Winter Indoor Air Quality
The chill of long nights and bluster of winter winds have put an end to more than our summer memories; they’ve forced us to shut our doors and windows to the outside world.
But as much as this keeps us warm and cozy in our homes, it also reduces the quality of our indoor air. The chemicals, toxins, and pollutants that would normally be tempered with fresh air can become dangerous, putting the health of our family and animals at risk.
It’s a fact that indoor air is five times more polluted than outdoor air. And because Americans spend nearly 90% of their time indoors, that pollution should be cause for concern! Fortunately, winter is the perfect time to purify your indoor air.
It’s easy to assume that outdoor pollutants are responsible for contaminating indoor air. While that certainly can be the case in some settings, the quality of indoor air is more often adversely affected by our own lifestyles and the chemicals and materials we use on a daily basis... Read More
It’s about Connection
You start by taking a comfortable seat, legs crossed, spine long, hands resting gently on your thighs. Turning into the flow of the breath, without judgment, you just watch the breath, simply settling into this moment. Inhale . . . exhale. Now, forming an intention for this breath, this class, the rest of this day, possibly for the rest of your life... Read More
Sometimes less is more
When your physician and pharmacist went to school, they were taught about a concept called “poly-pharmacy,” loosely described as the situation where a person is taking multiple prescription or over-the-counter medicines. They were not taught to look at this as a bad thing; in fact, maybe even just the opposite. The inference is that if a patient is prescribed a multitude of medicines, then it means that the medical profession is actively doing its job... Read More
Training for Life
No matter how young your children are, it’s never too early for them to learn yoga!
Even if you’re familiar with the many benefits of yoga, the thought of your child practicing yoga, sitting quietly, breathing, and stretching can be difficult to imagine. It’s even harder to imagine that our children are stressed and need tools for relaxation and wellness... Read More
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