We need to lay out an overview of the nervous system’s functions before moving on to our series on stress, anxiety and depression and what you can do to find real and long-lasting relief. The nervous system functions as the body’s communication system, the superhighway of a vast network of nerves that connect in a […]
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Maintaining Core Strength
Maintaining core strength is important throughout life, but especially if you suffer from chronic injuries. Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and poor posture usually indicate weak core muscles. With a little effort you can reverse this. First you have to feel the core and that’s what we’re going to cover here. Practically everyone reading […]
Fitness Trends For 2015
Everyone’s curious at the New Year to find out the past and upcoming trends in health, fitness, and diet. For fitness trends the most popular health and fitness survey to turn to is the one done by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Here are some of the top take-aways: 1. Short, high-intensity workouts (HIIT, high-intensity […]
Acupuncture is More Than Needles
Acupuncture is more than needles. The name “acupuncture” is an umbrella term that collectively describes the therapeutic methods used in the ancient practice of eastern medicine. These services include needling at acupuncture points, acupressure, cupping, Chinese herbs, moxibustion, external applications, gua sha, tui na, biopuncture, and electroacupuncture, the Biomat, qigong, and auricular seeds. So you see, acupuncture is more than needles! Additionally, intrinsic […]
Simple Breathing Exercise
Having a simple breathing exercise can be a real stress-reducer in times of need. Here’s one super-simple breathing exercise you can do anytime, anywhere you find the need: 1. Inhale through your nose 2. Exhale through your mouth Try this for a few rounds the next time you catch your mind spinning too fast. It help you […]