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...
Is the hype over rose-infused items qualified? Especially rose tea, I mean, is that even necessary?
In so many words, yes and definitely!
Tea made from the petals and buds of roses deserves a spot in your tea stash. I believe it also serves as a perfectly pleasant, warming, and ...
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...
Let me reassure you, you don’t need to be super flexible, limber, young, or athletic to do yoga. A completely common misconception, but not true.
Yoga is the perfect way to strengthen, tone, and heal your body, creating a better, more comfortable life for you in both the short and long...
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...
I know what I am about to tell you might be a strange visual image but hear me out. Your gut is your second brain. The two organs have different, but overlapping functions to keep you healthy and happy. Everything in the human body is connected in some way, and there is no better example than the...
So, you have probably heard the word “chakra” before - am I right? It's definitely a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what are they, and what are they connected to exactly?
The word chakra (pronounced cha-kra) in Sanskrit means a “disk” or “orb,” and...
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...
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...
What is one of the most used - and overused - parts of the body?
If you guessed your knees, you are correct! Because this system of muscles, joints, and ligaments get used all the time for almost every movement you can think of, it is at an increased risk for injury, stiffness, and chronic...
