In the pursuit of longevity, we often focus on physical health: exercise, nutrition, supplements, those weird red lights… However, there’s a significant aspect of well-being that’s often overlooked—our mental attitude! Optimism, the positive outlook on life, isn’t just a feel-good emotion; it’s a potent tool that can significantly impact our longevity and overall quality ofContinue reading “Unleashing the Power of Optimism: A Key to Longevity”
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The Benefits of Fresh Air
Warmer weather is here, spring is just around the corner and we are about to get an extra hour of evening daylight! I thought it might be fun to do a post on the benefits of fresh air! Overall, incorporating regular exposure to fresh air into your daily routine can have significant benefits for bothContinue reading “The Benefits of Fresh Air”
Unusual but essential longevity tips
You won’t believe it, but these are some of the most important and EASIEST longevity steps to take for everyone of every age. Better yet, they are free or low-cost. The key idea here is to prevent damage to your brain and body to keep you living younger, longer 🙂
Tips for Healthspan from Daniel Amen (and longevity)
I am very excited to share this one! I think this falls under the category of healthspan more than longevity, but of course they go hand-in-hand. Dr. Amen, psychiatrist, has written a ton of books and has a pretty compelling TED Talk: https://youtu.be/esPRsT-lmw8?si=1fMnGbQnTmZcPwi9 I’m inspired by this recent interview that I listened to and keepsContinue reading “Tips for Healthspan from Daniel Amen (and longevity)”
Tips for Longevity from Functional Medicine Doctor Mark Hyman
I absolutely love Dr. Mark Hyman and have been following him for years. He shares a lot of complex science in an easy to understand way. He has many stories of how he applies functional medicine principles with his patients and ways in which you might apply them to real life. Dr. Mark? but isn’tContinue reading “Tips for Longevity from Functional Medicine Doctor Mark Hyman”
Tips for Longevity Inspired by Peter Attia
I promised a new blog series and here it is! I’m bringing you tips for longevity from my favourite authors to begin. Here are some tips inspired by Peter Attia’s book, “Outlive”
New Blog Series Coming up!
Hello everyone! I have been looking forward to blogging more this year. I am wrapping up my yoga therapy certification and want to share my knowledge with you as a yoga therapist! What is yoga therapy? Yoga therapy is a beautiful blend of the ancient wisdom of yoga and modern health care. Practices and evidence-informedContinue reading “New Blog Series Coming up!”
YogaFit for Sleep 2024 Schedule
Would you like to experience the training I designed? Of course you would! Yoga for Sleep is a one-day workshop provides specific yogic tools for how to sleep better with an understanding of the pressures of modern life. We take a deep dive into the science of sleep to understand the stages of sleep andContinue reading “YogaFit for Sleep 2024 Schedule”
Vata Season: Soothing tips for Autumn
I know it is officially the start of a new season from my digestion and appetite. With the change in the season also comes a complete lack of interest in my usual mixed greens salad and a sudden trouble digesting raw apples. For those who don’t know, according to yoga and ayurveda, the autumn isContinue reading “Vata Season: Soothing tips for Autumn”
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUT BY BUILDING YOUR MENTAL MUSCLE
A study done in rats compared two groups: rats who could exercise for fun and rats who were forced to exercise. The rats who were forced to exercise received none of the health benefits! What does this mean for us human gym rats? For more information: Interview, “The Science of Stress” with Robert Sapolsky https://youtu.be/DtmwtjOoSYUContinue reading “GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WORKOUT BY BUILDING YOUR MENTAL MUSCLE”
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