Your Joints Let You Move, so You Better Move Them
Joints are where the magic happens when it comes to human movement.
In fact, pretty much every physical movement you are capable of is made possible by the movement at a joint. Conversely, pain or restriction or pain in an extremity is a leading source […]
What You Really Need to Know about Body Weight
People come in all shapes and sizes. This truth has only recently begun to gain support in our culture, which traditionally values a particular body type as the ideal.
As the topic of body weight becomes better nuanced, there are two primary considerations to guide us. The first is […]
The Practice of Tai Chi and How It Can Boost Wellness
On warm days it is not uncommon to see groups of people gathered in the park engaging in the flowing, choreographed set of tai chi movements. In fact, it is almost like a dance, and each sequence has both dignity and beauty. As this practice has become widely […]
Is Your Drinking Water as Clean as You Think?
The blessing of fresh, clean water is something most of us take for granted. In fact, there is a good reason for this as the US has some of the safest drinking water in the world. (1) When we turn on the tap we […]
How to Be a More Mindful Eater and Why It Matters
The applications of mindfulness in day-to-day life are truly endless. More than a technique for reducing stress, mindfulness is an all-encompassing perspective on living in each moment and accepting life as it comes.
Put simply; mindfulness is “…a moment-to-moment awareness of one’s experience without judgment.” […]
How Safe Is the Air You Breathe?
The quality of the air we breathe is a significant influencer of health. This fundamental human requirement sustains us, but it can create an unhealthy environment for the lungs and other body systems when polluted.
Sexual Health Is Essential to Wellness
Humans are sexual beings. In fact, sexuality is a natural part of who we are and is present in every person. It develops in the teen years and continues through our entire lives.
Healthy sexuality encompasses so much more than just having good sex. In particular, other aspects include […]
Five Ways a New Hobby Will Enhance Your Wellness
A hobby is any activity you do for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. Gardening, cooking, writing, woodworking, yoga, painting, the options are endless. What makes something a hobby is not the activity itself but the leisurely nature of how you do it.
Chronic Pain and Its Effect on Wellness
We all experience pain from time to time. Pain is a signal from the body when something does not feel right. This can result from an injury, illness, or even our emotional state.
In many cases, pain […]
