According to an article in The New York Times Fitness & Nutrition section, we burn more calories doing weight-bearing activities that work against gravity – such as walking or running, than we do with activities such as swimming and water aerobics. The latter are easier on the joints, however, as the article points out, “so […]
Category Archives: Self Care
Hot Tub + Massage Helps My Back/Leg Issue
Several months ago I pushed a little too hard in a yoga class and made a huge mess of my back and right leg. At first it was an excruciating case of sciatica, then it settled into a more general pain and discomfort, marked by a great deal of tightness and severely limited range of […]
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Take Care of Your Self, It’s the Only One You’ve Got!
In The Importance of Self Care for Health And Stress Management, Elizabeth Scott, M.S., writes that “taking time out for self-care can contribute to long-term feelings of wellbeing.” She goes on to say that “taking a break from stress amidst a tub of warm bubbles or under the hands of an experienced masseuse can help […]
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Hot Water Is Good For Your Heart
In an article entitled Biophysiologic Effects of Warm Water Immersion, the authors discuss the ways in which aquatic activity positively impacts various systems of the body, especially the cardiovascular system. When one immerses oneself in warm water, the heart begins automatically pumping at a faster rate, as if one had just begun aerobic exercise. Thus, […]
Also posted in Exercise & Weight Loss, Healthy Heart & Blood Pressure, Natural Healing
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Heat + Water = Healing (Naturally)
When we immerse ourselves in hot water, we call on the strength of two very powerful elements of nature: fire and water. The healing power of water has been proclaimed for centuries, and it is essential to the survival of all living things. Fire, the element that produces heat and light, is also essential to […]
Also posted in Arthritis Relief, Better Sleep, Natural Healing
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