There may come a time, at a doctor visit, when you are asked for a medical history. You basically feel ok, but when you inventory your history of illnesses, accidents, surgeries and various recoveries it starts to add up. Or you’re talking with friends and you have plenty of war stories to share about hikes,…
How relaxed is your face? Some of are extremely expressive. We smile, frown, grimace and laugh. We let our surprise, happiness, dismay, fear, suspicion or anger flow freely across our face. Others may contain, suppress or deny expression, either because that’s our nature or it’s not socially or culturally appropriate to express emotion in the…
To gather information, you ask Siri, search Google or go to a website. For advice, you can ask a trusted teacher, a coach or therapist, or a spouse, friend or sibling. You’ll find all sorts of advice, and some of it may actually help! You may not take any of it, but rather use the advice to hone…
Do you associate a particular scent with this change of season? Is something fragrant outside your window that heralds Spring? Here are three scents that could help you optimize Spring: Bergamot (a bitter orange you might be familiar with from Earl Gray tea), chamomile and yarrow. These essential oils can help you stay “in the flow.” The…
You drive, you ride, you walk, you sit, you stand, you sleep. If you’re not mindful, these basic activities can leave your neck (and other body parts) in pain. In order to prevent future neck pain, think about how you move through your days and nights and see if any of the conditions below apply…