Pilates has numerous health benefits, but what about for trying to lose weight: does Pilates for weight loss really work? Pilates is a full-body, low-impact exercise that strengthens muscles while improving both postural alignment and flexibility. The practice focuses largely on the core, with precise movements and breath control. It strengthens and stabilizes your core,…
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Stress Less: The Science Behind Cortisol
Cortisol is the stress hormone. It is made by the adrenal glands along with other hormones including norepinephrine, epinephrine, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and aldosterone. In times of stress, the hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to tell the adrenal cortex to release cortisol. When there is enough cortisol, the hypothalamus and pituitary stop communicating, and cortisol…
The Cleansing Benefits of Massage
There is nothing quite like that post-massage bliss, but are there actual health benefits of massage? The answer is yes! Massage has been used for thousands of years by people living all over the world as a means of naturally treating both mental and physical body ailments. Massage therapy is defined as “the manual manipulation…