Do These Simple Stretches Before Bed and Fall Asleep Faster

Here at UpWellness, we talk a lot about how “medicine” does not always come in a bottle that you pick up at the pharmacy. Movement is medicine. Sleep is medicine. And today’s article from my team at UpWellness all about how doing the right movements before bed can actually improve your sleep. That’s the kind […]
Study Shows: Why Downward Dog Could be the New Migraine Treatment

You’re going about your busy day, juggling work, family, and those never-ending chores and errands – and suddenly, boom! You’re hit by a headache. Headaches can attack seemingly out of nowhere and disrupt your life in a major way. Many people who get headaches regularly end up taking medication, which can be expensive, is not […]
Are You Making These 7 Posture Mistakes?

One of the not-so-glamorous aspects of being a physician is…paperwork. But a little peek into one particular piece of paperwork has given me a surprising insight about the extremely high cost of bad posture. Over the years, I have had many patients who work for huge corporations. Many of these employees work long hours at […]
How to Wake Up and Start Your Day With More Energy (naturally)

Ever wonder why it’s called an “alarm” clock? It’s because that harsh buzzer, loud radio, or ear piercing beep is designed to cause…alarm. And, if your goal is to “win” the day, waking up in a state of alarm is probably not a great way to get started. Here at UpWellness, we believe that sleep […]
3 Bedtime Stretches that Will Make You Sleep Like a Baby

Here at UpWellness, we believe strongly that “medicine” does not always mean pills. Food is medicine. Movement is medicine. Laughter is medicine. Strong social connection is medicine. And perhaps the most critical and overlooked non-pharmaceutical medicine is…sleep. Today’s article from my team gives you three movements that you can do right before bed that can […]
Easy Upper Body Stretches You Can Do Anywhere to Increase Flexibility

The great thing about stretching is that you don’t need a fancy gym membership, special clothing or a designated space to workout. Stretching is easy to incorporate into any daily routine, whether you sit behind a desk, drive all day, or stand. Anyone can stretch, and everyone should stretch.
Yoga Injuries

You don’t need me to tell you that yoga is massively popular these days. In fact, nearly 37 million Americans participate in this ancient practice. Make no mistake, I’m on board: yoga is a great thing indeed. Combining posture, breathing, meditation, and stretching can have wonderful benefits for the body and the mind. That said, […]