Many people are over-worked, over-stressed and over-eating on a daily basis. These factors lead to tired and generally unhealthy individuals. Is it any wonder when the lights get turned down low that all we want to do is close our eyes and sleep, instead of being...

There are more and more studies being done that show that exercise can lift your mood, reduce depression and lessen anxiety. There are even some studies that show that when combined with exercise, natural supplements like CBD can lessen anxiety more than exercise...

Did you know that just a touch can be healing? Well, it’s true. Through therapeutic massage and bodywork the simple act of human touch has been shown to be a positive and beneficial experience. The effects of human touch through massage isn’t just “skin deep”, either....

Massage therapy isn’t only an enjoyable way to work out kinks, cramps and stresses – it’s also therapeutically beneficial for improving circulation, enhancing muscle tone, aiding digestion, and boosting your immune system. Massage therapy is considered to be a...

Diabetes can be a terrible word to hear coming out of a doctor’s mouth.  Diabetes means constant monitoring of blood sugar, painful testing many times each day, worries about your health and circulation, and even death if it is not monitored very carefully.  The good...

Paul Chek Have you ever noticed that your feet, back and/or neck hurt after wearing high-heeled shoes to work, but not on the weekend while in flats? Yes it’s true, there is a connection. The body is beautifully designed with a fully functional, durable, shock...

I’m sure you have had it happen to you before – you do strenuous work or exercise and wake up the next morning with muscle soreness. Even when you didn’t hurt the night before, you may be experiencing something known as DOMS, or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Whatever...

Do you remember when the body mass index charts first came out? People wanted to know if they’d be considered overweight and unhealthy so they took out their calculators to find out.  Many, especially athletes were shocked to learn they were labeled obese. Some of...

Holistic health is gaining momentum in the United States, but its definition is a bit ambiguous.  For some people holistic health means turning away from allopathic medicine and seeking wellness in alternative therapies exclusively.  This is (or seems to be) the right...

When starting out with their workout regime, most people usually can not be bothered to keep logs and records.  It is perhaps the last thing on their minds. And OK, there’s no doubt that you are sure to stand out at the gym holding a pen and a notebook in your hand. ...