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Why Your Body Needs Water
You have likely heard someone recommend that you drink more water. If you have a headache, drink more water. If you’ve caught a cold, drink more water. Water is incredibly important and can help the body heal. Your body is made of water (about 80%). The exact amount...
The Hidden Dangers of Mindfulness
“Mindfulness” is a state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them as good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and...
5 Reasons to Get a Massage
Pain Relief One of the most common reasons to get a massage is for pain relief. Whether it’s pain from a chronic condition or a pulled muscle, massage is a great pain reliever. Massage therapy is a non-invasive approach to pain relief. Massage Helps You Breathe...
Preventing Vehicle Collisions In Ice & Snow
Brush up on your winter driving know-how! Here are some tips on how to stay out of trouble when winter driving conditions become dangerous. Give plenty of warning to other drivers when turning, changing lanes or stopping. This will give them the required time to slow...
How to Avoid Ski & Snowboard Injuries
Skiing and snowboarding are a ton of fun and great exercise! As with all other sports though, skiing and snowboarding do come with a few risks. The main risk is of course, injuries. There are many steps you can take to avoiding these injuries. We have outlined a few...
5 Reasons to Walk Daily
What are a few reasons that you should start walking? Walking for 30 minutes daily is one of the best things that you can do for your body and your mind. 1) Walking can be done anywhere, anytime. The great thing about walking is that it is free and the only equipment...
5 Meditation Tips for Beginners
Many people acknowledge the many health benefits of meditating regularly. Unfortunately, many of these people do not know where to begin. The most difficult aspect of meditation is simply trying to clear your mind. The thoughts of the day end up following us into our...
The Importance of Epsom Salt Baths
Most people acknowledge the importance of minerals such as iron and calcium for our bodies. What about magnesium? Unfortunately, maintaining healthy magnesium levels is often forgotten. Magnesium helps the body regulate over 325 enzymes and plays a critical role in so...
Stress: What’s the Big Deal?
Reducing and managing stress in your everyday life is so important for overall health. Many of us become victims of our stress. It seems to completely overwhelm us and we don’t know how to cope. The cause of stress varies from person to person. For some it is...
Tricks to Stay Healthy on Halloween
We all know how delicious those fun-sized Halloween bars are. It seems harmless to grab a few candies here and there. Before we know it, we have eaten the whole box of Halloween candy that was being saved to hand out to the kids! What can you do to stay healthy on...
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