As flowers and trees bloom, with bees making their beelines to them you may have noticed, allergy season is upon us. Read below to find 4 natural and easy ways to ease those allergy symptoms! Between allergies, yearly wildfires, and pandemic/flu seasons, it’s more important than ever to look after your respiratory health. Nutrition and […]
Improve Your Vascular Health with 1 Outstanding Osteopathic Treatment!
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), is a non-pharmacological treatment modality unique to the osteopathic profession. It focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing physical manifestations of diseases such as joint restriction, muscular imbalance, and fascial distortion. OMT can supplement other treatment modalities to improve a patient’s overall outcome and lead to a faster recovery time. OMT can […]
Food Addiction and 6 Dangerous Foods to Avoid
The term “addiction” is normally associated with abuse or dependence on substances like tobacco, drugs, or alcohol. Is it possible for this term to be applied to describe someone’s relationship with food? According to some experts, food addiction can be a problem for those who display similar behaviors and tendencies also seen with drug and […]
4 Terrific Reasons to Choose Plant Protein!
Plant protein sources are often underappreciated due to being an “incomplete” or “low quality” protein. However, an increase in one’s plant protein intake may be the solution to reverse the negative results from animal protein, such as some chronic diseases. Complete vs. Incomplete Protein Though plant proteins can be low in some of the […]
3 fundamental truths, not fads, you should know before you start a fitness journey or exercise!
There are 3 fundamental truths, not on “trend” or a “fad”, you need to know before you start your fitness journey or workout routine for maximum results and injury prevention. Being in the fitness industry for 20 years there have been fads that later turn into fitness “bads”. Fitness fads come about because an individual […]
4 Types of Delicious Tea with Endless Benefits
4 Types of Delicious Tea: Green, Black, White, and Oolong. Do You Want to Know the Secret to Endless Health Benefits? The Benefits of Drinking Tea Drinking tea may be the perfect way to improve your health with a soothing, warm (or cold) beverage. While there are many types of teas, most are packed with […]
Prevent Back Pain through 3 Core Exercises
Don’t let your back hold you back. You can prevent back pain by strengthening your core muscles with 3 tips. Weak Core Muscles The lower back carries much of the weight of the upper body including the head, pectoral girdle, arms, and chest. Luckily, the core muscles provide support and help the spine in this […]
Lymphatic Health and Immune Function
The lymphatic system involves a network of vessels and specialized tissues that regulate immune function in the body. It is a type of vascular “sewer” or “drainage” system that collects fluid and waste from tissues throughout the body, filters it, and brings it back into circulation. A healthy lymphatic system helps us stay healthy by […]
How Does Osteopathy Work?
The word Osteopathy comes from Ancient Greek word for “bone.” Unlike the name suggests, however, the modality deals with much, much more than just bones and skeletal structures. Osteopathy encompases all aspects of allopathic medicine and offers additional hands-on manipulative treatments. It corrects mechanical restrictions to help the body heal. Osteopathic philosophy emphasizes the body’s […]
Daily Checkin 4/8: Stay Connected with Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation Mindfulness meditation is an excellent self-actualizing skill that can be practiced just about anywhere, anytime, from five minutes to an hour. Studies have shown that just a few minutes of meditation is enough to bring about positive benefits of such as improved blood flow, sleep, and concentration, as well as reduced stress and […]