Health & Wellness
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Creating a Home Spa Room For The Perfect At Home Spa Day
Some days you need some pampering, but might be unable to leave your home due to various reasons. You can still get the self-care you need with an at home spa day just by making a few tweaks. This guide will offer tips on home spa day ideas such as providing recommendations on lighting, decorations, and equipment, and ideas on how to upgrade your spa to take it to the next level. -
How to Relax Tight Pelvic Floor Muscles
If you’re experiencing pain, tension, or unusual pressure in your pelvic area, there’s a chance you have tight pelvic floor muscles. When the muscles in this area are overworked because of stress or other factors, it can result in a wide range of symptoms that interfere with your daily routine. Pelvic floor muscle relaxation techniques are the key to alleviating and managing these symptoms to loosen the affected muscle group. -
Home Media Room Design Ideas for Furniture & Seating
Sometimes, you don't want to leave your house but still want to have a good time. Enter the media room: a space used for various purposes such as watching a movie, listening to music, playing games, etc. If you don't have your own media room yet, you may be interested in dreaming up your own media room design ideas. -
Spa Relaxation Room Furniture and Decor Ideas for Happy Clients
As a spa owner, you understand the competitiveness of the industry and how important it is to set your business apart from the rest to attract the best clients and keep them coming back. This goes beyond just the quality of services you offer; it also includes the overall experience your clients have from the time they arrive until they leave. This means you can’t afford to overlook spa relaxation room furniture and decor as key elements in your client’s visit.
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How Does Physical Activity Improve Mental Health?
As we’re approaching World Mental Health Day, recognized each year on October 10th, now’s the perfect time to learn how physical activity and mental health are inherently linked. Being active is one of the most effective methods for managing and improving mental health. It keeps your mind and body in balance with one another. From improving your mood to safeguarding your cognitive function, consistent physical activity can have lasting benefits now and as you get older. -
Does Cold Weather Affect Carpal Tunnel?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a relatively common condition affecting up to an estimated 5% of the adult population1. The effects of this condition stem from your wrist and can make even simple actions like typing, texting, or just holding a cup of coffee challenging due to pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. For those living with carpal tunnel syndrome, one of the most common questions asked is, “Does cold weather make carpal tunnel worse?” As flare-ups are more common during the colder months, it’s important to have an understanding of why this happens in order to manage symptoms more effectively. -
What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome to Flare Up?
Restless leg syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekborn disease, is a condition that affects the legs. It causes an uncomfortable feeling that prompts one to move to ease the discomfort. Restless leg syndrome flare ups usually intensify at night, however people with severe cases of RSL may experience symptoms early in the day. Moving your legs can help relieve symptoms, and there are other at home treatments you can do as well. -
How to Beat Winter Fatigue Syndrome
You might’ve heard of seasonal affective disorder (commonly referred to as SAD or the winter blues), but what about winter fatigue syndrome? While considered a part of SAD, winter fatigue is a very real struggle for millions of people each year. Fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and other seasonal factors culminate in feelings of exhaustion that go beyond just needing another cup of coffee throughout the day. Fortunately, learning how to beat winter fatigue is possible and can be done with a few simple lifestyle adjustments that support your overall well-being. -
How Does Stress Affect Your Musculoskeletal System?
Stress is something we all experience on a daily basis and is impossible to completely avoid. Whether it’s an approaching deadline at work, juggling a hectic schedule, or experiencing pain from an injury, stress levels ebb and flow constantly. Have you noticed that when your stress levels are elevated, you might experience more physical ailments like headaches, muscle tension, or neck soreness? Those are all symptoms that answer the question, “How does stress affect your musculoskeletal system?” -
Gout Self-Care Guide: Natural Remedies to Try
There are an estimated 9.2 million people in the United States living with gout. This condition is a type of arthritis notable because of sudden and severe joint pain. While these symptoms can make daily activities difficult during flare-ups, learning natural remedies and practicing self-care techniques can help improve your overall quality of life. -
Post-Triathlon Recovery Tips
Competing in a triathlon is a major undertaking that tests even the most experienced athlete’s limits. It’s a feat of endurance, strength, and mental preparedness. Combining swimming, cycling, and running challenges your body inside and out. While the focus is usually put on intense training to prepare for the event, a post triathlon recovery plan is just as important to take care of your body after putting it through such an intense experience.
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How to Release Low Back Trigger Points
Low back trigger points, also sometimes talked about as muscle knots, can affect anyone regardless of your age or lifestyle. These tender spots in muscle tissue can cause significant discomfort and pain, interfering with your daily activities and having a negative impact on your overall quality of life. Whether you're an athlete, office worker who sits most of the day, or someone who experiences occasional back pain, understanding and addressing these trigger points is important to find relief.
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