Health & Wellness

  • 5 Types of Body Movement Therapy for Recovery

    Movement therapy is a blanket term that refers to a wide variety of physical activities and exercises that combine Eastern and Western practices to help your mind and body. These activities are typically low-intensity exercises focused on mindful movements as a way to aid recovery.
  • Health Questions for National Self Check Month

    February is National Self Check Month, spreading awareness about the importance of checking in on your own health and advocating for new, engaging ways to prioritize your health all year long. When we take control of our health directly, we could drastically reduce the chances of experiencing chronic illnesses or other preventable ailments as we get older.
  • Mental Health and Pregnancy: A Self-Care Guide

    When people think about pregnancy and mental health, most often their thoughts go to postpartum depression and other common conditions women may experience after the birth of their child. Just as important, however, is mental health during pregnancy. Understanding the role of mental health in pregnancy can help reduce the likelihood of some pregnancy complications and prioritize the health of the mother-to-be.
  • What Is Holistic Health and How Can You Practice It?

    While it may be a contemporary buzzword for many, the concept of holistic health is far from new. What does holistic health mean, and what does it include? Pulling from many different sources, holistic health seeks to minimize pain and alleviate symptoms while boosting your overall well-being. This approach to your health is all-encompassing, looking after every aspect of your overall wellness. 
  • How to Prevent Herniated Disc Injuries

    Herniated discs are some of the most common causes of neck, back, and leg pain, affecting millions of people each year. While many instances of herniated discs can heal on their own with home treatment, it’s important to practice herniated disc prevention techniques to try and prevent them before they occur.
  • 6 Tips for Healthy Legs Through All Stages of Life

    There’s a good chance you rely on your legs and feet to get you where you’re going each and every day. From physical activities to simply walking around the house doing chores, we use our legs and engage those muscles in almost everything we do. Taking the time to learn about maintaining leg health can keep you up on your feet and ready to go.
  • Valentine's Day Gifts for Couples You'll Both Enjoy

    Valentine’s Day is coming up soon and that means the search begins for the perfect gift idea! Instead of trying to figure out what each of you may enjoy, why not consider Valentine’s Day gifts for couples that you’ll both love and can choose together? The decision, itself, gives you the opportunity to share and communicate, choosing the perfect purchase that will enrich both your lives together.
  • Do I Have Space for a Reclining Zero Gravity Chair?

    When you’re shopping for your next furniture addition, you want to make sure it’s going to fit properly in your space. You might have come across zero gravity chairs and be interested in how they combine design and comfort with a plethora of health benefits, but do you have space for a reclining zero gravity chair in your home? (Spoiler alert: you probably do!)
  • Getting Back on Track After the Holidays: A Healthy Guide

    The new year has started, so now’s the time for getting back on track after the holidays with your healthy habits. The holiday season presents a wealth of challenges that make it difficult to stay on top of the healthy habits you spent the rest of the year building. That’s okay! The past is behind us, so let’s focus on correcting the course as we move forward.
  • How to Stay Fit Without a Gym

    Despite wanting to maintain a healthy lifestyle, there’s not always time to hit the gym. Additionally, gym memberships can be expensive, with never-ending costs that mount up over time. So what’s the solution for how to stay fit without a gym, instead?
  • Winter Self Care Tips to Find Balance

    The colder weather and shorter days of winter can be a great time to slow down and hit the reset button on your self care habits. Our hectic schedules don’t always mesh organically with the peaceful energy of winter, so it’s up to us to make the time to take care of ourselves and practice healthy habits.
  • Your Guide to Setting Health Goals for the New Year

    It’s that time of year again: resolution time. Every year, millions of people make their list of New Year’s resolutions to try and make improvements to their lives in various ways. These resolutions are often health-focused, listing out goals for actions to take every day or “bad” habits to avoid as much as possible. The problem is, expecting these changes to happen instantly is a recipe for failure.