When you’re thinking about losing 25 pounds and running a 5K, but right now you can’t run one, you might be setting yourself up for failure. S.M.A.R.T. goals are an easy way to get things going. Remember, it’s all about making small, achievable goals, keeping it “moving” and staying positive.
Read MoreMost people underestimate the physical benefits of yoga. If you're interested in burning more calories, try more advanced yoga classes, like Vinyasa, which move at a faster pace. These classes can be challenging, even for the seasoned yogi, and require students to move more quickly—and hold more complex poses for longer periods. As much as yoga poses can strengthen your body and improve flexibility, yoga has also been called a “work-in,” as it also does wonders to your brain and helps bridge the gap of feeling both energized and relaxed.
Read More#7 on Dr. Graham's Top 10 Nighttime Routines: Go nuts! Walnuts and almonds contain tryptophan and magnesium, so they are the “dream” sleep-inducing snack.
Read MoreThat’s right, if you want to live longer, cook. According to research, eating home-cooked meals may lead to better health outcomes, including decreased rates of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer, and yes—mortality. People who cook also live happier, healthier and longer lives.
Read MoreWe also learned to find our strengths. These qualities are what Julie immediately works to identify in her clients, because as she puts it, "I'm going to feel like a ding dong for the rest of my life if I compare myself to others.” Everyone laughed, but it’s true: Julie is creative and driven and quick, and now she capitalizes on those traits with confidence rather than comparison. “As a nation, we score very low on self regulation... What are you good at?” she asked us.
Read MoreWorried about failing to live up to your 2017 New Year Resolutions? FRESH Med has got you covered! To help you with these goals we would like to introduce the FRESH Med Monthly Newsletter. Our newsletter is available to our subscribers and will be covering topics to help you achieve your health goals...one letter at a time F.R.E.S.H.
Read MoreDo you find yourself asking these questions?
New York City has a new favorite four-lettered-word: YOGA!
Once considered an alternative “hippie thing,” yoga studios are sprouting up on every corner and classes are being taught everywhere from the Rockaway boardwalk—to the Wall Street boardroom. In honor of September being National Yoga Month, we will be offering more private and small group yoga classes at Physio Logic!
