Healthy posture feels as good as it looks
Good posture is considered attractive, but more importantly, it’s an aspect of overall good health. To feel well, be free of pain, able to move and remain active and do the things we want to do, posture and spinal stability are essential. I was reminded of this recently … when I could barely move. It […]
Breathwork can change how you feel + improve health
Breathwork can do phenomenal things. James Nestor writes about this in a fascinating book I just finished, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art.” Nestor spent years digging into the art/science. He talked to everyone from doctors to yogis to freedivers, who can go as long as 12 minutes without air while exerting themselves […]
To feel well and be well — breathe
We can change our mind and body state by changing the way we breathe. I started thinking about this after a family vacation, which tested my nerves. Don’t get me wrong, it was a great trip. We spent time with friends and family, made it out to the beach, and really enjoyed a break from […]
How to speak with confidence – tips I wish I’d had on TV!
We all have to speak while nervous from time to time. Sometimes it’s for a presentation at work or a wedding toast. Or maybe during a breakup, or a first date! In any of these situations, it’s natural to feel jittery. Sometimes that turns into literally shaking. It can also show up as excessive gesturing, […]
3 ways to raise your energy naturally
For a dose of energy, sans caffeine jitters, here are a few things to try. 1. Move. Opting for the stairs, especially when you’re tired, sounds like the worst idea ever. I get it. But if you can move past the dread, a jolt of energy often awaits. When we get going, our hearts respond. […]
Two Things To Try When You Can’t Sleep
Can’t sleep? You could count sheep. Or take Ambien. But if Ambien is too strong for you, and sheep do no more than rhyme with sleep, here are a few other things to try when shut-eye eludes. They’re mind and body tools that can help you relax physically, which in turn facilitates a calmer mind. […]
A breathing technique to help you wake up
