Health & Fitness

I was lying on my back during the visualization exercise. The teacher we brought in from Detroit had the “yoga teacher” voice; you know, the calm, quiet, melodious voice. I had just eaten a yummy lunch at Little Saigon and I was mildly distracted by the Thom Kha soup that was hanging around and my feet were […]

This is an abridged version of a talk delivered Nov. 17 by Kathryn Pearson at the Sangamon County Medical Society’s Physician Wellness Conference. How are food, money and sexuality related to our relationship wellness? Relationship wellness concerns our search for unruffled peace, ease of being in body, mind and heart in our relationships, what we […]

Lately, Dr. Craig Backs’ patients have been asking him if he’s all right. Backs lost more than 50 pounds over the past few months, but he’s not fighting cancer or some other disease. He’s getting fit, and he hopes other doctors will, too. For Backs, former chief medical officer of St. John’s Hospital in Springfield […]

Springfield Bicycle ClubLearn about the club’s local and out-of-town rides and events for all skill levels. Each ride meets at a different location, time and day of the week. Visit spfldcycling.org. Drop-In DerbyFirst and third Sunday of month, 8-10pm. Ages 18 and up, grab your helmet – it’s required – and join the skating frenzy. […]

When Teresa Paul’s son, Sean, was born, she dreamed of the day when he would graduate from college, get married and have children of his own. Like many new moms, she was excited to take her baby home, and she looked forward to watching Sean grow and reach developmental milestones, such as sitting up alone, […]

It only makes sense to turn a little patch of your property into a personal supply of organic food. Quality and cost control are the top reasons to do it – and avid gardeners will tell you that there is a special kind of joy in planting, growing, picking and serving the freshest produce possible. […]

Old city directories and phone books tell the story. Thirty years ago, fewer than five health centers, fitness clubs, gymnasiums – pick a noun – did business in Springfield. Twenty years ago, there were fewer than ten. Today, nearly 20 fitness centers in the Springfield area troll for customers in the yellow pages. “It’s extremely […]

My weight has been an issue for me for much of my life. I was a stocky kid off and on throughout my childhood. Just before my senior year of high school, I was able to lose a large amount of weight, and that weight loss changed my life. I was thrilled with the way […]

Incorporate healthy beverages into your diet to improve your overall health and not hinder weight-control plans. People have long been told by doctors and health experts that the foods they eat have a direct correlation to personal health. But the beverages individuals choose to drink could be equally as influential. Choosing the right beverages can […]

Doctors, fitness professionals and nutritionists all have ideas on what men and women should and should not eat. Choosing the right foods can help save waistlines and lives. The country is growing larger, and that has nothing to do with the population. Individuals are heavier than ever before. About one third of Americans are considered […]

Stress has become a daily part of people’s lives. Despite its detriments to health and well-being, stress seems to be something most people can’t shake. Increasing the number of relaxation tools around the house may prove effective at reducing stress. Pick any number of surveys and you’re likely to find that the general public is […]