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Do you struggle, like me, with monkey-mind? Is your brain also a little unsettled, restless, capricious, whimsical, fanciful, inconstant, confused, indecisive, or uncontrollable? That’s the definition of "monkey mind" I’ve been given! If you need more motivation to take up this transformative practice, neuroscience research has shown that meditation and mindfulness training can cause neuroplastic changes to the gray matter of your brain. A group of Harvard neuroscientists i

Body's detoxification routes. Our bodies must get rid of #toxins , #metabolicwaste , excess fluids, as well as chemicals and inorganic...

Back Extension Warm Up This is a great beginning exercise, as it helps open the front of the shoulder and promote mobility of the upper...

SPRING CLEAN YOUR BODY It's time for us to do some spring cleaning. This includes your homes, cars, offices, and your BODIES. Time to...

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Hip flexors/Psoas can help to improve posture, relieve hip and back tension/pain, allow for greater hip/pelvic mobility, improve walking...

Great stretches that can be done nearly at any time during the day, especially in the office, at home, in the car (if it's big enough, of...

#neckpain #yoga #yogaforbeginners #neck #neckrom #necktension #neckexercises #cervical #chesttension #abdominalstretch #health...

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MYTH: Anyone with herniated discs has pain. FACT: It is estimated between 20-40% of us has one or more herniated discs, but presents NO...

When pain strikes, one of the most common questions is whether to use ice or heat. While both are effective, they serve very different purposes. Choosing the right therapy depends on the type of pain, injury, or inflammation involved. The infographic above, adapted from Cleveland Clinic guidance, helps clarify when each option is most beneficial.

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The holiday season is often pictured as joyful and carefree — but for many people, it can bring stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm instead. The video “Handling Holiday Stress: Tips and Advice to Manage Stress” explores common triggers of holiday stress such as shopping pressures, social obligations, financial strain, and family dynamics, and offers practical strategies to navigate them with more ease. Holiday stress can show up as nervousness, panic, irritability, or f

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CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-invasive hands-on healing approach that supports the body’s innate ability to relax, release tension, and begin its own healing processes. The video “Intro to CranioSacral Therapy” provides an overview of how this subtle manual therapy works with the body’s connective tissues, cerebrospinal fluid, and nervous system to encourage deep relaxation and improved function.

The video “Kai Chi Do: 5 Elements — Music, Movement & Meditation” introduces viewers to Kai Chi Do, a dynamic form of movement meditation that blends simple movements, breathwork, music, and mindful focus to help participants release tension, free blocked energy, and feel more connected to themselves and others. Kai Chi Do is sometimes described as the “Free Spirit Way” because it encourages openness, inner peace, and a sense of shared human experience through rhythmic, inten

Most of us are familiar with the blood circulatory system, but did you know your body has another circulatory network that is twice as large? This is the lymphatic system, often described as the "drains" of your house [00:16]. While we often focus on the quality of our blood, if the "drains" (the lymph) are clogged, the blood becomes toxic and viscous [01:07]. Why the Lymphatic System Matters The lymphatic system is the body’s primary waste disposal unit. When it becomes st

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting people of all ages, especially those who spend long periods standing or are physically active. The video “Morning Exercises for Heel Pain & Plantar Fasciitis” guides viewers through a gentle routine of stretches you can do while still in bed before your first painful step of the day, helping reduce morning heel pain and improve foot function.

1. A Cure for Laundry Neglect. Lemon essential oil takes out ALL odor when you forget and leave your load of laundry in the washer way too long! 2. Tame Oozy, Sappy Trees. Whether the sap is on your carpet, clothes or seeped into your skin, lemon oil is excellent for removing pine gum and tree sap. 3. Stop Grease in its Tracks. You just fixed your bike. Your hands are black and greasy. Soap alone won’t remove the grease, but lemon oil mixed with your soap will. Lemon oil is

Symptoms By Mayo Clinic Staff Traumatic brain injury can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects. Some signs or symptoms may...