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 …
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 …
May 28
The general populations everyday functional activities involve multiple movements that the upper body is responsible for. Opening doors, reaching overhead, writing, and postural support are just a few actions involved in the usage of the upper extremities. Inadequate shoulder strength or previous injuries to the should joint can limit movement significantly. Imagine a world in …
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 26
The saga of staying in doors and practicing social distancing as the COVID-19 progresses. The majority of society has seen a decrease in normal, everyday physical activity. While we are recommended to take brief walks while distancing ourselves from others while Shelter is in Place in effect, fear of rainy weather and disease transmission is …
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 …
Feb 25
Food is something the Napa Valley is truly blessed with. Alongside our delicious food comes delightful pairings of beer, cocktails, and wine. We feed our glutinously hedonistic approach to setting our taste buds to lightspeed by pairing the Napa Valley’s award-winning wine with our world class food. It can be irresistible to ignore such culinary …
Feb 18
The turning and skidding of tires in the parking lot fills ears with caution. Humming car engines ominously traveling behind patrons passing through cross walks and exiting their vehicles on to the asphalt. Curbs, steps, and trash find themselves in front of fellow shoppers as they step onto uneven surfaces. Gazing forward, you observe people …
Feb 11
There can be a rumbling heard in our midsection after waking up from a 6 to 8-hour slumber. Reasonably so, the body is yearning for sustenance. As we sleep, our body breaks down cells to promote hormone rebalance. With the various chemical balancing acts our body endures throughout our slumber, the first meal of the …
