Universal Integrated Health
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To relax means to calm the mind, the body, or both. Relaxing can quiet your mind and make you feel peaceful and calm. Your body also reacts when you relax. For example, your muscles may be less tense and more flexible. After such an emotional year, try to unwind and reduce your stress levels during the holidays. But how do you plan a relaxing holiday after a particularly challenging year? Here are a few ways: Practice mindful meditation... Breathing exercises Try progressive muscle relaxation Take a walk or do some other activity Get a massage #universalintegratedhealth #uih #holistichealth #wellness #holisticmovement #physicaltherapy #massagetherapylife #pilates #mobility #lifestyle #exerciseismedicine #workplacehealth #remotework #healthylifestyle #worklifebalance #athleticperformance #athletictraining #wellbeing #coretraining #strengthandmobility #relaxation #relax #stress #relaxing

May the holiday season end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year. Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity! #Holidays #holidayseason #holidayvibes #Holidays2020 #christmas #christmastree #merrychristmas #christmastime #christmaseve #christmasdecor #christmasiscoming #christmaslights #christmasgifts #christmasparty

I don't know about you, but the second that the weather changes, the mood shifts. People are generally more energized, cheerful, and ready to take on the world when it's sunny outside... and when it's dark and rainy, we basically have to do everything we can to make sure we don't burrito ourselves in a warm, fuzzy blanket and sit there all day long. Winter can also be exceptionally tough: every day has the same miserable forecast: cold, wet, and dark. Although there’s plenty ...of sunshine to go around the rest of the year, the lack thereof in the chillier months isn’t great and not just because it’s harder to feel awake and lively during the day. The sunshine is also important for other aspects of your health and wellbeing, too. This winter, the moment you see the sun peeking out from behind the clouds, run as your life relies on it to soak some up. Go naturally boost your immune system and get some vitamin D! #universalintegratedhealth #uih #holistichealth #wellness #holisticmovement #physicaltherapy #massagetherapylife #pilates #mobility #lifestyle #exerciseismedicine #workplacehealth #remotework #healthylifestyle #worklifebalance #athleticperformance #athletictraining #wellbeing #coretraining #strengthandmobility #sunshine #vitamind #sunlight

This is the ultimate glute loosener. If you’ve got tight hips, this is exercise that will be uncomfortable and rewarding at the same time. Benefits: Improves flexibility and mobility in the hips and glutes Stretches the piriformis muscles and glutes... Improved mobility in hips leads to better performance in lower-body movements #universalintegratedhealth #uih #holistichealth #wellness #holisticmovement #physicaltherapy #massagetherapylife #pilates #mobility #lifestyle #exerciseismedicine #workplacehealth #remotework #healthylifestyle #worklifebalance #athleticperformance #athletictraining #wellbeing #coretraining #strengthandmobility #dynamicstretching #stretching #pigeonpose #pigeonstretch

Being home for the holidays and off work for a few days, is the perfect time for you to catch up on your sleep! Quality and restorative sleep is so important for optimal energy levels and for the following reasons: Promoting muscle recovery and repair especially after intensive exercise Supporting hormone balance and maintaining healthy weight Optimizing memory and learning... #universalintegratedhealth #holistichealth #holisticmovement #holisticnutrition #physiotherapy #massage #acupuncture #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathy #nutrition #yoga #pilates #exercise #health #wellbeing #healing #pain #exerciseismedicine #posture #sittingposture #sitting #ergonomics #workplacehealth #officeexercises #productivity #occupationalhealth #optimalhealth #sleep