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Muscle Activation Exercises -Part of the key to promoting better posture, while helping to alleviate pain
🏋️♂️ Blog Post: Muscle Activation Exercises for Stronger Glutes, Core & Hips Muscle activation is the overlooked foundation of strength, stability, and movement efficiency. The video “Muscle Activation Exercises for Glutes, Core, Brain, Hips …” offers practical demonstrations of targeted activation drills designed to wake up key muscle groups that support posture, performance, and pain-free movement. YouTube When large muscles like the glutes, hips, and core are underactiv

Nicole Longwell
Mar 1, 20192 min read


Science of Emotions
Emotions are often thought of as psychological experiences, but they also have a physical component grounded in bioelectricity — the electrical signaling that runs through our nervous system and tissues. In the EU2017 presentation “Healing Is Voltage — The Physics of Emotions,” experts explore how emotional states, trauma, and stress can be understood as variations in electrical energy within the body, and how restoring healthy electrical balance supports both emotional and p

Nicole Longwell
Jan 4, 20192 min read


Help for Diastasis Recti
you might be dealing with Diastasis Recti (DR). While it is incredibly common, it is often misunderstood as just a cosmetic issue. In reality, a compromised core can lead to back pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, and poor posture.
The good news? It is treatable. From traditional physical therapy to cutting-edge technology like Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), you can restore your core strength and close the gap.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 6, 20183 min read


Pelvic floor exercise to prevent urinary incontinence
Great video with step by step instructions on Kegel and pelvic floor toning to help with urinary incontinence, pelvic floor pain or dysfunction. How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor: 3 Essential Exercises for Bladder Control Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction are common issues, but they don’t have to be your "new normal." Strengthening the pelvic diaphragm —the hammock-shaped muscle group that spans from your pubic bone to your tailbone—is key to preventing leak

Nicole Longwell
Mar 12, 20182 min read


BEMER effect on a liver
#bemereffects #bemertherapyandmicrocirculation #bemerbenefits #microcirculation #energymedicine #bemeramerica #BEMER #bemer #livercleanse #livercirculation

Nicole Longwell
Jan 20, 20181 min read


Dr Berka BEMER Webinar
Blood circulation — especially through the body’s tiniest blood vessels — plays a critical role in overall health, physical performance, waste removal, and tissue repair. In the video Dr. Burka — BEMER, Dr. Joshua Berka explains the science behind BEMER therapy and how this pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) technology may positively influence microcirculation, supporting the body’s natural functions and wellness. bemer-circulation.com+1

Nicole Longwell
Jan 20, 20182 min read


Help with Sciatica (Piriformis Syndrome)
The piriformis is located deep within the gluteal region, sitting behind the gluteus maximus. Because of its location, traditional stretches often miss the mark. The Reverse Pigeon Pose is unique because it uses the weight of your legs and a specific angle of hip rotation to create a precise stretch in the piriformis fibers.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 17, 20172 min read


Why do Pilates Roll-ups and Roll-downs
In Pilates, roll-downs and roll ups have been one of the basic exercise taught to begin learning how to engage the spine, pelvis, and abdominal muscles. It has become the a pivotal part in core strength and stability. Many exercise programs have left out this piece when teaching the traditional sit-up or crunch, often leaving one open to injury, extreme muscle tension or strain in various areas of our bodies, to compensate for using the wrong muscles to perform the exercises.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 16, 20173 min read


A Brief Explanation of BEMER Therapy and Microcirculation
The word BEMER stands for Bio-Electro-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation. BEMER is an FDA approved Physical Vascular Therapy device that utilizes a patented signal, carried by PEMF (Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field) to improve microcirculation, promoting blood flow in the smallest blood vessels. This improves the performance of the body's cells, which in turn favors the body's own self-healing mechanisms. BEMER’s effects have been studied since 1998 by organizations such as the Internat

Nicole Longwell
Aug 4, 20172 min read


You Now Have A New Organ: Meet The Mesentery!
The mesentery is a fascinating and essential anatomical structure that plays a central role in supporting your digestive system. Although once thought to be a fragmented set of tissues, modern research shows that it is a continuous fold of membrane — and many scientists now consider it a distinct organ of the body. Wikipedia+1

Nicole Longwell
May 1, 20171 min read


IC Treatment in 2016 - Do You Know The Six Steps Of Treatment for Interstitial Cystitis?
The journey to managing Interstitial Cystitis (IC), or painful bladder syndrome, can be confusing, but the American Urology Association (AUA) offers a clear, evidence-based roadmap. This protocol is structured in six progressive steps, designed to prioritize patient safety and effectiveness by starting with the easiest, most non-invasive interventions first

Nicole Longwell
Mar 15, 20173 min read


Anti-inflammatory/Anti-oxidant health tonic
An amazing drink to help with everything from circulation, digestion, infection, candida, pain, inflammation and powerful antioxidants....

Nicole Longwell
Oct 11, 20161 min read


Anti inflammatory diet
Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer in integrative medicine, emphasizes the power of food to reduce inflammation and promote overall wellness. His anti-inflammatory diet focuses on whole, nutrient-dense foods, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, while minimizing processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats.
Key components of the diet include colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, and fatty fish, along with moderate portions o

Nicole Longwell
Oct 3, 20161 min read


Demonstration of effects of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Unlike traditional massage that focuses on muscles, lymphatic drainage is designed to stimulate the body’s lymphatic system — a vital network responsible for fluid balance, immune function, and waste removal. When lymph becomes sluggish or congested, swelling, discomfort, and slower healing can follow. This is where skilled lymphatic drainage massage makes a tremendous difference.

Nicole Longwell
Aug 31, 20164 min read


Morning Yoga with EASE
Curvy Yoga, morning yoga, gentle yoga practice, yoga for all body types, spinal mobility, flexibility exercises, yoga blocks, body-affirming yoga, Anna Guest-Jelley, yoga for beginners, mindful morning routine, yoga for larger bodies, stretching routine, yoga at home, easy yoga flow, yoga for flexibility, yoga for beginners and advanced, wellness, yoga tips, yoga inspiration, center your body, yoga for spine health, yoga practice for all, grounding yoga, yoga for daily moveme

Nicole Longwell
Aug 16, 20162 min read


Issues from Forward Head Posture
In today’s screen-focused world, forward head posture (FHP) has become increasingly common—and increasingly harmful. Whether you’re working on a computer, scrolling on your phone, or driving, the head subtly drifts forward, placing enormous stress on the neck, spine, and nervous system.
What may start as mild stiffness can quietly progress into chronic pain, nerve compression, and degenerative spinal changes if left unaddressed.
Let’s break down what forward head posture is

Nicole Longwell
Aug 8, 20162 min read


Side-sleeping benefits and brain health
Sleeping in the lateral, or side position, as compared to sleeping on one's back or stomach, may more effectively remove brain waste and prove to be an important practice to help reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological diseases, according to researchers at Stony Brook University.

Nicole Longwell
Jul 19, 20163 min read


Introduction to Bemer
Introduction to BEMER #bemer #bemerusa #bemeramerica #improvedimmunesystem #improvedhealth #improvesleep #improvecirculation #increasecirculation #naturalpainreduction #bloodperfusion #reducebodilywaste #wasteelimination #microcirculation #tipsforbettersleep #bettersleep #healthandsleep #decreasestress #arthritis #sportsinjuries #lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainage #selfcare #health #immunesystem #muscularsystem #nervoussystem #selfhelp #pain #energymedicine #circulation

Nicole Longwell
Jun 16, 20161 min read


Bemer technology...can this be the future?
Basic introduction to BEMER and how the technology works to improve microcirculation.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 14, 20161 min read


Bemer Blood Flow: Before and After
Why BEMER Blood Flow matters
Improved micro‑circulation means better delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues — essential for healing, recovery from massage, muscle work, craniosacral work, or microcurrent modalities.
Waste products (metabolic by‑products, inflammatory debris) are cleared more efficiently when circulation is optimized.
Tissues that are well‑perfused respond better to manual therapies because they’re in a healthier baseline state.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 14, 20162 min read
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