Your breathing affects your health in many different ways, for example it helps regulate the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood. Breathing exercises are used in meditation and yoga to help relax the mind and body. But did you know that belly breathing can also have a positive impact on our health? The…
Read More
We know, we know — it’s barely just Fall. But if there’s one thing you should be starting early (hint: not your Christmas playlist), it’s prepping your immune system before temperatures dip and flu season rears up again. Here are five healthy habits you can incorporate over the season so they’re second-nature once winter sets…
Read More
The weather is cooling down, and that means staying active is more important than ever. A solid exercise routine is vital to protecting our immune system and boosting circulation, both of which keep us healthy and limber once winter (and flu season) rolls around. So, here are three fitness challenges you can incorporate into your…
Read More
It’s official: September is here, and summer is over. That means many of us are heading back to school, or finally starting to head back to the office after months of start-and-stop distancing measures. With the slow transition back to normal day-to-day life intersecting with COVID numbers spiking, taking care of our immune systems is…
Read More
We’ll be the first to admit it: Labor Day is a holiday we take for granted. Holiday weekends often come as such a relief to a long workweek that half the time, we forget to plan something to do with the day off — an ironic situation to find ourselves in on Labor Day, of…
Read More
There’s no hiding it: We’re dog people. We’d do anything to keep our furry little mouth breathers happy and healthy. So, we thought we’d share a few simple ways to improve your dog’s life, without much extra effort on your part — but with a big payoff for your pup. Go for a sniff. Your…
Read More
We’re fans of the kitchen-sink smoothie—all of the fruits and vegetables we’ve got in the freezer, plus whatever protein powder we’re trying out. But there’s something to be said about choosing ingredients that fulfill a similar health need, or that contain vitamins and minerals that work synergistically with each other. Since that’s significantly more research…
Read More
Skip the studio, and take your hot yoga practice to the backyard. You’ll save some cash and breathe some fresh air (no masks required). WHAT’S HOT YOGA? Hot Yoga is just what it sounds like: a yoga flow practiced in a hot environment so muscles are warmer. Breaking a sweat is an added bonus, as…
Read More
First and foremost, it’s important to stay hydrated. Our body needs water to run efficiently, and it needs more of it than you might think. But different waters come with different benefits – or drawbacks. Here’s a breakdown of what we’re sipping on, and what we’re not. MINERAL WATER Mineral water is water that comes…
Read More
The wellness industry is one of the biggest, fastest growing markets in the country. This is great for the seeker of optimum health, but it’s a double-edged sword—among some of the most nutritious foods and supplements are mediocre ones that had a great PR team. We’ve all likely also encountered superfoods that are good for…
Read More