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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BREATHING THROUGH YOUR NOSE
Breathing is an automatic function that works hard to convert approximately 30 pounds of air into energy every single day. When you compare that to the amount of food and water your body needs to...
IS SITTING BAD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?
Last year, most people were ordered to stay home, avoid in-person social interaction, and generally be still until the proverbial dust settled. But what has all that sitting around and waiting cost...
WHAT’S THE SECRET TO LIVING LONGER? FEELING YOUNGER.
Have you ever heard the saying, “Age is just a number” or “You’re only as old as you feel?” It’s more than just a motivational saying; it’s a way of life. Scientists are finding that older adults...
BREATHING EXERCISES IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Looking for new ways to improve your performance, endurance, and stamina at the gym or on the playing field? The secret is in your breath. Breathing is crucial to life, but it’s often taken for...
WANT TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE FAST? JUST BREATHE.
High blood pressure affects more than 50% of adults aged 50-60 and nearly 75% of adults over age 60. It’s a chronic condition that increases your risk for heart disease and stroke (the leading...
THE LINK BETWEEN TOO LITTLE SLEEP IN MIDDLE AGE AND DEMENTIA
Did you know that the right amount of uninterrupted sleep helps protect the body and mind from illness and disease? It also plays an important role in concentration, learning, memory, mood and...
SEVEN DAILY HABITS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
The trajectory of your life is determined by the choices you make each day. These small, seemingly insignificant choices affect your physical and mental health over time and ultimately determine who...
THREE WAYS TO TURN A NEW BEHAVIOR INTO A HABIT
The snow has melted, people are getting vaccinated, the weather is heating up and everyone is ready to get back to normal. Whether you picked up a few healthy new behaviors over the last year, or...
HOW SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE TREATS MUSCLE PAIN AND TIGHTNES
“It feels like there are rocks in my calves,” my patient explained. “And no matter how much I stretch or massage them they never go away.” This is a common refrain in the clinic from my multi-sport...
CAN POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS IMPROVE YOUR LIFE?
Have you ever stood in front of your reflection and said things like, “I’m a confident person,” or “I am healthy?” If you have, then you’re probably familiar with the concept of positive...