Maintaining a healthy body and mind

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Maintaining a healthy body and mind

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Jan 10, 2024

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Inflammation can be a force for good in our bodies, as well as a cause of illness, as it tries to regenerate us after injuries. Plus, learn about the ways in which stretching, which we usually think about as a way to prevent injuries, actually works for us mentally too. And can having a sound bath make you feel better?

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