Want to guess what one of the best ways to prevent body stiffness is? It is actually by moving. Seems a bit counterintuitive, but I swear to you, it makes perfect sense.
Think about it like this - if you aren’t moving (or grooving) and your muscles and joints are just hanging out with...
This isn’t some fancy, difficult to acquire food or ingredient. Nothing you have to search tirelessly for around your nearest health food store. You probably even have it sitting on your counter or in your freezer right at this very moment...
I’m talking about bananas! This...
Sore shoulders make me want to run and get a massage more than anything else! Tightness spreading across your shoulders, feeling knots (AKA “adhesions”) - not fun for anyone at any time.
But, not everyone can just hop over to a brilliant massage therapist as we please (sad, but...
Do you know what your neck looks like when you’re scrolling through your phone? If I had to venture a guess, I would say it is probably at some sort of an angle, positioned downward to better stare at your device. This phenomenon is leading to more and more cases of “text neck”...
Last year, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center published evidence that bacteria in the gut – primarily governed by diet – could be the key factor behind osteoarthritis. Once again, scientific inquiry and academic findings reveal that everything in the body is...
Your heart chakra needs attention always, but maybe some extra attention during this season of love is a good idea. For everyone!
Your heart chakra isn’t just about romantic relationships - it’s about family, work connections, friends - basically, every interaction, communication, and...
We know the nervous system is essential to the communication of sensations, including pain, throughout the body. In a blog post a few weeks ago, I introduced the concept of chakras, what they are, and why they are intrinsically linked with our overall well-being.
Now, when your chakras are...
Gut function is a pretty complex process when you really think about it. Typically food is broken down in your digestive system over the course of 12 to 48 hours. As the food is broken down, the nutrients and minerals make their way to different systems and organs in the body in order to support...
A few weeks ago I wrote about aromatherapy and easy ways to use essential oils to improve your mood and how helpful essential oils can be (when diluted with carrier oils, of course).
In terms of using essential oils to elevate your yoga practice, I think a great way to accomplish this is to...
Papaya and pineapple - aside from their notoriously tropical flavors, what’s the deal with these fruits?
One of the reasons these fruits are super-powered for human health is due to their enzymatic content. Naturally occurring enzymes in these fruits get to work in your digestive...
You’ve probably seen various brands of coconut water in the grocery store, gas station, health food store, the neighborhood bodega - it’s basically everywhere.
And for good reason! Coconut water is full of potassium and magnesium, both of which are vital nutrients for healthy...
Hot or cold? Warm or chilly?
What temperature treatments are best to resolve aches and pains? Temperature can in fact be an excellent way to warm up or cool down muscles, soothe or invigorate different areas of stiffness or lingering pain. But, which is best - and when?
All good questions, and...
