There are so many benefits of massage therapy, we don’t have time to capture them all today. But, for my athletes out there, I’d like to hit on a few advantages that may help your training this summer and keep you firing on all cylinders. Massage therapy can reduce muscle tension, prevent injuries and improve exercise performance. The benefits to your muscles can allow you to train harder and certainly perform better if you are…
Continue ReadingYoga classes, a deep tissue massage and even a paddle board lesson are all great way to relax, rejuvenate and generally slow down and enjoy your summer. But if you’re finding yourself stressed out and unable to “find your center”, I offer a few tips that I have stumbled upon in my readings and observations. One of the more effective ways to stave off stress and generally put in perspective the current emotional storm you…
Continue ReadingI found this article in one of my favorite websites and decided to just share the whole thing! I have included a link to the page so the author can get credit for his work. The reality of life is that you truly can’t be all things to all people. It is important for us to make decisions based on our own best interests and best intentions and let the cards fall where they may.…
Continue ReadingWe all have them. Those “shoulds” in our lives that keep us from actually DOING something. These excuses are stopping you from reaching your dreams or even exploring the dreams you haven’t thought of yet. Here are a few common excuses and, perhaps, a little nudge to get you past them. It’s just too hard. As a perfectionist, I tend to look at the entire elephant rather than just the small bites it would take…
Continue ReadingIf you’re like me, you read a story about some adventurous person taking a trip to (insert country here) in order to build homes, explore a new land or just be a tourist. I love those stories since they are an encouragement to me to never stop striving for adventure and never stop learning. But, if you are also like me in that you just can’t up and leave for a month-long trip to fantasy-land,…
Continue ReadingThere are countless articles, books, magazines and other media available with tips on living well, feeling well and just plain being healthy. So I figured, why not add to the pile!? Here are a few easy tips to keep you going on the healthy living path you are on! Eat seasonally! This is good news for us in the Northeast. Now is the time when farmer’s markets are popping up and fresh fruits and veggies…
Continue ReadingSo we’ve all heard that kale is the most amazing super duper food that will cure all of our ills, help us through that yoga class, replenish us after a deep-tissue massage and generate world peace, right!? But, did you know that there are other foods out there that actually pack a bigger nutritional punch than the sacred leafy green? Our friends over at MindBodyGreen produced a list of the top 10 superfoods (of which…
Continue ReadingSo there you sit. It is mid-to-late afternoon. The buzz from your morning yoga class is waning and your scrumptious lunch has worn off. You’re looking to make it through the rest of the day without losing all your steam and falling asleep on your keyboard. We’ve all been there. In fact, not just those times when we need an energy boost, but we often reach for something to chomp on when sometimes we’re just…
Continue ReadingJust about everyone I talk to, whether in yoga class, SUP class or during a massage, has expressed the need for more energy. I read an article, last week, about an elite athlete vs. a toddler. They had the adult athlete mimic the movements of a toddler for about 30 minutes. The adult “elite” athlete simply could not keep up! Don’t we wish we all could regain that energy the wee ones seem to have…
Continue ReadingIf you’re reading this, it is safe to assume you are interested and likely making an effort to get healthy. Unfortunately, reading articles and all the best intention in the world won’t help you feel better. 🙂 There are many indications of poor health and some can be fixed with simple adjustments to our daily activities and intake. Here are a few symptoms you might be experiencing that indicate a higher level of toxins in…
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