by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 3, 2018 | Self Care
Did you make a new year’s resolution when you rang in 2016? Was it to get fit or lose weight? Here are 5 tips to help you keep your resolution: 1. Find a partner! Having an accountability partner when trying to make a lifestyle change is always very helpful! You have...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
I get asked this question quite often from my patients with back or neck pain, so I thought I would address it to the masses. It seems most people sleep on one side or the other, followed by a smaller group who sleep on their back, then by the smallest group who tend...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
The Significance of Hip Alignment in Maintaining a Healthy Body Maintaining proper hip alignment is crucial for a healthy body and overall well-being. The hips play a significant role in supporting our body’s weight, providing stability, and facilitating smooth...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Did you know that potassium is vital in the biochemistry of your body? It can help reduce sodium levels, regulate heart rate and function, avoid muscle tension and even lower blood pressure. High sodium (salt) diets and low potassium intake influences volume in the...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
Deficiency in Vitamin D Vitamin D is an important vitamin needed for a healthy life. It is very easy to get, but approximately 85% of people do not get the recommended daily value, thus leading to deficiency. Those who do not get enough sunlight, have a dairy allergy,...
by Dr. Jon Wilhelm | May 2, 2018 | Self Care
What is Fascia? Last week, we discussed what fascia is and why it is important in general. This week, we are going to talk about why it is important for athletes specifically. Of course, these things correlate to the non-athlete as well. To review…fascia is a fibrous...