We usually make an appointment with an RMT (registered massage therapist) to work out kinks, tight areas, tension, and knotted muscles. However, it shouldn’t surprise you that your massage therapist can actually tell you quite a bit about your general health—and even secretly guess a few of your bad habits. Here are eight health factors […]
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For best results, perform each stretch at least once a day (twice if you have time). Hold the stretches for 20- to 30-seconds, don’t bounce the stretch, and only work within a range of motion where you feel a deep stretch, but no pain.
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Many of us have desk jobs where we sit at a computer, answer phones, type, and roll around in our chairs all day long. Luckily, you can perform these five simple yoga postures and stretches at your desk in a few minutes to get your body moving.
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Staying active with an office job isn’t impossible, but it does take a lot more planning and organization. The best strategy is to find ways to sneak in activity throughout the day.
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Most of us know we need to be more physically active than we are. We hear about the health benefits of a physically active life time and time again—weight loss, chronic disease prevention, stress management, and overall improved quality of life. We buy gym memberships and join fitness classes in an effort to exercise more. […]
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It seems we are overwhelmed by media messages touting the latest health kick or super food that will lead us to longer lives and leaner bods, but has it really made a difference to our health? Rates of chronic disease, obesity, and mental illness appear to be increasing even with all we know about health […]
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