Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon Have you ever gotten so cold that your fingers turn white or even blue? Imagine if your fingers and toes did that every time you got the slightest bit cold and stayed that way for extended periods. That is what
9 Ways To Survive The Day When You Didn’t Get Enough Sleep
How To Get Through The Day On Minimal Sleep Sick kids. Crushing deadlines. Jet lag. Racing thoughts and monkey mind. You didn't get enough sleep. No matter the culprit, we all succumb to a lousy night of sleep (or complete lack thereof)
This Push-Up Challenge Will Make You Insanely Strong in 30 Days
Are you ready to challenge yourself and make your push-up dreams come true? With regular commitment, dedication and the 30 day push-up challenge, you can be doing 50 push-ups in no time! 30 Day Push-Up Challenge If being able to do 50
How To Set Yourself Up For The Perfect Meditation Session
Meditation Preparation If you're new to a daily mediation practice, the idea of doing something every day may seem daunting. But I encourage my students to do a little bit often rather than feel they have to take on a lot all
“Happiness” doesn’t necessarily correlate to “healthiness” in this country
Happy Does Not Equal Healthy Here in the United States, everyone strives to be happier. And, Americans work really hard at staying happy. There are techniques—like meditation, eating healthy, and working out—that lots of folks do daily to not only stay healthy,
Consistency is the Key by Lesley Maxwell
How To Get and Stay Fit While Aging To remain youthful it is necessary to be able to perform key movement patterns which keep us agile and fit for life. These are bend, push, pull, squat, lunge, twist and gait (walk, jog
Massage and Depression – What Can Help
Massage and Depression An estimated 1 in 10 adults in the United States suffers from some kind of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Left-handed American adults make up about the same percentage. Yet while left-handedness is seen today as
These 9 Techniques Will Help You Stop Forgetting All The Time
9 Ways to Help You Remember If I told you there was a giant top hat in my kitchen sink, a pot of baby oil brewing in my coffee maker, granite spilling out of my fridge, hay stuffed in my microwave, and
How This Unstoppable Mama Dropped 8% Body Fat
How She Dropped 8% Body Fat and How You Can Do It Too! Name: Darla Andrews | Hometown: San Diego | Age: 52 Height: 5’3” | Old body fat: 24% | New body fat: 16% Occupation: Fitness studio owner | Favorite saying:
This One-Day Plan Will Help You Bounce Back After A Day Of Overeating
What To Do After You Overeat Fact: It doesn’t have to be holiday season to overdo it when eating. Sure, it’s easier to blame overeating on family festivities full of cheese plates, glazed meats, and decorative cookies. But sometimes even the slightest
The Secret To Losing Weight Might Be In Your Poop
The Secret to Losing Weight Might Be In Your Poop You work out regularly. You eat well. But you can't seem to lose any stubborn pounds. What’s going on? Well, research published in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that it’s not
The Neutral Foot
The Duck Foot Fix Neutral Feet Lately, I have gotten the urge to run. I have a goal to lose some weight and thought running will help me with that goal. However, when I run, it hurts. Since I am a
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What to do for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? DOMS Are you new to exercise? Or maybe you've been ramping up your workouts? Perhaps you had a major competition recently? Or you worked extra hard in the yard this weekend? Delayed onset muscle
Muscle Strength Essential for Women Over 60
Muscle Strength Essential for Women Over 60 Physical decline associated with aging is not simply the result of getting older. In many respects, it’s a product of becoming less active as we age. Taking it too easy makes aging more debilitating than
Can Aromatherapy Boost Your Workout?
Can Aromatherapy Boost Your Workout? We’re all looking for a better, more fun, more enjoyable workout. One that leaves us feeling uplifted, energized — and a bit like a badass. Okay, a lot like a badass. But, when it comes to smell
Morton’s Foot
Morton's Foot Can Cause Knee Problems Morton's Foot structure is when your second toe is longer than your big toe causing instability. People with Morton's Foot structure also find that their big toe is super flexible as well. A couple of other
8 Ways to Relieve Your Arthritis
8 Ways to Relieve Your Arthritis at Home Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis or inflammation of a joint. Although working is still possible with this disease, people suffering from arthritis lose an average of 2.5 day per month
Exercises for Seniors Over 60
Exercises for Seniors Over 60 Seniors over 60 who exercise regularly and engage in physical activity may live longer. Seniors can reduce their risk of falling by creating a fitness routine that incorporates activities to improve endurance, strength, and balance. Regular exercise
Massage Makes You Smile!
Massage Can Make You Smile You probably leave each massage session with a smile on your face, but you may be surprised to learn just how long it can last. Evidence suggests that massage therapy can relieve symptoms of depression, and, in
3 Ways Teens Can Benefit From Massage
Teens Can Benefit from Massage Adolescence is a unique stage of life. In between childhood and adulthood, teens go through massive changes on both a physiological and a psychological level. Naturally, this means that teens also have unique health and wellness issues.
I Got A Menstrual Massage For PMS Symptoms-Here’s What Happened
I Got A Menstrual Massage To Ease PMS Symptoms—Here’s What Happened “For years, I had been scheduling a "menstrual" massage for myself about two days before my period. This is when I’m feeling most tender and grouchy. It makes me feel
Relaxation vs Therapeutic Massage
Suffering from chronic pain and wondering what the difference between therapeutic massage and relaxation massage is? Therapeutic massage is a type of massage treatment specifically designed to target muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve joint mobility. Relaxation massage, on the other
What You Need to Know About Fitness After 60
Tips To Stay Fit After 60 If you’re 60 or older, you’ve probably grown up with the idea that the transition from middle age into “senior citizen” status means slowing down. “Take it easy–you’re not as young as you used to be.”
How Massage Helps Fibromyalgia
How To Find Relief From Fibromyalgia Massage therapy can really reduce the pain, stiffness, and tender points caused by fibromyalgia syndrome. But how does it manage to do this? It is theorized that massage therapy actually enhances the production of certain pain
Is anxiety the most severe symptom of a hangover?
Is anxiety the most severe symptom of a hangover? Have you ever woken up after having one too many wellness-guru–approved cocktails feeling panicked? You don't remember what you texted your ex or posted on Snapchat the night before? While the headache-laden physical
Health Tips
