Immune Boost to Aid Vitality Let’s state the obvious… diet, exercise and quality sleep are the main components for living a healthy life. But what do you do if you already have those three checked off your list? And what if you have a spinal cord injury or chronic health issue? Enter vitamin infusions. When… Continue reading What is Vitamin Infusion Therapy?

A Good Bed Can Enhance Your Life When I think about where I spend most of my time, I can narrow it down to two places – my wheelchair or my bed. My wheelchair has been measured, designed and tested out for my exact liking, so why shouldn’t my bed be considered in the same… Continue reading Your Bed, Your Haven: Choosing the Right Sleep Surface

The quality of food we consume plays a pivotal role in our overall wellness, but what is lesser known is the importance of when we eat these foods.

PART 3: Evenings My mid-day routine sets me up for a relaxing, wind down evening with my family. I am fortunate to work from home and be around my daughter and wife for a majority of the day. However, it is not the quality time I aim for, so that is why the last part… Continue reading Living With SCI: Evening Routine

The Latest Off-Road Cycling Equipment For many years I longed to return to the winding trails and swooping dirt roads amongst the hills. I would sulk dirt-side in my wheelchair as I watched friends pedal off on their mountain bikes for an afternoon ride. I dreamt of the day that I too could join them… Continue reading Where to Find Adaptive Mountain Bikes

A Routine Is More Important Than You Think So, you have finished your workout… breathe heavily… grab some water… and get on with your day. Right? Wrong! A post workout recovery routine is just as important as the workout itself. These are some of the ways I achieve a full spectrum health & fitness program.… Continue reading Post-Workout Recovery Tips

My wheelchair has been measured, designed and tested out for my exact liking, so why shouldn’t my bed be considered in the same way?

PART 2: Afternoons As I described in the first part of this blog series, my morning routine is aimed towards being productive and intentional. Looking to years past, my midday routine has always varied based on my employment or athletic endeavors. Prior to my daughter’s arrival, which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, I spent… Continue reading Living with SCI: Midday Routine

When You Need Group Support In full transparency, I’ll admit, early in my recovery I was not at all interested in attending the spinal cord injury support group that was offered every Thursday at my hospital’s community center. I would often boycott the mandatory powwow of fifteen, or so, attendees made up of mostly chronically… Continue reading Support Groups For Spinal Cord Injury

An Overview Of Our Civil Rights A few years ago I visited the San Francisco Bay area and Berkley, California, to film our Shield Healthcare video series, Mobility In The City. While there, I had the privilege of touring The Center for Independent Living, an organization that helps increase awareness, collaboration and opportunity among people… Continue reading Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act