Some of us have a natural ‘hinge’ in our spines, simply meaning that there is a large range of movement available between two particular adjacent vertebrae.
Read moreCan Yoga "Decompress" the Lower Back?
We cannot actively create space between our vertebrae. While there is widespread belief that we can lengthen our spine i.e. actively move the vertebra further apart from each other and grow taller, we simply can’t.
Read moreDoes Foam Rolling Increase Range of Movement?
There is widespread belief that foam rolling helps to break down “fascial adhesions” in areas such as the IT band that runs along the outer thigh and helps to increase range of movement (ROM).
Read moreCan Yoga "Boost" Our Immune System?
White blood cells, known as leukocytes, are mainly produced in the bone marrow and are involved in protecting us against infection.
Read moreThe Incredible Mechanics of the Heart
If the average heart rate is 75 beats per minute, a human heart would beat approximately 108,000 times in one day, more than 39 million times in one year, and nearly 3 billion times during a 75-year lifespan.
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