Understanding pain is crucial when overcoming an injury or chronic condition, so I often begin by asking my clients, "What is pain?" It's...

DIY Test for Heart Rate Variability HRV (Heart Rate Variability) has been all the rage for the past few years. All sorts of trackers,...

Ozempic is an amazing and fascinating drug. There is no denying that. But does it have a dark side? What do we actually understand about...

I am a little late getting this up as we've been busy lately with our recent move to Greenville, South Carolina. We plan on wrapping up...

Alright, I may be taking you down a little different path than my recent articles, but hang in there... In the hustle and bustle of our...

It's that time of year again — the onset of New Year's resolutions, the buzz of "New Year, New Me." The world is filled with motivation,...

If you missed Part I of this series be sure to give it a read. The first part of this blog discussed the negative effects of our current...

Over the past century we’ve seen our world transform into a more industrialized civilization with major technological advancements. Yet,...

If I could put one statement on a billboard it would be: "Go for a WALK" A daily walking program can improve overall physical and mental...

Genes influence every aspect of human physiology, development, and function. This impact of genetics on scientific research led to the...

Every year in December I take some time to go through my reading list and review some of my favorite books from the past year. It's fun...

The Holiday Season is here. Thanksgiving is far in the rearview mirror and the New Year is rapidly approaching. For many, this is the...

I recently had a few inspiring interactions with clients involving the power of sunlight and leveraging it to regulate energy, emotions,...

A little over 5 years ago I graduated Physical Therapy school and began my clinical career. The first week, and the many following...

Human beings are innately a social species. It's hard-wired in our DNA and this is why Community is my 5th Pillar of Health and Wellness....

Mindfulness practices have a growing body of literature showing their ability to promote healing and overall well-being. Mindfulness is a...

One of the most common questions I receive is what recovery tools can I buy to help heal my body and improve health? Well, the answer is...

Here's some food for thought... The nutrients we eat affect everything in our body, from physical and cognitive performance to immune...

Welcome! I’m Dave Balzer. This website and my business Holistic Health and Performance, LLC was created to help promote health and...

Movement is Medicine! Exercise is quite literally Nature's "magic pill". Establishing a daily movement practice improves strength,...