Saturday, May 25, 2013

Christina Lasich, MD's Posts

Fitness in Focus: 10 Tips for Finding the Motivation

Do you have plans to start exercising, but are having trouble finding the motivation? Look no further. You need some tips about how to find the motivation to take action. Feeling an urge or desire to do something is sometimes not enough to take those first steps. And persevering through a busy time schedule, bad weather or other excuses requires a... Read moreChevron

8 Ways to Prevent Knee Pain

If you are getting older, then you might want to read about how to prevent knee pain. Since none of us are getting any younger, I guess everyone should read this; our knees are just getting older like the rest of our parts. Here are a few tips to help you avoid knee pain.   Keep Your Legs Strong: Those big thigh muscles really do support the... Read moreChevron

Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis

As the Baby Boomers are creeping over-60 age group, the number of people affected by knee osteoarthritis is exploding. Everyone has two knees, which automatically doubles the numbers of arthritic knees proportionate to the number of people. Some feel pain and stiffness after sitting for long periods of time, others feel pain while moving. Knee... Read moreChevron

Hooked on Exercise

Of all the things to get hooked on, exercise has got to be the healthiest habit to crave. Too bad more people aren’t hooked on exercise. Plenty of people are hooked on other things that aren’t so healthy like video games, caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes and foods. These addictive activities cause a sudden rush of dopamine, a... Read moreChevron

Addiction: Are You at Risk?

A surprising number of people are addicted to something. That "something" provides pleasure, relief or reward. That "something" goes way beyond drugs. Everything from video games to food to exercise can be craved by an addict. Eventually, the pathological pursuit of pleasure disrupts life.   According to Dr. Nora Volkow, the head of the... Read moreChevron