Jessica Rykert HoltAug 27, 20208 minNutritional Therapy for Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal Tunnel Syndrome is so common that nearly everyone has heard of it. There have been many times in my work as an OT/CHT when...
Jessica Rykert HoltAug 3, 20208 minNutritional Therapy for Trigger Finger & Trigger ThumbIn my 15+ year career as a hand therapist, I have worked with a multitude of patients with trigger fingers and trigger thumbs. I have...
Jessica Rykert HoltJun 23, 20203 minReal Food = Real HealthThe 6th and final Foundation of Health is eating a Wholesome Diet. I think this could be renamed The Fountain of Youth. Why? Because a...
Jessica Rykert HoltMay 21, 20207 minThe Big FAT SurpriseWhat we eat and what we don’t eat directly impacts the level of inflammation in our bodies, especially when it comes to the types of fats...
Jessica Rykert HoltMay 1, 20205 minAre you on a Blood Sugar Rollercoaster?Do you get “hangry” when you haven’t eaten for awhile? Do you get strong cravings for sweets and caffeine? Do you feel jittery or shaky...
Jessica Rykert HoltMar 31, 20207 minThe Calcium-Bone ConnectionI have a personal interest in how calcium relates to bones…not only because I treat broken bones as an Arm & Hand Occupational Therapist,...
Jessica Rykert HoltMar 26, 20202 minMineral Balance is a Game of CofactorsDid you know that humans do not produce minerals within the body? This is why we must obtain them through our food. Minerals come from...
Jessica Rykert HoltMar 2, 20203 minPushan Mudra for DigestionLike acupuncture and acupressure, mudras are said to influence the flow of energy through the body. The Pushan Mudra has become one of my...
Jessica Rykert HoltMar 2, 20204 minVaruna Mudra for HydrationIn my January newsletter, I shared a recipe and a mudra for supporting the nutritional foundation of Hydration. I’ve decided to belatedly...
Jessica Rykert HoltFeb 19, 20204 minYou Are What You AbsorbYes, “You are what you eat”, but it is more accurate to say "You are what you absorb". Proper absorption of the nutrients we eat and...
Jessica Rykert HoltFeb 18, 20205 min"All Disease Begins in the Gut"...?Have you ever heard this phrase? It is accredited to Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, who noticed this correlation more than...
Jessica Rykert HoltJan 17, 20206 minEnergize with ElectrolytesIn my first blog post, I wrote about the importance of hydration and how to improve the absorption of water by adding electrolytes. But...
Jessica Rykert HoltDec 9, 20194 minThe #1 Ingredient for Healthy & Flexible JointsWhat is the fluid that makes up 55-60% of our bodies? It allows all cellular processes to function. It prevents tissues from sticking...