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  It’s that time of year again, when it seems like every ad coming through your Instagram feed is promoting some way to change your body. Reduced price gym memberships, some new fad diet, only 5 months to get that “beach body,” and all the reasons fr... 

    What if I told you there was a way to make your shower improve your immune function, better your lymphatic and overall circulation, and boost your energy levels? This is the magic of contrast hydrotherapy. Water as a form of therapy has been used... 

Why is pleasure important? I’ll show you how experiencing pleasure can activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system to create feelings of safety and relaxation. Overcome your obstacles this week and try a pleasurable activity. Shar... 

Empower yourself at your next doctor’s visit by preparing yourself with the right questions to ask. Do you have a good relationship with your doctor? Do you feel empowered to advocate for yourself? Tag me, @Natalie_C in the comments below with your q... 

You only have 45 minutes with your doctor to get the answers you’re looking for. Well don’t be overwhelmed, watch my video for tips on how you can best prepare for your visit. How do you prepare for your doctor visits? Tag me in the comments @Karen_C... 

Get the most out of our daily movement from this crash course on all things hormones. Learn more about the importance to listen to the cues your body is sending when it comes to properly programming your training in my article Utilize Your Hormones T... 

Empower yourself during Breast Cancer Awareness month with insight and personal stories from Dr. Anne Peled. In this introductory video, Dr. Anne talks about early detection, doing your research, movement and exercise and more ways to arm yourself wi... 

  When we think about our healthcare providers and overall medical care, we hope things will be fairly straightforward, that we’ll be given all of the treatment options and have our health needs and wishes be supported. While fortunately this is ofte... 

In this video, Dr. Anne Peled goes over self-examinations and the following tips for early detection of breast cancer. In addition to checking out how your breasts normally feel, it’s also important to notice any changes in how they look. Definitely ... 

If you feel like you can’t make it through the day without a nap, or relying on your caffeine in the morning or early afternoon, you might need help with stabilizing your blood sugar levels! You’d be amazed what stable blood sugar levels can do for y... 

Have you ever pulled out your favorite pair of pants at the start of a new season, only to discover that they no longer fit? Perhaps you notice your body has shifted shape, or discover new folds or wrinkles that weren’t there before. Maybe you look i... 

Pelvic floor strength training is truly versatile. There are so many ways to ensure your pelvic floor’s integrity and function for years to come. Let’s break down the movements that will help most, which you can (and should) do every day. Which exerc... 

Hindsight is indeed 20/20. Just take it from these AthletaWell community members. Watch them talk about what they wish they had known about menopause before entering this important stage while Dr. Jen Gunter offers her own professional insight. Jenna... 

Over the last several months I’ve been doing a bit of a refresh on the house and adding some new plant babies has been a huge part of the décor, but plants can offer so much more than just an amazing design aesthetic. Choose wisely and you can you ge... 

Holistic Health Guide Dr. Tiffany Lester and Mindful Movement Guide Dani Parker offer the gift of stress relief this season. In this two-parter: @Tiffany_L teaches us about how stress affects the body and how to regulate those overwhelming feelings. ... 

  It was this time 4 years ago, at the busiest point in my full-time fitness and yoga teaching career, that my body said “ENOUGH.” I was demo-ing a movement during my 5th class of the day and felt a dull pain that had been lingering in my low back su... 

Hi everyone! @YogaJeanne Jeanne Heileman joined me to talk about the transition from Summer to Fall and how we can practice the ultimate self-care from an Ayurvedic lens. She offers all types of useful information, from adjustments we can make to our... 

   This month I will be focused on how trauma and chronic stress show in our physical bodies. What we feel emotionally is first experienced in our bodies as a physical sensation. Whether we recognize it or not. Trauma often presents itself physically... 

  What is your relationship with your stomach? This is the question that my friend and wellness guru Khadija asked me the other day as she massaged my belly in preparation for an acupuncture treatment. It took me a minute to answer the question becau... 

  As the world is reopening after being locked down for over a year, many of us are planning summer travel. Even if you are vaccinated, I encourage you to be diligent when in public spaces. This includes continuing to wear a mask when appropriate lik... 

One of the worst habits I’ve had to break during my fitness journey has been weighing myself ALL the time. My entire life (especially during the times that I was intensely “dieting”) I would allow the number on the scale to determine my mood for the ...