Many health and fitness misconceptions exist. For instance, we’re told to eat a high carbohydrate breakfast to fuel up and kickstart the day with plenty of energy. Unfortunately, for many this leads to a midmorning slump, extreme cravings and hunger throughout the day, and a layer of fat around their midsection that seems to persist…

Two weeks ago, my eldest daughter came home from the dance studio complaining about her left wrist. She had fallen on it during rehearsal, and it was bothering her, so I took a look. There was no swelling, and she had a full range of motion, but it hurt! I told her to sit at…