When you talk to people about running, more often than not, they conjure images of big road races, where they’re one of 1,000+ other runners careening down a major city street. Many people don’t realize that there’s a more therapeutic type of running out there that’s actually more meditative and
Most of us would agree that when we hear people talk about a healthy lifestyle, the talk is all about diet and exercise. People seem to think what you eat and how you move forms the basis for a healthy lifestyle and achieving weight loss. But what I’ve found over the years,
The five Tibetans is a unique sequence of yoga poses reputed to be the key to longevity. According to legend, the sequence was created by Tibetan monks in a Himalayan monastery and then brought into the world by British Army Colonel Bradford. The colonel was amazed by the monks’ vitality
For many, it’s been a difficult and stressful time. But you can help restore calm, peace, and balance through meditation. Meditation can benefit your emotional well-being and overall health. Not only can it help calm your day, but it can help with certain health conditions. When you meditate you clear your
Headaches are a common cause of pain in both children and adults. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that at least half of Americans will suffer one headache or more in any given year. While headaches are an annoying inconvenience at best (and debilitating at worst), they do offer
First, let’s talk about what stress is. Stress, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension”. The truth is that we all encounter stress on a daily basis. It can be internal, caused by an illness or medical procedures. Or it can
Learning how to relieve stress and anxiety is key to helping you reach optimal levels of health. Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, it’s actually a good thing. It can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much stress, or a strong response
We are so accustomed to living every day at a heightened level of stress that many of us aren’t even aware of it. Pinpointing the cause is key to combating stress, but often the cause or causes of stress are unavoidable. So rather than quit your job, check out of
The transition back to school can be hard on parents and kids alike. Kids might be nervous about meeting a new teacher or not having any friends in their class. Parents may be stressing about how to fit it all in – work, school, sports, homework, art classes, STEM clubs,
Breathing and oxygenation are critical to avoiding stress primarily because they keep acidosis away. Blood tends to be alkaline because the vital combustion taking place in the body are mostly acid in character. Alkalinity of the blood allows chemical processes to move acid from the tissues to discharge points such
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
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