Jan 02
“I took a spill the other day,” commented my friend Marion. After a look of concern hovered over my face, Marion continued to say, “Not really sure what happened. I was taking my usual morning walk after I read the newspaper and, the next thing you know, I’m on the ground.” He pointed to his …
Dec 04
Our brain is encased within the skull and sits atop the first vertebrae of our spine. Featuring the central command center in which all of the decisions to send electric signals down our central nervous system to our organs and muscles, the brain is arguably the most important part of our body. Without it, we …
Nov 28
“Oh my goodness, those shoes are adorable.” This is one of the many comments I hear when I eavesdrop on conversations among patrons and passersby when I’m out to dinner or grocery shopping with my wife. Indeed, she is a true fashionista at heart, and you’ll usually find her dressed to the nines seven days …
Nov 20
Recreational physical activities bring joy to our lives. If we have kids or grandkids, sporty physical activities such as heading out to the field to play catch or getting down on the ground on the hands and knees to interact with a 6-month-old infant, require the confidence, coordination, and strength to bend the knees, move …
Nov 06
Clocks have officially been set back an hour, the sun is setting sooner, and a subtle nip fills the morning air. As the majestic landscape of Napa Valley transitions from vibrant hues of green to shades of burnt orange, umber, and sandy brown on the grape leaves that line the countryside, we can sense fall …
Oct 24
Humans function in dynamic environments and rely on the body’s automated responses to adjust to imbalances. The body’s internal wiring is equipped with a vast network of neuromuscular connections, granting the ability to immediately adapt to even the slightest indication of imbalance. The human body’s infrastructure functions as a central processing unit, with hard-wired connections …
Oct 02
As the Napa Valley enters October, we see a few leaves on the trees beginning to transition to shades of amber, brown, and yellow, and fall to the ground. Sounds of leaf blowers and rakes start to fill the air. The hills begin to morph into a darker green and brownish hue as the trees …
Sep 12
Lower back, knee, and shoulder pain rank among the top contributors to hindrances to functional movement and participating in physical activities we enjoy. Sitting at desks all day or mustering through routines of manual labor can cause us to ignore our body’s pain points. After logging off the work scene, physical pain from previous injuries …
Aug 07
Balance can be defined as the ability to stand on one leg, regain one’s center of gravity after losing it, or walk in a straight line. Depending on specific circumstances, balance can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Sometimes, people in deconditioned states of fitness find the seemingly simple act of getting up from …
Jul 25
After a three-hour competitive pickleball session with a few of my pickleball peers, we sat on the bleachers outside Vineyard Park in Yountville. Covered in a fine coat of sweat and sunscreen, we admired the picturesque landscape to the east. Miles of trellised grape vines paved a vibrant green blanket of grape leaves and native …
