Understanding Your Mental Health Mental Health includes our Emotional, Psychological, and Social Well-being and it affects how we think, feel and act. Mental Health is important for overall health because if it is not treated or maintained it can increase the risk of developing other physical health problems such type 2 diabetes and heart disease just to name a few. 2020 was a year where our mental health was tested on a global scale! Covid-19 hit millions of homes hard from

One of the easiest ways to describe the role of a Health and Fitness Coach is to compare it to a sports-team coach. Coaches are resources used for their knowledge of the sport and their ability to teach athletes techniques that will help them excel during competition. If you’ve ever played a sport at any level then you can think back to those experiences and remember one theme that was constant regardless of the arena. The coaches could teach you and help you sharpen your ski

There is a test that helps determine an individual’s lung capacity known as a spirometry breathing, or a pulmonary function test (PFT). The PFT helps to show how well an individual can move air in and out of their lungs. It will measure your lung volume, capacity, rate of flow, and gas exchange and is a useful tool in diagnosing lung diseases such as asthma or COPD. Do you feel like your lungs are struggling? Is it even possible to improve lung capacity? These are questions m

What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band that runs across the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes that helps to create the foot’s arch. Plantar fasciitis or “policeman's heel” is the inflammation of this tissue due to microscopic tears, degenerative changes or thickening of the plantar fascia. The most common symptom is sharp pain at the heel that is more prevalent during the first few steps

Stretching and Self-Myofascial Release “I feel TIGHT, RESTRICTED, even a bit ACHY!!!” Seems like a little movement may be in order. Perhaps a Static Stretch or even a touch of Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) may be a simple and practical solution to help your bound up muscles or stiff joints. What are these methods and how can they provide relief? A little education and self-discipline can very well lead you on the path to healthier joints and better overall mobility to decreas

The year 2020 presented us with one of the largest health threats in recent history. The onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) took many unsuspecting lives on a global scale. With the current pandemic; it’s no surprise that people are more concerned than they’ve ever been with their personal hygiene and protection from immune system threats. Another valuable habit to consider would be the addition of vitamins and supplements into your daily routine. Vitamins are found in nature