Infrared saunas have gained immense popularity in recent years, captivating health enthusiasts with their unique approach to relaxation and detoxification. Unlike traditional saunas that rely on hot air, infrared saunas use infrared light to heat the body directly, offering an array of health benefits that go beyond a simple feeling of relaxation. In this blog […]
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As springtime has finally hit us the season, at least in the mid atlantic region that is. I was preparing to plant my veggie garden this weekend, when it hit me. Do people actually know what a hip hinge is? Better yet, do they actually do them outside of the gym or away from their
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During the month of September, Stretch Moves encourages you to stop living through your pain and seek help. Stretch Moves’ staff is experienced in improving your areas of pain, including the back of which 80 percent experience of adults at least once in their lifetime.1 Stretch Moves approaches pain management in a holistic way that
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It is commonplace for most of us to have a high-deductible health care plan and to find ourselves post-doctor appointments looking at a $300 bill after a short session with the doctor, and maybe no resolution to a health complaint. Medicine and surgery, often the go-to treatment or technique for a doctor, often mask our
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CBD oil, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant, meaning it is not a hallucinogen (and won’t make you feel high).1 It is a supplement that is not designed to be taken at the sign of your symptoms, but rather on a regular basis, for you to reap the benefits. For example,
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It’s snow season in the DMV area, which means the task of snow shoveling is inevitable for most of us. What most don’t know is that there is a proper technique to shoveling that can prevent pains and strains in the back and neck. Here a few tips to keep in mind when shoveling: Do
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A new study shows that female soccer players have the highest concussion rate of any high school athletes.1 Girls have weaker necks, and they’re often using their heads for headers during games. Jose Chacon, owner of Stretch Moves Holistic Wellness, is one of the coaches who understands girl soccer players’ needs for improving neck strength
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Fascia has been a buzzword in health care lately. It is a a three-tiered layer of tissue that encases tissues and organs, and it is thought to have the potential to impact everything in the body.1 Primarily, fascia helps to coordinate the body’s movements, or biomechanics, position in space (i.e., proprioception) and fluid flow throughout
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Dry needling is very similar to acupuncture in that it involves the use of thin needles in trigger points in the skin that can treat various musculoskeletal issues. Acupuncture is founded on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) whereas dry needling was founded on Western medicine principles.1 Most shudder and discontinue reading after they see the word
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It is that time of year again, when we look back and appreciate how the year has gone by so fast, AGAIN. It also happens to be Hispanic Heritage Month! Should you keep reading even if you are not for Hispanic descent? YES. I was fortunate enough to catch the live stream of chef José
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