Even before the days of coronavirus and work-from-home as a cultural movement, many of us struggled with sitting for hours a day due to work and the sedentary pace of modern life. As we now know, the effects of constant sitting can be very harmful to the human body, with the Mayo Clinic highlighting high […]
The holidays are a time of rest, relaxation, and lots of delicious food and drink. But now that the holidays are over, many people find themselves dealing with an unwanted result of all of that delicious holiday eating: extra holiday weight. Thankfully, there are plenty of fun activities that you can do even during the […]
There are a lot of advantages to doing yoga at home instead of at a studio. It’s cheaper, you can do it any time of the day, and it’s a great way to keep up your yoga practice while still remaining socially distanced. But there’s one disadvantage you may not have considered. If you practice […]
Ayurveda is a form of alternative and ancient medicine that puts a focus on the use of herbs and other natural substances to provide optimal health and wellness. Its associated teachings and practices originated in the subcontinent of India. Ayurveda is still practiced by millions, and its many medicinal techniques and principles have been informing […]
Yoga is one of the fastest-growing fitness practices in the West, but it has its roots planted firmly in ancient Eastern tradition. A diffuse grouping of spiritual and physical disciplines in religions such as Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism, in the United States, yoga typically refers to a mostly athletic practice, one where the practitioner adopts […]
If you’re a stay-at-home mom, whether you care for one child or ten, you know that you never really get a minute to yourself. That can make it difficult to find time to fit in an exercise or fitness routine. If you want to stay strong and active, it’s important to find workouts that can […]
There are a variety of ways to treat anxiety and promote anxiety relief. Those suffering from temporary or long-term anxiety may try therapy, medication, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, diet changes, supplements, and more. But did you know that acupressure is another way to promote anxiety relief, and it’s something that you can learn to do yourself […]
With summer at its peak, more people are taking advantage of the warm weather to get out and run. But with the higher temperatures, and sedentary lifestyles that many of us live each day, we quickly find that shortness of breath when running is a common occurrence. Is this a medical condition, merely a fact […]
With summer in full swing, staying active can be challenging. Other than the global health pandemic, there is also an ongoing heatwave across much of North America with no sign of it letting up anytime soon. With the heat comes several health concerns. Yes, you should be applying zinc oxide sunscreen regularly and paying attention […]
Thermogenesis is the production of heat in the body. This occurs naturally when the body converts calories found in the food of our digestive tract or the fat located beneath our skin into energy. This energy can then go towards regulating our internal temperature, or keeping the brain or body active. With your busy schedule […]
