by Domenic Lopez | Dec 12, 2020 | Stretching
Maintaining flexible neck muscles may delay the onset of arthritic discomforts and reduce some causes of pinched nerves and headaches. The trapezius and levator scapulae are important neck muscles that connect your head and neck to your shoulder blades. They...
by Domenic Lopez | Apr 24, 2020 | Home Exercise Ideas
Re-establishing a normal breathing pattern, with proper diaphragm activity, is vital to your health for the following reasons: It provides proper oxygen delivery to your body. It allows you to use your lungs to their fullest extent. The wave-like motion imparted by...
by Domenic Lopez | Apr 10, 2020 | Home Exercise Ideas
Why pay attention to your breathing? 1. It brings our attention inwards to ourselves. We must be accepting and kind to ourselves in order to move forward in our lives in a healthy balance. 2. It allows for self discovery. Only by stopping to listen will we see, feel...
by Domenic Lopez | Mar 28, 2020 | other self care ideas
Serotonin is a molecule that acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter, which is essential in mental and physical health. It is a key component of good immune function (1). Serotonin is associated with positive mood. It is our ‘feel good’ or...
by Domenic Lopez | Jan 22, 2020 | Stretching
Why Stretch the Pectoral muscles? Two good reasons to stretch your pectoral muscles are; 1) to decrease shoulder, neck and arm pain, and 2) to improve your posture. Do you remember being told to sit up or stand up straight? Can you relate to slouching? Tension in the...
