About 12 years ago I developed an allergy on oranges and grapefruit. I loved them so much and ate so many of them, that my body just said: “that’s enough”. And I started to get allergic reactions in the form of a rash, itching, and hives. Every single time I ate a small piece of …
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. That means that each minute, more than one person dies from a heart disease-related event. High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. Several other medical …
It is so much controversy about salt these days. Some say that salt is necessary for our wellbeing, but at the same time, you constantly see and hear warnings, that salt should be reduced in the diet. So where is the truth? Honestly, I have never been a big fan of salty foods. But I …
The hamstrings are a group of muscles located in the back of your thighs and responsible for bending your knee and helping gluteal muscles with the extension of the leg backwards during activities like running and walking. Tight hamstrings can lead to: injury, including popliteus injury (the muscle on the back of the knee) low …
Do yogis get depressed you ask? Heck yes. And this happens more often than you think. Despite the fact that practicing yoga can truly help with depression and anxiety, there are lots of different reasons why a person gets depressed in the first place. So let’s get to the bottom of a problem so we …
Many times I have been asked a question, why I chose yoga. I have been in the health industry for a quite long time, since 2009. First I became a therapeutic massage therapist, then NASM certified personal trainer, then corrective exercise specialist, and only later a yoga instructor. But yoga really stood out for me …
Your health depends on your choices in life, a lot more than the genes you inherited from your parents. In fact, genes play only about 10-20% role in the development of any health issues. Your thoughts, level of stress, social connections, the food you eat, the drinks you consume, and the activities you choose to do …
Living with chronic back pain can be excruciating not only physically but also emotionally. The pain might flare up at the worst time when you least expect it. According to the research low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in US adults and a common reason for lost work days. An …
I have to say, that there are only a few drinks I prefer to include in my diet other than plain water. And one of my most favorite ones, especially for the cold winter evenings – is the famous Golden Turmeric Milk. That is to say, I am sure you have probably heard about turmeric …
