By Andy Macia “Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.” -Jigar Gor Maybe I’ll just have one more hit. Maybe one more drink; just one more. That was the thought that I repeated in my head over and over around nine years ago before I was thrown in jail on drug and alcohol-related charges. I hadn’t stooped any lower than that before so there I was, saluting the oh-so-well-known rock bottom. Wind the clock back to when I was around nine years old at a typical … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Ways Yoga Fueled My Addiction Recovery
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4 Steps to Get Lean in Today’s Fattening Society
By Shannon Leavitt, M.S., R.D. It’s no secret that modern life makes it tough to ignore popular food trends and lead a healthy lifestyle. Today, being sedentary and consuming the food industry’s addictive combinations of fat, salt, and sugar is simply easier than being active and preparing or procuring healthy food. It doesn’t help that we are continuously subjected to double messages about body image and health that are disheartening and confusing and result in either a desperation to change … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Get Lean in Today’s Fattening Society
Houseplants…The Ultimate Health Supplements
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” ~Audrey Hepburn When considering a change in lifestyle for a healthier, more balanced you, many consider changing their diet, exercise routine, or supplement regimen. However, when it comes to health and wellness, one of the most life changing, health promoting modifications is actually the simplest...houseplants. Yes, Houseplants Bringing plants into your home could be one of the best things you do for your health. In the age of the internet, … [Read more...] about Houseplants…The Ultimate Health Supplements
5 Relaxing Yoga Exercises for a Good Night Sleep
Sleep is the golden chain that binds health and our bodies together – Thomas Dekker Sleep is the best meditation – Dalai Lama Do you often lie awake in bed at night, unable to calm down your mind and stop it from thinking and worrying? It might help to know that you are not alone in suffering from a sleeping disorder. It is believed that nearly a quarter of the adult population deals with sleeping problems and about 6-10% suffer from insomnia. Sleeping disorders can manifest themselves in … [Read more...] about 5 Relaxing Yoga Exercises for a Good Night Sleep
4 Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Travels
Who doesn’t love summer vacation? The chance to sit back and relax on the beach, with a cold drink in hand, is something many of us look forward to all year. Done right, traveling is the perfect way to detach and de-stress from our busy lives--but done wrong, it can leave you needing a vacation after your vacation! As a doctor, I’ve seen the damage over-indulgence can do to our minds and bodies. You don’t have to throw away all of those good habits you’ve spent so long building in the name of … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Happy and Healthy Summer Travels
How Yoga Gives You Better Sleep
It’s 3 a.m. and you’re still counting sheep. When was the last time you had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night? Do you still know how it feels to wake up and feel truly refreshed? Quality sleep has become a luxury amid our fast-paced lifestyle. There’s just so much to do with too little time. Sleep deprivation, sadly, is the norm. Without a doubt, not getting enough sleep each night makes for a rough day and can spell disaster in the long run if it becomes habitual. The Division … [Read more...] about How Yoga Gives You Better Sleep
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