All posts tagged exercise
Relax Yourself to Sleep
Stress and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights, both a common and frustrating occurrence for many Americans. Did you know that only 35% of adults in the United States get the recommended eight hours of sleep essential for good health, clear thinking, and brain function?
While reaching for a glass of wine, popping a sleeping pill, or unwinding in front of the television may seem like appropriate ways to encourage sleep, these habits often do the...
Your Best Defense Isn’t Always Found in the Medicine Cabinet.
Working to seek and destroy any lurking viruses or bacteria, the immune system serves as our body’s personal army, battling disease on the front lines. Just like any warrior, the stronger the immune system, the better chance it has of defeating its enemy. Here’s how you can ensure that your...
Why Finishing Last is Better than Not Finishing At All
It is no secret that regular exercise plays a key role in building and maintaining our overall health. However, despite the quite literal life changing benefits, getting motivated to workout can be one of the biggest obstacles in the way of accomplishing our health and fitness goals. Next time you...
Pacific Northwest Health & Wellness Events
When New Year’s rolls around, we all make resolutions with the confidence this year will be the year that we finally meet our goals. As the weeks go by, our motivation diminishes as quickly as the holiday cheer. Let’s face it, it’s easy to lose pace with resolutions when the...
A Practical Approach to Your New Year’s Resolution
We’re coming out of our holiday comas. The santa-shaped cookies we ate with enthusiasm and delight last week have lost their luster. The gifts we meticulously wrapped have been opened, loved or returned. The spirit of the season has slowly given way to thoughts of the New Year.
As we enjoy...
5 Ways to De-Stress this Holiday Season
Most of us enjoy the anticipation of the holiday season –steaming hot chocolate, endless parties, holiday cheer, finding the perfect gift and enjoying quality time with family. Despite the joy and excitement, gearing up and preparing for the spirit of the season can also be extremely stressful. Contending with lines...
The Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy
Getting physical exercise on a regular basis is great for our overall health and a driving motivation behind much of the physical activity we do. For some though, physical exercise is also about the thrill of the game. Driven athletes push their bodies as far as they will go, and...
Workplace Exercises to Keep you Healthy
Health experts tell us many Americans do not make their health a priority. Just what does a healthy lifestyle look like? Exercise multiple times a week for 30+ minutes. Make healthy, well-balanced, home-cooked meals for you and your family. Take time to relax, meditate or have a massage. Get at...
Skip the Gym, Go Hiking!
Ah, summertime in the Pacific Northwest. With our lush greenery, striking mountains and abundant waterways, it can be hard to justify a summer spent working out in the gym. For the few months we have of truly wonderful weather, why not skip the gym and find exercise and fun in...
Can Exercise and Travel Co-Exist?
Summer has almost arrived! With the kids out of school and the weather improving, now’s the time when people start thinking about vacation schedules and exciting trips. Nothing sounds better at the moment, while I sit here at my office typing away, than sipping on a margarita poolside at some...
Elise L. Howe: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the tortilla into 16 triangles, ... put all...
Evie Barber: Hi Susan,
Glad to hear you want to give it a try! You probably won'...
Susan L.: I've never had an aromatherapy massage. Not entirely convinced it's as...
Jake Fitzsimmons: My brother was diagnosed with RA a couple years ago. He's been taking ...