Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of yoga. However, you may not be aware of just how powerful this ancient practice can be. Recent studies have shown that yoga can alleviate insomnia, depression and anxiety; reduce back pain; and boost your immunity to heart disease. But even more importantly, there are […]
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Prenatal yoga is big business these days. With all the celebrities bouncing back from their pregnancies so quickly, more and more women are staying active throughout their nine-month gestations in the hopes of shedding the extra weight more easily. But there are far more important reasons to try prenatal yoga than vanity. Advocates say that
A few days ago, I wrote about how yoga can help curb holiday stress. However, I left out what is probably the most common and potent cause of seasonal strife – air travel. What with security concerns, new baggage fees, cancelled flights and disgruntled employees, flying isn’t what it used to be. It’s up to
My mom was recently hospitalized, and the biggest impediment to her recovery was the very fact of being stuck in a hospital. The sterile green walls, linoleum floors, and all-business medical staff really brought her down, and she couldn’t wait to get out of there. Luckily, her hospital stay was limited. But what about cancer
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As a writer, I’m in a constant state of battle with my creative forces. There are some days where things flow perfectly, and my fingers seem to just dance on the keyboard by their own volition. And then there are the other days – the ones where I stare at the blank computer screen for
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In honor of Thanksgiving, let’s talk about the holiday season. There’s the idealized version of the holidays that we hear about in Christmas songs and in television commercials; weeks filled with yuletide cheer, familial love, and generosity. But for most of us, this isn’t reality. The reality is family squabbles; busting our bums to get
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Over 20 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease which involves inflammation of joints, tissues, and other organs. Some describe it as the immune system “attacking” healthy bodily tissues, causing pain and problems with movement to such a severe level that it can impede a normal lifestyle and even cause
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Both my grandfathers were avid golfers, a trait that must skip a few generations, since neither I nor my parents have any interest in the sport (now, minigolf, that’s a whole other matter…). I fondly remember watching both men spending every Saturday out on the course, their games at once social, competitive, and personally intense.
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Diabetes is a serious medical condition, characterized by a failure of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin. Over 16 million American suffer from either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, and both forms can cause complications like an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, neuropathy, and serious foot and oral health problems. Type 1 diabetes,
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For the millions of people suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, it can be a real challenge to find relief and healing. Medications have been a lifesaver for some, but most therapists recommend a more holistic approach, using talk therapy or behavioral modifications to try and eventually wean patients off of antidepressant
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