by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 22, 2015 | Personal Wellness
Many of us judge the success of our day by how much we accomplished: “How many things did I check off my to do list today?” This is because our society places great value on busyness. Since we have these ingrained beliefs, you might feel guilty or lazy when you are...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 18, 2015 | Personal Wellness
Guest Blog by freelance writer-editor Denise Sessions, Cool Breeze Writing and Editing Services. When I heard that prolonged sitting, such as at my desk job, put me at risk for certain diseases, I was surprised. I thought I was doing what I needed to do. I worked out...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 30, 2014 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
In my last blog, Prevent Osteoporosis with Aligned Posture, I proposed that aligned posture or the lack of it is a risk factor for osteoporosis. When your skeleton is not stacked vertically against gravity, your bones are not being stimulated to grow. As a result,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 16, 2014 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
I’m worried about osteoporosis, as are many of my clients. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones, which increases the likelihood of fractures and can lead to disability and death. The diagnosis of osteopenia also denotes decreased bone mass and is a precursor...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 29, 2014 | Personal Wellness, Posture and Technique
The diaphragm has a dual role in the body: respiration and posture. When these actions occur simultaneously, we improve our core stability. This is particularly evident in the lumbar spine. My last blog, My Low Back Hurts Because I Can’t Breathe, described the...
by Jessica Kisiel | Dec 18, 2013 | Personal Wellness
Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? That you should be doing and giving more? I do! Where does this come from? Why do we feel inadequate despite our achievements? Perhaps we have bought into the beliefs spread through our society in the self-sacrifice or...