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 […]
A simple prop can help you stretch in a new way
We don’t necessarily need big, bulky, expensive exercise equipment to be active and in shape. A lot of my favorite workouts involve nothing more than a mat and maybe a decent pair of shoes — and sometimes not even those. But there are a handful of small, simple exercise props that can go a long […]
How to tweak your posture to feel healthy and strong
Modern life is wreaking havoc on our postures, and that’s leading to more than just slouchy shoulders. As the natural curve of our spines is sabotaged, aches, pains and even headaches become exceptionally common. But the good news is that there’s always room for improvement in this department, and a few tweaks can boost how […]
Where does your stress show up?
We know that stress shows up in our bodies. There are three places where it is particularly easy to observe — both in others and ourselves. The forehead: When thoughts are troubling us in one way or another, the brow furrows and head tightens. The jaw: We often don’t know how to express ourselves, or […]