Category Archives: Wellness

High Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness

By Dr. Elliott | Published: June 5, 2010
According to health research, one out of every four people will experience some degree of high blood pressure during their lifetime. Having a basic understanding of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be critical when it comes to being physically fit. Hypertension can be categorized as either primary (a.k.a. essential) or secondary. Primary hypertension, [...]
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The 11 Commandments of Good Nutrition

By Dr. Elliott | Published: February 17, 2010
This article is one that I have handed out to clients, patients, and students for many years.  The purpose of the article is simply to provide individuals with some quintessential nutritional guidelines that most everyone should keep in mind, with a little humor added in.  Of course, this does not include everything that everyone needs [...]
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Remembering David Kitagawa – Inspirational Friend and Surfer

By Dr. Elliott | Published: October 13, 2009
Growing up in California, one of my favorite fitness activities was surfing.  Of course, surfing is a highly social sport and when you get into it you immediately have a bond with other surfers.  Among my high school surfer buds was a guy named David Kitagawa.  Dave lived in my neighborhood in Walnut Creek, California.  [...]
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