Self Care

In the pursuit of peak athletic performance, athletes are constantly exploring new methods to enhance their recovery and improve their overall well-being. One such method that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of ice baths.  The Physiology of Ice Baths At first glance, immersing oneself in icy water might seem like a…

Do you know what the largest organ of the human body is? It’s not your brain, your stomach, or even your intestines. It’s your skin! We often don’t think of our skin as an organ, but it is just as important – if not more – than some of your “hidden” internal organs. Skin helps…

Can being grateful really affect your health? Turns out it can.  The holidays are a time of anticipation and celebration, but they can also be exhausting and quite stressful. Between the food preparation, managing emotions, social commitments and relatives (both good and bad), who wouldn’t feel strained and off balance?   Throughout the stresses of the season, expressing gratitude and making…

Our bodies are miraculous wonders of biology. Filled with systems to keep us moving toward homeostasis or a balance within our physiological systems. One of the biggest disruptors of homeostasis is chronic stress. Whether that stress is from a 400-pound grizzly bear running right at you or a looming deadline at work, our body will…