The Problem With Not Taking Enough Rest Days

Are rest days really necessary? How long do my muscles take to heal after an intense workout? How should I space out workouts throughout the week? These are just some of the many questions that swirl through the minds of active folks who are confused on how and why to choose rest days. Here we’ve … Read more

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How to Heal Your Thrown Out Back

A couple of weeks ago, I threw out my back while slipping on wet grass during some sprints. Throwing out your back is the worst – the pain can be excruciating and it can leave you immobile for days. Over the years, I’ve struggled off and on with lower back pain and have come up … Read more

Why Korean Spas Are The Secret to Glowing Spring Skin

Okay, we’re saying it — Korean Spa scrub downs are the ultimate way to get your skin fit for Spring. In addition to the super-freeing, softest-skin-ever sensation, a scrub like this gets your lymph going (good for detoxification), boosts immunity and quite literally sheds dry winter skin. Think of it like dry brushing on steroids. Every … Read more

Don’t Toss – Eat Bananas With Brown Spots

People’s feelings on ripe bananas can get as heated as the ever-controversial mayo or no mayo debate, and today we’re weighing in. No matter their state of ripeness, bananas are always good for you. However, the super ripe bananas with brown spots do offer some unique health benefits that may convert the haters into believers. … Read more

The Magical Things To Expect From Holistic Facials

For most of my life, I wrote off facials as too expensive or unnecessary. I learned the error of my ways two years ago when I’d gotten frustrated enough with my blemished adult skin to try one, and wowza! My first facial was an amazing introduction to a whole new world of wellness treatments, which … Read more