BENEFITS OF PRESSURE POINTS

Stress and anxiety can be experienced daily in our lives and it can be caused by numerous things. One of the possible reasons is based on his/her environment and living in the city can be as stressful as it can be every single day. Dealing with endless traffic and crowds, an individual’s stress and anxiety level can easily increase swiftly due to the hustle and bustle within the city.

As much as possible, it is extremely important to have natural relieving remedies that can help with calming one’s self on-the-go. Our bodies have pressure points that can quickly provide relief from stress and anxiety. When the pressure builds throughout the day, some solutions are available tp be used anytime and anywhere. Try some of the effective methods using the pressure points and your fingerprints that are listed below:

To treat stress, headaches, toothaches, and facial pain, apply pressure on your muscle that is situated between the thumb and index finger on either hand.

For migraine and low energy, the muscles behind the ear and back of the neck can be self-massaged for instant relief.

Being in larger crowds can be nauseating. Applying pressure around the muscles located on the side of your legs can help. 

Decreasing hypertension while on the move is possible. It is as easy as applying pressure in between eyebrows. This is also known as the third-eye point.

Been writing and typing in school or work all day? Apply mild pressure on the inside of both wrists to receive this pressure point’s soothing benefits.

INSOLES THAT MAKE YOUR FEET DANCE

Are you having slight discomfort with walking? Is it making you stay away from your favorite pair of shoes? 

Well, have no fear! We present to you an easy trick that can help you enjoy moving around in your favorite shoes once again.

Did you know that there are various types of insoles that can directly cater to the podiatric issues that you may be having? If you are experiencing foot pain or just want to overall avoid foot-related issues, there are insoles that are designed for specific feet categories and activities. There are three different feet categories: over-pronators or flat feet, neutral foot-types, hyper-supinators or high-arched. 

Already know the category where your feet belongs? Great! Let us get started on finding the best insole for you.

For High-Arches:

Hyper-supinator feet requires a highly cushioned, flexible running sole. The flexibility of the insole is very important so it can customize its shape and support the hilly shape of the feet. It is also important for the insoles to be lightweight so it won’t feel like a burden when you are running around. We recommend insoles that are made with memory foam such as HappyStep.

For Flat Feet:

What is important for flat-footed individuals is firmness. The insoles need to provide support from heel to toe and it should have multiple layers of cushion with the flexibility to help with proper posture. We recommend insoles with cushioning layers and shock-absorption such as Spence RX.

For Neutral Foot Types:

With choosing the right insoles for the neutral-footed individuals, it is best to base it on the type of activity that you want your feet to be supported in. For example, insoles for walking all day are usually labeled as the all-purpose insoles. Walking insoles are created with specific fabric that would keep away moisture to keep the feet cool and dry throughout the day. Try Sof Sole if you would like to support your walking.

For runners, active insoles that can provide control, stability, and support for your feet during fast-paced activities. Brands such as Vionic are highly recommended for running. 

Last but not least, insoles for individuals who have jobs or activities that require them to stand all day. Maximum support is indeed needed for all-day standers. A super deep heel cup can provide the support needed and it can also help position the soft tissue to naturally absorb shock. Superfeet Green is highly recommended for this all-day activity.

CATCHING VITAMIN D

Catch Some Vitamin D!

When the sun is shining, are you actually catching the rays?
We sure hope so!

The healthy glow from a tan is not the only benefit that we can receive from the sun. Did you know that Vitamin D is absorbed through the sun as well?

Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced by the body as we absorb the sun rays as well as from certain food and supplements. Vitamin D supports maintaining healthy bones and teeth, strengthens the immune system and cardiovascular health, regulate insulin levels, protection from certain conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis, boosts energy, and much more. In addition, sun exposure is beneficial to infants and expecting mothers.

When the sunlight is absorbed by our skin, our body system synthesizes this particular vitamin. It can be as simple as stepping outside during midday and exposing ourselves to the sun for about 5-10 minutes throughout the week and we can help our bodies produce sufficient Vitamin D. So what is the catch? Well, let us catch as much sunlight that we can this summer so we can store some Vitamin D in our system during the winter days!

SELF CARE

Fifteen years ago, a fitness instructor changed my skin.

During his class, he announced to the group "what you put in your body is just as important as what you put on your body." This resonated since I spent a good part of my life eating processed food and using makeup, skincare and detergents loaded with ingredients I could not even pronounce. Since that day, I try my best to use all natural organic products on my face, body, underarms, and yes - tampons, too. At the end of the day, I believe the teacher was onto something when he said take care of your whole body!