Have you ever wondered how life imitates nature?   As a tribute to one of our favorite movies, the Karate Kid,  from the 1980s, I would like reference one of my first encounters of understanding a Bonsai tree.   The ancient Japanese art form of growing Bonsai trees is fascinating. Bonsai trees are essentially normal ...

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The joints of our knees and the leg pains associated can be confusing or frightening sometimes when we hear the medical diagnosis.  The actual diagnosis terms can sometimes be scarier than the exact condition. But do not fear!  Below are two common conditions explained so that you can begin focusing on the solution rather than the ...

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Summertime for many people should be about enjoying their favorite sports and recreational activities. Unfortunately, many of us are avoiding our favorite activities due to injuries that are a typical result of recreational sports. Two of the most prevalent injuries that occur are tennis and golfer's elbow. Even if you don't play tennis or golf, ...

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It is one of the most common occupational health problems affecting millions of people every year with numbers continuing to rise, largely thanks to our ever-increasing repetitive use of computers.  This health problem of repetitive strain is identified as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is caused by pressure on ...

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Summertime madness of activities about to begin! We had just about mastered the balance all of our daily activities. Now with the ring of the last school bell hit fast forward and add the bumper of kids games, practices, carpools and change of babysitters. As our activities become a series of the next, we ...

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