A Shared Moment of Self-Discovery In the vast expanse of the internet, where knowledge and experiences are freely exchanged, I found myself participating in an online community of female professionals–coaches, healers, and seekers of growth. Here, I shared a somatic video, “Welcome to Your Body This Morning,” with the hope that it would offer a […]
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“I don’t have time.” “I can’t fit that in.” “I can’t exercise.” When you sit down to think about your health and wellbeing, chances are you do think about exercise. You know you should do something; you know it’s good for you on multiple levels, but you just can’t conceive of where to fit exercise
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The Wellness Universe supports wellness holistically. We know supporting mental health is a foundation for a healthy life filled with wellness. As we expand on the self-help points from the article Ways to Better Mental Health Drug and Doctor-Free, this week we will discuss some of the benefits that regular exercise has on our mental health.
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What Is Osteoporosis? If you’re over 50 in the US, you have probably had, or are scheduled for, a DEXA scan. This non-invasive test checks your bone density – literally, the strength of your skeleton. Osteoporosis comes from Greek, meaning “porous bones.” A diagnosis of osteoporosis means that your bones are around 25% weaker, and
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Do at Home Pilates Perhaps you have been doing a bit of research on Pilates exercises and are now thoroughly confused. You have seen major pieces of Pilates equipment that you see in studios, which are huge and quite expensive, and even the home versions are not cheap and do take up a fair amount
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No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, be a better version of yourself. – Madonna Are you looking for life-affirming tools to be and become your best you? You are in good company! This is a common desire felt by most if
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The physical body is an incredible machine. It’s far more advanced than we’ll ever understand. But like a machine, if it’s taken care of and treated with kindness, it will last for decades. On the contrary, a machine that is ignored, overworked, and abused, will wear out far too early. In a prescription-focused world, it’s
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Mental health is the foundation to better emotional and physical wellness. This is an area of our well-being we may think about when we are experiencing negative emotions, stress, feelings that create distress, or feelings we do not like to go through. Have you thought of the effects your mental health has on your overall
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Joseph Pilates defined exercise as movements done in a specific way in order to make the rest of life easier and more enjoyable. This is the definition of functional fitness! Since exercise is ordered and specific, it can be more difficult and more focused than what we do in the rest of our lives. Women
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Our minds are tricky things And when it comes to coping with emotional situations, they don’t do us any favors. On a biological level, stress causes an increase in cortisol, a hormone that’s been linked to appetite. So, when you run to the freezer for that pint of ice cream after a tough day, your
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