Ergonomics for Your Home Office With all of us working from home, it can be difficult to find a comfortable workspace. It is important to make sure that the ergonomics in your office are functioning properly, in order to avoid developing unwanted aches and pains. When working from home, ask yourself, “how do I maintain my posture throughout the day?” Do you catch yourself slouching frequently? Do those last couple hours of the workday leave you achy and ready to call it quits? If you are experiencing aches and pains, especially in your neck or back, poor posture is probably to blame. Fortunately, posture can be improved with some ergonomic changes: 1. Make sure that you are at a proper height with your desk chair and computer, so you don’t have to slouch or lean forward. 2. Make sure your chair has the proper lumbar support needed to help you sit straight while you’re working. Sit upright, place your feet flat on the floor, and try not to cross your legs. Make sure there is a small gap between the back of your knees and the chair. Having a chair with strong back support and padding is also recommended for making your upright position more comfortable. 3. Take time to exercise. Get up every 30 minutes or so and take a small walk, at least for a minute or two. This will help in loosening up your muscles and joints, as well as initiating a stronger blood flow. 4. Try using a standing desk as opposed to a traditional sitting desk. Investing in a standing desk or alternate seating option can help in greatly decreasing the risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity, just by making your home office more ergonomically friendly!
Are You Wearing the Right Running Shoes?
Keep These Tips in Mind when Choosing Your New Kicks: 1.Have a Break-In Period. If you’re trying on shoes that feel heavy, stiff, clunky, or not “just right,” they likely are the wrong shoes for you. The right pair will feel comfortable as soon as you put them on: lightweight, cushioned, and balanced. 2.Keep Your Feet Level. If you feel your arches “tipping in” or “pushed out”, then the support is wrong for you. Too much support will restrict your foot and give the feeling you’re tipped out. Too little support may feel like your foot is caving in and give the tipped-in feeling. The proper pair will feel balanced and level. 3.Wear Shoes True to Size. Running shoes should have ample toe room, but secure from the ball of the foot to the heel. Your feet will splay out over time and it’s not uncommon to go up in size. Running shoes won’t break in, so they need to feel like they fit the second you put them on.
Immunity–Boosting Vitamin Burst Smoothie
Patient Success Spotlight
“Before coming to see Ben, I couldn’t play basketball, run, or do any sort of physical activity besides walking but even walking downstairs was a challenge. Now, I have resumed basketball and other physical activities after seeing Ben. Ben is great with his clients and knows how to push them without overdoing it. Thank you, Ben!” -M. G. “Before, I couldn’t play basketball, run, or do any sort of physical activity. Now, I have resumed basketball and other physical activities.”
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup fresh orange juice • 1/2 cup milk (coconut, almond, or substitute plain or vanilla yogurt) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup mango
• 1/2 cup pineapple • 1 tsp freshly minced ginger (or more to taste) • Optional: 1-2 tsp raw honey; a handful of fresh baby spinach; 1-2 tbsp almond butter
DIRECTIONS Add the ingredients to a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth, scraping down the blender as needed. Add a drizzle of honey or extra ginger to taste, pour into glasses, and enjoy. Bursting with healing Vitamin C, this hydrating smoothie will increase the infection-fighting ability of your immune system. fountainavenuekitchen.com/recipe/immunity-boosting-smoothie
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