There Is Nothing Inherently Wrong With You (aka The Art of Loving What Is)

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If someone asked you to stand up in front of a group of people in your underwear, would you be comfortable with it?  Most likely, you wouldn’t.  If you’re like most people, there are a few things you’d like to hide about your body, and if you believe the media hype, you’ll never be good [...]

Why Does My Mid Back Hurt When I Look Down?

Does your mid back hurt when you tilt your chin forward to look at your toes?  Do you feel a pull and a strain between your shoulder blades? Pain in the mid back between the shoulder blades is quite common, but massages on your tight, sore muscles won’t alleviate your discomfort.  It’s logical to expect [...]

Dry Brushing for Detox

When you think of detoxing, you probably imagine weeks of drinking nothing but green juice and long stretches of time dedicated to a sugar-free existence.  All of that is important, of course, but did you know there’s a simple tool you can use to detox every day without having to make massive changes to your [...]

Video: How to Get Rid of a Foot Cramp

Foot Cramp Relief This video shows you a myofascial release trick to get rid of a foot cramp and prevent it from coming back.  Do this frequently, especially if you wear a lot of high heels or very tight, constrictive shoes to keep foot cramps from happening again. This exercise is great at the end [...]

Do Not, I repeat, DO NOT Waste $869 on an Ergonomic Desk Chair

We’ve all been there.  You’re on a lightning streak of productivity.  You’re camped in front of your computer, coffee mug steaming up an inspirational storm next to your laptop, fingers floating over the keyboard like a concert pianists’, pages flowing onto your screen almost as fast as you can get the words into your head. [...]

What To Do For Pain in the Neck and Mid Back

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Your neck is so stiff you can barely look over your shoulder. The space between your shoulder blades feels like someone’s got your spine in a vice grip.  Your shoulders are so close to your ears it looks like you’re trying to start a new fashion in earrings.  This is not a pleasant situation. And [...]

If You Must Sit at a Computer, At Least Do This…

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I hope you’re sitting down for this because I have some news….your office chair is killing you.  No, seriously, it is.  Sitting is now a proven health risk, as you might have guessed from the chronic aches in your back, neck and shoulders. Peter A. Levine, an obesity specialist at the Mayo clinic, states, “What [...]