How can movement be nutritious? This is a term coined by Katy Bowman, physiologist and inspiration and mentor to my understanding of some of the physical and social aspects of health. Movement can be nutritious because on the cellular level movement has an effect on...
Recently I asked you to return to the floor. Now the focus is getting up from and down to the floor because of its importance to your health. YES! It is important. In a world where we go from a cushy bed to breakfast chair to car seat to office chair and back to car...
Reduce stressImprove sleep qualityIncrease memoryIncrease cognitive functionPrevent heart attacksPrevent strokesReverse pre-diabetes and obesityImprove balanceSteady walking gaitMore autonomy without walkers in nursing home residents*however, these are not medical...
When I ask my patients about exercise, some say they don’t. When I probe further, some have said that they are too busy around the house to exercise! When I hear all the physical chores that they do, I let them know that those chores do count for active exercise! Gyms...
Wish there was a way to gain some immediate energy and mental clarity without that expensive caffeine and sugar from Starbucks or some vitamin or herbal boost? And wish that energy boost actually improved your overall health instead of letting you down in a few hours,...
On a stressful day, do you find yourself craving a nice juicy Cheeseburger, French Fries and a Coke? You may feel it is comfort food, and you deserve to indulge. However, in the long run, eating that way will not relieve stress. It just could be causing you more...
Have you been accused of being too serious? When was the last time you had a smile on your face for more than just a moment? Have you forgotten how to play? If you haven't - good for you. If you have - then, it is time to start again. Either way, Val and I...
Laura Vandegrift introduces us to movements which create a brain - body balance. Have water handy to sip for hydration, and join us for these simple exercises for more alertness, focus and balance. The last exercise, Hook Ups, gives you exactly what you need: it can...
What is the best preventative medicine? What comes first? What has the biggest impact? What has the greatest return on investment? What makes the biggest difference in our health? Dr. Mike Evans answers these questions in this video about what has the best outcomes as...
Ponce de Leon famously searched for the fountain of youth. Little did he know he was looking for the wrong thing. If we want to restore youth, we must know the effects of aging. Loss of muscle mass, loss of bone density, loss of cognitive function top the list of the...
