Posts by: stagemuih

In 2014 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the UN General Assembly and declared: “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help in wellbeing. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.”

June is Men’s Health Month. In 1994, the US Senate approved the week of June 12-19 as National Men’s Health Week. Men tend to live an average of 4 years less than women. While this gap is closing, it is still notable.

With Beth Romanski, Program Director of Professional and Continuing Education and Dr. Sarica Cernohous

According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity can have serious implications for people’s health. A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, lipid disorders, depression, anxiety, and a whole host of other health issues.

Summer is coming, and with the warm weather comes more opportunities to enjoy your inner animal. When it comes to fitness, the idea is to have fun without getting hurt. But are there herbs that can help improve your performance? As a matter of fact, there are three!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One in five, the equivalent of 4.6 million, adults in the United States experience a mental health condition in a given year and suicide is the tenth leading cause of death according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Designated in 1983 by the President’s Council on Fitness, this program seeks to improve the quality of life and fitness levels of all Americans. There are lots of ways to get moving and plenty of proven tips to be successful in achieving longevity in your workout plan.

At MUIH, we hold interconnection as a strong principle of integrative health, and it can be a great tool to help you regain focus and align your beliefs with your goals. Practicing interconnection can be done every day in activities that you probably already do. Here are a few practices that can help you get started in developing more interconnection in your daily life.

On March 13, I highlighted my dreams and vision for MUIH in the official announcement of my appointment as president and CEO. Below are a few highlights:

April 7 is World Health Day. MUIH stands with the World Health Organization in its call to make #HealthForAll a reality through “individuals and communities who have access to high quality health services so that they take care of their own health and the health of their families.”

Asparagus is one of the first veggies to indicate that spring arrived. The nutrient density and antioxidant capacity of asparagus increases when cooked by about 30 percent. That being said, we hope you enjoy one of our favorite asparagus recipes, courtesy of Eleonora Gafton, M.S., CNS, LDN, Assistant Professor and Cooking Lab Manager.