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How long has it been since you treated your body gently?
We are often very harsh on our bodies. We complain that they are not thin enough, not good-looking enough, not young enough. We complain about aches and pains here and there...
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After being diagnosed with scoliosis, what can be done besides observation and bracing?
Scoliosis is a label many people are given from childhood. Perhaps it was discovered during a school health check, or perhaps…
If your knees are degenerating, should you move around more or rest more?
People whose knees are starting to deteriorate often have a conflict in their minds. When going up and down stairs, their knees feel stiff and sore, sometimes…
The first step I take after getting out of bed in the morning feels like my heel is being pricked with needles—how should I move my feet after my plantar fasciitis has improved?
Anyone who's had plantar fasciitis remembers that feeling. Waking up in the morning, taking the first step out of bed, and your heel feels like it's being stabbed with needles…
The sciatic nerve pain has subsided, but my leg still feels strange—what should I do next?
The feeling of a sciatica attack is hard to forget. It's like an electric shock running from your buttocks down your thigh, calf, and sometimes even...
My frozen shoulder is "healed," but I still can't raise my arm very high—is this normal?
You may have gone through that most painful period. Your shoulder hurt so much you couldn't sleep at night, and the pain would wake you up as soon as you turned over. You couldn't lift your arm, and getting dressed...
How did Chanrou soothe people through her body?
We often process our emotions by internalizing them. When we're anxious, try to understand them. When we're irritable,…
Pelvic floor muscles and women's physical and mental health
There's a group of muscles that are rarely discussed, yet they are profoundly connected to women's health, quality of life, and even intimate relationships…
Gentleness and Menopause: When the Body Enters Another Season
Menopause is a transition that every woman will experience sooner or later. It is not a disease, but a life transition…