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Mighty Magnesium: Is This Nutrient Deficiency Causing Increased Stress and Pain in Your Life?
Surprisingly, many people don’t get enough magnesium. This doesn’t necessarily mean everyone has a magnesium deficiency. Rather, it means we could always have more of this very important mineral. This is primarily because stress actually depletes magnesium, and,...
Cold Showers: Should You Try Them?
The idea of a cold shower might send shivers down your spine. However, this icy practice has heaps of mental and physical health benefits—meaning you might just want to give it a try! So, what should you know before you dive headfirst into that first cold...
Can Poor Posture Increase Stress?
Poor posture doesn’t just cause pain and discomfort. It can also lead to increased stress throughout the body—eventually leading to a decline in overall health. (We’re not kidding!) Now, this isn’t to scare you. Rather, it’s to help make you more aware of the...
Pain When Relaxing? It Might Be Your Couch!
After a long day at work, many people look forward to finally getting home and relaxing on the couch. However, you might notice that after an extended period of time lounging, you have stiffness and pressure in your low back and soreness in the neck. If you get up...
5 Benefits of Using a Seat Wedge
At Posture & Wellness, we often recommend using seat wedges to support your body’s natural alignment and proper posture when seated. These foam wedges (which kind of look like a wedge of cheese) create a downward slope on your seat, which allows your pelvis to...
HRV (Heart Rate Variability): A Key Metric of Your Nervous System Function?
Stress is a completely normal part of life. However, chronic stress is becoming a huge problem in our modern society. Luckily, there are various ways you can gain insight regarding whether your body is under stress or not. In turn, you can find ways to tackle the...
Can Poor Posture Lead to Osteoarthritis?
Poor posture has cascading effects throughout the body. It doesn’t just cause issues in the spine or back. In fact, poor posture can lead to imbalances and misalignments within the limbs and their joints. As a result, poor posture can actually accelerate wear and tear...
Top 3 Exercises to Avoid in the Gym to Protect Your Spine
With countless studies and research, it’s undeniable: Staying active is essential to optimise your overall health and longevity. However, what you do matters. Many individuals begin their fitness journey motivated and excited to step into their future selves....
Can Bad Posture Cause Knee Pain?
Knee pain is an all-too-common problem. It can happen due to rigorous activity in sports or play or occur gradually over time. Yet, you might not know that knee pain can also arise due to poor posture. While you might not immediately think your knee pain is due...