The holidays are coming! Sometimes that can feel overwhelming as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. As we gather with loved ones, take time for reflection and enjoy foods that connect us to the season or with our culture, we can feel joy and wellbeing. This is often a…
The connection between your physical and mental well-being is fascinating. To achieve lasting health, you need to understand the importance of how your mind and body work together to build overall well-being. A healthy body keeps you fit and active. A healthy mind keeps you focused and engaged. Brain areas that control movement are plugged…
What is muscle memory? Muscle memory is a neurological process that allows you to remember certain motor skills and perform them without conscious effort. It is the result of extensive practice. Despite the name, this skill resides in the nervous system, not the muscles. When a movement starts and is repeated over time, the brain…
What is Awe? Awe is a feeling of appreciation, presence, contentment and well-being. It is a powerful emotion triggered by awareness of something vastly layered and produces mostly positive emotions, especially when you’re in the presence of something grandiose. Feelings of awe are highly beneficial to your overall health and can be experienced by examining…
Maintaining strong bones and joints are essential components to a healthy life as you age. Ideally, you would start building up bone strength during your 30’s and 40’s to prevent issues later in life. However, it is never too late to get started – you can still strengthen your bones regardless of your age. Weight…
Taking care of your ticker is important – you only have one! The heart is one of the most important muscles in the body, providing the oxygen, energy and nutrients you need to survive. The heart is only the size of a clenched fist but it has an outsized impact on every single living cell…
Living in the moment and taking each day at a time is crucial in order to live a balanced lifestyle. Every day is a new beginning – the minute you wake up and your feet touch the floor it’s the start of something wonderful. Focusing on achieving one goal or task at a time will…
It’s summertime, so let’s celebrate with friends and family! Summer is a great time to get active and take part in physical activities that make you feel better and give you more energy. A wonderful physical activity that I love to recommend is dance. It doesn’t matter if you danced in the past or have…
Summertime is here and with it comes the desire to get outdoors, breathe fresh air, soak up some sun, and have fun. Enjoying outdoor time and activities with family and friends is sure to lift your spirits and help you maintain your health and vitality, even in later stages of life. Physical exercise will give…
It can be argued that age is really just a state of mind. With a positive attitude, love of life, and confidence, you can accomplish anything, no matter how old you are! Feeling good and being joyful from the inside out is so important. Sound mind, sound body. Starting your day in a healthy and…