Kayla Arthur

    Tag: health

    • Can breathwork change your life?

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      As someone who is at home in the world of alternative/natural healing modalities, but in community with people who have never set foot in a yoga studio, I want to bridge the gap and make my wellness practices feel accessible to everyone. I repeatedly hear my community saying they hold back from trying energetic practices…

    • Chronic Pain Products for People on a Budget

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      I’ve been getting frustrated with articles about chronic pain products and services. Often it’s the same 5 products for $200 each or services that are only offered in LA. I’m sure it’s not as intentional as it seems to be this inaccessible to people with smaller budgets. I tend to run on the motto “if…

    • My MRI Experience

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      The Unknown Made Me Nervous I didn’t know what to expect with my 1st MRI and I was very nervous. The mystery of the unknown always brings up anxiety for me. A week ahead of the appointment, I asked around to my circle of friends for their experiences.My friend, Erin, stepped up to ease my…

    • Finding My Pain Treatment Plan

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      My pain has been around for the last 7 years. I’ve had a lot of medical professionals shrug shoulders at me after reading the results of tests and ask if I want a prescription for muscle relaxers. After years of going on and off muscle relaxers, I’m looking for a more holistic treatment plan. My…

    • How I found out I had chronic pain

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      I finally accepted that I might have chronic pain when I was standing in a germ filled lavatory for over 5 minutes, just to get some relief from sitting in my uncomfortable plane seat. That was the worse flight of my life, I had pain starting in the small of my back and radiating around…

    • Level Up Your Life Without Hustling

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      I spent most of my life trying hard to live up to other people’s expectations. I was on a loop of exhaustion, depression and irritability. I was tired of all of it. The first time I visited my husband’s home country, I had a realization. His carefree, effortless way of life wasn’t just him; it…

    • Caring for Our Feet

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      We often hold pain in our bodies so long that we forget about it. When that happens, we start only treating the pain that screams the loudest. One area I see repeatedly neglected because of this, is the feet. I am a huge advocate for taking care of your feet. They are the foundation of…

    • Overcome Burnout in 4 Steps

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      Do you feel unmotivated at work? Do you wish it was Friday on Mondays? Do you feel perpetually behind in your work? Those are all characteristics of being burnt out. Burn out will have you irrationally angry, unable to focus and unable to perform like you used to. This long-term stress can have physical manifestations…

    • 4 Ways To Help That Post Massage Feeling Last

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      You just got finished with 90 minutes of bliss. You feel like you’re almost floating. Your massage therapist smiles at you and walks out the room to wait for you to get dressed. Everything in your body feels relaxed and you’re wondering if you were snoring when you fell asleep. You’re walking on a cloud…

    • The Power of Touch

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      First take a moment and count how many times you have been touched by another person today. Now think about how good it feels when your favorite person runs up and gives you a giant hug and doesn’t want to let go. Or how comforting a hand on your shoulder is during a funeral. Or…