Dawn of the Deluge – Avoid Cabin Fever

Dawn of the Deluge – Avoid Cabin Fever

We are prepared for the worst and are hoping for the best down here in Florida. With our hearts and minds still fixated on the devastation that Harvey wrought on Houston, it is no surprise that we are nervous. Not to mention the inordinate amount of fear mongering that has been broadcast for over a … Continue reading

Ham – string – so – tight -!

Ham – string – so – tight -!

The deadlift is a great exercise for the back of the legs and glutes…that is IF you don’t have absurdly tight hamstrings. If you do, you could be really risking an injury to the low back and nobody wants that!! So, let’s take a step back and learn a little about the hamstrings.

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Laika – Kawaii to the extreme! Wellness through puppy kisses.

Laika – Kawaii to the extreme! Wellness through puppy kisses.

Is there anything that promotes more wellness than a puppy?

Actually, there is some interesting science around looking at cuteness. SERIOUSLY. A study in Japan performed in 2012 found that looking at pictures of cute puppies helped to promote careful behavior and narrow attention.“This study provides further evidence that perceiving cuteness exerts immediate effects on cognition and behavior in a wider context than that related to caregiving or social interaction,” the researchers conclude. Continue reading

Sankalpa -Realize your heartfelt desires without asking yourself to change who you are.

Sankalpa -Realize your heartfelt desires without asking yourself to change who you are.

On Mondays, I want to share and explore my love of yoga and the yogic tradition. Often in healthcare we dive into the physical aspect of an ailment and either forget about or diminish the needs of the mind/spirit. In my experience true wellness comes from a devotion to mind and body. Yoga has many meanings to different people, however, in Sanskrit the word “YOGA” literally means UNION.” Continue reading