(Some) Socks Suck

(Some) Socks Suck

Here I demonstrate how socks compress the toes. It’s well known that tapered shoes smoosh your toes together and negatively affect foot health, but have you thought about how traditional socks affect the foot? I didn’t consider the impact socks have on my toes because I figured socks wouldn’t compress my toes like shoes do. But, they do in fact squeeze my little piggies into a very small holding pen.

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Uterine Mobility

Uterine Mobility

Imagine sitting in one position ALL. Day. Long. …never moving out of that one position.  The seat of the chair pressing against the back of the legs would compress blood vessels and result in pain and numbness.  If you stayed in that one position long enough,... READ MORE
For Men Only!

For Men Only!

The following information is for educational purposes only. I’ve compiled a list of resources for men wanting to optimize their fertility, prostate and urinary health. Male Tonic is a Rainforest Remedies™ herbal tincture formulated by Dr. Rosita Arvigo.   For... READ MORE
Squat- How You Get There Matters

Squat- How You Get There Matters

Squatting regularly is important for pelvic floor health if done properly. Ideally, you would maintain a lumbar (low back) curve while getting in and out of a squat. But because we have been sitting in chairs since first grade through high school or college, and then commuting to and from work in a car, sitting in chairs for meals, sitting on a toilet, and then sitting on a couch in the evening, our bodies are no longer able to get into a weight-bearing squat without tucking the pelvis under.

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You Always Have Time To Squat

You Always Have Time To Squat

No time for squats?  If you have time to sit down and stand up, you have time to practice your squats. Katy goes into detail about the vertical shin in the video below and demonstrates the Maui Squat. Alignment Snacks: Hips Don’t Lie, They Sit, Frankie Says Relax, All... READ MORE

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