Learning the fundamental principals of how your body operates will give you an advantage to living a long a healthy life. Being independent, active, flexible, and strong should be goals for all of us. If you take a few steps back and observe physical activity you see patterns of movements. There are “actions” that the body uses over and over…
Reshaping your health habits takes time and dedication. Our daily efforts and actions have a tremendous influence on how we feel…about everything! Most of us demand immediate results, but substantial changes take time. Don’t give up on these three! Meditation: There’s an old Zen saying that goes “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day. Unless you’re too…
Considering our hands are our primary drivers to operate in this world, elbow and wrist discomfort is frustrating. Computers, phones, and seated environments have a long term impact on our posture. If you’re experiencing pain anywhere down the arm there are a few things you want to consider. If you fall and sprain your wrist, it’s pretty clear what caused…
Take what you already know and keep building on it. Take stock of what your exercise experience has been over the years, pay attention to how your body is feeling, and work on developing exercises for YOU. These moves will not be for everybody, so practice at your own risk. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to…
Prepping meals at home has a long list of health benefits. If you want long term control over your metabolism, immune system, and vitality make sure you take the time to develop the simple and rewarding practice of preparing food on your own. Portions: At home, you get to put in front of you exactly how much you want to…
We’ve all heard that we need to exercise every day. For most of us though, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Society paints an unfair picture of what “exercise” should consist of. Don’t let others expectations freeze your decision making. Learn to personalize a minimum for yourself, because it all counts. A well balanced fitness routine can consist of…
This is not a diet, nor is it starving yourself. It is taking an extended break between the times that you eat, which is typically your last meal of the day and first of the next day. It will help your body burn fat, reduce inflammation, repair your genes, and increase vitality. When you’re eating, your body is digesting and…
Educating ourselves on how the human body is wired to work gives us advantages while enjoying the activities we love. Walking, running, or hitting a ball all require intent and a sequence of actions. Let’s break down the different types of stretching and when they are appropriate. Every time we move we are lengthening and shortening our muscles. In our…
Like anything in life that we use on a regular basis, maintenance and care are necessary. Our bodies will give us feedback like tight muscles, aches, pains, or various forms of discomfort. Sometimes these signs are minor and easy to ignore, sometimes they demand immediate attention. A daily practice of tuning in to your body’s messages is a staple of…
This simple, beautiful practice has been used since the beginning of time to provide clarity, calm, and a long list of health benefits. Modern societies, and finally health care professionals, have finally caught up to the simplistic wonders of sitting in quiet. The best part about meditation is that anybody can try it on some level. On a physical level,…