You’re Full of SH*T: Why Prioritizing Gut Health Is Essential bloating brain fog depression digestion fatigue gut gut health healing health holistic holistic care inflammation migraines stiffness well being wellness wellness wisdom yoga Mar 08, 2022

I know what I am about to tell you might be a strange visual image but hear me out. Your gut is your second brain. The two organs have different, but overlapping functions to keep you healthy and happy. Everything in the human body is connected in some way, and there is no better example than the...

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Do It For The Culture: How Fermented Foods Can Heal Your Gut clean eating culture cultured foods digestion digestive system fermented foods good food gut gut health health nutrients prebiotics probiotics wellness yoga yoga prehab Mar 08, 2022

Gut function is a pretty complex process when you really think about it. Typically food is broken down in your digestive system over the course of 12 to 48 hours. As the food is broken down, the nutrients and minerals make their way to different systems and organs in the body in order to support...

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What Are Chakras And How Are They Related To Your Wellbeing? balance chakra chakras creative crown chakra detox energy exoression healing health heart chakra mental health nerve bundles nervous systems physical third eye throat chakra well being wellness yoga Mar 08, 2022

So, you have probably heard the word “chakra” before - am I right? It's definitely a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what are they, and what are they connected to exactly?

The word chakra (pronounced cha-kra) in Sanskrit means a “disk” or “orb,” and...

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Essential Tips: How To Make Your Own Custom, Healthy, Aromatherapy Room Mist in Just 2 Simple Steps aromatherapy diy essential oil essentialoils healing health homemade mobility relax relaxation room spray wellness yoga yoga prehab Mar 08, 2022

A few weeks ago I wrote about aromatherapy and easy ways to use essential oils to improve your mood and how helpful essential oils can be (when diluted with carrier oils, of course). 

In terms of using essential oils to elevate your yoga practice, I think a great way to accomplish this is to...

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Why You Should Make Pineapple and Papaya Your New BFF’s body-saving clean eating cleanse digestion enzymes fit heal healing health hiit immune system immunity joint protection joint support joints mobility papaya physical therapy based pineapple skincare tropical vitamin c wellness yoga yoga prehab Mar 08, 2022

Papaya and pineapple - aside from their notoriously tropical flavors, what’s the deal with these fruits? 

One of the reasons these fruits are super-powered for human health is due to their enzymatic content. Naturally occurring enzymes in these fruits get to work in your digestive...

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Cuckoo for Coconut Water avocado banana clean eating coconut coconut water electrolyte fatigue health magnesium mobility muscle recovery oat milk pineapple potassium recipes skincare sodium turmeric wellness yoga prehab Mar 08, 2022

You’ve probably seen various brands of coconut water in the grocery store, gas station, health food store, the neighborhood bodega - it’s basically everywhere. 

And for good reason! Coconut water is full of potassium and magnesium, both of which are vital nutrients for healthy...

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No Alcohol? No Problem! alcohol celebration cleanse dehydrated drinking eat clean energy goals habits health hydrate improved wellness kidneys liver mocktails sleep sober sobriety sugar tea tea sparrow tips & tricks Mar 08, 2022

I know some of you might have partaken in a no-alcohol challenge to start the new year. If you did, are you feeling pretty good? 

The truth is that alcohol can be great! But, it can also be not so great - for various reasons - but let’s just review the basic health and wellness factors...

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Hot or Cold? How to heat treat pain points cold healing health heat heat for injury ice ice for injury ice for muscle soreness icing joint pain mobility muscle pain neck pain rehab shoulder pain stiff neck strength wellbeing wellness yoga yoga prehab Mar 08, 2022

Hot or cold? Warm or chilly?

What temperature treatments are best to resolve aches and pains? Temperature can in fact be an excellent way to warm up or cool down muscles, soothe or invigorate different areas of stiffness or lingering pain. But, which is best - and when?

All good questions, and...

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The 5 Best Ways to Prevent Knee Pain aches aches and pains anti-inflammatory chronic pain coconut oil eat clean exercise fitness healing health healthy diet inflammation injury knee health knee pain knee stiffness mobility motion pain relief personal training physical therapy preventative care salmon selhealers soreness therapy turmeric turmeric potatoes wellness whole foods workouts yoga yoga prehab Mar 03, 2022

What is one of the most used - and overused - parts of the body? 

If you guessed your knees, you are correct! Because this system of muscles, joints, and ligaments get used all the time for almost every movement you can think of, it is at an increased risk for injury, stiffness, and chronic...

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Gail’s Story: Overcoming Arthritis and Regaining Freedom arthritis frozen shoulder healing health inflammation joint inflammation joint pain knee reset medication pain physical therapy restore your core safe exercise swelling wellness yoga Mar 03, 2022

A NOTE FROM MY MOM

I started experiencing knee, back, and hip pain when I was around 35. I figured it was just from being so active. I played softball, waitressed, and had two young children. 

As the pain led to stiffness, swollen knees, and joints, I decided it was time to see a doctor...

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5 Ways To Practice Gratitude and Boost Your Energy During COVID covd covid energy energy boosting fuel grateful gratitude health hydrate kindness meal plans mobility movement nutrition routine selfcare sleep stay calm thanksgiving wellness yoga yoga prehab Mar 03, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving and the end of 2020, it’s easy to start reflecting on what a bizarre year this has been. It can be really easy to think about what we’ve missed out on, or what we are going to miss out on because of COVID-19. It’s okay to mourn these things, to grieve...

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3 EASY WAYS TO SUCCESSFULLY STIMULATE YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM ayurveda ayurvedic digestion downward facing dog elevate energy healing health lymphatic lymphatic system massage mobility restorative twists warrior 2 wellness whole foods yoga yoga prehab Mar 03, 2022

Let’s talk about the lymphatic system, my friends! Honestly, there is so much to cover, so I’ll be addressing important points about the lymphatic system periodically over the next few months. Be sure to stay tuned!

But, first, let’s review briefly why the lymphatic system is...

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