“It all starts with waking up… to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing” Last fall I was driving home from a retreat in Northern Georgia and happened upon an interview between Tim Ferris and Gabor Maté (transcript https://tim.blog/2022/09/09/dr-gabor-mate-myth-of-normal-transcript/), who, with his son as co-author, had just published The Myth of Normal, …
ADHD affects about 10% of children and many adults. It was not tested when I was young and, knowing the symptoms, I feel that I probably have this disorder as an adult. Sleep problems commonly plague individuals with ADHD — particularly during the teen years, when sleep hygiene and patterns go haywire in typical brains …
Feet and toes are an important piece of the human body, and they are often neglected. They’re responsible for absorbing the force of each step we take, in addition to helping us stabilize and move us forward. Sadly, our feet are often neglected and overlooked, especially when it comes to movement and fall prevention, until …
Walk slowly – Danna Faulds It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the …
I have weak feet. I went to a new Physical Therapist to resolve my strange gait pattern. I’ve had a “rogue” left leg for several years now and I am committed to resolving it this year. I expected tons of hip exercises and core strengthening – which I already do daily with marginal gains – …
I’ve been in a funk. Maybe it’s the time of year with a lack of morning light and some bitter cold temps here in the midwest. Maybe it’s the tendency to look ahead at the year and reflection the year that was which elicits a familiar and unsettling deep-seated feeling of “not enough.” I know …
You may have heard the term ‘gut health’ as a marker of good digestion. While this is true, the health of your gut has an impact on your entire body, with increasing evidence showing a healthy gut microbiome is important for our mental health, weight, mood, as well as your immune system. Gut microbes may …
This week, I was talking to a friend about the Mobility training that I am learning to teach. I explained excitedly about how my understanding of these concepts and tools was taking shape through assessments and skillful multi-faceted work. She responded “But you’ve been teaching this flexibility thing for a while – with yoga.” I …
Heart rate variability, or HRV, is a “fitness” measure of the autonomic nervous system. Highly individualized, it is considered one of the best metrics to determine your readiness to perform. I was talking to a friend recently who was growing concerned over her lowered Heart Rate Variability score. I knew she was very fit and …