Earlier this week, we went live on Facebook to discuss all things BREATH! The importance of breath, six steps to better breathing, and different methods of breathing! This past month learning all about how much breathing affects our brains and health has been so interesting and informative and we wanted to share with you what […]
Welcome back everyone! In today’s news, we want to learn about how your lifestyle may be more important than your genes when it comes to your health. Studies in the new field of Epigenetics are showing lifestyle factors can override any limitations of your genes. The term epigenetics means “above” genetics, the external modifications to
Welcome back to Balanced Life On the Go! If you’re new here, this should be the first episode that you listen to! WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC? In this episode, we will explore all things chiropractic care– from what a subluxation is to how an adjustment affects the brain! Podcast #17: What is Chiropractic? What is
You know that sense of calm you feel when walking barefoot in the grass or on the beach? Well, research is coming out that is backing up that feel-good sensation! Research is now showing that walking barefoot on grass, sand, dirt or rock helps alleviate chronic pain, fatigue, and other ailments. This connection with Earth’s
Did you know that your muscles impact your heart health and strength?! Over 25% of North Americans over the age of 65 suffer from severe loss of skeletal muscle (sarcopenia), which significantly limits their daily activity. This inactivity then causes loss of skeletal muscles leading to loss of heart muscle. When your heart becomes
Earlier this week, we took to Facebook live to go over SPINAL HYGIENE! FLOSS. ROLL. HYDRATE. REMOLD. Just like flossing your teeth, we must floss our spine to keep our tissues healthy and facilitate proper spinal movement. We discussed different ways and tips to improve our spinal hygiene within our daily lives and how to
Should You Wear a Mask While Exercising? There’s no denying that wearing a mask helps protect others when you cough, sneeze, talk loudly or breathe hard… but did you know that they may not protect you?! Viruses were shown to pass through cloth masks 97% of the time, compared to the special medical
Welcome back everyone! Today we are going to talk about the POWER OF pH! Your acidity levels can affect SO many factors of your body’s health–from digestive issues to degenerative diseases. As we age, our pH tends to decrease, causing a slew of issues. HOW CAN YOU FIX IT? There are diet and lifestyle factors
HEALING SCIATICA The Sciatica Series Part III In Part I of this series, we discussed what sciatica is exactly, the anatomy of the sciatic nerve, functions of the nerve, how it splits, and the symptoms of sciatica. In Part II, we talked about the four most common causes of sciatica: herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis,
The Bottom Tan Line about Natural Sunscreen Sunscreen is important for filtering out harmful UV radiation, protecting you from skin cancer, sunburn, and premature aging. Skin cancer is the most common kind of cancer, effecting 1 in 5 Americans. Wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen can be a huge factor in prevention. Recipe 1/4 cup
