Wellness & Beauty
Viva Las Vagus!
Let’s talk about the Vagus nerve and how it’s health can improve or exacerbate cardiac disease and our overall health. Here, I share what the Vagus nerve is, what it does, why it is so key to health, and how you can holistically (and easily) optimize its function.
Have Heart
This month, we are focusing on heart. Beyond Valentine’s Day, February also marks American Heart Month—a national observance led by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and American Heart Association.
Online resources to consider for your next home workout
Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.
Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?
Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT – WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?
EXERCISE
Your Guide to Home Workouts with Kristina Proper
Wait, what? I can’t go to the gym? How will I survive?
These were my thoughts 2 weeks ago…
I teach spin at KS Fitness in Hudson, NY. I love it, I need it, it helps keep me focused and in shape. The days I don’t teach spin class, I do a pretty simple, partially intense workout routine at our school’s fitness […]
Cycling Instructor Kristina Proper on How to Fit Exercise In
Maintaining physical fitness can be a challenge for anyone. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routines, or just being physically active, our busy work and personal lives don’t always leave much time for ensuring our bodies are at peak performance. But, as local Spin Cycling instructor Kristina Shepard Proper explains, there are many types of exercises we can fit into our […]
REHABILITATION
BEAUTY
The Importance of Spa Facials
Facials are more than luxury. For many of us, going to a spa for a facial is seen as a special trip we make in order to “treat” ourselves. Spa facials are often viewed as expenses that we should only reserve for every now and again, however the long-term health benefits of spa facials may very well outweigh the expense of […]
