases, and educate on the risks, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Some people may be unsure of what...
by Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT | Jul 15, 2019 | Education, Wellness
Myofascial decompression (MFD), also known as “cupping,” is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. Notably, professional athletes including Michael Phelps and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team have used cupping as part of...
by Tony Bianchino | Apr 22, 2019 | Nutrition, Self-Care, Wellness
Are you hitting your hydration goals? If not, you could be sapping your energy and ruining your ability to lose weight. According to the Mayo Clinic most people are not aware of how much water they are drinking. “Water’s involved in every type of cellular process in...
by EXCEL Staff | Jul 9, 2017 | Self-Care, Wellness
Those who aren’t teachers often imagine that summer is the time when teachers kick back and relax. But the reality is, you’re often using this free time to catch up on everything you don’t get done during the school year, thanks to the demands of the job. While you’re...
