Five Ways to Share Healthy Touch
Today’s guest post is by Dr. Michelle Robin, the founder and Chief Wellness Officer of Your Wellness Connection and evangelizer of the Quadrants of Wellbeing. I think most of us don’t realize [...]
A Simple Guide to the Best Sleep Posture for Good Health
Have you ever taken one of the “what does your sleep position say about you” quizzes? What did you learn? Generally researchers find that there are four common sleep postures, and in the quizzes [...]
Bust a Move and Keep Your Body Healthy
It’s time to bust a move and keep your body healthy. Your body is a wonderful machine of intricate moving parts that let you walk, run, bend, lift, carry, jump, dance, swim, play… and just [...]
How to Create a Bedtime Routine and Sleep Well Every Night
What was your bedtime routine for your kids when they were small? Often parents will talk about a bathtime that starts at a specific time, getting into pajamas, singing a song, and laying [...]
Quick Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
Researchers are now saying that sitting is the new smoking. Yes, our sedentary lifestyles are actually as bad for us as smoking. It can be overwhelming to think about how much we sit and how to [...]
New to Exercise? Be SMART About It
As we talk about the Mechanical Quadrant of Well-being, movement is a key part. Our bodies are designed to move, they are designed to be active. Researchers are now saying that “sitting is the [...]
Four Habits that Boost Physical Wellbeing
We’re not made to live in pain, but people just get used to it. They think it’s part of the aging process. Often people can only turn their head slightly to one side or the other. And they think, [...]
Want to Transform Your Life? Start Small, but Start Now
At the beginning of the year, we hear many variations on “New Year, New You” and all the things that you can do to exercise, lose weight, and change your life. But with Small Changes, Big Shifts, [...]
[Guest Post] More Isn’t Always Better (even with exercise)
Today’s post is by Scott Heffner, a personal trainer and muscle activation specialist in Kansas City. I get to work out at a local health club today while on vacation. This is something I usually [...]
Ask Dr. Robin, Part II
During the first week of September, I put out a call for your questions. You can read the first set of questions and my answers here. We’re continuing today with the rest of the questions. As [...]