As we adjust to Daylight Savings Time, here are some reminders for good sleep habits. Exercise early in the day. Exercise is great for overall sleep support and can help you adjust so that you integrate the hour gained as we “fall back”. Get morning light exposure! Your good night’s sleep starts in the morning! Exposing your […]
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Social Connection – Working out at Island Fitness is a great way to strengthen your social connections, which is so important for our longevity! Less Stress/more energy – Moving helps us lower our stress response and create more energy. Especially if you exercise consistently! Boosted Mood – Who doesn’t feel better after they exercise!? Exercise is one of
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As we approach the holiday that celebrates Love, we offer some ways to work on loving yourself more: Write a love letter to yourself – List your positive attributes, we all have tremendous gifts, but many of them go unnoticed. Focus on recognizing your strengths and successes. Increase your positive feelings for yourself. Make fun
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Have you heard this one?How are physical therapists like doctors and lawyers: We’re all human. …Okay, I realized that wasn’t the funniest of jokes. What I’m trying to say is, we look towards professionals with their expertise for a reason. As a human race with a complicated social structure, we have needed to specialize in
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You are invited to participate in our 20-year Anniversary Make Over! This week we are exploring a new approach to your perspective – about YOU. It’s easy to think that being hard on ourselves will create change. What if the opposite – being kind to ourselves was the key? According to Precision Nutrition, there are
Welcome spring veggies and farmer market season. Combining in season veggies like Bok choy, asparagus, or snap peas with omega rich salmon creates a springtime fresh, satisfying, and healthful meal. By adding a few fresh staple ingredients to just one tablespoon of Hoisin sauce gives a little sweetness to a slightly spicy sauce and reduces
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This recipe turns out thick, rich, and satisfying. Perfect for late winter days. Easy to prepare in an Instant Pot or on stove top. I featured Cremini mushrooms because they are widely available and provide immune boosting properties. Pick one variety or mix your favorite mushrooms together. This soup is delicious anytime, and is a
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February is Heart Health Month. 6 uncommon tips for a healthy heart and life: ❤ Have a laugh – a good laugh session causes blood vessels to dilate by 22%. This can increase blood flow and reduce blood pressure. ❤ Go outside – A sliver of sunshine? a break in the rain? Bundle up
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Try the following sleepy time, relaxing warm beverage before you go to bed. There are many variations of this Ayruvedic remedy. The star ingredient is Turmeric. We love the flexibility of this recipe. If you don’t have all the other spices on hand use what you have it will still be a delicious way to
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3 steps to create positive, enjoyable life-long exercise habits
An exercise psychologist shares the secret to nailing your fitness goals. By Emma Hogan Read More »
