By John F. Evans, MAT, MA, EdD and Karen Jooste, MD, MPH We have created Leading Others in Writing for Health for health care providers, health and wellness coaches, teachers, and other professionals who help people during times of transition, physical illness, and emotional upheaval due to life events.  Our intention for participants ...

With Spring in the air comes the annual desire (need) to do some Spring cleaning. The practice itself supports our health and well-being by helping to detoxify and declutter the air and physical space in which we live. Here are 6 tips to optimize your Spring cleaning in environmentally sustainable ways.

By Larry Burk, MD, CEHP Do you have an illness of mysterious origin that persists despite treatment? Could there be an emotional component that is triggering your symptoms? EFT is a mind-body-spirit self-care approach that involves tapping on acupuncture points while repeating emotionally-charged statements that relate to specific health issues, often referred to as acupressure for emotions. It is an ...

By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT In our hurried, high-stress world--where many people hunch over computers and smart phones--neck and back pain are extremely common. In this blog post I have included a video of a gentle yoga sequence that is designed to help relieve pain by stretching tight muscles, strengthening weak ones, and enhancing relaxation. Please be aware that ...

By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH We often write about ways to support ourselves through stress on the blog. The truth is, we all encounter stress – it’s our body’s natural response to meet life’s challenges. So frequent reminders on how you can adapt to stress can’t hurt. In this post, we have you consider one or two (or more) ...

By Erin Gunter, MS Valentine’s Day is often celebrated by giving loved ones cards, flowers, and candies. As a result, the holiday creates a significant amount of waste. This blog post is dedicated to thinking outside the traditional store-bought Valentine's Day gift box by providing you with more sustainable options for celebrating with your loved ones. Our sustainable ...

By Carol Krucoff, C-IAYT, E-RYT For Surgeons—and Everyone—Healing Involves Practices On and Off the Mat When people learn that I teach yoga, they’ll often ask me to suggest a pose to heal a specific problem they’re having.  For example:  “What’s a good pose for neck pain?” or “What’s the best pose to relieve a backache?” My reply often comes as ...

By Larry Burk, MD, CEHP Do you have anxiety issues that cause you to crave comfort food? Despite exercise and proper diet is it hard for you to lose those extra pounds? EFT is a mind-body-spirit self-care approach which involves tapping on acupuncture points while repeating emotionally-charged statements that relate to specific health issues, often referred to as acupressure for ...

By Sonja Likness Some of us are lucky to have jobs where we get paid to be on the Internet, tweeting, or watching YouTube videos the whole day. I am one such person, but I recognize the vast majority of people are not. If you’re looking for ways to optimize and reduce your time spent on social media, ...

By Elizabeth Bechard, BA, RYT Trying to conceive can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. Many women embrace the preconception process as a time to focus on their health and well-being in a new way: welcoming nourishing foods that will support their bodies (and their growing little ones) during pregnancy; cutting back ...