It’s easy to get into the habit of slouching, whether you are scrolling on your phone or typing away on your computer. Being mindful about your posture can help to relax and reduce shoulder tension. The Healthy Back and Healthy Postures series are a collection of stretches and exercises designed to help release body tension […]
In stressful situations, our brain releases increased levels of stress hormones which cause our bodies to react in several ways. Mental stress can materialize into physical problems, like chest tightness or headaches. We may feel overwhelmed, irritable, or maybe even a little sweaty. Finding ways to combat the stressors we encounter in our day-to-day lives […]
Dedication to personal health and wellness requires evaluating the content of our body’s intake, in hopes of achieving the optimal outcome: our healthiest, best selves. As we incorporate new workout routines or forms of exercise to make our bodies stronger, we often overlook the importance of the strength of a different body part: our hair. […]
As the months of March and April were primarily spent at home as an effort to flatten the curve, we each took steps to create a new sense of “normal”—developing new routines that could function under social distancing policies and federal restrictions. As a result of the Coronavirus, feelings of emotional distress have arisen around […]
We’ve all heard the classics. Take your vitamins, eat your vegetables, wash your hands – and you won’t get sick. At Caravan, we encourage you to go above and beyond, and take every precaution to build up that first line of defense – the immune system. How can you build immunity from the inside? Fitness: Regular […]
Self-care is more vital than ever right now. As we all stay home in attempts to flatten the curve, our regular wellness routines might seem a little out of whack. At Caravan we know that to find balance during difficult times we must commit to daily practices involving the mind/body/spirit. In light of Coronavirus, we […]
Interested in how CARAVAN can better your company’s stress and employee satisfaction rates? First, let’s look at some information discussing the benefits of a corporate wellness program. A 2012 study was conducted at a Malaysian telecommunication company researching the effect of a corporate wellness program on employee satisfaction and stress rates. 125 employees were selected for this […]
Holistic wellness continuously seems to gain more momentum as people everywhere are dissatisfied with the one-size-fits-all mentality. As a result, they are looking to implement multiple forms of self-care into their lives to improve their holistic wellness. With this attitude in mind, The Journal of American College Health researched the effects of a holistic model […]
With such busy schedules many of us do not have time to dedicate an hour to exercise. If you can relate you’ll be happy to hear that studies have found that a 10-minute exercise is all you need. Advice in the media is constantly changing based on new trends, however this new information is backed […]
Holistic Health in an Overview The general consensus among society is that overall wellness solely revolves around physical health. Although physical health is very important, so is mental health. Mental health awareness is very low and few people practice it routinely. Holistic health importance is becoming more relevant in today’s society. Holistic wellness […]