Nov 18
Frequently used kitchen items such as coffee mugs, glass ware, and plates can be found in the cupboards over the countertop in the kitchen. Reaching up to get a mug for drinking coffee, a plate for eating breakfast and dinner, or obtaining a glass for your favorite beverage is an everyday task for most of …
Oct 29
Our everyday lifestyle habits lead to a day that uses a specific amount of energy from our human fuel tanks. This fuel comes in the form of physical energy, emotions, and decision-making capabilities. By the end of the day, we feel tired and are ready to wind down. This is our body’s built in mechanism …
Aug 30
“I have a ‘wonkey’ wrist,” exclaimed Sharon, one of our personal training clients. “Whenever I pick up my cat Ozzy, my wrist shifts around and hurts.” Sharon expressed this wrist issue sends pain through her fingers and thumb. When she gets pots and pans from the bottom shelf of her kitchen cabinets, pain in her …
Jul 16
It’s an immaculate Sunday morning. The weather has been starting off in the high 50’s and fluctuating into the low 60’s as you open your eyes and arise from your slumber. As the summer solstice of June yields the longest day of the year over the weekend, birds can be heard performing a symphony of …
Jun 27
Restrictions placed upon us by the history-making COVID-19 crisis are gradually being relaxed. Our down time while remaining inside might have consisted of learning a craft, working from home, or spending time with loved ones. A popular trend deserving recognition is the popularity of exercising at home. Improving our psychological, emotional, and physical wellbeing is …
Apr 24
The local Napa gym attendees enjoy various times of for a workout. At 6 AM, dedicated fitness advocates can be seen migrating through the sliding glass doors of local gyms. Mid-morning Yoga classes are a popular event for people who might have days of throughout the week or work from home. Small group fitness classes …
Apr 10
During holidays, we sit down with our families for a full day to catch up on a years’ worth of each other’s lives. 4-day weekends including holidays like Thanksgiving influence our culture to sit down, relax, and sleep in more than a usual day. As shelter in place restrictions influence society to stay indoors to …
Apr 04
Enter the next chapter of social distancing, shelter in place, and for some us, unusual work-from-home hours. Some of us are fortunate to continue normal work without the restrictions of. Others are not so lucky. For the population who are not used to being at home, we co-exist with other family members and housemates in …
Mar 22
Napa is experiencing one of history’s most trying times with the introduction of a new virus that I’m sure readers are all too familiar with. This new development has urged government and health officials to keep citizens inside their home, only being allowed to travel outside for “essential” obligations. Until we arrive to the other …
Mar 12
The start of 2020 marked a great experience. I took a trip to Hawaii for the first time in my life. As I flew into the Honolulu airport in awe of the sapphire blue water, diamond dusted beaches, and amazing jungle foliage, I knew I was in for a monumental trip. The first few days …
