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3 Types of Headaches

3 Types of Headaches

Nov 16, 2022
Did you know headaches affect more than half of the population? There are various types of headaches and recognizing their distinct features can help you and your doctor determine the best treatment strategy. Below...
6 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby

6 Tips to Help You Sleep Like A Baby

Oct 17, 2022
Most people know that sleep is essential for health and wellness, but there’s still a large percentage of adults (more than a third, according to the CDC) who do not get the optimal 7-9 hours of rest each night....
Des Moines Area Health Focus

Des Moines Area Health Focus

Dr. Zac Watkins

Oct 3, 2022
Tell us about yourself and your practice? I have been exposed to nutrition and wellness since I was in high school in Lincoln, Ne. As I went off to college, my focus of studies was pre-med, chemistry, and...
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Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Adding an extra serving of vegetables to your weekly menu may have been a New Year’s resolution – but have you...
March 21, 2022
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The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We Evaluate

The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We EvaluatePatients commonly present with foot and ankle problems to our office. We...
Abel Shaw
March 10, 2022
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Master This Essential Movement

The hip consists of a “ball-and-socket” joint that is formed between the femoral head and theacetabulum, a part of...
Abel Shaw
February 23, 2022
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What Does It Mean to Have a Stable Core?

Our core refers to the center of our body as it functions to stabilize the trunk while the armsand legs move. Its...
Abel Shaw
February 10, 2022
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Flexion - Intolerant Low Back Pain

Flexion-Intolerant Low Back Pain Low back pain can be caused by a variety of different factors. Discogenic pain,...
Abel Shaw
January 26, 2022
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From Achilles Tendonitis to ITB Syndrome, This Technique Can Help

From Achilles Tendonitis to ITB Syndrome, This Technique Can Help Soft tissues include muscles, tendons, ligaments,...
Abel Shaw
January 12, 2022
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Forward Head Posture

How a Forward Head Posture Effects Your Muscles When we develop a slouched posture, it places tremendous strain on...
Abel Shaw
December 29, 2021
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Stretching and Treatment Options for Tight Calves

Our calves are under a tremendous amount of load throughout the day. If we add in activities like running, hiking,...
Abel Shaw
December 15, 2021
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2 Stretches for the Hip Flexors

Let’s talk about our hip flexors, what they do, and how to approach stretching them. All of them! Your hip flexors...
Ryan Donahue
December 1, 2021
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The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches

The Best Alternative to Sit-Ups and Crunches   Traditional abdominal exercises used in the gym are often intermixed...
Abel Shaw
November 10, 2021