Holistic Hand Health

Carpal 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...

In my 15+ year career as a hand therapist, I have worked with a multitude of patients with trigger fingers and trigger thumbs. I have...

The 6th and final Foundation of Health is eating a Wholesome Diet. I think this could be renamed The Fountain of Youth. Why? Because a...

What 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...

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...

I have a personal interest in how calcium relates to bones…not only because I treat broken bones as an Arm & Hand Occupational Therapist,...

Did you know that humans do not produce minerals within the body? This is why we must obtain them through our food. Minerals come from...

Like acupuncture and acupressure, mudras are said to influence the flow of energy through the body. The Pushan Mudra has become one of my...

In my January newsletter, I shared a recipe and a mudra for supporting the nutritional foundation of Hydration. I’ve decided to belatedly...

Yes, “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...

Have you ever heard this phrase? It is accredited to Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, who noticed this correlation more than...

In my first blog post, I wrote about the importance of hydration and how to improve the absorption of water by adding electrolytes. But...

What is the fluid that makes up 55-60% of our bodies? It allows all cellular processes to function. It prevents tissues from sticking...