The benefits of myofascial release are numerous. One of the most significant advantages is its effectiveness in alleviating chronic pain. Many individuals suffering from conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lower back pain have reported significant improvements following MFR treatments. This technique not only addresses pain directly but also helps restore range of motion and flexibility. Additionally, MFR is beneficial for athletic performance. Athletes often face muscle tightness and tension due to rigorous training regimens. Regular MFR sessions can aid in muscle recovery, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance overall physical performance. By improving flexibility and range of motion, athletes can achieve better results and maintain a consistent training schedule.

According to my latest training with Jill Miller, Creator and Co-Founder of Tune Up Fitness, and the programs Yoga Tuneup®, Roll Model® Method, and Body by Breath®, fascia is now known as the most innervated, sensory-rich organ system, with an astounding 250 million nerve endings!

When you don’t have energy, you can feel cranky…
Irritable…
Unfocused…
Achy…
And you don’t have the motivation to get essential tasks done or the energy to focus on time with your family and children, or a hobby that you love. Worst of all, women are often accused of acting “hormonal” or “crazy” when they don’t feel their best. THAT is not right and it’s not fair.

Can I ask you a personal question? How many times have you gone to your physician to ask about a problem you’re having, only to be given a prescription instead of a solution? More often than not, this solution ends up being birth control pills, antidepressants, sleep medications or some other band-aid approach.

What if you could have the knowledge of world-leading naturopathic doctors, herbalists, researchers, and authors who were experts in women’s health… And then what if you could tap into their personal experiences and professional approaches to healing? I’m talking about problems like weight gain, bloating, hormonal acne, mood swings, period problems, night sweats, sleep struggles and fatigue…

As the brain ages, it can either develop greater function, called "positive plasticity," or lose neurons, resulting in degenerative diseases processes.

Engaging in exercise can reduce anxiety and depression, improve mood, boost self-esteem, minimize stress, and enhance cognitive functioning.

Fascia-nating! A peek underneath the skin at the living tissue that most of us are oblivious to!

Human movement is time, space and rhythm. We are in a constant process of time. We move through space in changing time. The muscles and connective tissues, yes our fascia, are the rhythm of the body in motion. Movement is changing our body form rapidly in space. Our form is a whole body architecture made up of billions of cells, also moving!

What exactly are food gums and are they healthy?

Are you FODMAP sensitive? Do you eat your veggies and get gas? Read on to learn some possibilities why and discover low FODMAP foods to reduce gas and bloating.

Welcome to my first podcast demystifying the macronutrient, fat. I’ll be primarily discussing the essential fatty acids (EFAs), Omega 6 and Omega 3. Some of it will be very science-oriented, but here’s the thing, I think it’s really important to empower you with the why because it becomes more valuable to you as a tool for your health.

How to gently guide your body, mind and spirit toward balanced, happy living.

Foot mischief can cause a host of joint and tissue issues. Read on for tools of the (foot-strengthening) trade below!

Brighten your kitchen with a Sun Basket! Healthy cooking made easy! Delicious meal plans like Paleo, Lean & Clean, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, and more.

What does it take to write a paper that will be cited more than 12,000 times? In the case of Douglas Hanahan and Robert Weinberg, it was a day spent discussing the features common to all cancer cells. While the field of cancer cell biology was becoming dauntingly complex, they came up with a straightforward framework for understanding the cancer cell: it had, they said, six underlying essential features.

When placed head-to-head against the American Diabetes Association diet, how do plant-based diets fare in terms of not only blood sugar, body weight, and cholesterol control, but also mood and quality of life?

For those seeking a deeper understanding of what diabetes really is and what causes it, check out How Not to Die from Diabetes and this series of videos.

So that you don’t need to spend hours trying to sift through websites in an attempt to find a few oil-free recipes, this is a list of some of the top sites to find healthy, oil-free, plant-based, vegan recipes. Occasional recipes will use oil, but there will often be an oil-free option you can use instead. And many, but not all of their recipes are low-fat too.