Check Your Body Posture to Prevent Pain
By Ann Bloomquist So how do we correct our posture and avoid the inevitable pain that comes with it? Thankfully, it’s not all that hard
By Ann Bloomquist So how do we correct our posture and avoid the inevitable pain that comes with it? Thankfully, it’s not all that hard
By: Juliane Kristine Morris Nice, toned thighs are beach goals! The sun is out, and the swimsuits are on to bask in the glory of
By: Ryan Carlton By reputation, it might be assumed that weight training is solely the domain of super-buff fitness fanatics. In reality,
True or false? Swimming makes you hungry. (True.) Don’t play in the water for at least an hour after eating. (False.) Swimming is the best
By Michele Robert Poche Billed as the world’s largest treasure hunt, geocaching is a real-world outdoor game, using GPS-enabled devices like smartphones and tablets. It
By: Tami Charbonnet Model: Jennifer Hale Training to improve your tennis game takes time. Although it is tempting to jump on the court and play,
Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can hit a workout rut, but there are a few ways you can stay motivated, whether it’s adding a
By J. L. Thompson Many people think of yoga as a series of poses and movements that you have to get just right. While the
By Tami Charbonnet Whether you are an avid runner who pounds the pavement training for competitive events, a couple-miler-a-week jogger, or even a walker, the
By Tami Charbonnet ChiRunning and ChiWalking combine modern scientific research with ancient Eastern philosophies of T’ai Chi. According to researchers of exercise science at Duke
Beside the fact that being airborne for a split-second comes with gargantuan health benefits, rebounding is a fun and relaxing way to achieve a toned
By Juliane Morris When osteoarthritis jeopardizes your mobility, exercise can keep you moving. Ensuring that muscles and surrounding tissues are strong is essential to provide
By Juliane Morris It seems a good time of year to encourage us all that loving our hearts over the course of our lifetimes helps
By Anthony Baker Zumba is an exciting, calorie burning dance exercise class, typically with a Latin flare. Getting fit and staying in shape is incredibly
By Courtney Farnet A strong core is much more than a lean, chiseled “six-pack”. It is a complex series of muscles that move, support and stabilize
Staying in a balanced frame of mind is often difficult in the midst of our fast-paced daily lives. It is important to connect deeply with
Not only is a slender tummy confidence boosting, it is a sign of good health. A study published in the “Journal of the American Heart
By Juliane Morris If exercise is a bad word to your ears, you’re not alone. Where some people smile at the thought of a gym
By Juliane Morris Stay on Top of Your Fitness When You’re Away from Home Vacation or business travel tends to lead to over-indulging, treating yourself
Conditioning the muscles located around the abdominal region and spine or “the core” is tough, but necessary for a healthy level of fitness. Along with
If the term “work-life balance” makes you roll your eyes, you aren’t alone. According to the American Psycologocal Association, more than half of all women say
By:Amber Arevalos Nothing is more naturally beautiful than a rainbow. Believe it or not, there are foods of every color in the rainbow. From vibrant
By Patricia Danflous If your mother tells you one more time to “slow down and smell the roses,” don’t roll your eyes behind her back.
Eastern cultural traditions place great importance on breathing properly; they claim it is essential to maintaining chi – the life-force energy. Seeking relaxation techniques to counteract the
This age old skin care method is simple, but the benefits are far beyond ordinary. Your skin care routine is not complete without this easy
Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re
Hormonal imbalance. We’ve all heard the term, but do we really know how hormones contribute to our daily wellness? Hormones regulate almost every function of
A hot cup of tea can mean relaxation, a time out for yourself, a means to center your energy, or even just a retreat from
By Kristy Podruchny Simple Healthy Lemonade Recipe: Juice One Lemon Per Cup of Cold Water Sweeten with Stevia in the Raw Garnish with mint. Relax,
By: Patricia Danflous Enjoy life. Stop and smell the flowers – or just take time to use your nose, mouth and lungs for cleansing and wellness.
The life cycle begins and ends with breathing, from the first cry exiting the womb to the last dying breath as the body shuts down.
By Shannon Brown You lie down in bed after a long day, get comfortable, and all of a sudden…that indefinable, urgent, twitchy, restless feeling comes
You know the statistics -more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the UnitedStates are overweight or obese. Those numbersare high
Did you know that burying the hatchet offers many health benefits? Letting go of anger and resentment can actually reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, and
By Juliane Morris By choosing to survey the knowledge we have around the unraveling mysteries of menopause, you can weigh-in on how you want to
By Patricia Danflous You are planning a celebration. Maybe it’s a party for your child’s first birthday, a wedding for your oldest daughter or a
By Patricia Danflous Take charge of your body… Laughter is the best medicine… Positive thinking speeds healing… An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
By Angie Edward If you’re a smoker, you’ll want to think twice about your habit when a deadly respiratory virus comes your way. Viruses of
By Ann Jarema When natural light comes into contact with our skin, it kick starts the body’s natural production of Vitamin D. And why does
By Amber King Who doesn’t like a nibble or two of dark chocolate? When you have an urge for something indulgent, a bite of bittersweet
Each one of the habits below can reduce your risk of breast cancer by more than 50%. By implementing many of these into your lifestyle,
It may seem futuristic, but what if you could improve your health by using your mind? Two ancient therapies can help you do just that!
By Elizabeth DeGrie The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 23 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis now and
A hot cup of tea can mean relaxation, a time out for yourself, a means to center your energy, or even just a retreat from
If you’ve ever observed a child’s first interaction with a dog or noticed how the simple act of visiting a zoo can instantly turn an
Eastern cultural traditions place great importance on breathing properly; they claim it is essential to maintaining chi – the life-force energy. Seeking relaxation techniques to counteract the
By Dr. Aaron Dutruch D.C. Your heart, like any other muscle in your body, changes with exercise. The heart’s one “exercise” is to pump blood.
Gynecologist Prudence Hall Shares Five Natural Ways to Relieve Menstrual Cramps By Patricia Danflous In three days, you are going to experience one of the
Hormonal imbalance. We’ve all heard the term, but do we really know how hormones contribute to our daily wellness? Hormones regulate almost every function of
By Patricia Danflous What’s a girl from Atlantic City, New Jersey doing in California’s wine country? Carmel Baronoff’s simple answer is “living well.” One of
Looking for a way to relax? Increase circulation? Boost immunities? Would you believe me if I said you could accomplish all of that with something
The mind is a very powerful thing! Hypothetically, our thoughts can be likened to seeds we plant in our minds. These seeds can grow into
By Greg Fox Mainly found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, fiber has many beneficial effects on the body and is essential for your good
By Patricia Danflous Raise your hand if you’ve given up on your New Year’s resolutions. Hold that hand higher if you knew those resolutions would
By Kristy Podruchny You can’t go wrong eating a clean and balanced diet, but there are foods that can help us in the fight against
By Shannon Brown Consider Bioidentical Hormones Bioidentical hormones have gotten a lot of attention recently. Instead of hormone medications, bioidentical hormones are an exact match