You’re probably familiar with the colloquial idea that stress leads to “grey hair.” This may not be true in the specific, but research shows that prolonged stress can accelerate aging, as measured by our cells!
Read moreBreathing
Have you ever thought about the breaths you take? We often think of breathing as something that happens exclusively in the lungs, but in reality breathing involves many more muscles. In part one of our breathing series, you’ll learn how to discover if you’re a chest breather or a belly breather.
Read moreThe Power of Pause
During the winter months much of nature takes a break and hibernates. An intentional pause can often lead to increased productivity and wellbeing. Do you take breaks during your day or your week? How can these pauses best benefit you?
Read moreResistance Bands: how and why to use them in your exercise routine
So, what exactly are resistance bands? And how do you use them, anyway? Resistance bands are simple, versatile, and easy-to-use. They’re an easy way to take your workout on the go, and they’re great for injury rehabilitation because it’s easy and instantaneous to modify as needed and moderate the difficulty level as you build strength.
Read moreDreaming Zebra
In the last several years, education programs for art and music have notably declined. Art and art therapy is particularly hard to find in schools in less privileged areas that serve students who may uniquely benefit from this type of education. Dreaming Zebra Foundation is a non-profit promoting equal opportunity among children and young adults to receive arts education and art therapy. Join us this month in donating art supplies to have a new life with children who can use them the most.
Read moreAll About Acupuncture
Maybe you’ve heard about acupuncture but have never tried it, maybe you’re a long-time acupuncture fan. Either way you may wonder, how exactly does Acupuncture work? Some kind of ancient magic? Acupuncture is a time-tested medicine based on real anatomy and physiology of the human body, not “woo-woo” or magic.
Read moreAnterior Pelvic Tilt
Anterior Pelvic Tilt is a common postural misalignment causing excessive arching of the low back and protrusion of the lower abdomen and hips forward that can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting. While a slight anterior tilt is normal and optimal for alignment, more forward tilt can put increased pressure on rest of the body. A shift in the position at the pelvis affects our posture, our gait, our digestive function, and travels up the length of the spine to produce compensating shifts in the shoulders and neck, even the bones of the skull.
Read moreJanuary Outreach: Rose Haven
This month we’re supporting Rose Haven: a Portland day shelter for women, children and gender non-conforming folks experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life challenges. Rose Haven’s mission is to maintain a safe, respectful community while providing our guests with support and services to assist them in regaining stability in their lives.
Read moreFrom the Feet Up: How Your Feet Impact the Whole Body
As the song goes: Your foot bone’s connected to your leg bone, your leg bone’s connected to your hip bone, your hip bone connected to your back bone… to your shoulder bone, to your neck bone… It all starts with the feet. As the foundation of your body, foot problems can throw your whole body out of alignment.
Read moreR.E.M Sleep
It’s scientifically agreed upon that sleep is important, but we still have much to learn as to exactly why. Evolutionary speaking, the benefits of sleep must be great to justify spending so much time unconscious. While sleep research is on-going, a few facts have started to emerge.
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