In our previous post, we discussed the benefits of strength training and discussed how fitting in a few more machines into your workout can help you improve your overall heart health, self-esteem, and weight loss. However, there is a yin to our yang, and a dark side to taking exercise a little too far. Overtraining [...]

Does it ever seem like your days just flow from one to the next, never stopping long enough to let you breathe? Or perhaps your regular 8 hour shift is draining your time and creativity, so by the end of the day you’re not only exhausted but mildly depressed about how you never have time [...]

If you feel stuck in the doldrums and the world looks gray and boring, then perhaps it’s time to add a little extra spark to your life and find the adventure in everyday things. Finding happiness in the little things can add a new depth and perspective to your ordinary routine. Although you don’t have [...]

Everyone has their trigger points that send their blood pressure through the roof: work, school, relatives, sports, commitments etc. Certain levels of stress can be good for you, giving you the added edge you need to complete a difficult project, but too much stress can add additional wear and tear on your body, leaving you [...]

I’m not lazy. I just love sleep. I love to curl up and doze in my favorite chair, surrounded by throw pillows. I love to come home from work and sprawl out on my bed, or on my floor and close my eyes. Turns out, a little cat nap is good for you every once [...]

Music Therapy is a fascinating venue of holistic and alternative medicine that is gaining popularity throughout the United States. A definition of music therapy is: “Music therapy is an allied health profession and a field of scientific research which studies correlations between the process of clinical therapy and biomusicology, musical acoustics, music theory, psychoacoustics, embodied [...]

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. The goals of yoga differ for everybody but they range from better health to spiritual insight and tranquility. Yoga can be intense and sweaty, gentle, or somewhere in between. Regardless of your preference for yoga, there are benefits beyond flexibility and mastering the art. Originating from India, [...]

Stress can take a major toll on your health. Stress is something that is triggered by countless factors ranging from relationships, financial struggles, or work. Stress is not something that just eliminates itself or goes away just because we want it to. In society today, people are always go-go-go. This kind of atmosphere is just [...]

We think that we can clearly see the difference between mental health and mental illness. In some cases it is as clear as a person who hears voices in their head. In others it isn’t quite as obvious. Understanding how mental health conditions are identified can help. It is often difficult to differentiate normal mental [...]

If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even just a few minutes in meditation can restore calm and inner peace. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used [...]