I first heard the term emotional labor when I read Gemma Hartley’s article “Women Aren’t Nags, We’re just Fed Up” for Harper’s Bazaar. In the article Hartley spoke about how all she wanted for Mother’s Day was for her husband to book a maid service for her. In the end, she received a necklace and her…
As an athlete we’ve all had days when nothing felt right. Our body felt off. Our performance was ehhh to put it mildly. But when when those days begin to happen more frequently? For me, it came to a head when I was training for a half marathon. I was in Florida on vacation and…
We may seem like a very odd collection of people. Diane Lane is an award winning actress. Kelly Osbourne is a reality tv star. And I am a wellness and fitness expert. But all three of us have something in common. Yes, I used to live in LA, but that isn’t it. The three of…
The Holiday season is coming upon us! While they are a joyous time, there can end up being more obligations than we would like to go to leading to more merriment and a slightly larger waistline. While we may appreciate the extra padding as a way to insulate us from the colder weather, it can…
I was in college, I found it odd that the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) was one of the sources recommended to us to find studies in regards to hydration, exercise and performance. Obviously a company that has a goal of helping athletes perform better, wants the science to know what they can do to…
Constructive Rest is a position that comes from the Alexander Technique. With the amount of time that we spend sitting at a computer, it is perfect to undo our current lifestyles. The passive position allows gravity to undo the forward head posture and rounded shoulders. While the bent knees help reduce pressure on the lower…
With the growing trend finding its way into our gyms, social media and grocery stores, it’s safe to say the paleo diet is bombarding the health scene. So much information can make it hard to keep up with the in’s and out’s of a healthy diet plan. Depending on your dietary aims, the paleo diet holds many…
Doing anything like a caveman may seem outdated but the paleo diet, and those who swear by the effects, believes otherwise. It’s easy to be skeptical of any fad diet that is cashing in on the growing lifestyle trend, but this diet does have some benefits and is not just a gimmick. After all, cavemen…
Solo travel can seem scary. In fact, it is damn right terrifying. That is until you conquer it, then it will likely be your preferred way to travel. At least that is how it happened for me. When I planned my first trip alone, I had no idea what to expect. I took self-dense classes,…
There are days when it seems that I will always be stressed out and on edge. When I recognize that I’m at this point, I know that I need to step back for a moment. An easy way to reduce stress and find balance is to take a few minutes to practice the Alternate Nostril…