Stress is ever-present in the hustle and bustle of our lives, and it creeps in and sets up shop. Here’s the thing about it: your body and mind are wired together, and that’s where the mind-body connection comes into play. … Read More
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What’s Your Pressure Release Valve
Are you familiar with the glorified pressure cooker, the Instant Pot? My wife often uses it to cook vegetables, other side dishes, and even the main meal. On it is a valve because when your food is ready, you turn … Read More
The Science of Exercise and Mental Health
Note: Lily Rose specially wrote the article. Exercise will improve your mental health. The USA is experiencing a mental health crisis. As reported on CNN, ongoing public health threats, including racism and gun violence, have only exacerbated numerous social stressors. … Read More
4 Ways To Exercise Around Injuries
Note- This article is referring to non-serious injuries, like muscle strains, low-grade back, shoulder, and knee pain. This should not be mistaken for medical advice as I do not wear a white coat. Being 51, a former weekend warrior and … Read More
Breathing To Sleep And Digest Food Better
Guest Post By Cristian Plascencia Something you do every second of your living life is often overlooked and under-appreciated. And breathing is one of those things. Your breath is a habitual, rhythmic routine that sustains your life. Breathing has the … Read More
How You Can Stay Fit Through The Chaos
Go back and remember a time when life got on top of you, wrapped its arms around you and squeezed you so tight that you barely had time to come up for air. Probably a fun time, correct? I doubt … Read More
The pantry is my enemy
When you were a child, you could almost eat anything and not put on a single pound. No matter what time of the day, you’d raid the pantry and shove some sugary goodness down your throat. Did I say you? … Read More
Joy To The World
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. Are you done shopping yet? Only one more day left. As I was at the store the other day watching a very overstressed mom push and shove her way … Read More