In my practice I’ve observed that sometimes when people become healthier, feel better, maybe even get more fit, lose weight, or seem to have more energy they are met with unwelcome comments and even criticism from others. They share with me that friends, coworkers and even family members question them, or are unsupportive of their efforts and results. In this week’s show I share the conversation that often follows, and why I tell them to “Be great anyway!”.
Healthy living doesn’t need to be complicated! Your health is your greatest asset, are you doing everything you can to feel and function your best? What if you made small lifestyle improvements consistently to adjust your level of health?
On this bi-weekly podcast Dr. Melissa Longo shares her personal stories, clinical experiences, and best tips for rocking your physical and emotional health, so that you can take action to give your body the attention it needs to thrive.
RYH Episode 11: 8 Ways To Support Your Baby’s Brain
Last week we talked about how to keep stimulating and challenging YOUR grown up brain, but what about your baby? In this week’s show I share ways you can support your child’s natural development and have some fun doing it!
Disclaimer: Chiropractic care supports overall health and healing, but is not a cure or treatment for neurological issues in children.
Episode 10: Learn Something New!
Your brain is the most amazing and important muscle in your body and has the same requirements as other muscles to stay strong and healthy – to keep building it you need to challenge it! In this week’s show I discuss ways you can easily and consistently strengthen your brain, and have fun doing it!
You can read the blog post with more details here
You can read the blog post about 5 Ways To Strengthen Your Baby’s Brain here
Episode 9: Go Jump In A Lake! Cold Water Immersion & The Benefits For Your Health
When cold showers were first mentioned to me as a supportive health practice, my first reaction was “NO WAY!”. Maybe you’re feeling the same way just hearing the suggestion of it! Now I’m converted, and in addition to jumping in Georgian Bay whenever I can, cold showers have become a healthy habit I regularly practice. In this week’s show I discuss 4 reasons to give this a try, and why it might just be easier than you think.
Episode 8: What Should You Eat?
With so many ideas about nutrition, and constantly changing information and research, food choices are something that many people struggle with. In this week’s show I share the one nutritional idea that all Doctors and Nutritionists can consistently agree on, and 3 things you can do today to start making healthy food a priority for your family.
Episode 7: Does Your Baby Need Tummy Time? Is Crawling Important? YES!
In this episode Dr Melissa Longo discusses the basics of infant spine development, why babies need to crawl before they walk, the importance of tummy time for healthy development and what you can do as a parent to ensure your child’s development is on track.
Disclaimer: Chiropractic care supports overall health and healing, but is not a cure or treatment for developmental delays in children.
Episode 6: Playtime Isn’t Just For Kids!
When was the last time you did something spontaneous and fun? Do you have hobbies that make your heart smile? Time for recreation and play is time worth spent to make the rest of your life more productive, and all your relationships better, including the one you have with yourself. In this episode Dr. Melissa Longo discusses the importance of finding time for hobbies and recreation in your life – for the benefit of your health!
Episode 5: What’s Your Health Habit Style? Reacting, Preventing or Optimizing?
What’s your attitude when it comes to looking after yourself? Do you react to problems, take preventative measures, or actively work towards building greater health and wellness? Your approach to health is just that – YOUR approach, but when was the last time you gave it any thought? In this week’s episode Dr. Melissa Longo discusses 3 ways to look at health and what questions to consider to make the best choice for yourself.
Episode 4: 3 Reasons a Farmer’s Market is Good For Your Health
In this episode Dr. Melissa Longo shares why she loves her local farmer’s market, but more importantly, why getting to it every week will support your health!
You can also check out the blog post “What Should You Eat?” for more healthy eating tips!
Episode 3: The Beauty of Imperfection
In this episode Dr. Melissa Longo discusses what she has learned about the negative effects of chasing perfection, why it is detrimental to your emotional wellbeing, and the one thing today you can do today to shift your mindset around it.