We all know that fruit is rich in nutrients for our bodies and essential to our diet but many do not realize how counterproductive it can be. Most fruit is fairly high on the glycemic index. Therefore it is converted into sugar at much faster and higher rates than other foods. Glucose turns to fat … Continue reading When to Eat Fruit
Happy National Dog Day! Massage is an ideal approach to calm a dog in stressful situations, relieve soreness in over-used joints, as well as serve as a routine way to maintain your dog’s health and bond to you. By spending some quality hands-on time with your favorite four-legged friend, you will both receive the many … Continue reading Spaw Day!
To stay away from injuries that may occur from day to day activities, it is important to keep the core strong and flexible. WHAT IS CORE TRAINING? The area of the body, which is commonly referred to as the core, is your midsection and it involves all your muscles in that area including the front, … Continue reading Core: The Foundation of Strength
Pilates... TRX... Barre... Tai Chi... Cardio? Misha's items are a must have for all! Stainless Steel FreeFlow Avex Water Bottle: This 24oz bottle holds liquids up to 10 hours hot and 29 hours cold. It is my favorite water bottle for a few reasons... Easy to clean EVERYTHING, easy to hold (sometimes my thumb hurts if … Continue reading Misha’s Gym Bag Must Haves!
Plantar fasciitis can be a real pain in the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. If you’ve ever had pain in the bottom of your foot with the first few steps out of bed in … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis: Home Solutions!
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, 70% OF YOUR BODY COMPOSITION IS WHAT YOU EAT. I’ve been getting a lot of people come to me pointing at their lower belly and say “How do I get rid of this?” And most are not happy with my answer… “Great abs are made in the kitchen.” Working out is … Continue reading ARE YOU 70% SPINACH OR 70% COOKIE?
Besides tasting it in Thai dishes or delicious masala chai, most of us would never guess that this delicious thready grass holds so much healing power inside its fibrous stalks. Surprisingly, lemongrass essential oil is used as aromatherapy to relieve muscle pain, externally to kill bacteria, ward off insects, and reduce body aches, and internally to help … Continue reading Lemongrass
