7 shockingly simple ways to feel more ‘recovered’
Chase recovery to feel at ease during times of duress (looking at you, coronavirus). Sometimes, it’s hard to stop. You know the feeling. Maybe your fingers are crawling through a salty bag of air-puffed goodness, just looking for another handful of empty calories. Or maybe you’re deep into Half Pigeon, and even though it feels tight, you think you can flatten out just a little bit more. Then, there’s a pop. Or a wave of nausea. And suddenly, you feel irritated and frustrated and angry for pushing things too far. If there’s one good thing about being ordered to stay […]
Can yoga protect you against stress and viral infection?
Most will agree: Yoga is a chill pill. For decades, it has been used as an adjunct treatment for various medical conditions. From rehabilitating injuries to augmenting substance abuse treatment, yoga has a long history of helping individuals rewire themselves in a profoundly positive way. But how? Thanks to f-MRI, genetic mapping, and lots of research, scientists are finally beginning to decode the benefits of this ancient practice. And while some findings are expected—like yoga’s ability to calm your body’s fight-or-flight system—others are surprising. Yoga, cytokines, and immunity If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you’ve probably heard an […]
Chill! 4 weird ways to find joy during coronavirus quarantine
Do better than just ‘keep your sanity’. Remember when the words social distancing weren’t a part of your day-to-day vocabulary? It’s hard to think that was just a couple months ago. But today, everything has changed. Editorial note: This isn’t a doom and gloom post. There are plenty of legacy media outlets for that. If the words “everything has changed” sounded ominous, I do apologize. But it’s undeniable we’re living in unprecedented times. And while staying at home can be significantly detrimental to many families’ financial and mental health, I feel it’s important to remain optimistic. To me, practicing optimism […]