Modern life has its benefits, of course, but also costs – most notably in the increasing distance it’s put between us and the natural world. Many of us grew up thinking of nature as something totally separate from human life. Today’s technology often widens the...
All motion begins with posture, and all motion ends with posture. That’s part of the second Posture Principle from Dr. Steven Weiniger’s book Stand Taller-Live Longer: A Posture & Anti-Aging Strategy – and the reason his at-home program is used by clinicians...
Good posture is something you hear a lot about as a kid. I can remember distinctly hearing my mom say, “Sit up tall and put your shoulders back!” You might remember your own mom (or dad or caregiver) telling you something similar. Yet here we are today in...
While cycling through downtown Portland a few days ago, I was amazed to see so many people out along the waterfront admiring the cherry trees and their eruption of soft pink blossoms. The tree limbs were like arms, welcoming us to step out into the spring, with its...
We’re finding out now that long COVID is extremely common. Roughly one-third of those infected will have some lingering symptoms, most often fatigue and loss of smell or taste. We’re also finding just how mysterious it is, affecting more women than men, for instance,...
