The COVID-19 pandemic is characterized by an overactive inflammatory response. Coronavirus poses a significant risk to those with a compromised immune system.  Inflammation is your body’s natural defense to protect itself from harm, however, if the immune system fails to respond effectively, it then floods the body with intracellular mediator proteins called cytokines. Scientists use the term “cytokine storm” to describe the severe inflammatory response which can ultimately lead to organ failure.  The good news is you can actively strengthen immunity and reduce inflammation by the choices you make every day.  Be Mindful Meditation actively trains your mind to live...

 After a long, peaceful night’s sleep, you wake feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. That is until you go to sit or stand up. This is when the joint pain begins. Morning joint pain, whether it is minor or severe, can make it physically and mentally difficult for you to complete daily tasks and activities but it doesn’t always have to be that way. The aches and pains you experience in the morning from joint stiffness can be prevented by making a few simple changes to your day-to-day routine. Making these changes can help you find relief from joint...

In a single month, 30% of people in the United States according to the Center for Disease Control suffer from some type of joint pain. Joint pain, regardless of its severity, prevents people from being able to perform essential everyday tasks or engage in favorite hobbies or activities. Yoga has proven successful in helping people who suffer from joint pain. The slow, gentle, and low-impact movements of yoga help to keep the joints in the body healthy. Whether you are trying to prevent future flare-ups of joint inflammation or looking for relief for pain and stiffness you are currently experiencing,...