Happy New Year! I hope you find yourself healthier and more active than your were at the start of 2014. The beginning of a new year always lends itself to reflection and making resolutions. This year, I invite you to take inventory of your health in 2014. Write down your triumphs, to-dos, proud moments, "I… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Author: taylorbroggie
Make Fists With Your Toes
We are flying back to California for Christmas today. If your trip is like ours, you drive about an hour to the airport, sit on the plane for another couple hours (in our case about 4 ½), then ride in a car another hour or (or 3 depending on Los Angeles traffic) to your destination.… Continue reading Make Fists With Your Toes
Book Reviews
Today I'm going to review Katy Bowman's three books to help you sort out which one you might like to read or give as a gift. They all deal with the same basic principles (alignment) but in different ways. This should help point you to the one you want based on what type of read you are… Continue reading Book Reviews
Stay Healthy This Cold & Flu Season, Move Your Lymph.
It's that time of year when everyone is getting colds, flus, chest infections.... You know all the regular recommendations: wash your hands, take Vitamin C, get plenty of rest, take On Guard (I think I'm a little behind the trend on this one-- I JUST discovered how amazing this essential oil blend is. Seriously, it changed… Continue reading Stay Healthy This Cold & Flu Season, Move Your Lymph.
What’s New at Anthology Wellness
Hi folks, I know it's been a while since I've written a new post. Life has been busy, and this just got pushed to the back burner. This post is here to let you know what's new with my business and what resources are available. There's a real post (with pictures and everything) coming right after this, I… Continue reading What’s New at Anthology Wellness
Sneeze Pee
Sneeze pee. If we are honest, most of us will admit that this has happened once or twice....you laugh, sneeze, cough, jump, or some other high pressure activity....and you pee yourself. Just a little. (Or a lot.) It's VERY common, which has led many of us to believe that it's NORMAL. We accept it as… Continue reading Sneeze Pee
. . .but what about when I DO sit?
I'm always telling my clients about the health benefits of sitting less, and the question that usually follows is something like this: "...but what about when I DO sit? What's the best way?" I know that you aren't going to spend the ENTIRE day standing and walking (and I would not advise that you do so). At… Continue reading . . .but what about when I DO sit?
5 Steps to Safely Transition to Minimal Shoes
Minimal or barefoot shoes have become increasingly popular in the last few years because of their health benefits. Vibram claims their shoes will strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improve range of motion, stimulate neural function, eliminate heel lift to align the spine, and allow the body to move naturally. Under the right conditions, minimal shoes… Continue reading 5 Steps to Safely Transition to Minimal Shoes
Good Posture, Brought to you by McCall’s Magazine
When my husband was working on his undergraduate degree in history, he had an assignment to write about the 1940's using the school’s archives of McCall’s magazine. He wrote about how the ads exploited the emotions of war wives and the homecoming of soldiers in order to sell things like silverware and soap. … Continue reading Good Posture, Brought to you by McCall’s Magazine
How to Stand when you are Pregnant
Pregnancy is another place we see the difference between posture and alignment. You all know the common pregnancy posture: pelvis and belly pushed forward with hands resting on the low back. It's normal to see this all around us, but it's not good alignment. Ideally, you would stand the same whether you are pregnant or… Continue reading How to Stand when you are Pregnant
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