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Whether you’re holding on to your dog’s leash for dear life or trying to open a jar of pickles, there are some terms you should be familiar with. It’s “grip strength.” Grip strength plays an important role both IRL and in the gym, helping you confidently lift weights and hold the bar without experiencing too much wrist tension or pain. That’s just the beginning of the benefits of developing grip strength. “Good grip strength allows you to focus on proper form and mechanics, which means you can push yourself to the level of fatigue you need,” says Kat Ellis, CSCS,…
While studying black holes, Hotta came to suspect that an exotic occurrence in quantum theory — negative energy — could be the key to measuring entanglement. Black holes shrink by emitting radiation entangled with their interiors, a process that can also be viewed as the black hole swallowing dollops of negative energy. Hotta noted that negative energy and entanglement appeared to be intimately related. To strengthen his case, he set out to prove that negative energy — like entanglement — could not be created through independent actions at distinct locations. Hotta found, to his surprise, that a simple sequence of…
Introduction A number of psychological variables are known to be associated with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, and often either influence the trajectory of physical symptoms and/or impact their emotional sequelae. For example, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently have premorbid psychiatric conditions and trauma histories, and people with both IBS and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often report worsening anxiety and depression as their gastrointestinal symptoms increase in frequency and/or severity (1, 2). There is also extensive research on the bidirectional brain-gut connection. Phenomena such as visceral hypersensitivity, which tends to worsen individuals’ subjective experiences of gut activity, can result from…
“Go into a deep sleep,” the hypnotherapist said quickly, snapping his fingers. Immediately I collapsed on the couch and entered a hypnotic state. This was the first time I had ever been hypnotized. I have been undergoing various types of therapy for over 15 years to treat acute anxiety and depression. Although I have always been open to alternative treatments, I have never had the opportunity to receive this treatment. Until this moment, my only exposure to hypnosis was in the context of a play where people danced like reluctant chickens and barked at their friends. So when The Ritz-Carlton,…
Between a lack of lubrication, uncomfortable angles, and not being in the right ~mood~, there are lots of opportunities for sex to go wrong. Another common and arguably less-talked-about problem that can, ahem, come up? Premature ejaculation. “Premature ejaculation is usually due to an underlying physiological or psychological issue,” says Gigi Engle, a certified sex educator and the author of All The F*cking Mistakes: A Guide to Sex, Love, and Life. “If you’re having issues with ejaculating too quickly, this is definitely something to discuss with your doctor.” That said, Engle thinks society puts way too much emphasis on staying…
A father-daughter team of acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists opened Kalispell Collective in downtown Kalispell with the goal of providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the community. Kalispell Collective is comprised of three entities: Jin Shen Healing Arts, an acupuncture clinic, Ancient Ways Apothecary, which offers herbal treatments, and COZY Kalispell, which offers an herbal footbath experience. James and Devin Berry designed Kalispell Collective to be a space where community members and wellness-focused providers can collaborate, grow, and heal together. Although James and Devin have similar values and goals for Kalispell Collective, their journey into the world of Chinese medicine is unique.…
Interdisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes’ healing project has won a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Ray Neutron/Artist provided hide caption toggle caption Ray Neutron/Artist provided Interdisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes’ healing project has won a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Ray Neutron/Artist provided There’s a remarkable multidisciplinary artist who, despite only being 31 years old, just won a rare $1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to fund his work. Masu. Samora Pinderhughes. Pinder Hughes does a lot of things. He is also a vocalist, pianist, composer, and filmmaker. He is also an activist against mass…
Naturopathic doctors say they are well-positioned to address Washington’s opioid crisis and provide comprehensive health care in rural areas of the state. But they argue state law needs to change in order for them to practice medicine to the fullest extent of their training. Naturopathic doctors attend a four-year naturopathic medical school and are certified as primary care providers in Washington state, but like most states, they are not authorized to prescribe all medications here. . They are not licensed to prescribe drugs that are classified as “controlled substances” and can be used to treat conditions such as pain, anxiety,…
Introduction A number of psychological variables are known to be associated with gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, and often either influence the trajectory of physical symptoms and/or impact their emotional sequelae. For example, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently have premorbid psychiatric conditions and trauma histories, and people with both IBS and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often report worsening anxiety and depression as their gastrointestinal symptoms increase in frequency and/or severity (1, 2). There is also extensive research on the bidirectional brain-gut connection. Phenomena such as visceral hypersensitivity, which tends to worsen individuals’ subjective experiences of gut activity, can result from…
Here at the Who What Wear UK office, we talk about all sorts of things. Of course, we naturally gravitate towards this season’s trendy must-haves and the latest skincare products. But we also love to talk about the more mystical topics in the wellness realm. Holistic treatments, regimes and astrology are all common topics of conversation around the office. Whatever your stance on treatments and regimes, it’s sure to be a hot topic around the office.(Image courtesy of Emma Lucy Knowles)A hot topic lately is crystals. Crystal healing is one of the most polarizing health topics you can bring up…