It’s a Two-Way Street — The Connection Between Your Brain and Body

Have you ever heard of bio-hacking? Think of it as a secret code to improve your body’s performance, in all areas. I know what you’re thinking — they’re called drugs. Okay, point conceded, and also not what I’m talking about at all. I’m asking this: what if you could do what performance enhancing drugs are purported to do naturally, safely, and legally? Keep reading. Your life is experienced through your nervous system. Think about that. Every thought, breath, heartbeat, memory, and movement happens in coordination with your central nervous system (CNS). All you pre-internet folks remember that from grade school,...

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Is Your Workout Causing Low Back Pain?

Here’s a functional lesson on working out effectively, myth busting fat loss remedies, and healthy advice for back pain sufferers. Statistics show that 4 out of 5 of you reading this will benefit from this information! Enjoy! — Dr. P Written by Dr. Joe Mondoux (visit his Facebook Page frequently for updates) Do you ever see people in the gym holding a dumbbell by their side and bending to either side? (Like the picture below) Maybe that person is you? Have you been told that this is a good way to work your obliques or “love handles” and help manage low back...

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Do You Even Lift, Bro?

Originally written by Dr. Joe Mondoux on February 10, 2015 I am pleased and looking forward to sharing Dr. Joe Mondoux’s material with you all. He’s an easy-to-follow and straight to the point kind of guy. This post is a follow-up to my previous article about sitting too much. Take care and enjoy! - Dr. P We all know that exercise is good for you, yet we may not know how bad sitting really is for us. It was recently found that for every hour you sit, you cancel out 8% of the health benefits from a run lasting the...

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You Won’t Believe What This Doctor Prescribed To His Patient With Low Back Pain

Originally posted as a shared article from The Washington Post on January 23, 2014   My patient came to me with an alarmingly regular case of low back pain. Stiffness, soreness, tight muscles in the expected areas. His posture spoke to me of years of sitting at a desk, pecking away at keys on his keyboard, straining his eyes at his screen, and reaching awkwardly for his mouse. After a thorough examination of examining his vitals, neurological condition, and orthopedic testing, I checked his spine. Finding nothing alarming, I advised for a course of treatment with one additional, special, yet...

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