Category: "Wellness" Articles
April 1, 2021
Jim had been an avid runner for many years when he began noticing a tightening of the muscles at the front of his hip. When that tension eventually turned into pain and began limiting...
April 1, 2021
For optimal function and vitality in our bodies, sleep is often the overlooked and underappreciated component. According to neuroscientist, professor and author of the book, “Why We Sleep,” Matthew Walker states, “Sleep is Mother...
March 25, 2021
We’ve all experienced wakeful nights, but for some, insomnia is a chronic condition. Sleep eludes them frequently for months or even years. They struggle to fall asleep and wake often during the night. When...
March 14, 2021
Cognitive decline can be irritating (forgetting where you put your car keys or blanking on an acquaintance’s name), but it can also be frightening as chronic memory loss can be a precursor to dementia....
March 10, 2021
You wake up, roll over and check your phone: 2:13 a.m. Sighing heavily, you realize you only dozed off for a few minutes. It’s been almost two hours of endless tossing and turning. No...
March 7, 2021
Our pets are our furry friends and even part of the family, and with that comes the mission to find the best treatment possible when they are suffering from disease, stress or other health...
March 5, 2021
It’s been a year since we shifted our lives to the confines of our homes. For some of us, this transition didn’t come easily — and it’s still not easy. For others, quarantine was...
March 1, 2021
Marissa Rivera enrolled in My Vinyasa Practice’s 200-hour spring yoga teacher training to deepen her practice and help her understand how yoga therapy can be integrated into her practice as a therapist. Rivera is...
March 1, 2021
Our pets are our best friends, loving companions, family and fur angels. And, like humans, they can get sick and suffer from similar ailments, too. Chinese Medicine is as great for pets as it...
March 1, 2021
While dog and cat allergies affect 10-20% of the global population, this doesn’t stop all the allergy-sufferers from adopting a furry companion. Some people adopt a pet before they even realize they have an...
March 1, 2021
Animals have long been intertwined with human partners throughout history. Prehistoric cave paintings depict humans hunting side by side with canines; Egyptian hieroglyphs document that civilization’s domestication and worship of cats; and bird keeping...
March 1, 2021
Ever since birth, I’ve had a dog in my life. To date, there have been 14 — each a bookmark for different chapters in this journey: Chica (1-3. Growing up we had three collies...
February 7, 2021
Our lives are all about relationships — work relationships, romantic partnerships, family relationships and friendships. Especially during these times of increased social distancing and less social activity, how do we make those relationships closer...
February 6, 2021
It’s the back pocket secret thousands of athletes have hidden for years. Entire Olympic teams have trained with it, from the Russians, to the Swiss, to even the Americans. From Kobe Bryant to Michael...
February 1, 2021
Dr. Valluri thinks of her patients as family. With a sharp mind and careful responsibility, she keeps an attitude of doing whatever it takes to keep her patients healthy. “This is a tough job...
February 1, 2021
“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself.” -Diane Von Furstenberg Our relationship with ourselves stems from recognizing a connection to our physical, mental and emotional state. Physical...
February 1, 2021
As we enter the month of February, it’s common to reflect on love and relationships and hold Valentine’s Day celebrations. It is also often a missed opportunity to reflect on one of the most...
January 23, 2021
Hangovers are the bane of many young adult and adult socialites. After a dinner with a friend that included a bottle(s) of wine or a specialty cocktail, you might wake up the next morning...
