In our research, we have found that yoga decreases pain, improves mood, and bolsters quality of life for adults with arthritis. Less quantified, but perhaps more importantly, we have heard many stories describing how yoga can transform one’s relationship to the disease, to the body, to life with arthritis and even to life overall.
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Now that school is out and summer is upon us, many parents are looking for activities to occupy their children in a constructive and meaningful way. Look no further than your backyard, balcony or local plot of land.
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The U.S. is currently spending over 17.9% of gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare (CMS, 2019). With this level of investment, which is more than any other country, we would expect to see greater health outcomes for patients in the U.S.. And yet we are seeing higher levels of disease burden in the U.S. compared to other countries in the world (Peterson-Kaiser, 2017). Patients are looking to complementary health approaches like acupuncture, yoga, and mind-body medicine for what they are not finding in conventional medicine.
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June is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD is more common than many people realize, and it can have debilitating effects on the individual as well as impact their relationships with loved ones. In any given year approximately eight million American adults are suffering from this condition and it is estimated that 7 to 8% of the U.S. population will have PTSD during their lifetime. While anyone may develop PTSD, it is more prevalent in certain populations such as military veterans.
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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.”
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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.
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With Beth Romanski, Program Director of Professional and Continuing Education and Dr. Sarica Cernohous
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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