Recovery-Rest-Sleep Archives

- Functional Medicine -

Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Care

By Courtney Helgoe

Why the ancient healing art of Ayurveda is winning modern fans.

- Fitness Tips -

4 Downsides of Nonstop Training

By Alisa Bauman

Smart athletes understand the value of backing off once in a while. Here's why.

- Personal Development -

5 Ways to Reduce Fear and Boost Vitality

By Karen Olson

How accessing breath, water, nature, relationships, and altruism can help us reclaim our energy.

- Fitness Tips -

4 Signs You Need to Stop Working Out

By Alisa Bauman

Here are four common ways your body is telling you it needs a break — plus, how to get back on track.

A sign that details six immunity factors, alongside three oranges

- Functional Medicine -

5 Ways to Boost Your Immunity

By Michael Dregni

Lifestyle factors — like exercise and nutrition — can boost your immunity.

- Stress Relief -

How to Break Free From Fear

By Karen Olson

A shamanic healer explains how fear drains our vitality — and how we can reclaim more energy.

- Fitness Tips -

The Recovery Zone

By Alisa Bauman

You're willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. But do you know when to back off — and why? If not, it may be time to give your body a break.

- General Health -

8 Ways Exercise Makes You Gorgeous

By Catherine Guthrie

Working out isn’t all about dropping pounds or prepping for your next triathlon. Regular exercise also gives you a healthy, glowing look and an unmistakable va-va-voom that you just can’t get any other way.

FMS Screen Test

By Jenny Liu

The Functional Movement Screen assesses seven basic movement patterns to identify tightness and weakness in the body - so you can correct them before they cause major problems.

- Success Stories -

Amy Zellmer’s Success Story

By Amy Zellmer

After suffering a traumatic brain injury, one woman spent years trying to recover. In the process, she became a nationwide advocate for TBI survivors.

- Brain/Mental Health -

NATURAL MENTAL HEALTH: 7 Ways to Boost Serotonin Levels — and Your Mood — This Summer

By Henry Emmons, MD

When the temperature rises, serotonin levels may fall, along with your mood. Turn down the heat with these Ayurveda-inspired tips.

- Brain/Mental Health -

Quick Ways to Get Out in Nature

By Henry Emmons, MD

Whether you have five minutes, 20 minutes, two hours, or all day, here are some ways to get outside.

- Success Stories -

Lucy Croft’s Success Story

By Lucy Croft

Discovering a passion for fitness instruction helped one woman better manage her chronic fatigue syndrome.

- Sleep -

3 Ways Sleep Affects Your Metabolism

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Poor sleep disrupts metabolic systems and can trigger these three conditions.

- Sleep -

The Food-Sleep Connection

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

When it comes to metabolic health, sleep plays an unexpectedly powerful role. At the same time, our food choices also have a big impact on how we sleep — or don't.