When fitness meets self-expression, both body and mind reap the benefits.
Creating a synergistic experience, Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is based on the belief that through movement we find health. According to Cal-a-Vie’s fitness director Judy Wood, Nia provides a safe haven for personal expression in a dance format that accommodates all ages and fitness levels.
How often should I get a massage?
Recommendations for frequency and duration of a session vary individually. Certain physiological conditions like chronic pain, injury, and illness will dictate the modality of massage and even its advisability. In general, however, the answer is “as often as you can,” according to Les Sweeney, president of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
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Unlike some tans, which leave you smelling like a chemical factory, St Tropez Mousse is actually pleasant to the nose. It dries smoothly and quickly (in 60 seconds), is easy to apply and doesn’t feel sticky on the skin. St Tropez Mousse has a deep-brown base, as opposed to orange, so there’s no chance you’ll end up looking like a summer citrus fruit. It may not be the cheapest product on the market, but for a fast and natural looking tan over summer it is worth the spend.
1 Go for a walk.
“Less than 25 percent of my female patients get enough exercise to feel energized,” says Ann Kulze, M.D., author of Dr. Ann’s 10 Step Diet. Aim for 30 minutes of activity, fi ve days a week.
2 Snack on nuts, not sweets.
Sugary snacks cause blood sugar levels to spike, then crash, leaving you wiped out, says Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., medical director of the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers (fi broandfatigue.com). But the protein in nuts digests slowly for lasting energy.
● You’ve got sinus problems.
Patients who report unexplained chronic fatigue are nine times more likely to have sinusitis symptoms (such as headaches, sinus pressure, and chronic nasal congestion) than those who feel rested and well, according to a Georgetown University Medical Center study. “Most of the patients I diagnose with sinusitis are women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s— and they’re the most likely to brush off their symptoms as run-of-the-mill exhaustion,” says study author Alexander Chester, M.D.
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