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A structure, such as the one shown below, is said to have “tensegrity”. This tower is made of bars that do not touch each other, but that are held together in tension via a network of cables. The term “tensegrity” comes from combining the ideas of tension and integrity. In other words, the integrity of the structure is a
Sometimes a little compression goes a long way — especially for ankle swelling, weak veins, pregnancy, mild ankle sprains, tired legs, or air travel. Many people don’t wear compression socks or leggings because they don’t like how they feel. Medical grade compression socks can also be pricey. Now athletic socks are getting in the compression
NPR recently featured the work of acupuncturist, Esther Gokhale, and her method to restore the spine to ‘primal posture’. Gokhale believes that the American S-shaped spine is what causes our back pain and that we should attempt to restore our bodies to a J-back posture where the back is flat and then the low back
Can’t remember things like you used to? Memory loss with age is something that many of us are afraid of, myself included. We do crossword puzzles or online brain training because we’ve heard that these things keep our brain healthy and active. But, both of these activities preclude us to more sitting and looking down
Last night I treated myself to a facial (LOVE) and chatted away with my aesthetician about her persistent back pain. Chiropractors and massage therapists have helped her in the past, but the pain always returns. I looked up to see her locking (hyperextending) her right knee and putting all of her weight on the outside of
I get asked this question a lot and my usual response is that the research clearly states that standing as opposed to sitting for 8+ hours per day is far better for our health. Most recently, the New York Times wrote an article citing 2 studies that conclude that sitting less is better for our
How do I relax? It’s a question I get asked nearly every day. Most of us understand that when we’re tense in the mind, we’re tense in the body. If you are experiencing frequent neck and shoulder discomfort and/or pain, chances are, it’s time to relax. We usually need more than that weekly hour yoga
Most of us enjoy plenty of the rich foods served during the holiday season and consequently begin our new year feeling like we need to detox. This year I did something different–I juiced some greens everyday and feel like I not only offset the more indulgent foods, but I ate better throughout the holidays. As
Yesterday I stumbled upon an article from Psychology Today extolling the benefits of good posture and how it affects our self-confidence. The article cites a study in which 2 groups of participants were asked to complete a job application assuming a slumped posture or an upright posture. The study revealed that those with the upright
Every culture and class understand healthy behaviors and define health in their own unique ways. There are, however, basic habits all people can adopt to lead a longer and healthier life. Here the focus will be aimed towards the needs and mindset of mature readers, but these suggestions could apply to most as well. Those
