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Body Recovery

Whether a weekend warrior, or an elite competitor, recovery is an essential part of a healthy routine for body and mind. Muscle recovery is the phase is where your body “rebuilds” your muscles after micro-damage to the muscle fibers, which naturally occurs after a rigorous workout or exercise. This is normal, and necessary for muscle […]

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Published by: Ted Yan August 22, 2020

Hip Pain

The hip is a crucial to our body’s movement. Connecting the legs to the upper body, our hips are the hinge for many of our routine bodily movements. Due to their location and function, the hips are subject to a significant amounts of stress and can be subject to strain and injury. Hip pain is […]

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Published by: Ted Yan August 21, 2020

Knee Pain

The knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most critical enabling leg movement and upper body support. The knee joint is crucial to everyday activities including sitting, standing, walking and running. Knee pain is a common problem that can occur in the the knee joint, the kneecap or the ligaments […]

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Toenail Fungus

Nail fungus is a quite common condition that manifests as a white or yellow spot under the tip of your toenail. Untreated, the fungal infection may progress and spread to other nails, causing the nails to discolor, thicken and crumble. If the nail fungus becomes painful and unsightly, home-remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help. […]

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Claw toes

Claw toes are toes that are bent into an abnormal, painful position. Claw toe does not affect the big toe, and often affects the four small toes at the same time. The toes bend up at the joint, causing the toes to curl downward. Some solutions to Claw Toes includes changing to footwear with more […]

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Bunions

A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe, and occurs when bones in the front part of the foot become dislocated. This causes the big toe to move toward the smaller toes and leads to the joint at the base of your big toe to […]

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Gout

Gout is a form of arthritis that results from build-up of uric acid in the body and the joint. This can occur when the body struggles to eliminate uric acid through the kidneys and urine, or, when the body produces too much uric acid. Gout usually can be managed with proper anti-inflammatory medication, to treat […]

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Hammertoes

A hammertoe is a bending of the toe at the first joint of the toe, called the proximal interphalangeal joint, making the toes bend like the head of a hammer. This is caused by an imbalance between the muscles and tendons in the toes and can occur in any toe, but usually affects the second […]

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Corns & Calluses

A callus is an extended area of thickened, hard skin on the soles of the feet. It is often a symptom of an underlying problem such as incorrect footwear, gait issues, or bone deformation. Skin type can also play a role in callus formation, and elderly people, lacking fatty tissue in their skin can have […]

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