Physical Health
Denial Could Have Been the Death of Me
by Lisa Mildon My life of denial began when I was nearly nine years old. After a routine checkup, the doctor noticed I had high blood pressure. Pretty unusual for an 8-year-old. After further testing, the doctor discovered I had a non-functioning kidney. It had to...
Incontinence Happens: Here’s What You Need to Know & What You Can Do
by Cassandra McCoy MAT, LAT, ATC, RYT Why do I pee myself when I sneeze, cough, run, stand up or can’t make it to the bathroom in time? Have you Googled a question like one of these before? Maybe you were chasing your toddler around the living room and you felt...
The Heart of the Matter: Developing a Heart Condition During a Global Pandemic
by Amanda Sterczyk, MA, CPT __________________________________ It happened late on a Monday night. After sleeping very soundly for an hour, I woke up and could not fall back asleep. It seemed to be my latest disordered sleep pattern. And, just like other nights when...
4 Tips to Improve Your Sleep Health Tonight for FREE
by Sophia Pollalis ATC, CSCS Did you know that many sleep problems can be influenced by changing habits? As the world welive in became more industrialized, there were suddenly more hours in a day to be productive. Itwas possible to work later in the evening and...
How are you talking to your children about their bodies?
hildren absorb everything they see, hear, touch, and experience. Do they see, hear and
experience a positive body image?
Positively Balanced Conversations: Postpartum Care For Moms During COVID & Beyond
In this conversation, Cassandra talks with Julia Jones, founder and owner of Newborn Mothers, about care for new moms during COVID. Also, we discuss a bit about the notorious “Mommy Brain/Baby Brain” and how it is a necessary part of motherhood!
The Diet Starts on Monday
by Rachel Warner MAT, ATC, LAT Have you ever been on a diet, spent your entire day thinking about that cake in the breakroom? You ate your “healthy” lunch and have demolished all your prepped snacks. You try to eat grapes, chew gum, chug some water (maybe you’re just...
Positively Balanced Conversations: Sleep & Hormones Across a Women’s Life
In this conversation, join Jessica Wilkerson, Rachel Warner, and Cassandra McCoy as they discuss the importance and influence of sleep and hormones across a women’s lifespan, as well as, the things YOU need to consider!
5 Exercises You Can Begin The First Few Weeks Postpartum
by Cassandra McCoy MAT, ATC, LAT *As always, consult your medical provider before beginning any exercises. During our first month postpartum, a lot of our attention goes to our newborn baby(ies). Sometimes during this period, our personal health and self care...
Circadian Rhythm: What it is and How it Works
A circadian rhythm, not to be confused with the cicada rhythm of late summer, is the natural wake-sleep cycle your body follows. Not the one that you force your body into, but the one you experience when you go camping on a non-electric site. It’s a step back in time, a look at what our primitive ancestors did without a reliable source of artificial light. The sun rules your world.