As a new year begins, so too renewed are many individuals fitness goals. Every year people stive to achieve better health only to lose steam but a few weeks in. This often is the result of not having a plan or path to achieve. Today you will learn 5 ways to achieve...
Health
The Importance of Hydration
Now that we are moving into the hot part of the summer, proper hydration is important. This is vital not only because the body tends to sweat more in the heat, but because water comprises nearly 60% of our body. Obviously, water is vital for the survival of the body....
The Wait and See Approach Equals Wait and Suffer
For many with an ache or pain the wait and see approach equals wait and suffer. Quite often people think that if they just rest or wait long enough their ache or pain will just magically go away. However, this is rarely the case. What in fact happens is not only do...
How are Pain and Sleep Connected
Have you ever felt like your pain (any pain) was worse when you did not sleep well? If so, there seems to be a reason for that. Researchers are finding connections between poor sleep and the pain experience. How So? Sleep is for the body to rest, reset, and recover....
Accountability to Succeed
The accountability to succeed is a crucial element in achieving any goal. With the start of each new year people make goals with the intention of being successful. However, far too often the goal is not met, rather abandoned part way through. Why is this the case? It...
Keys to a Healthier YOU
Every single day people search for keys to be healthier. They scour the internet, crowdsource friends and social media, consuming information all day long. But is it the right information to put them on the best path? It is important to remember that all information...
Finding Balanced in Life
Finding balance in life can be difficult at times. With everyone’s attention divided ten different ways (work, family, friends, the house, kids, etc) at once it can be a challenge to find some balance. An important thing to remember is that if time is not taken to...
Building Your Health & Wellness “Home”
For the first two decades of my adult life I pursued a career in the family tradition of construction. My father, grandfather, uncles, cousins, and other extended family were all involved in home building, remodeling, or other construction in some way. I...
Total Body Wellness- Do You Have IT?
What does it mean to have total body wellness? Is this just a physical thing? Mental well-being? Something else? The answer probably will depend upon who is answering the question. However, in this case we will consider all aspects of a person- social, emotional,...
Staying Active as You Age (Aging Better)
Staying active as you age is an important issue. No one looks forward to a reduced ability to be active over time. In fact many individuals want to be even more active, enjoying their retirement without limitations. Yet, too often people do not prioritize being active...
