Sadly, Thyroid Disorder has become something of a household medical phrase that is not so far behind diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. The ATA notes that a good 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disorder, and around 60% do not even know it! How prevalent the condition is also noted that this condition …
How has yoga helped you change your life? Yoga is a great way to improve your health and well-being. It helps you relax and relieve stress, improves flexibility and strength, and even increases self-confidence. Yoga is a holistic practice that focuses on improving your overall health and wellness. It also teaches you how to live …
It can be extremely unpleasant when you experience tension in your shoulders. When you experience this painful sensation, you may struggle to go about your daily activities. Yet, this is a common problem. Many office workers experience this pain due to unsatisfactory chairs and desks, which offer little back and shoulder support. Luckily, yoga can …
Yoga is a form of exercise that has become increasingly popular in a number of communities. One of these communities is the scoliosis community. Since yoga is not a “vigorous” way of exercising and maintaining health, it is often the preferred method for those with health problems. However, if you have scoliosis, is yoga something …
Are you currently suffering with some tailbone pain or even stiffness? Located directly at the very bottom of the spine, the tailbone (which is also sometimes called the coccyx) is an important part of our body and helps to support the pelvis while also helping to maintain general body balance. Unfortunately, though, despite the benefits …
Anyone who wants to try yoga may feel conscious of their emotions and how the environment is affecting them. Perhaps the class is too packed, too idealistic, or they feel too self-conscious to try various poses. For trauma survivors, a yoga class can seem particularly intimidating and even unsafe. Trauma-informed yoga aims to provide a …
Life is becoming more hectic than ever before, so it makes sense that we may want to slow it down. From constantly being on our cell phone, to having to work longer hours, our days can be stressful from the moment we wake up, until the moment we go to bed. More people are taking …
Whether everyday, busy life has gotten in the way, or you’ve recently switched jobs and are spending more time at a desk – there are many reasons why you might be finding yourself currently struggling with back pain, especially in the middle area. Even though we all know that it’s important to make sure that …
Anyone that suffers from sciatic pain or back pain issues will know how detrimental the pain is to the enjoyment of their everyday activities. This in turn will affect an individual’s quality of life and even dissuade them from taking part in physical activities that they know they will gain benefit from. Even a gentle …
Yoga has become very popular over the last decade or two. People from all walks of life practice yoga because they believe it helps them improve their health and well-being. Some even claim that it improves their posture too. Is this true? Yoga is a form of exercise that involves stretching and breathing exercises. The …
