FGL TV Stretch Break! Chair stretch for hips and lower back

February 17, 2010

When you sit a lot during the day your hips and lower back get compressed and that creates stress on the body.  The hips also serve as a storage depot for emotional “stuff”.  During today’s stretch break I guide you through a chair stretch for hips.  Once again, this stretch is great for anyone who [...]

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Local Feel Good Living: Massage Therapist Jaime Fencer (review)

February 13, 2010

New! In support of my local community (Massachusetts), each week I will highlight news, resources and people to connect you to information you need to experience feel-good living.
Massage is indulgent to some, a therapeutic necessity to others. Massage is a great stress management tool, relaxation tool and a perfect healing therapy for athletes and those [...]

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Stretch Break: Side Bend and Simple Chest Stretch

February 10, 2010

Today’s stretch break will get you out of your seat for a side bend and simple chest stretch. When I do this in live programs I often hear “Oh, that feels good.” Always remember to breathe! And remember, stretching is feel-good living.
Note: The Stretch Break series is designed for [...]

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Are You Running From Your Dreams?

February 8, 2010

This is a guest post written by Lance at the Jungle of Life.  Visit him at www.jungleoflife.com, join his fan page on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.  He writes from the heart about reaching your true peak.

photo credit: buck82
“If one advances confidently in the direction of one’s dreams, and endeavors to live the [...]

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Feel Good Friday: 6 Ways to Go Red for Women

February 5, 2010

Today is Go Red for Women/National Wear Red Day, part of the American Heart Association’s campaign to create awareness around and help prevent heart disease in women.
Did you know …

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, more than all forms of cancer?
Heart disease kills approximately 450,000 women per year, which equates to about 1 [...]

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Speaking Up About Women and Heart Disease (and a video PSA)

February 2, 2010

Did you know cardiovascular disease kills over 432,000 women each year — about one every minute? (from GoRedForWomen.org)
Did you also know this #1 killer of women is largely preventable through a variety of healthy habits including regular exercise, healthy eating and even taking time to relax and unwind?
This past fall I worked with my local [...]

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Feel Good Friday: Neck and Shoulder Stretch Break

January 29, 2010

Effective does not have to be complicated when it comes to stress relief.  In this short video I guide you through a simple neck stretch and a few shoulder rolls – perfect for those who sit a lot or are hunched over the computer.  Time to take a break, stretch and relieve some physical stress [...]

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Stress and Tension at Work: When Your Body Speaks, Do You Listen?

January 27, 2010

Do you ever notice during the day, maybe after an extended amount of time at the computer or your desk, that your body starts to move? For example, your shoulders roll back to stretch your chest muscles (especially if you sit at a computer) or you twist side to side in your chair to [...]

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Feel Good Friday: Lend a Helping Hand

January 22, 2010

Feel Good Friday is a new segment that will post each week providing thoughts and tips for healthy, feel-good living. This is a day late due to my travels without internet access.
The Dalai Lama has this to say about the “True Meaning of Life”
We are visitors on this planet. We are here for ninety or [...]

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Question of the Week: Stress and the Workplace

January 18, 2010

When I looked at my website stats last week, I took special note of the search terms used to help people find my site.  One in particular caught my attention.
Is there a place for stress in the workplace?
With so much talk about workplace stress, it seems we’re always trying to get rid of workplace stress.  [...]

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