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I can usually predict that my clients and students will have joint issues in their hands during the winter, but it’s now spring and the complaints are still coming in. It may be a weather-related thing, but I suspect a different culprit. Our hands and wrists are home to some of the body’s true workhorse joints, about 27 of them on each side, give or …
Stress reduction is often cited as one of the big benefits of yoga and for good reason. Quality time on the mat is a great way to recognize and release stress-related chronic contraction, tightness, and muscular holding patterns. A breath-based asana practice can increase circulation, release tension, and calm the mind. But what if you are stuck at your desk …
Worrying about not sleeping may actually be more harmful than not sleeping. While chronic insomnia is a matter for discussion with your doctor, the sleep specialists at the Mayo Clinic say that one night of missed sleep here and there will not be ruinous to your health. Instead of fretting, which can raise stress hormone levels, try lying quietly and …
Starting the day with a cup of clear, hot water that’s been boiled jump starts digestion and elimination. Boiling makes it easy to absorb. Feel bloated? Repeat throughout the day.
If you spend hours sitting at a computer, and who doesn’t these days, you may find yourself prone to stiffness, headaches, and that often so hard-to-resist 4 pm stupor. Instead of reaching for caffeine or sugar, try a few seated forward bends: Start seated in a chair, hands resting on the tops of your thighs, feet hips’ width apart. Feel …
Make a game day snack that adds to, rather than detracts from, your health: Rinse and drain a can of chick peas. Toss with a little good olive oil. Spread on a foil-lined pan. Salt and pepper to taste–maybe a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Roast at 400 degrees till they reach desired crispiness (10-15 minutes). You may be tempted to …