Early mobility in intensive care patients improves their functional mobility capacity, their physical self-awareness and their quadriceps muscle strength on discharge. We know that early access to rehabilitation for people in critical care increases their chances of doing the things they love again after leaving the hospital. Through the early mobility of patients, including during ventilation, we know that we…
In the summer of 2010 I was teaching a seminar in Tacna, a small desert town in Peru. Even though I speak Spanish, it is more efficient for me to teach with a translator and I have done this so often in my courses in countries around the world including Central and South America. I had been to this place…
I wish I could tell you otherwise, but the reality is, you won't always win. You can practice, prepare, and perform to the best of your ability, but the results will not always come your way. Sometimes your opponent is better. Sometimes you are just not good enough. Sometimes the deck is stacked against you. Sometimes there is no clear…
Hello friends! I couldn't be more excited to share that I've officially launched a Mindfulness Kit that includes a daily guide to mindfulness practices and four aromatherapy-based products, plus three free digital bonuses that expand on some of the practices in the guide. Why this kit – with aromatherapy products? Over the years I've written five books and started eCourse,…
"You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do it." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt I've spent far too much time in my life worrying about what other people think of me. I couldn't walk down the street without sucking my stomach in for fear a stranger would have thought I looked fat…
We are writing this article to raise awareness among parents and counselors about a legal and readily available drug that is widely used by adolescents to achieve high levels: dextromethorphan (DXM). DXM is a component of certain drugs that are supposed to help us get better. Therefore, adolescents often abuse this drug without being aware of the possible consequences and…
"Forgive yourself for not knowing what you did not know before you lived it through. Honor your way. Trust your journey. Learn, grow, develop, become." ~ Creig Crippen When I was a child, my immediate reaction to most things was " I'm sorry." Did I have to miss class because of an excursion for another class? I'm so sorry. Did…
In short, invasive techniques such as acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and dry needling are likely to help reduce the severity of pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia syndrome. Overall, the evidence is poor and so it should only be left as an additional treatment to exercise. The syndrome affects about 2% of the world population, with women seven times more…
"The biggest lie we are told is" Be with someone who makes you happy. "The truth is, happiness is something you create yourself. Be with someone who contributes to it." ~ Unknown That's what we all strive for, right? I mean luck. I used to think that happiness is about my outside world. When things went well for me (in…
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is important for maintaining the stability of the knee joint, especially during activities such as weaving, pivoting or kicking. ACL injuries are relatively common among soccer players, skiers, and gymnasts. Injuries can range from mild to severe and are rated using a rating system. The most common mechanism of injury is non-contact. An example is…