Nov 16
Gymnasts have some of the most impressive body mechanics in the athletic world. Standing on top of a thin beam with their arms projected out elegantly, their legs are positioned in a precise manner to ensure an undisturbed sense of balance, their back maintains an upright position demonstrating anatomical alignment, their head sits atop their …
Nov 03
Enduring a bout of sickness is one of the least desirable states of existence to be in. Whether it be food poisoning, a bout of the latest strain of the coronavirus, or the newest edition of the flu floating around in the air, coming down with an infection that hinders our physical well-being affects our …
Oct 26
“I’ve been busy” Is a common term in response to the question “How’s life been?” Our everyday lives include a plethora of activities that keep us occupied. Whether it be the busy life of a parent, forty-plus hours a week of dedication to our jobs, or a sleep-deprived student staring at a pile of assignments …
Oct 04
Engaging with the numerous methods of electronic entertainment is a prominent part of our culture. Our phones, tablets, computers, and televisions have become integrated into a uniformed presentation of digital media so that we look at a variety of screens present in our lives at any location and circumstance. Whether it be watching a series …
Sep 09
Weeds. Once described to me by a dear friend and mentor as “something in which its intrinsic value has not yet to be discovered.” Seeing as both my back and front yards quickly became overwhelmed with wild weeds that sprouted and proliferated, I fully-heartedly agreed with this statement. If I happened to be a deer …
Aug 24
Our bones are significant organs within our body responsible for the infrastructure and framework that keeps us upright and allows us to move in multiple planes of motion. Similar to how rebar, cement, and two-by-fours hold buildings together, our bones supply an internal stabilizing factor to support our body. Our skeleton offers us a magnificent …
Aug 13
The trials and tribulations of life present themselves in various ways where we can expect to prepare for them or randomly when we least expect it. Our society consistently manages the scales of financial status, human relations, and psychological health. A few top contributors requiring a substantial amount of time include paying the bills, maintaining …
Aug 02
The resident mockingbirds camping out in the neighborhood trees can be heard performing a symphony of bird songs. Your bedroom window is slightly cracked, allowing the crisp and refreshing morning summer air to flow over your face as you slowly regain consciousness from a good night’s sleep. As you notice the light becoming brighter shining …
Jul 06
Shedding a few pounds to prepare for a desired aesthetic appearance before a beach trip to the Amalfi coast in a few months, increasing lean muscle mass, or decreasing circulating cholesterol or insulin levels because the doctor said so, making a trip to the gym covers a lot of ground to enhance a human’s overall …
Jun 22
Calories present themselves in many scenarios in our lives. On the back of any container or package of food at the grocery store, you’ll find the nutrition facts displaying how many calories are in a serving size of the container’s contents. After consulting with a doctor about our BMI, our doctor might ask us what …
