Dr. Jeff Kucine at Back to Balance

03/13/2022

03/04/2022

To our patients and friends,
We are extending an invitation to a great event being held at our offices this coming March 13th.--Spring into Beauty! Organized and sponsored by: Laura Kucine, RN, Kim Weiss, RN, Wendy Hooper, RN, and Catherine Ramsey (Rodan + Fields). Come and enjoy of a beautiful afternoon!

02/05/2021

Have you washed your hands lately? Don’t forget to lather for a solid 20 seconds, rubbing soapy hands vigorously under warm water, and be sure to clean beneath your fingernails, too. Clean hands help slow the spread of all viruses.

02/03/2021

In the UK, Dry January is a popular kick-off to the new year. If you missed it, why not try a Dry February? If you need help, the free Drinkaware app offers tools and tips for assessing and changing your alcohol consumption patterns.
http://ow.ly/unqg50DcMhR

02/02/2021

If you ignored New Year’s resolutions, why not set a New Month resolution: Exercise for 20 minutes every day. While the benchmark is 10,000 steps per day, getting at least 20 minutes of daily physical activity will improve cardiovascular health, lower stress and reduce your risk of dying young.

02/01/2021

Trying to lose weight this year? Make smart food swaps. At dinner, substitute spaghetti squash for pasta. It’s a low-calorie, high-fiber swap that may save you up to 200 calories and adds folate, magnesium and Vitamin C to your diet.

01/30/2021

Do you have good balance? Here’s a fun way to practice: Pair balance exercises with brushing your teeth. Try to balance for one minute on your right leg while brushing your top teeth, then one minute on your left as you clean bottom teeth. Too difficult? Work up to it in 10-second increments.

01/28/2021

Coke or Pepsi? Studies show that Americans drink too many calories. Choosing water can have a significant impact. Replacing a daily 16-oz Coke or Pepsi with water reduces annual caloric intake by more than 70,000 calories—that’s 20 pounds in a year!

01/27/2021

Ever seen a growing puppy eat? They gobble their food in seconds. When you eat, do the opposite: chew food thoroughly and mindfully, bringing greater enjoyment to each bite. You’ll fill up on less and minimize digestive issues including gas and bloating.

01/26/2021

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? Don’t give up! It takes 3 weeks to 2 months to form a new habit. By making small changes each day, such as flossing teeth, going to bed 15 minutes earlier or eating more fruits and veggies, cumulative benefits add up in your favor!

01/25/2021

Curious about high-intensity fitness workouts? Get your stopwatch ready. Here’s a sample:
• 20 seconds of jumping jacks
• 20 seconds of mountain climbers
• 20 seconds of jump squats
• 30-second break
Repeat the sequence 8 times. Don’t you feel great!?