Massage is a great therapy to incorporate into your overall health regimen regardless of your age or level of physical activity. Some of the health benefits of massage include: 1. Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion. 2. Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system. 3. Lessen depression and anxiety. 4. Pump [...]
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Decrease Stress – A Few Quick Tips
Stress comes in all forms and affects people of all ages and all walks of life. All of us have felt stress at one point or another. Often when we’re feeling stressed out we don’t want another list of things we need to do– even if it’s a list of things to do to [...]
Easy Exercises to do Anywhere, Anytime
1. Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength. 2. Every time you stop at a traffic light (or the bus does), tighten your [...]
3 Easy Ways to Improve Nutrition
There are a few easy things that you can do to improve your levels of nutrition. Get started today and you’ll see how easy it is! 1. Buy whole foods. Whether canned, frozen, or fresh from the farm, buy whole foods and use them in place of processed foods whenever possible. By whole foods we [...]
