Elite Daily – April 5, 2018 Written by: Julia Guerra   Dr. Robert Graham, M.D., of FRESH Med at Physio Logic NYC, tells Elite Daily that some ancient medicinal belief systems, such as traditional Chinese medicine, and the Ayurvedic way of living, suggest “you should chew your food 25 times” per bite. Now, that might sound a […]

Why The Shoes You Wear While Walking Are Super Important mindbodygreen.com – March 20, 2018 Written by: Krysten Peck   According to Dr. Rachel Tavel, a physical therapist and gait specialist at the Brooklyn-based Physio Logic, no one walk or walker is the same. “Along with differences in height, weight, fitness level, and general health and body

The Uses and Health Benefits of Manuka Honey Health.com – February 14, 2018 Written by: Anthea Levi   Manuka honey, a honey produced in New Zealand, has many health benefits—including antibacterial qualities that help heal wounds and treat infections, experts say.

On the surface, Pilates and yoga can look pretty similar—they both use mats, props, and body resistance movements, for example. But when you take a class in either discipline, you discover they feel pretty different. So, what, exactly, distinguishes the two—and, more importantly, how do you know which one is right for you based on your fitness goals? Does

If you think to yourself, I love to waste money, but I want to literally piss it away, then you’re in luck: Companies around Silicon Valley have created the perfect product to help you flush cash down the toilet—raw water! Enough of this “perfectly-safe-to-drink” water of the 21st century. Raw water is old-school—as in, “You

If you’ve never been in a Pilates studio, you might wonder why anyone would spend their time contorting themselves on an array of torturous-looking machines. But if you give the workout a chance, you may be pleasantly surprised with the results. “Pilates is an exercise method that can apply to all of the movements you

Medically reviewed by Kelly Kennedy, RD When I was a child, I had an addiction to sweets so extreme that I would hoard packets of pure cane sugar and pour them down my throat on the sly. But I am proud of having beaten that habit after a prediabetes diagnosis in 2012 drove me to cut most

Get the Basics… Pilates can help marathon runners avoid injuries and improve their run. Pilates helps you cross-train your muscles, correct your gait, and better connect with your body. The annual New York City Marathon is approaching this Sunday — November 5, 2017 — and participating runners have no doubt been training for months! What many don’t

The food industry is experiencing a major shift these days, as diets are a dying trend (thank the lord), and all-around healthier ways of eating are finally catching on. Viral documentaries like What the Health and Cowspiracy have sparked intrigue, and you may have noticed yourself or your peers either cautiously dabbling in or even

Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in the popularity of a new form of skin care: edible beauty. Every day it seems like there’s a new line of products you can ingest rather than slather on your skin; whether they’re drinkables, smoothie powders, supplements, or even chocolate bars, they all claim to

  Women are often burdened by personal body issues that arise, largely from various cultural attitudes and standards, however now, a growing number of experts are beginning to explore the impact of such concerns on the actual career trajectory of women. This new focus is giving way to radical attitudes and practices designed to deeply empower women by