Did you know that the tension you feel when stressed might be doing more than just straining your mood? In fact, stress has an extensive reach that extends to your posture, body, and even the way your brain functions. This invisible force can weigh you down, altering the way you stand, move,...
Did you know your glasses do more than just improve your sight? When you slip on a pair of bifocals, use monovision contacts, or look through progressive lenses, you are not just correcting your vision – you are impacting your posture, influencing your brain, and subtly changing your...
Did you know that there is a way to get real-time insights into your body's resilience, stress levels, and overall health? Heart Rate Variability (HRV), offers exactly that data. In recent years, HRV has emerged as a popular topic among scientists, fitness professionals, and health-conscious...
The Core Principles of Self-Care and Personal Performance
When we talk about health self-care, we often think of tangible practices like eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. However, a holistic approach to self-care also involves nourishing our inner...
The amazing feeling of being "in the zone" (also called flow state), when you're firing on all cylinders, performing at your best, and everything just seems to fall into place—most of us have experienced this at some point in our lives. But what if this state wasn't an occasional occurrence...
Have you ever enjoyed the perfect harmony of a symphony, each instrument playing its part to create a beautiful and cohesive sound? Now, imagine a similar symphony playing out within you – where the instruments are your brain, body, and mind. These three are often looked at in isolation but...
Last week someone dropped off a giftbag, with a beautiful beach towel inside, in front of my house and the only label on it said: Thank you, Heike. I had no idea who put it there and why. I jumped around with joy, not just because of a new beach towel but because I felt genuinely appreciated. It...
Have you ever felt pain in an area of your body and nothing seems to help to alleviate it by addressing the area of discomfort? The reason might be that the source of the pain is a completely different area. This experience is a medical phenomenon known as referred pain. Contrary to what...
We've all been there – staying up late to meet a deadline or having a good time socializing aka partying. We think that we can 'catch up' on sleep over the weekend. However, the belief that lost sleep can be fully recovered is more myth than reality. Sleep science suggests that chronic...
Imagine a powerful supercomputer, capable of making complex calculations, adapting to new challenges, and processing a vast array of emotions—all within a compact, three-pound package. That's your brain! It is an amazing organ responsible for shaping your life experiences, relationships,...
Did you know that visualization is a super powerful mental tool that can increase your performance (athletes and non-athletes) and also positively impacts your health and wellness? Imagine yourself running a marathon, feeling the wind in your face, your heart pounding, and the exhilaration of...
Imagine unlocking the door to a brighter, more fulfilling future simply by changing the way you think. The beliefs we hold shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions, with limiting beliefs often standing in the way of our true potential. We all have found ourselves saying something like “I...
