RESTORING BODIES Blog
September is Obesity Awareness Month, making it a great time to spotlight one of the leading health issues in the U.S. Obesity affects people of all ages, from children to adults, and can seriously impact your health. As we age, managing our weight becomes more challenging as our bodies slow down and burn calories less…
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Discover how staying well-hydrated can support graceful aging. You probably already know that our bodies are mostly water. Water supports nearly every bodily function, and without it, our bodies can’t function at their best. More importantly, as we age, the role of hydration becomes even more significant, impacting different aspects of our health and wellness.…
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How often do you stand up and move your body? If you’re like many adults, you probably don’t move enough. The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. (1) Moderate-intensity aerobic activity speeds up your heart rate, but does not leave you breathless. You should…
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No matter your age or background, mental wellness plays an important role in your health. And whether you realize it or not, your social circle – or lack of it – can have a huge impact on it. When we were young, building a social circle seemed effortless. It usually involved having a few things…
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The phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is a common idiom that conveys the idea that one shouldnot form an opinion about something, or someone based solely on outward appearances. It suggeststhat there is often more to a person or thing than meets the eye and encourages people to look beyondsurface-level impressions. This…
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Under the large umbrella of yoga are many sections. Many of us are aware of the physicalpractice and perhaps meditations, and even those have quite a few subsets. Yoga Nidra is asector under this large umbrella. It is completely different than all other forms of Yoga. It hasbeen translated to “yogic sleep”, “psychic sleep” or…
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We are excited to see the month of March arrive. Did you know that March is known as NationalNutrition Month? That’s right, there is a month dedicated to nutrition, and as a dietitian, I amready to celebrate. Nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, it is an individual plan that is designed with you in mind. We allhave…
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Kristin Mumper is a 500 hour certified and registered yoga teacher with a special interest inchair yoga and adaptive vinyasa. Among her training includes certifications in Mindful Resiliencefor Trauma Recovery through Veterans Yoga Project, Adaptive Yoga through Mind BodySolutions, Chair Yoga through Yuva Yoga, and Brain Longevity through the Alzheimer'sResearch and Prevention Association. In spring of 2023, she added Krista Fairbrother’sWater Yoga to her repertoire. Her teaching…
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By Lynn Underwood There are so many different types of yoga. Some are fast and aerobic while others are slow and bendy. While Yin yoga isn’t aerobic it is challenging in its own right. Like all forms of yoga its origins aren’t exactly known. However, the idea of yin postures can be traced back to…
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‘Vairagya is the elimination of whatever hinders progress and refinement.’ B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga is so much more than just physical practice. (For a quick recap see the ‘What is Yoga?’ blog at https://restoringbodies.com/what-is-yoga/ ) Yoga is made up of 8 separate limbs (again, which were written about in previous blogs.) The defining description of yoga…
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