The Backbone of Wellness: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Good Posture In a world dominated by screens and sedentary lifestyles, the importance of maintaining good posture often takes a back seat. However, the impact of posture on overall health is profound and far-reaching. Beyond simply avoiding a slouched appearance, good posture plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we delve into the health benefits of maintaining good posture, supported by scientific studies. 1. Improved Respiratory Function: Several studies have established ..read more

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BENEFITS OF ASSISTED STRETCHING AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE 1. Improved Athletic Performance Ask an athlete!  When muscles are tight, imbalanced and sore, reaction time and overall athletic performance are impaired.  Assisted stretching combined with myofascial release can improve neuromuscular efficiency and increase blood flow.  This powerful combination allows your body to relax so that you can easily execute movement without having to consciously or subconsciously overcome muscle stiffness and soreness. 2. Increased Range of Motion and Flexibility Old fashioned stretching t ..read more

5 Must Knows Before Choosing Your Running Or Walking Shoe Whether you plan on long brisk walks, casual jogs or competitive running, you need your right shoe.  Just because it is a good shoe doesn’t mean that it is your best shoe. Here are 5 things you must consider in order to get your right shoe: 1) How did the shoe feel when you first put it on? It should feel good from the start.  Unlike dress shoes, you don’t want an extended break in period. 2) What is your natural gait?  Do you pronate or supinate when you walk or run?  To determine this, take a look at the bott ..read more

How Yoga Changed My Life My friends and family know four things about me to be true.  I can’t sit still, I worry more than I should, I love to be active,  and I love to exercise and the faster I move the happier I am.  So, when someone suggested that Yoga would be good for me, my response was that while I love yoga flows, the breathing, stillness and savasana were not for me. And, furthermore I insisted, I am not good at meditating, sitting still or abdominal breathing and I don’t enjoy it! My friend being very persistent persuaded me to give Gentle Yoga a try. Fast for ..read more

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Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Fact Sheet Sabotage: You deprive yourself of enjoyable foods, then give in and overeat them.  Antidote: The issue of ‘forbidden fruit’ applies here. Stop labeling foods as good or bad. Eat food you enjoy in small quantities. Otherwise, you will crave the foods you deprive yourself of and binge on them later. Sabotage: You give in and eat the high-fat foods that your family eats. Antidote: Clean up the diet of the whole family by decreasing the fat in the foods everyone likes.  Another tip: Put leftovers in the fridge or freezer befor ..read more