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People of all ages and walks of life are realizing tremendous benefits from pilates
There are just as many reasons for working out as there are people doing it. For some it’s about stress relief or adopting a healthy lifestyle. Others want to perform better and longer at other activities like golf or tennis. And some just want to look and feel better. The staff at Club Pilates in Willoughby takes the time to find out why...
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Roids hurt; treatment doesn’t
One question I’ve been getting asked a lot recently is, “If your treatments are painless, why do my hemorrhoids hurt?” About an inch inside your rectum, the skin of your butt ends, and the lining of your colon begins. While the skin area has many nerve endings and can be very sensitive to pain, the colon lining area is insensitive to...
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The power of routine
Fall is a busy time for us. People are settling back into their routines and ready for a change back to healthy habits. Research shows people who follow dependable, predictable routines achieve their optimal health. It also illustrates the importance of adopting habits that are attractive, convenient and achievable. This aligns with our core...
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Avoid pain flares this winter
A touch of fall is in the air and that means cooler days are not far away. Unfortunately, colder temperatures and the isolation of winter can lead to pain flares, usually of old joint or muscle injuries. This is why it is so important to keep moving even if your body doesn’t want to move. Here are a few specific actions to help you avoid...
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Not your mother’s vein treatment
One reason people delay treatment for varicose veins is the memory of a relative or friend undergoing painful stripping surgery in the past. But those days are gone. Modern techniques, such as laser treatments, ultrasound-guided chemical or thermal ablation, and VenaSeal (a medical-grade glue) are now available. These procedures are...
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