By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon/ Fitness Expert in Los Angeles, CA Patients, athletes and clients are often asking about the best foods to eat before and after workouts. There is often significant confusion about this area. This compact article will give you a doctor’s perspective about the appropriate way to make healthy food…
By Levi Harrison, MD Orthopedic Surgeon #1. Wear sunscreen/ sunblock even when it is overcast or cloudy outside to have protection from harmful rays of UV-A and UV-B light. #2. Wear a cap when running to not only impede sweat in your eyes, but also to protect the crown of your head from…
On Wednesday, February 19th, Dr. Levi Harrison, the fitness doctor, a Los Angeles orthopedic surgeon with a specialization in hand, wrist and upper extremity conditions joined the “Lucky Gloves Gym”, located in Glendale, California, in leading a cardio kickboxing class. Dr. Levi Harrison is the author of The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement,…
By Jo Whiddon So you’ve thoroughly kicked yourself in gear for the New Year, setting goals, aiming for health and fitness in every aspect of your life, avoiding fast-food lines and office party temptations. But are you running stag, or are you pushing it with your other half? What I mean is: do you…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 14, 2014) – Couple’s workouts are a great way to get in shape together. I enjoy creating exercise programs for couples who are ready and committed to making a change. Here are several key exercises to be a “fit healthy couple.” Buddy Squats with a Twist: 2 sets of 15 reps….
Proper nutrition is an essential part of any fitness and well-being program. As a physician and fitness expert, I am commonly asked about the importance of diet and how it impacts the body’s appearance. The true power of eating properly is not to be under-estimated. It is so true that we are what we eat…
Dr. Cynthia Thaik is the author of Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength and Spirit from the Body’s Core. Meet Dr. Cynthia at Barnes & Noble bookstore at the Americana in Glendale, California on February 7, 10 and 19, 2014. For more information, call 818-842-1410 or visit www.YourVibrantHeart.com or www.drcynthia.com.
Nutrition is very important in assisting to control your weight. It is so important for us to remember that the body is an extraordinary machine; however, it will reflect the types of foods which we eat. There is great truth to the adage, “We are what we eat and we are what we think!” We…
Joints may make popping, cracking or creaky sounds for a variety of reasons. As an orthopedic surgeon, I am asked commonly about this issue. Often people have anxiety or stress about these sounds because they have heard that this is a bad problem. This can be diagnostic and symptomatic for a medical problem but often,…
