"I want to be strong AND flexible at 100 years old." That may sound like a bold claim, but for anyone under the age of 50, I think it's very possible and highly probable that we will live to be well past 100 years. So, how do you want to function when you're that old? Do you want to be active and mobile or lying in a hospital bed waiting to die? As for me, I want to be exploring the world and living a full life. Here's the thing though... What Keeps Us From Being Strong AND Flexible At … [Read more...] about Be Strong AND Flexible At 100 Years Old
Health & Fitness
How To Overcome Procrastination & Get More Out Of Life
Procrastination is something that almost all of us will encounter at some stage in our lives. Whether it manifests in an act as simple as putting off going to the gym (until tomorrow … it’s always ‘until tomorrow’ isn’t it?) or as serious as not completing a work project on time - with serious consequences - procrastination has the unfortunate ability to negatively impact on your overall wellbeing. That’s why you need to take action now, in order to stamp out procrastination and get more done … [Read more...] about How To Overcome Procrastination & Get More Out Of Life
Raw Detox For Life
Since we shared this on Facebook, I've had several people ask me how to do it. So here goes... First let me say that what we do is an amalgamation of stuff we've been reading and trying over the last few years - it's what works for us. There will be hard core purists saying "you do this wrong", "that's not right", bla bla bla. Our goals with most things in life are "just do it", "progress over perfection", and "make it better than before" AND it has to be something that's sustainable - meaning … [Read more...] about Raw Detox For Life
The power of TENS for Reducing Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Units are small, transportable devices that send very tiny amounts of electrical impulses to specific parts of the body. These non-invasive units help block pain messages that are being directed to the brain. They can be battery operated and are usually small enough to fit in your pocket, making them easily transportable and easy to use “on-the-go.” There are also TENS conductive gel and pads that can be used to treat pain. The currents that … [Read more...] about The power of TENS for Reducing Pain
Six Ways to Reduce Stress
Sometimes, it feels like you simply don’t have control of the stress that’s happening in your life. Career, family, and other responsibilities in life can be hectic and demanding. Sometimes you just might feel like you want to be a superhero and disappear, evading the stress of life. But you don’t have to let stress control you – there are ways that you can take control and manage the stress that threatens to control you! Looking for ways to reduce stress is the key. Listen to your body’s … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Reduce Stress
Could You Be Suffering From A Vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency can wreak havoc on your health, but it's not always immediately apparent that the lack of vitamin D is what's wrong. We all know getting your daily vitamins is incredibly important. Few are as important as Vitamin D. Are you getting enough though? Here are a few simple tidbits about Vitamin D and how to know if you’re getting enough or if you’re running a bit low. What Is Vitamin D And Why Do You Need It? The first question in your mind is probably what is vitamin D and why … [Read more...] about Could You Be Suffering From A Vitamin D Deficiency?