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Dr. Riley Kulm

How to read your lipid panel (the right way)

The standard lipid panel consists of four different numbers – total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. LDL and HDL refer to ‘low density lipoprotein’ and ‘high density lipoprotein’ respectively. LDL and HDL are the carrier proteins for cholesterol in the body and help to make sure the fat from our

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Dr. Riley Kulm

Sleep Better Tonight

Sleep is the most important cornerstone for optimal health. Without the foundation of a healthy night of sleep, all other health interventions, such as nutrition and exercise, will fall short. Our memory, cognition, and ability to learn new tasks all depend on healthy sleep. ‘Sleep hygiene’ refers to the quality

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Why does my hip pop?

Many people experience popping in their hips. Most patients come to the clinic complaining of back or knee pain, and a popping hip may be a secondary complaint. Although typically not a significant pain generator, popping in the hip is a sign of an underlying dysfunction in the hip needing

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Dr. Riley Kulm

Own Today – why you should quit setting goals

Goal setting has been touted as the most effective way to achieve success in life.  We’ve been told to write them down, stick them to our refrigerator door and even to write them on our bathroom mirror.  You’ve heard that goals should be SMART – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and

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My Least Favorite Exercise – The Quadricep Knee Extension

My Least Favorite Exercise Part 2 – The Quadricep Knee Extension Continuing with the theme of our last blog post My Least Favorite Exercise – The Clamshell, I’d like to highlight another popular exercise that should be avoided at all costs.  This week, my least favorite exercise is the quadricep

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My least favorite exercise – the clamshell

The most common hip exercise I see prescribed to patients for hip pain is the ‘clamshell’.  The clamshell exercise, shown in the picture below, is commonly used to increase the strength of the gluteus medius muscle with the goal of improving hip stability. The clamshell is prescribed for conditions such

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Dr. Riley Kulm

Quit Smoking NOW with Acupuncture

With the recent passing of Colorado Proposition EE, the cost of using tobacco products in the state of Colorado is higher than ever. In this post you will learn about the immense health and financial benefits of quitting smoking today.

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Dr. Riley Kulm

Holiday Health 2020

Despite the chaos of 2020, the coming holiday season brings with it a time for self reflection, family bonding, and solidarity within the community. To avoid taking steps backwards during the holidays, I’d like to offer some suggestions to make the end of 2020 your healthiest yet.

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