by Melanie Rathbun | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog, Lifestyle
Eating mindfully is not realistic for many of us, especially with work, busy families, physical routines, and all the other daily distractions. Here are seven simple ideas to help you establish more mindful eating habits, and perhaps start to reconnect the body and...
by Melanie Rathbun | Oct 14, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Have you heard of forest bathing? This is not just going for a hike. In fact, forest bathing comes from the Japanese practise (shinrin-yoku) that is also known as forest therapy. By truly becoming one with nature and all of its glory, you can gain some significant...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 1, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
SENESCENCE or biological aging is the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics. The word senescence can refer either to cellular aging or to deterioration of the whole organism. (ugh, deterioration!) FACT: we all get older every single day and each person’s...
by Melanie Rathbun | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog, Lifestyle
Noun: ‘productivity’ The state or quality of producing something; the effectiveness of productive effort. How many excuses do you hear yourself saying every day? ‘I couldn’t get this done today because… OR I didn’t have time to do that because…’ Sometimes all it takes...
by Melanie Rathbun | Nov 30, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle, Movement
Well, we all know that we should be exercising because it’s hugely beneficial to our health. It’s even scientifically proven, and study after study tells us! Yet still, only a fraction of us are actually into the daily exercise habit. Why is this the case? Can’t seem...
by Melanie Rathbun | Sep 15, 2021 | Blog, Lifestyle, Movement
Nowadays, sitting all day, every day is becoming more and more of a reality. We’re sitting for far too long, and far too often – and it’s wreaking havoc on our whole health! Just think of all the occasions that you’re also likely slouching, hunching and craning...
