No matter what your fitness goals or routine is, you should always make time for a post-workout stretch. Stretching allows the body and the muscles to cool down. You will help your worked muscles release tension and begin the recovery process. Without stretching you can cause injury and pain, which will prevent you from working out the following day. Here are all of the reasons you should stretch after a workout. Prevent Injury Stretching can reduce the impact or risk of injury. If you work out and pull a muscle, you will need to stretch it so that it doesn’t…
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A lot of people can be scared or intimidated when it comes to attending a session with a therapist, no matter what type of therapy they require. This is only natural; after all, you are taking a step into the unknown. However, it is important to recognize the benefits you will achieve at the end of this, and by having a full understanding of what to expect you can also make yourself feel much more at ease. Taking that into account, read on to discover everything you need to know about attending a session for ACT therapy. ACT stands for…
Essential nutrients are needed for everyone, but even more so from those working in the military. Nutrients are essential, so we must look for it in food and other areas, so later the organism fulfills the function of their first breakdown and then assimilate them. These nutrients are needed as we have said before for our body to function well, to gain energy, to create tissue, to repair damaged tissue, and other biochemical processes that our body performs. Proteins, carbohydrates, saturated fats, unsaturated fats and trans fats, water-soluble vitamins, minerals that are, macrominerals, trace elements and water. We must…
Losing focus is a pretty common problem. In this day and age, most people work sitting at a desk staring at a computer screen, at least for some portion of the day. There are so many factors that contribute to being unfocused, easily distracted, or becoming restless when you try to complete a focused task. Let’s take a look at some of those factors, and how you can combat them. Changeable Mood One factor which many people don’t even realize is affecting them, is their changeable mood. Our mood affects pretty much every aspect of our lives, including our ability…
We live in a society where there are many reasons why people don’t go see a doctor. A recent study showed that there are three main categories of reasons for avoiding medical care. First, over one-third of participants (33.3% of 1,369) reported unfavorable evaluations of seeking medical care, such as factors related to physicians, health care organizations, and affective concerns. Second, a subset of participants reported low perceived need to seek medical care (12.2%), often because they expected their illness or symptoms to improve over time (4.0%). Third, many participants reported traditional barriers to medical care (58.4%), such as high…
Trigger warning: mentions of suicide. Men’s health is often a subject that is unexplored and not talked about often. This is often due to the standards of masculinity that are set by our society; men are supposed to be strong protectors who do not allow themselves to be vulnerable. These ideologies are incredibly damaging to men’s health, and often leads men down a destructive path. Why don’t men talk enough about their health? It is a well-known trope that men are often much more reluctant to see a doctor than women. If they are in pain or suffering discomfort, men…
Over the last ten years, the word narcissist has become more popular. Narcissism is not a new trait. It is something that many of us have a little of in our lives. Posting a selfie on social media or looking at your reflection in the mirror puts you on the healthy end of narcissism. However, as you move down the spectrum, you start to see more extreme behaviors, and this can lead to full-blown narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) Living with someone that has NPD is extremely hard. Experts say that there is a pattern to the way people with NPD…
Getting engaged is a big deal. Marriage is a lifelong commitment. So, how do you know when you are ready to pop the question and tie the knot? In this blog post, we are going to take you through some of the indicators that you are definitely ready to take your relationship to the next level. You’re both open and honest about your financial situations One of the indicators that you are ready to get married is if you are open about your finances. Money does matter to some extent, no matter how devoted you are or how in love…
Relationships are hard work. They require a lot of work on the part of both people involved, and sometimes that isn’t enough to keep everything together. Sometimes they just don’t work out, and sometimes you’re in a position where you can’t tell if you should keep holding on or accept that it’s time to let go. If you’re in this situation right now, then it’s a good thing you have come across this article because we’re going to be discussing some of the ways that you can know the answer to this question. Keep reading if you want to find…
We all have problems, from chronic health issues and pain to mental health issues and if we all learned to come together, we could make a world of difference. Anyone who has chronic health issues is certainly always on the hunt for a better lifestyle and health. There are many treatments and things available to people, including caduceusscience.com. This can be a huge benefit to you to explore new avenues but another good thing is to start feeling empowered in yourself once again. This will be vital! It doesn’t need to be in huge ways, but there are some simple…