Why You Should Wear Oofos Flip Flops for Recovery

Women's OOlala Sandal - White & Gold $59.95   As it turns out, all flip flops were not created equal. I’ve said it once and I will say it again. You need to take care of your feet. As an orthopaedic surgeon and athlete, I cannot stress this enough. Your feet are very important to...

Six Reasons to Add More Beets Into Your Diet

Beets are surprisingly rich in many nutrients necessary for your health. If you are looking for a way to change up your diet, you should strongly consider adding more beets to your meals. Saying that beets are an acquired taste is probably an understatement, since they have a strong, earthy flavor (and by earthy, I...

Six Tips for Summer Workouts

Summer workouts come with their own slew of potential issues. When it comes to physical fitness, Summer and Winter are completely different beasts. During winter, you have to drag yourself out of bed or trudge through inclement weather to get to a gym, then spend considerable time stretching out cold muscles, all just to keep...

Five Facts You Need to Know About Treating and Preventing ACL Tears

Preventing and treating ACL tears is something every athlete should be familiar with. As an orthopaedic surgeon, ACL tears are something I see quite often. While they aren’t the absolute worst injury you can suffer, they are serious and can be career-ending. READ MORE: Warm-Up Tips to Prevent ACL Injuries I recently collaborated with Dr....

How to Stay Hydrated During a Pride Parade

Its important to stay hydrated during all day summer events. In case you haven’t noticed the fact that the world is currently blanketed in rainbow, June is pride month. All over the country this month, people are gathering in droves to celebrate the existence, acceptance, and freedom of the LGBT+ community. It’s especially important this...

What is Plantar Fasciitis, and How Do You Prevent it?

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. If you have ever experienced stabbing pain along the bottom of your foot, you may have plantar fasciitis. Although the name is strange and scary, plantar fasciitis is really just inflammation along the thick band of connective tissue at the bottom of your...

How to Pee During a Triathlon

It may sound strange, but peeing during a bike race is a real problem. If the question ‘How do cyclists pee?’ has never crossed your mind, you have most likely never participated in a triathlon. Regardless of whether you want the information or not however, peeing during a bike race is a real problem cyclists...

Six Things to Do Before You Get Out of Bed

Your day actually starts the moment you open your eyes. When it comes to mental health, its important to constantly take inventory of yourself, on a daily basis. Being aware of your mental state and how your emotions are impacting your actions is a very powerful tool in terms of living a happy life, overcoming...

Are Figs the Next Great Superfood?

Greek figs have many surprising health benefits. Of all the Mediterranean foods available at the grocery store, I feel like figs are the most under-rated. I am always looking for new ways to add healthy nutrients into my family’s diet, and lately I’ve discovered just how good for you, figs really are. In ancient Greece,...