by Ryan Cooney | Dec 15, 2023 | Education, Uncategorized
In the complexity of human perception, a lesser-known sense plays a vital role in our daily lives. This sense is called interoception. Interoception focuses on the sensations originating within our bodies. Thus, it is unlike our external senses of sight, hearing,...
by Ryan Cooney | Nov 2, 2023 | Education, Healthy Habits
The brain and the body are often viewed as separate, each with its own area of influence. Yet, when we take a closer look, we see they are brilliantly and wonderfully interconnected. The brain is not an isolated commander issuing orders. Instead, it is an integral...
by Ryan Cooney | Oct 20, 2023 | Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free, Sports Injury
Growing up, we often aren’t taught how important it is to be attuned to our body. We also aren’t taught how we can cultivate body awareness. In Western culture and medicine, there is a tendency to break ideas down and put them into boxes to make sense of them. This...
by Jana Lundell | Oct 5, 2023 | Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free, Stress Reduction
When we feel unwell, it is common to focus on treating physical symptoms. For example, if our backs are hurting, we assume there must be something wrong with the muscles and tissues of our low backs. If our stomachs are upset, we begin to think about what we last ate...
by Ryan Cooney | Sep 25, 2023 | Education, Healthy Habits
In physical health and wellness, we often focus on external factors such as exercise routines, diets, and supplements. While these elements do play a role in our well-being, there are other aspects that we should consider. One aspect of health that is often missed or...
by Jana Lundell | May 18, 2023 | Education, Healthy Habits
A baby’s arrival can kick off major life changes. It can bring joy and celebration, but it can also be emotionally challenging for parents. Postpartum depression and postpartum blues, or “baby blues,” can occur following pregnancy.1,2 These mental health illnesses are...
