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“The body leaves clues.”

Everyone is looking for the quick fix

When it comes to health & healing, I get a lot of questions about one muscle group, a supplement, a book, or a nervous system exercise. There is likely no one thing is going to heal you (especially if the issue is chronic). Just like it is not just one part of your body that was injured. You have to heal the whole.

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How to solve the root cause of your foot pain

I work with feet often both as a physical therapist and as a bike fitter. If I had a dollar for every time a patent or client told me they have a hot spot on their foot or it goes numb, I’d be pretty rich. So let us simplify how to identify a root cause and remedy this situation.

Let’s think root cause approach, where is the pain or discomfort coming from?

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Electrolytes and Minerals… what you need to know

The question of the week is what is the best source to use for safe, effective electrolyte & mineral replacements.

Did you know many companies use citric acid in their performance products?

Did you know citric acid is typically sourced from a fungus, Aspergillus niger?

Before I had a significant environmental exposure, I did not know any of this. Why would I have a reason to? In an effort to keep my own and other patients toxic load low, I have done a huge amount of research and reaching out to companies to ask about sourcing protocols.

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