This one is all about mobility – specifically through the mid-back or thoracic spine. First off, what is it and why it matters to your overall health, then some exercises. What is the Thoracic Spine? Your spine (backbone) can be divided into 5 sections: Cervical spine – the neck, with 7 vertebrae. Thoracic spine – …
Not feeling particularly cheery this time of year? You’re not alone. This time of the year can be incredibly busy and stressful. But with a few mindfulness tips and exercises, there are ways to ease through. I find that with daily practice, my mind and mood stay more even-keeled even through the most challenging of …
It might sound trivial, but I bought myself some face moisturizer last week. I’ve been skipping using product on my face and, as a result, feeling “old” and worn-out. So I splurged and devoted some time and money to purchase something to enhance my sense of well-being. It might seem odd, but I notice that …
Your heart is racing. Thoughts are scattered. Focus is not going to happen today. Anxiety has taken charge of your brain and body. It’s actually a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Anxiety can cause feelings of worry, nervousness, fear, and even panic that interfere with you living your life. Not …
The Importance of Sleep During Menopause and Beyond Sleep is essential for our health and well-being, but many women struggle with sleep problems during menopause and older age. And don’t write this off if you don’t fit this target audience, these facts and tips are good for anyone. Sleep issues can affect physical, mental, and …
The transition through perimenopause, menopause and beyond is a natural part of life for women. However, much like menstruation, there’s still stigma surrounding it. There are many things systemically that might change in order to better support women as they move through these years, but this message is more about misconceptions and myths surrounding this …
To be frank, I don’t like sitting in the sauna. But I still do at least 4 days per week. Sounds crazy, I know, but motivation is tricky, which is why it’s not reliable when you are trying to form a new habit. From what I know about behavior design in my studies with Tiny …
While it’s normal and healthy to process our experiences emotionally, sometimes we get stuck. Our brains might return to painful memories, worries, or disturbing thoughts, over, and over, and over. Reflection is a matter of exploring ourselves, our perspectives, attributes and experiences. This is a useful way to gain insight and move forward. Rumination, on the other hand, …
In a few weeks, I’ll be part of a panel discussion on Healthy Aging through the Tiny Habits Academy. In preparation, I got to thinking about lifespan, healthspan and resiliency in relation to aging. Since 1900, global life expectancy has more than doubled. Many things have led to this change. It’s not only medical advances …
Recently I have been visiting a new health care provider. At my first visit, he seized on the fact that I was stuck in a state of fight or flight – trauma brain – and prescribed deep diaphragmatic breathing twice daily. I wasn’t surprised. Through multiple falls and my highly sensitive nature, I merely accepted this …
