No matter what activity you choose, its not uncommon to have sore muscles after a good workout. Here are 5 studied and proven ways to minimize muscle soreness post workout. How many have you tried? Which are most effective for you? I know I should use my foam roller more but I resist it because of the discomfort initially. It does work wonders … [Read more...]
Exercise Your Age
Here is the CDC's science-based guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health and wellness through regular physical activity. Are you close to meeting them? What's your barrier? Time? Pain? Stress? Preschool (3-5 yrs) - everyday some physical activity, throughout the day, as fun/play based Children and Adolescents (6 - … [Read more...]
Managing Nightmares
Happy Halloween! Nightmares - the dreams that make us frightened to even fall asleep. There is a new therapy for those that suffer from frequent or debilitating nightmares. In the past Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) has shown some effectiveness but new research out of the Université de Genève gives additional treatment options. Using Targeted … [Read more...]
Sleep “Lightly”
"Light is one of the biggest reasons sleep changes between the seasons." —Rebecca Robbins, PhD, sleep doctorDo you feel more sleepy in the winter? Less in the summer? Before electric lights our sleep cycles matched the cycle of the sun and even the moon. For farmers and outside workers this can work. But, in 2022, it's not always helpful for office … [Read more...]
Sleep and Chronic Pain
Is there a connection between chronic pain and sleep? YES. "Recent experimental studies suggest that sleep disturbance may impair key processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of chronic pain, including endogenous pain inhibition and joint pain." In plain English it means that the cells and pathways responsible for managing our … [Read more...]
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