Changing the way you breathe can transform the type of breaths you take and help you feel calmer, less stressed and sleep better. Check out these breathing exercises benefits. 1. Improve COPD. Deep breathing exercises is an effective and economical method for improving the physical capacity and general wellbeing of patients with COPD. For people […]
Father’s Day is right around the corner and while life right now looks quite different than it did last year, there are still plenty of ways to show your appreciation for all that dad has done for you. Here are a few ideas that help you show your appreciation during this unique time. Make a […]
Remember Popeye? He would pop open a can of spinach and gobble the contents, and his biceps would quickly bulge, giving him the strength to pummel his opponent. Consuming spinach or any other vegetable is good but there are lots of other foods you should eat to boost your muscle health. Research suggests that nitrate, […]
Some anxiety is a normal part of life. It’s a byproduct of living in an often-chaotic world. Anxiety makes you aware of danger, motivates you to stay organized and prepared, and helps you calculate risks. Still, when anxiety becomes a daily struggle, it’s time to act before it snowballs. Unchecked anxiety may greatly impact your […]
Back or neck pain can disrupt your day and affect your performance or ability to focus. With time, pain may improve on its own, but ignoring the discomfort can be difficult and may worsen the problem. If you have back or neck pain, your health care provider may suggest non-drug therapies. There’s some evidence that […]
If this pandemic has made you a self-professed homebody, you could definitely benefit from a change of scenery. Spending time in nature helps you improve your physical and mental health, ward off illness, and actually make you happier! As the Father of Western Medicine, Hippocrates, once said, “Nature itself is the best physician.” Here are […]
There are few things better than a good massage, especially after a few weeks of tough workouts and/or enduring stress that makes you want to scream! Massage has been shown to reduce fatigue in cancer patients, to lessen the intensity of lower back pain, to boost the body’s immune system, and to lower both blood […]
When faced with setbacks and challenges, we’ve all received the well-meaning advice to “stay positive.” The greater the challenge, the more this glass-half-full wisdom can come across as unrealistic. It’s hard to find the motivation to focus on the positive when positivity seems like nothing more than wishful thinking. The real obstacle to positivity is […]
We hear the term ‘stress’ being thrown around so often, we may not realize that people mean different things when they’re discussing stress. Just what is stress? And what do people mean when they say they are stressed?? What Is Stress? The term ‘stress’ refers to the response you have when facing circumstances that force […]
Sciatica is the term used to refer to pain along the sciatic nerve, which extends from your lower back, through your hips and buttocks, and down both legs . The sciatic nerve branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica is a condition that occurs when this nerve, […]