Food for thought — strength

Lavender for me began as a simple tea and then a candle fragrance; it is now an essential in my medicine cabinet.  Lavender oil much like that good extract from Bob Marley's 9 mile home in Jamaica (IYKYK) creates a soothing yet energetic boost to the nervous system. Lavender is also said to be a bacteria killer and helpful when trying to mitigate pain.  Lavender facts:   Calming: Lavender can help calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality.  Pain relief: Lavender can help with menstrual pain, muscle and joint pain, and light burns.  Antimicrobial and antiviral: Lavender can...

A combination of rehabilitation, strength building, and postural exercise "Pilates" was founded in 1923 by Joseph Pilates. These yoga inspired exercises focus on enabling people to feel longer and stronger regardless of height by building a strong, lean abdomen and working joints individually. The "Reformer" is the machine that is used; accentuating the lengthening part of the workout using the body as resistance.  "The Pilates Method, Uncommon Cures for Everyday Methods bottomlinesecrets.com   I personally have enjoyed watching people go into new ways of physical therapy.  I recommend signing up for our virtual yoga and pilates classes     Pilate Facts: improved...