Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword over the last few years. But just what does being mindful mean and how does it work? John, at Relax Like a Boss, has written a guide title, “The Art Of Mindfulness,” … Continue reading
Continuing Your Core Education
There are many facets to maintaining optimum health, and education is an important part of the process. We will periodically post information here that can benefit your overall fitness and well-being. It is part of the Core Balance + Wellness holistic approach to ensure a healthy lifestyle and better living.
IT Syndrome Shouldn’t Sideline You
Does this sound familiar to you? You start off your run full of hope and free of pain. But about a mile or two into the run, you feel pain on the outside of knee or hip. Or, perhaps you feel the pain the next morning after a longer run. You try to take a few days off, but to no avail. Continue reading
So You Want to Start Running!
After working with numerous clients over the years I have found there are some key things one can do to find success. Continue reading
Test Your Brain: The Stroop Test
Before the holiday stress fully sets in, let’s play a little game. Let’s test your selective – deliberate, or focused – attention using the Stroop test. Continue reading
The Best-Kept Secret for Improving Your Health
Studies suggest that smiling, forced or not, can have a positive effect on your mood, decrease stress levels, and even make everyone around you feel better. Continue reading
What I See When I see You
People have often asked me questions or made comments such as, “Does anyone ever gross you out?” “How do you touch people’s feet? I just couldn’t do it.” “How do you deal with warts or other blemishes?” and “What if … Continue reading
Featured Muscle: Quadratus Lumborum
Quadratus Lumborum (QL) rises to the top of my list as one of the most awesome and important muscles in the human body. It is a powerful square-like muscle in the lumbar (low back) region. And wow, does this muscle … Continue reading
Runner’s Knee? Don’t Suffer; It’s Treatable
Runner’s knee is a common, yet treatable, injury that many runners often face. Strengthening your quadriceps will improve patellar tracking, and stretching your hamstrings and calves will prevent overpronation…… Continue reading
Break the Twitch
Have you ever had that annoying eyelid twitch that just won’t stop? I have; and eyelid twitches top my list of one of the most annoying occurrences. I thought I would help you out and give you a few tips to … Continue reading
Are Your Muscles Working as a Team?
Let’s talk about teamwork. I am not necessarily thinking, “Team America” style teamwork right now, but that does make me laugh a bit. The teamwork I am thinking about is how the muscles of our body work in perfect harmony … Continue reading
