EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. It is late at night. You are alone and wandering empty streets in search of your parked car when you hear footsteps creeping up from ...
True professional success doesn’t just come from intelligence or ambition; it starts with how we care for and connect with ourselves. Tuning into the body’s signals and aligning them with the mind’s ...
In today's fast-paced world, health is no longer limited to physical fitness alone. International Mind-Body Wellness Day highlights the deep connection between mental and physical well-being, ...
Some years ago, I had a colonoscopy without being fully anesthetized, and was able to watch on a computer screen the shifting views of the insides of my colon. I was both fascinated and disturbed.
In the popular childhood song, “The Skeleton Dance,” we may recall singing about different body parts being connected, such as, “The backbone’s connected to the neck bone.” However, the more abstract ...
Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure and fear. It is late at ...
That spring felt dark and heavy. Outside, the light was bright, the air crisp, and the tulips were in full bloom. But inside, I was a mess—sad, sluggish, tears rolling down my eyes for no good reason.
As you read this, draw your attention to your jaw. Are you aware of any sensations? Are there areas of tension? Does your jaw feel tight or relaxed? Now imagine releasing any tension. What would that ...
For centuries, healers, thinkers, and spiritual guides have discussed the significant impact of the mind on the body. Conversely, contemporary medicine, emphasizing pharmacology and surgery has ...
DEAR BONNIE: I recently was diagnosed for the second time with a rare cancer that has come back and is putting my mind and body into a tailspin of questions and feelings. I was wondering if you had ...