Learn to stretch and breathe
In August 2014, Troy resident Amy Satterfield opened Explore Yoga in Troy, an anatomy-inspired yoga studio. Yoga is often perceived as only another form of exercise because of its ability to help us with physical health through various bodyweight movements; maintain full range of motion through all of our joints; build strength through concentric, eccentric and isometric contractions of our muscles; and stretch tissue to build an overall strong and resilient body.
“What’s unique about yoga, and what sets it apart from other forms of physical movement modalities, is that it’s highly effective at helping with our mental health and wellness. Its emphasis on deep, conscious breathing helps to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, creating a relaxation response that can mitigate the effects of the chronic stress so many of us experience today,” Amy says.
Learn more at exploreyogatroy.com or (248) 835-1015.
Schedule your mammogram now
Each year, 40,000 women die from breast cancer. Studies show that starting yearly mammograms at age 40 helps cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40 percent. What’s more, three out of four women with breast cancer have no family history of the disease and no obvious risk factors, other than being women. So it’s very important to get annual screenings, which can detect a small cancer before any symptoms develop and give the best chance for a cure.
“We recommend all women have a formal risk assessment with a health care provider before age 40, to determine if they are at higher risk for developing breast cancer and might benefit from earlier screening,” says Alit Yousif, M.D., Director of Breast Imaging at Oakland Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology. “For women with dense breast tissue, we offer 3D mammography and screening breast ultrasound for additional surveillance.”
Schedule your mammogram today by calling (248) 997-5805 or visiting oaklandmacombobgyn.com.
Improve your pelvic health
“Let our therapists help you take control of your bladder so you can laugh more, worry less,” says Harnisha Shah, owner of FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center. That's because more than 25 million Americans are affected by urinary incontinence and are three times more likely to experience a fall.
Pelvic floor disorders cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as urine leakage and constipation and/or pain, and it can lead to embarrassing and disabling limitations in daily life. Yet it often can be treated without surgery. Enjoying a pain-free life with good bladder and bowel control, physical activity, laughter and sexual health require healthy pelvic floor muscles.
Discover how by calling (248) 918-4966 or visiting fyzical.com/troy-mi.
