fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the health and wellness world of Longevity.
Custom Orthotics vs. Over-the-Counter Insoles: A Guide to What’s Right for Your Feet. AI-Generated.
Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket, and you’ll be greeted by an entire aisle dedicated to foot care. It’s a colorful wall of gel inserts, foam cushions, and "arch supports" all promising instant relief from foot pain. For many, this is the first and only stop in their search for comfort. But on the other end of the spectrum lies the medical-grade solution: custom orthotics.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics5 months ago in Longevity
5 Myths About Custom Orthotics You Probably Believe. AI-Generated.
Foot pain is a near-universal experience. Whether it's the dull ache after a long day on your feet, the sharp sting of plantar fasciitis in the morning, or the nagging soreness from a weekend run, most of us have been there. In our search for relief, we’re faced with a confusing wall of options: squishy gel inserts, self-service kiosks at the mall, and medical-grade devices from a doctor.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics5 months ago in Longevity
The Echo of Now: Tracing Awareness Through Shifting Moments
In our fast-paced lives, we often experience time as a blur. Tasks, notifications, and obligations sweep past in a continuous current, leaving little room for awareness. Yet, embedded within every fleeting instant is a doorway to presence—a chance to trace consciousness as it moves through the body, mind, and surroundings. Mindfulness practice invites us to follow these subtle shifts, noticing the echo of each moment before it dissolves into the next.
By Victoria Marse5 months ago in Longevity
Mapping Emotion: Where Feelings Live in the Body
Emotions are not abstract phenomena floating somewhere in the mind—they are deeply embodied experiences. Anxiety tightens the chest, sadness weighs on the shoulders, anger churns in the stomach. Yet many of us go through life disconnected from these bodily signals, labeling emotions mentally while missing the subtle ways they are stored and expressed in the body. Learning to map emotion in the body is a foundational skill in mindfulness and somatic practices, opening the door to self-awareness, regulation, and emotional resilience.
By Black Mark5 months ago in Longevity
Somatic Rituals: Everyday Acts as Portals to Mindfulness
In a world that prizes speed, productivity, and multitasking, it’s easy to overlook the subtle rhythms of the body. Yet the body is always speaking—through tension, ease, gestures, posture, and breath. Somatic awareness, the practice of tuning into these bodily signals, can transform ordinary actions into portals to mindfulness. By engaging fully with simple rituals, we shift from autopilot to presence, discovering that life unfolds more richly when experienced through the body.
By Marina Gomez5 months ago in Longevity
False Sunflower Insists on Uncovering Your Hidden Truth
Welcome to the September 1st edition of my Monday Morning Huddle. Today's message comes from the False Sunflower. For those unfamiliar, my huddle has absolutely nothing to do with work, but instead focuses on nature paired with spiritual notes, channelled and delivered by yours truly.
By Marilyn Glover5 months ago in Longevity
How to Be a Calm in the Storm: Recognising a Panic Attack in Public and Offering Help
You’re in a queue at the supermarket, waiting for a train, or simply walking through a park. Suddenly, the person next to you seems to be in profound distress. They might be clutching their chest, breathing rapidly, or looking around with sheer terror in their eyes. Your first instinct might be concern, but it’s often followed by uncertainty. What’s happening? Is it a medical emergency? What should I do?
By Epic Vibes5 months ago in Longevity
Understanding the Posterior Annular Tear: Your Path to Pain Relief and Healing
If you’ve ever felt a sharp, persistent pain in your lower back, perhaps shooting down your leg, you know how debilitating it can be. It can turn simple tasks like tying your shoes or getting out of a car into monumental challenges. Often, this kind of pain is brushed off as a simple "bad back," but sometimes, the culprit is something more specific: a posterior annular tear.
By Epic Vibes5 months ago in Longevity
