Water. It makes up for more than half of your body weight and it is essential for good health. Balance between water and electrolytes in our bodies determines how most of our systems functions, including our muscles and nervous systems. Our bodies use water to control body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure; lubricate joints; [...]
Source: http://www.runnersworld.com/injury-treatment/understanding-your-fascia?page=single Fascia is a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding together body structures, and is very widespread yet likely the least understood network of the human body.Fascia is made up primarily of densely packed collagen fibers that create a full body that wrap and divide every one of our muscles, bones, nerves, blood [...]
Source Aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy, is the therapeutic application of plant essential oils to improve physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Use of aromatic, perfumed oils dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, China, and India. In Egypt, such oils were used after bathing and for embalming mummies. Thousands of years ago [...]
With fall quickly approaching, and the cooler temperatures, we thought we would share some great outdoor attractions/activities in the Charlotte area. If you want to be near the water: Jetton Park – This is a 104 acre park in Cornelius which has a beach area, playground, 1.3 mile bike trail, 1.5 mile walking trails and [...]
Work is an inevitable part of life and many of us work sitting at desks for most of our day. Our highly sedentary work lives can take a toll on our bodies. We can combat some of these discomforts by getting out of our seat whenever possible, hydrating well, and by stretching. Here are some [...]
