The recent article by NPR, Flattening The 'Mummy Tummy' With 1 Exercise, 10 Minutes A Day, starts off with a sensational, grabbing title. A click bait title that we wouldn't expect from a trusted news source like NPR. But it certainly got your attention, especially if you recently had a baby and now are feeling a little weak around the core. And since this is NPR this should be safer than something random you pull off the internet, right? Well, yes and no.
With addiction, deep fractures are drawn between our mind and our body, our needs and our habits, our emotions and our actions, and in the relationships that we have to ourselves and to others. Yoga, on the other hand, is connection.
It's a great time to pay attention to how stress is affecting you. Common stressors include work, family, money, children, illness and more. Stress can impact both your body and your mind causing symptoms such as muscular pain, irritability, fatigue, and headaches. Here's how we can help...
According to CDC data, 32% of women delivering a baby did so via C-section in 2015. Some of these are elective (planned) & others unplanned or emergent. If you are one of the 32%, what can you expect following a C-section?
Do you feel like your insurance coverage gets more confusing each year? That’s probably because it does! It seems like each year there is another rule or exception to your plan but the cost keeps going up. Here at Jade, we are often asked, “how much will this cost?” The answer isn’t as easy at it seems.
Spring marks a time of metamorphosis and enlightenment. During this time, we make several changes to our lifestyle to help us transition from the heavy winter to the light, airy spring. Cleanses are a very popular undertaking for this time of year. We are entering a lighter season and we want our bodies to feel that way too.
In the hubbub of a holiday with family, it is challenging to find space and time for self care. It is easy to let the little moments pass you by without actually enjoying yourself. This is a lovely opportunity to realize that your self care doesn’t have to be something that takes you away from your life. It can be something that adds texture and enjoyment to life.
There is a lot of mystery when it comes to cost and value of healthcare. How much does a service actually cost? How much would I pay out-of-pocket versus towards a deductible? When it comes to cost, does it matter where I receive care? These questions can make a big difference in care and experience.
Treating cancer often requires using strong medicine. Chemotherapies work as toxins to kill cancer cells. Unfortunately, they often cause harmful side effects and although it is important to eradicate cancer the patient is often left with health issues. Acupuncture during chemotherapy and radiation can lessen nerve damage and may even prevent it.
Summer is an especially wonderful time to be in Maine. There is so much to do outside and we want to take advantage of our time outside gardening, working, and playing. The sun is very strong on those warm summer days and it is easy to get overheated or sunburned. Our electrolytes can be imbalanced by over exertion and sweating profusely.
