Tips and exercises to get you started Curious about mountain biking but never tried it? Mountain biking is an activity that can be enjoyed by almost everyone. Like most sports, there is an elite level of mountain bike athlete who barrels down a tree-laden slope at lightning speed. But don’t be intimidated—many people enjoy the..
Mobile culture’s effect on our health Never before in history have we looked down toward our feet with such frequency and duration. “Text neck” and other back problems are serious health concerns that result directly from continuously staring down with a flexed neck, curved spine, and rounded shoulders as we communicate and play games via..
Chill out and enjoy When Mother Nature has turned up the dial, the only thing likely to satisfy the sweet teeth of everyone in your household is something pulled from the freezer. After all, summer heat waves leave little appetite for cranking up the oven to bake a batch of cookies. Leave those for sweater..
The best ways to ward off infection While the world is focused on the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global public health community echoes what the natural health community already knows: prevention is the most important weapon against illness. Here, we’re offering a refresher course on the best practices for protecting yourself—and supporting your immune..
Fitness in the open air If you’ve never before worked out on the beach, you’re missing out. It’s free, the scenery is beautiful, and sweating in the sand also gives you more return on investment! Sand training offers less muscle and joint soreness, greater capacity for cardiovascular fitness, enhanced agility and power potential, and improved..
Unconventional family fun If you’re trying to parent while working from home, you’re not alone. COVID-19 has thrown most of our summer plans out the window and it hasn’t been easy. It can be challenging to try to balance everything, as well as create memorable experiences for your kids this summer. However, with a little..
It’s more important now than ever There’s really no beating around the bush: times are tough these days. We’re facing a lot of challenges, and many of us are feeling stressed and tired. By engaging in meaningful self-care strategies, we can invest in ourselves so we can better take on challenges. And contrary to popular..
It’s all connected Want to boost your brain health? Get moving! Physical exercise helps both your memory and your thinking due to reduced insulin resistance, reduced inflammation, and the stimulation of growth factor release. Growth factors initiate the growth of new blood vessels in your brain, as well as increase and assist with the survival..
An underrated strategy Getting better sleep is probably the most underutilized strategy we can adopt for better health, and it’s never been more vital to tap into its power. Research scientists are spending many waking hours learning about the critical importance of sleep to our mental and physical health, including its role in immune health..
30-minute meals with 9 ingredients or fewer Yes, it really is possible to have fast, flavorful, and healthy meals! These recipes come together in a snap and are sure to please even picky eaters. Sweet Potato Stack SERVES 4 This recipe is the perfect go-to when you want something quick that’s also special. 2 medium..