In order for an infant to grow and develop, breast milk or formula must provide them with essential nutrients. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding up until 6 months old, then continuing to breastfeed while also introducing nutritional solid…
Dolphin pose might not be one of your standard yoga poses, but it’s a great option for people whose wrists might be hurting from too many downward dogs and chaturangas, according to CNY Healing Arts. The pose actually looks like…
If your morning routine consists of downward-facing dogs, warrior ones, and tree poses, you’re in good, limber company. The popularity of yoga in the United States has been on the rise over the past several decades. Some 34.4 million American…
Dancer’s pose can be both challenging and liberating in any yoga class. One side of your body extends toward the sky while the other grounds and stabilizes you (via Yoga Journal). Also called natarajasana, dancer’s pose is named after the…
When you work out regularly, an injury could stop you in your tracks — especially when it’s a broken foot. For most workouts, like jogging, Zumba, or strength training, your feet play an important role in keeping you steady, supporting…
Tree pose, or “vrikshasana” in Sanskrit, is one of the standard poses you’ll do in a yoga class. It requires you to balance on one leg while opening the hip of the opposite leg. Some people might start just by…
Yoga has become increasingly popular in recent years, not just as a form of exercise, but as a way of life. Originally developed in ancient India as a spiritual practice, yoga has evolved into a mainstream form of exercise and…
Americans with fitness trackers are often aiming to take 10,000 steps a day, even if it means getting up to move around in the midst of a work day or while watching TV. Though this has long been the recommended…
The popularity of yoga in the United States continues to grow, and it is considered a mainstream form of exercise and relaxation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17.9% of American adults aged 18-44 practiced yoga…
If your first step out of bed each morning hurts like crazy — or you regularly experience a throbbing pain in the sole of your foot just in front of your heel — you’re not alone. Your pain is caused…