Mobility is vital to physical fitness. When our bodies are mobile, we move properly, have better function, and tend to have less pain. Two areas of the body that should be mobile are the hips and thoracic spine (upper back). Age, inactivity, and sitting can contribute to stiffness and a lack of mobility in these... Continue Reading →
The summer flew by quickly, as it always does in Montana, and many of us are settling in, anticipating the arrival of students, and trying to get organized and ready to launch into the new fall semester. For those of us who work in education, have kids returning to school, or both, fall has a... Continue Reading →
Well, we did it. We made a podcast. We've been talking about it for sometime now and we finally got it done! Let us know if you like it, give us some feedback, and we'll make more! Have an idea for an episode? We take requests. Episode 1 is introductions and back stories. Even if... Continue Reading →
Although some days it still doesn’t feel like it, it’s officially spring, which means now is the time to consider joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. CSA programs offer a weekly share of garden produce, and in some cases, additional products like eggs, meat, flowers, or canned goods, in exchange for a lump sum... Continue Reading →
It's about time for MUS Wellness to start our road trippin' and log some miles in March and April. As usual, we'll spend time visiting Wellchecks, presenting wellness education, and visiting our favorite people all over this beautiful state! Here's some important info to keep you ahead of the game: Get a jump on registering for... Continue Reading →
Neal and I recently had the pleasure of having Kelsey Tanner with us for a two-week rotation as part of the Montana Dietetic Internship (MDI) program. Kelsey earned her Master’s degree in Food Systems with a focus in food security and access from NYU, and had chosen the Montana Dietetic Internship because of its emphasis... Continue Reading →
It happened unexpectedly last Wednesday. I was walking outside, and all of a sudden, I got that distinct sense that fall is coming. The air was crisp, with the familiar smell of fall, and the afternoon sun was noticeably lower in the sky. As university employees, this is an exciting time of year. Students will... Continue Reading →
One topic that didn’t make the list for Wednesday’s Hot Topics webinar, but that frequently comes up during our live workshops is organic food. Specifically, if organic food is worth the extra cost. My full answer to that question is complex and lengthy, and involves my personal opinions. Maybe someday I’ll write that post. (Spoiler... Continue Reading →
Excited about the “High Five” webinar tomorrow! Register here if you haven’t signed up: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7498725740655683842
This is a reblog from the original post last year.
When Cristin and I started writing this blog, we decided that one of the first things we should write about were our individual philosophies on exercise and nutrition, and how they relate to health and wellness. We posted our philosophies in October, 2012. When Cristin wrote her philosophy, she neatly broke out her beliefs about nutrition into what we later called “Cristin’s 6 Nutritional Tenets”. When I read Cristin’s philosphy I thought, “Wow, these are simple, easy to understand guidelines that allow for individual freedoms, and I believe that if everyone followed them Montana would be a healthier state.” I’ve been jealous ever since. Recently I went back and revisited my exercise philosophy and tried to formulate my beliefs as Cristin did: in a way that summarizes my philosophy, but also could serve as guidelines for people trying to live healthy, high-quality lives. I didn’t come up with 6, but…
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