Every choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Try Ayurveda for inflammation. ◊ Inflammation is the word on everyone’s wellness radar. It’s the mystery symptom associated with a host of health conditions, including cancer, heart disease, asthma, dermatitis, and arthritis. Multiple studies have...
Read MoreA more intense yoga practice can give you a little more sweat, more strengthening, and a sense of empowerment. ◊ One of the pieces of feedback I often hear from my yoga students is that the class was “exactly what they needed.” I am reasonably sure that’s...
Read MoreAging and chronic inflammation turn out to be so interconnected, the research world has a new term: “inflammaging.” It doesn’t feel fair, does it? Just as we’re getting wise to the world, the world is taking its toll on our bodies. Wouldn’t it be great if...
Read MoreUjjayi Pranayam means Breath of the Warrior. When we do this breath, it can make us feel like that—calm, focused, fierce warriors on our mats. It’s often taught as a whispering sound at the back of the throat, so it can also sound like Darth...
Read MoreBreast cancer is a merciless disease that knows no bounds. It afflicts mothers, daughters, sisters, and best friends. In fact, breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among women worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that 1 in every 8...
Read MoreIn addition to diet and medicine, yoga can help treat the overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is when good bacteria, which is supposed to be in one part of the intestines, migrates up to the wrong place (the small...
Read MoreIf you’re stressed out, and feel like you’re in a pickle, well… good. Because consuming fermented foods like pickles, yogurt, and kombucha may make you feel less anxious. A new study at William and Mary found that people who ate more fermented foods had fewer symptoms of social...
Read More↓ A workout can change the brain for up to 48 hours. On those super busy days, when a workout just isn’t happening, we might feel a bit guilty. And then those busy days can stretch into weeks or months…. On those rare moment when there is...
Read MoreCheck out this simple, restorative yoga practice you can do under the covers with two or three pillows when sweet unconsciousness eludes you. It’s 3 a.m. You look at your blinking clock and think, “I have to get up in four hours. I need to get...
Read MoreHave a holiday hangover? Try these yoga poses to help detox and rebalance your body. The New Year is a popular time to think about detox—to cleanse all that holiday indulgence and start the new calendar year out fresh. The big secret about detoxification, though, is...
Read MoreChildbirth necessitates changes to your body, as does caring for your baby after. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or a c-section, giving birth is no joke. Some people seem to snap right back into shape, but for most of us, having a baby is an experience that...
Read MoreTo understand the spiritual meaning of lower back pain, head to the source: the sacrum, or “sacred bone.” Lower back pain might be the most common of the daily aches and pains suffered by your average industrialized person—up to 70 percent of us experience it from...
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When there is pain in the neck or restriction in the throat chakra, it’s worth asking: What emotions are caught in our throat, unable to be spoken? Neck and shoulder pain are very common, partly because they can come up when we are sitting in front...
Read MorePucker up, because it turns out this simple beverage packs a health punch. Health-conscious celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Gisele Bündchen are always going on and on about they drink lemon water every day, first thing in the morning. Why all the fuss over lemons? Is...
Read MoreGetty/Boyloso From improved sleep and circulation to reduced anxiety and more, regular exercise boosts immunity and strengthens the body’s defense against illness. How Exercise Strengthens the Immune System As we confront the difficult, enduring nature of COVID-19, finding long-term habits of immunity is becoming more important than ever....
Read More♠ That chronic back pain is a message from your body. Are you listening? These 5 questions will help you gain insight. When back pain is occasional and acute, it generally has a really important message like: “Take me to the doctor! I’m injured—which is very helpful....
Read More♠ It’s not so much what you eat, but what you don’t eat ↓ When I was writing for the opinion section of The New York Times, I had a number of close advisers. On nutrition matters, I came to rely more and more heavily on David Katz....
Read More🔻 Since I started being interested in longevity and wellbeing a couple of years ago, I began noticing the way older people behave: their health, their wellbeing, their happiness. After many conversations and discussions, I understood they all regretted the same: having lost their agility and...
Read More♠ Use this fast and easy tool to ground yourself several times a day. These days, anxiety, which we already know is contagious, seems to be spreading like wildfire. And if you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, you might also know it’s not just in your brain, but at...
Read More♠ On surprising health benefits, how much you should consume, and the myths fueling Himalayan salts popularity ♠ If you search “salt and health” or “salt risks” online you will be hit with a slew of demonizing headlines that would make anyone thinks twice before consuming it ever...
Read More♥ How the effects of fasting on our body and mind can help us lead a long, healthy and balanced life. We have probably all heard a lot about fasting in recent years and how it can affect everything from our general wellbeing and weight loss, the...
Read More↓ Three unhelpful habits to watch out for when you’re taking care of a loved one, and three ways to overcome them with mindfulness. ↓ Lisa, whom I had just met at a conference, tearfully described to me her agony as sole caregiver for her disabled husband...
Read MoreIt’s here! Happy Women’s Health & Fitness Day! Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), this national day focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women of all ages. Since many women tend to put the needs of others before their...
Read MoreA new study compares different mindfulness practices with the aim of discovering which one is most helpful for dealing with stress. Mindfulness meditation has long been touted as a way to reduce stress and pain. More recently, it also has gained traction as a tool to improve our...
Read MoreNo matter if you're looking to hire a trainer or you're a trainer looking to be the best at your job, you need to read this. Have the right mindset, ask the right questions, and you'll make the right choice! Hiring a personal trainer...
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