Requiring strength and balance, Bakasana ( Crane Pose) teaches the basic principles of all the other arm balances. Obviously, the strength of forearms and arms is important; the triceps (back of the upper arm) must be active to support full extension of the elbow joint. But also the muscles of the core must work. The abdominal muscles play a key role in aiding the arms.
To help us come up with a list of the best shoes for being on your feet all day, we've tapped the true endurance experts-nurses-so you can avoid sore, achy feet on your next trip. Ahead, we've rounded up the top 14 nurse-approved pairs of walking shoes, all rated highly by healthcare professionals for their comfort, lasting support, and easy, all-day wear.
The moon enters steady and sensual Taurus, inviting a slow start to your morning. Don't rush through your skin care, stretches, or breakfast. Take care of yourself by investing time in your routine. By mid-morning, the moon clashes with Pluto, and trying to force everything to go according to plan could raise your frustration. Stay calm and composed under pressure. Disruptions aren't life's way of punishing you - they're there to highlight what you care about.
I started working after school at the age of 15 and have been working ever since. My family wasn't well-off and needed help, so I took it upon myself to attend college at night and work all day. While I was in school, a gentleman from JPMorgan recruited me to work for the company. I began my career as an auditor after earning my degree in accounting.
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"Drinking water first thing in the morning helps you catch up after several hours without fluids," explains Chris Mohr, a registered dietitian and fitness and nutrition advisor at Garage Gym Reviews. "Most people wake up mildly dehydrated because we lose water through breathing overnight. Having a glass of water early sets you up to meet your hydration needs more evenly throughout the day instead of playing catch-up later." Essentially, only good can come from hydrating right away.
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However, it can also cause stress as employees rush to complete outstanding tasks and projects to be able to actually enjoy their time off. During this stressful time, it is important for leaders to support their teams in combating the end-of-year burnout with a set of insightful tips and strategies. Read on to discover 8 festive employee wellness strategies that will transform December from a hectic month to a cheerful and enjoyable one.
As the working year draws to a close, many of us only have one hope for the season, and that's a decent night's sleep. While not every family visit or post-Christmas getaway is going to be a trip to Rancho Relaxo, a few things can help us catch holiday kip. Pre-departure apps can be useful, so can pillow mists and thermoregulation, but when it comes to maximising rest on the road, some say less is more.
Nothing sucks more than being soaking wet and being stuck on somebody's bus with zero heat and most of the windows open. It's official winter and it can get quite cold. Even the vibe can get kind of dark and make everyone, not just myself, miserable.
Happy Birthday: Detail, observation, unique thinking and taking matters into your own hands are the ways forward. Refuse to limit yourself or to ignore minor details that can hold you hostage when timing is an issue. Unfinished business will be your downfall this year. Keep your documents and payments up to date and your eye on what you want to achieve. Leave nothing to chance. Forge ahead fearlessly. Your numbers are 2, 10, 24, 33, 36, 42, 47.
Big Toe Pose ( Padangusthasana), in which the student grasps the big toes with the index and middle fingers while keeping the spine extended (Figure 1), is a more advanced variation of a standing forward bend. The difficulty is not only in reaching the toes, but in maintaining the quality of that movement so that the spine is freed rather than compressed.
Defined by dietitian Christy Harrison, author of and The Wellness Trap, diet culture refers to the harmful belief that our health and value is defined by our body size and shape. This system insists that worth is tied to weight, leading to deep food shame and the marginalization of anyone who doesn't fit a narrow "ideal." It functions by labeling food as "good" or "bad," eventually tricking us into believing we are "good" or "bad" based on what we eat.
Adults already tracking more conventional metrics - like exercise ( Strava), sleep ( Oura) and glucose levels ( Supersapiens) - will provide an eager market for the wellness industry's newest, increasingly invasive data-miners. If you're fully committed to optimizing your performance, why stop? What's another $70 annual subscription? Give it six months and the HYROX hive will be confidently discussing their bowel robots in Othership's public sauna.
A good spa retreat doesn't always require a check-in desk or a treatment menu. Across North America, a growing number of thoughtfully designed Airbnbs are delivering the same restorative payoff-minus the crowds and set schedules. These vacation rentals prioritize wellness through ample space, tranquil settings, and elevated amenities: barrel saunas tucked into the trees, cedar hot tubs under the stars, oversized soaking tubs framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor showers that turn morning rinses into rituals.
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Over the past year, I started practicing breathwork to help with my mental health. Slowing my breath and breathing deep into my diaphragm has helped bring me calm and perspective, and longer sessions have helped me work through negative thought patterns. Breathwork, I have found, is an important adjunct to other components of a healthy life, such as nutrition, physical exercise, sleep, and social connection.
If someone truly wants an object, consider choosing one that's fair-trade and environmentally responsible. Sadly, much of the "stuff" we find on shelves has been made in sweatshops by underpaid workers (and even children). You can make a difference by being selective about where you spend your dollars. Ethical consumption increases well-being-not just for the recipient, but for the giver, too-because it aligns our actions with our values and our care for the larger world.
Sri Lanka is an exceptional upscale wellness destination, blending authentic, doctor-led Ayurveda with a calmer, more boutique feel than many Asian alternatives, The millennia-old culture of Ayurvedic wellness, married with the island's enriching cuisine, dramatic natural beauty, and Buddhist mindfulness traditions, deepens the sense of balance without feeling commercialized.
On BeautyTok, creators have come together to commiserate over this affliction, while also sharing tips to combat it. ICYDK, the "winter uglies" are when you no longer recognize yourself in the mirror. Maybe your eyes are tired, your skin is dry and flaky, and your hair is crispier than can be. It can make the long, frozen stretch from December to March even harder to cope with - unless you know what to do.
While I started my career working alongside a tabloid agony aunt, giving people answers to their sex and relationship-related queries, I turned my focus to commerce three years ago. My 9-to-5 now consists of reviewing new sexual wellness releases. To ensure I'm an authority on all things sexual wellness and menstrual health, I regularly attend press days and product launches, interview sexual wellness experts, and have personally tested hundreds of products to ensure they live up to their designers' claims.
When I first met 79-year-old Anne Thibodeaux, she was fresh out of two back-to-back workout classes and excited to show me what she was reading for book club. The book was "Outlive," a longevity handbook from Dr. Peter Attia, an anti-aging specialist beloved by tech CEOs and Hollywood actors, and now, apparently, this grandmother from New Orleans. The funny thing, Thibodeaux told me via Zoom last month, is that Attia's advice for a long life matches what she's been doing for decades already.
Dose's hero ingredient is curcumin (the main active compound in turmeric), which research shows may support liver function by reducing ALT, one of the enzymes that's used as a marker for liver health, says registered dietitian Jessica Brantley-Lopez. Milk thistle, ginger, and dandelion round out the recipe. Milk thistle has been used by herbalists to treat liver disease since ancient times, but today there's not enough clinical research to prove its efficacy in this realm.
After Joey Zwillinger stepped down as CEO of Allbirds in March 2024, he took three months off-mainly because his wife Liz said she'd divorce him if he jumped into another venture. He had run the sustainable shoe company for 10 years while the couple raised their three young children. "It took a real toll on the family," Liz says. ("I would say it developed character in our family," Zwillinger counters.)
It starts with having the right equipment, including an ergonomic and adjustable chair, and maybe even an adjustable height desk, to facilitate proper body positioning while you work. Make use of all the adjustment options, like lumbar support and arm rest height. There are plenty of accessories for ergonomic support, like wrist rests. But not all of them should be used in the way you think. Finally, the worst way you can sit at your desk incorrectly is to sit for too long.
