It’s that time again! The temp starts climbing towards 70 degrees, birds are chirping, buds are blooming, and all the runners have emerged from hiding and are hitting the pavement. With a wide variety of running styles and goals, one thing is true for all runners, no matter your level: A little prep before you run goes a long way. […]
Pain. We’ve all had it. Injury pain. Inactivity pain (Hello, sitting at a desk all day). Overuse pain. Nagging pain. Throbbing pain. Sharp pain. The list goes on and on. It’s not fun. I’ve had my share of pain. Do you have pain? When talking about pain, we often talk about how it is entering, residing, or leaving the body. […]
Working from home has a lot of perks. You can shower at any time you like, wear the comfiest of clothes and not care about who’s watching, switch between the study table and couch as per your convenience and decide your own meal timings. Having said that, this culture has blurred the lines between personal and professional life for many. […]
Whether you are already a devoted magnesium fan, or you are newly curious about the possibility of magnesium deficiency in your body, finding out about supplementing with magnesium is always information worth researching. If taking magnesium supplements turns out to be the correct choice for you and for your diet, you may be adding not only a dose of knowledge […]
Love chocolate oatmeal cookies, but hate the sugar that comes with them? We have a solution! Chocolate soothes the soul, comforts weary minds, and triggers all those pleasure sensors in our brains. From chocolate bars to chocolate milkshakes, humans love to infuse their senses with the smell and taste of this delectable treat. Unfortunately, health-conscious people can’t indulge as much […]
Flu brain is a thing. And this season especially, everyone’s trying to avoid it. And no, you aren’t imagining it. People really are throwing you side-eye when you cough, sneeze or sniffle in public. Nobody wants the flu. You likely know the symptoms all too well. But did you ever wonder what havoc these viruses play inside of the body, […]
I remember back when I used to be crippled by disabling anxiety attacks, more than 30 years ago, and how this made me feel so inadequate, less than, and held back. I felt like I was missing out on all that life had to offer. My life lacked satisfaction and I couldn’t live up to my fullest potential. I couldn’t […]
Grandparents who show up are the real superheroes. They are a treasure that should never be underappreciated. I’m sure that not all grandparents are winners. There are always relationships that have more challenges than we would like. But hopefully, you were blessed with at least one amazing grandma or grandpa – it’s such a unique and important relationship. Because my […]
We all know that managing our stress is important on a day-to-day basis, but during the holiday season when stress levels can be at their highest and quiet time can be at its lowest, it becomes even more vital and challenging. Too much stress not only contributes to high anxiety, but it also weakens the immune system, disrupts hormones, impairs […]
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude is a popular slogan in the self-help field that I find to be beneficial in a variety of ways and try to practice in my daily life. When faced with the challenges of a chronic health condition, it may seem a little trite on the surface, but if you look a little deeper, you’ll find […]
