Last winter I saw a friend posting that they were using oregano essential oil to treat their families for cold and flu symptoms. I wanted to do some research before flu season this year to search ways to protect our family. Oregano essential oil, Origanum Vulgare, has a powerful, camphor-like aroma. Oregano essential oil is [...]
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Improving posture while working is key to improving your health. Poor posture combined with prolonged sitting causes back pain, digestion problems, reduced circulation and difficulty breathing. If you notice these issues create a healthy office with regular stretching, a standing desk (to reduce amount of time sitting), and ergonomic office setup.
80% of American will experience back pain in their lifetime. Although there are some unavoidable causes of back pain, such as trauma, there are several avoidable causes of back pain. Bad posture Misalignment Weak core Inactivity The below graphic includes some back pain prevention tips for standing, sitting, and sleeping posture as well as exercise. [...]
If you have ever wondered about the science behind the “runners high” check out the graphic below. It explains our brain’s physiological response to exercise and the resulting stress relief. Since stress does all kinds of nasty things to our bodies and many of us suffer from “sitting disease” exercise is a crucial component to [...]
There are so many reasons to start meditating. Meditation: Improves your health Boosts happiness Improves self-control Improves your productivity Gives you perspective You can check out the links to the scientific studies here. Meditation can take as much or as little time as you desire. I know I could easily give up 5-10 minutes of [...]
