This inversion table is top of the line, and is registered by the FDA as a Class 1 medical device indicated to treat back pain (along with muscle tension, herniated disc, sciatica, muscle spasms, and other conditions). While the bed itself is well-made and easy to use, it’s the accessories that make it our number …
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This article was produced in partnership with Paradigm Media If you love THC’s ability to help you relax, sleep better, and find relief from pain—but you could do without the anxiety and paranoia—say hello to Delta-8 THC. Think of Delta-8 as the golden child of the family who can do no wrong: It offers a …
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WinkBeds are made in the USA from materials that have mbg’s stamp of approval. The mattress cover, for example, is made from tencel, which contains Eucalyptus trees harvested in Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests. From there, the fabric is crafted in such a way that 10-20x less water is required to make it, leaving a significantly smaller …
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13 Apr We Must Change our Relationship with Pain Posted at 11:25h in Motivation by Natalie Jill “I am in so much PAIN Natalie, how did you thrive even with your injuries?” 30-40 year old me didn’t understand “pain” like I do now at 49. I used to think: it was not something that would …
A person’s relationship to exercise can fluctuate: Some days mustering up the motivation to get moving can be a challenge, while other times, your stamina is comparable to the Energizer Bunny’s. I fully support working toward new fitness goals, but adopting a frantic must must-work-out-every-day mindset can be dangerous. In fact, giving your mind and …
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Whether you have two minutes to spare before your next meeting, or 15 minutes to bring energy and mobility back into your body, this stretch is a calming, yet effective way to use that time. “The more you reach and stretch in every direction, the more you benefit here,” Bartha writes. Along with using this …
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This Black History Month, as the nation takes the time to acknowledge the accomplishments of well-known civil rights leaders, such as Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., I find myself thinking about a lesser known figure: Rebecca Lee Crumpler, M.D. Crumpler became the first African American female physician in 1864—right around time the Civil War …
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First thing’s first: Look at the lenses themselves. “If you see that the lens is pretty much clear, even light yellow, it’s probably not blocking out most of that light,” says Banik. Best to opt for darker tinted lenses (think amber, orange, or even a deep red) to completely block out the blue light. That’s …
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Runner’s knee can derail the most dedicated running routines. It’s a common term for pain around the kneecap—a result of soft tissue irritation. Too much running (overuse) is often the culprit. Poor running mechanics also play a role, due in part to our culture of spending long hours at a desk and behind a steering wheel, …
Our sedentary digital culture keeps us parked in front of screens for hours at a time, not only keeping us from activity, but shortening hamstrings, tightening hip flexors, and atrophying muscles. The solution: chair exercises. Ideally, we’d get up and move throughout the day. But if you don’t have that freedom and you’re …
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