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…
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…
Most people don’t respond well to being told not to do something. This is one of the rare occasions where sensitive communication does not matter. By eliminating these three things from your diet, you can vastly improve your metabolism, chronic symptoms, and cellular health. It’s 2017, we should know better! High Fructose Corn Syrup: It is a chemically produced byproduct…
There are many reasons to strength train, and though our priorities may change as we age, there are constant benefits through each phase of our life. Explore a form of strength training that works for you, and enjoy these benefits now and in your future. Here’s the Top 3 Reasons to Strength Train: Feel Good! At the heart of it,…
In order to survive, our blood must balance a PH between 7.35 and 7.45 (pure water is 7.0). The Standard American Diet is loaded with acidic foods and forces our body to constantly fight to maintain a healthy PH. It’s important to know which foods create an acidic environment, what it can do to your health, and how to take…
It’s easy to understand what an “acute” injury is. There is an incident or accident that causes a sprain, tear, or a break. An “overuse” or chronic injury is something much more subtle and will generally occur over time as a result of a repeated stimulus. In some cases this is obvious, others not so much. Understanding the factors involved…
Want to improve your mood, sharpen your memory, increase your metabolism, lower your anxiety, burn calories, help your heart, and boost your immune system? Go for a walk! Walking is movement in its purest form. The human body is designed to ambulate from one point to the next, one foot in front of the other. It can be relaxing motion…