Self Care
Ice Baths: Should You Take the Plunge?
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…
Read the RecipeCollagen Supplements & Skin Health
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…
Read the RecipeFinding Gratitude & Balance During the Holidays
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…
Read the RecipeThe Relaxing Breath
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…
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Do you experience a feeling of letdown, or even sadness after the holiday festivities are finished? Taking time for self-care is an important part of your overall well-being and can help you get through the days following the holiday season. The holidays are a time of anticipation and celebration, but they can also be exhausting.…
Read the RecipeWhy Avoiding Medical Care during COVID Can Cause Additional Health Concerns
As we pass the half-year mark of being in a global pandemic, it is interesting to look back to see how much has changed in our world and our own behavior in such a short amount of time. I’m sure for many of us our work has shifted, our goals may have changed, and above…
Read the RecipeThe What, Why and How of Meditation
We’ve all heard of meditation. For many of us images of Buddhist monks may come to mind. For others, you already may have your own meditation routine like walking or practicing yoga. In fact, meditation can encompass a wide breadth of actions. So what exactly is meditation? It’s much more than just relaxing after a long…
Read the RecipeHow Health Coaching Can Solve Your Behavior Change Dilemmas
At some point you realize you need to make a change or two to your lifestyle. It could be influenced by a new health diagnosis or just a desire to want to feel better than you are right now. It could also be due to a change in your life situation–a new job in a…
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