Think of all of the images of powerful people that you can.  Imagine superheroes, politicians, pop stars and even your boss at work.  How do they stand?  They likely assume the power position often, and exude a great deal of self-assurance.  Standing up straight in the “power stance” with your hands on your hips, literally makes you feel powerful. Amy Cuddy was quoted in her Ted Talk on the power stance as follows: …Read More

Have you experienced digestive issues and are wondering where they are stemming from? There can be many causes, from diet, to illness, to lifestyle. However, diet is of course one of the most impactful factors to a healthy environment in the digestive tract.  However, a sedentary lifestyle, or allowing yourself to get too stressed, can also create stomach issues.  What’s sort of startling is that almost everyone in this day and age is creating a poor situation for their stomach… …Read More

Standing desks have a lot to offer in terms of health and productivity.  With that said, they must be used in combination with other methods and gradually implemented to be most effective.  The real magic is through an active and healthy lifestyle, which is unfortunately second nature to most of us.  We know what we should do.  It’s a matter of actually doing it that can be an issue. …Read More