The importance of play for children is well documented. Did you know that research has shown that adults benefit from play as well? Play isnโt just about goofing off; it can also be an important means of reducing stress and contributing to overall well-being. Play releases endorphins, which improves...
You may have heard of the lymphatic system in connection with diseases such as cancer and lymphedema (swelling). What you might not know is that the lymphatic system is involved in a lot more issues that can compromise your well-being. See the list below.
The lymphatic system is a network of tissue...
Have you started a new habit in the past and failed? You are not alone. Implementing a new habit is not as easy as you may think. On average people fail to implement a new habit 5-7times. It takes an understanding of how your brain functions to start and stick to a habit successfully. Below are thre...
Struggling to fall asleep? I have! Lying there in bed not being able to sleep even when I felt super tired was hard. Due to the struggles that I had with sleep and being a science lover, I studied the neuroscience of sleep, implemented strategies, and started tracking my sleep. I slowly started to s...
There are habits that give you energy and there are those that drain it. Recognizing the habits that drain your energy and eliminating them brings your overall well-being to the next level and adds years to your life.
These are common habits that drain energy:
- Overthinking
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Did you know that training your eye muscles can fix your neck and back tightness? Most people think that the main purpose of the eyes is to see and navigate through life. The fact is, the visual system is the most important system for survival. It is super complex and has many more functions such as...
"There is no such thing as a "decision" - you either know what to do or you don't." (Michael Neill)
We have been taught from the beginning that there is a 'right' answer out there, in the world around us. We think that our future well-being is dependent on making the right decision now. We start to...
Did you know that your tongue position can make your hamstring stronger? There was actually a study done in 2014 that showed that holding the correct tongue position in strength training might actually increase your strength up to 30%. When closing the mouth, the teeth should be slightly apart while...
Let's talk a little bit about the cerebellum. The cerebellum is involved in movement, cognition, emotions, hormones, and autonomic functions. This week I will focus on its role in movement. To keep it simple, the cerebellum is responsible for the ABCs of movement: accuracy, balance, and coordination...
If you feel stressed, anxious, tense, and worried then try considering meditation. Spending just a few minutes per day can change your brain and have a tremendous impact on your well-being. The best part is that mediation does not require any special equipment, can be done anywhere, and is free. Rem...
You have probably seen tape all over athletes in the past years or have even used it yourself and wondered if it really helps. The short answer is YES. The first KT tape (kinesiology tape), called Kinesio Tex Tape, was developed in the late 1970s by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor who wanted...
People use self-conceptions (or mindsets) to structure themself and guide their behavior. Carol Dweck identified two mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. In a fixed mindset, people believe attributes, such as talent and intelligence, are fixed. A growth mindset is based on the belief that...
