You Can Have Major Health Problems From Chronic Stress Our bodies are hard-wired to react to stress to protect us from potential threats. While we are no longer being threatened by predators or other aggressors, we are still facing multiple demands each day that our body reacts to in the same way.I didn’t even realize […]
I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. It is a type of arthritis that can be difficult to diagnose. It’s been quite a journey and have learned a lot. This is how I stay pain-free… I love everything about yoga. It’s usually done in a warm, dark room and I get to wear comfortable clothing. But there’s more […]
Matt was teaching me how to ride the moped the other day and I was realizing I need to have better balance. You can see from the picture that Rachelle and Melissa have way better balance and they are young! I need to get better balance not only physically, but in every other way- emotionally, […]
I have always been interested in physical health. I think about exercise, sleep, and what food I put in my body. Most people think about their physical bodies a lot- it’s what we see in the mirror every day and what helps us get from here to there. But what about our mental and emotional […]
How in the world would exercise make you happier? There is a science to it (which I love!) My top 10 reasons to work out… 1.Working out, even if it is a walk around the block, releases the chemical dopamine into your brain. Dopamine is a chemical called a neurotransmitter that affects your emotions, motivation, […]
In 2004 I knew I had to get more yoga and exercise in my life. I have AS (arthritis) and really needed this as part of my life. I decided to join the gym. My goal wasn’t to lose weight, or gain muscle, but so I could walk each day and not be in pain. […]
