by Dennis Espinoza | May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Ever heard of the saying “move it or lose it”? It’s as true for your joints as it is for a slug trying to cross the road. A quick look into the anatomy of a joint will demonstrate why this is true. It all has to do with circulation. For most tissues in your body,...
by Dennis Espinoza | May 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Check out this interesting article from the NY Times Wellness blog. Last week I found myself singing in the shower for the third day in a row. I asked myself why I was feeling so happy and realized the answer is that I started running regularly again. So when it comes...
by Dennis Espinoza | Apr 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dr. Penner’s wife made this spectacular (and delicious!) gold medal cake in celebration of Josh’s successful race. As I rounded a bend near mile 8 of the Whidbey Half Marathon, the city of Oak Harbor came into full view. The sun glistened on the...
by Dennis Espinoza | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The winter triathlon was a smashing success for the following reasons: 1. I didn’t die on the course (even though I felt like I was going to!). 2. I was thoroughly inspired by athletes in their 50s and 60s who were in phenomenal shape. 3....
by Dennis Espinoza | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Little things make a big difference. COVID-19 is too small to be seen by the human eye but it’s brought life to a grinding halt. Work, traffic, restaurants, sports, school, gyms, borders, church, travel, child care… nothing is the same. You know things are bad when...
